Step 8 - Attach the Dishwasher to the Counter Adjust the legs on the unit to make any corrections. Replace the junction box cover.Ĭonnect the dishwasher's drain line to the exact spot that the old one was connected, either to the drain line or to the garbage disposer.īefore moving the dishwasher into place, open up the water line to check for leaks.įinish sliding the dishwasher into place under the counter and use a level to make sure that it's sitting level. Wrap electrical tape around the wires where the wire meets the wire nut. The green or bare ground wire gets tightened to the green ground screw inside the box. Connect the black wire to black wire, using the needle-nose pliers to twist the pair together, and then tighten a wire nut over them. Remove the cover from the junction box and run the wires through the knockout into the box. Slide the cord through and tighten the sleeve.
Underneath the dishwasher, you will see a retaining sleeve for the electrical cord to slide through. Then set the dishwasher upright and connect the water line to the 90 degree fitting. Wrap Teflon® tape around the threads on the water inlet connection and connect the 90 degree brass fitting needed to connect the water line. You may need needle-nose pliers to help open the clamps. Gently place the dishwasher on its back and attach the drain line with the supplied compression clamps. Now that the dishwasher is completely disconnected, remove it and clean out the area before installing the new one. Under the sink, locate the dishwasher's drain line and disconnect it from the sink's drain line or garbage disposer. (Keep a towel handy to soak up any draining water still in the line). Remove the nut holding it in place and remove the water line. Locate the water inlet line under the dishwasher. Remove the electrical cord from the junction box and place wire nuts on the ends of each wire, then move the wires so they won't be in the way. Use a voltage tester to ensure the circuit is OFF and disconnect the wiring. If you're replacing an old dishwasher, then it's no problem because the space is already there.įollow the electrical cord to the junction box, usually on the lower rear side, and remove the cover. You may need to remove some under counter cabinets or floor tiles in order to fit the new dishwasher. Third is the space available for a new dishwasher. Second is a water supply and drain close by. First is an electrical outlet under the sink or an available circuit rated at 20 Amps coming directly from the electrical panel. If you're installing a new dishwasher, there are a few things you need to have in order to complete the job.
HOW TO REPLACE A DISHWASHER YOUTUBE INSTALL
This how-to guide will show you how you can easily install a new dishwasher or replace your existing one with minimal difficulty. If you haven't upgraded because you were afraid to install a dishwasher or didn't want to pay a fortune to have someone install one for you, then you're in luck. And, new energy-efficient models are better than their old counterparts at saving both energy and water.
It's been shown that dishwashers use less water than conventional hand washing.
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