Ever wondered how you might go about installing your own dishwasher? Well here it is, the Appliances Online guide to installing your very own dishwasher. Here are ten easy steps that will have you installing your dishwasher in no time at all.

1. Lay a dropsheet or coversheet in kitchen area where proposed working area will be.

2. Turn off the water to the dishwasher, then disconnect the old dishwasher in cupboard. Undo cold water hose, electrical lead and unscrew clamp form waste pipe.

3. Sweep and clean proposed area for new dishwasher.

4. Remove new dishwasher from packaging and check that there are no scratches or marks and that there is an owners manual and warranty in the front of the dishwasher.

5. Position the dishwasher close and begin to slide all three components through the cupboard – water, waste and electrical. As you slide the appliance back pull the components through the cupboards allowing plenty of slack so they do not kink behind the cupboards.

6. Connect the cold water hose into the isolation valve where you removed the old one, tightening clockwise – hand tighten only.

7. Plug in the elctrical lead and turn water and power back on.

8. Insert waste hose into the nip of the sink trap(outlet) making sure that the hose has been looped up in a upside down U shape and fastened as high aspossible (this is to avoide syphonage) and clamp tightly with clamp provided.

9. Turn on dishwasher to full cycle and watch for any leaks – this will wash out any debris in the system.

10. Read operating manual for any tipis on preserving your new investment.

There you have it. If you are still in the process of choosing your new dishwasher, view our range of dishwashers available for sale.

Article written by Ed Wharton at Aquila Plumbing (Sydney plumbing Specialist) – Phone 0404 625 413