How to Replace a Dishwasher
Gone are the days when you wash large piles of dishes by hand. Welcome to the modern age ! A lot of your time gets saved and also less water is used. Although they are a source of comfort, dishwashers can sometime leak and also harm the floor under it. This is the time to replace it. A pro will be able to do this job in an hour. You will take a little more time with these simple instructions.
Things Required:
– Screws
– Teflon tape
– Screwdriver
– Wrench
– Pliers
– Wire cutters
Instructions
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First you need to disconnect the existing dishwasher. Switch off the power and the water supply. Then look under the sink and detach the drain and fill lines. Unscrew the hinges of the dishwasher door and cut off the electrical links. Remove the screws from the toe kick and separate it. Now start on the back of the dish washer: disconnect the electric lines and from the bottom, detach the drain and fill lines. Let the electric cords and the drain lines stay under the cabinet. They can be reused. Unscrew the dishwasher from the cabinet and take it out.
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Now prepare your new dishwasher. They usually have an insulation layer wrapped around them. This will help in being a sound barrier. Bend the dishwasher cautiously on its back. After removing the bottom panels, connect the elbow joints to the drain and fill lines. Make it secure and water proof by wrapping the joints in Teflon. To be sure that the seal will not open, put the tape clockwise. The elbow joints should be pointing to the front of the washer.
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Now connect the power supply and attach the water supply lines. Put the dishwasher straight up. As you are setting in the dishwasher, look under the sink and connect the drain and fill lines. Screw the dishwasher under the counter. After installing it, test it once to account for any leaks. Remember to discard the wrapped tape.
