Dishwasher placed next to sink
Installing a water line and drain pipe for a dishwasher is the same for a new dishwasher as it is for an old one. Once the location is chosen and the electrical works are connected, and before the electricity is turned back on, install the water line and drain pipe for the dishwasher. Proper placement of water tubes and drain pipes will ensure the dishwasher works correctly.
Instructions
1. Cutting the water line
Shut off the water and empty the hot water line before starting any work on the water line. Put a container under the hot water line and cut the line to install the T-fitting.
2. Compression fittings
Place a compression fitting on each end. Tighten the fittings by hand, and then a quarter turn with the adjustable wrench.
3. Back of dishwasher
Attach the shutoff valve to the T-fitting. Secure the water line from the dishwasher to the shutoff valve.
4. Keep the container under the hot-water supply line. Turn the water back on. Look for leaks in all connections. Carefully tighten the connections a little more if there is a leak.
5. Installed dishwasher
Install the drain hose by measuring and cutting the drain tube to fit from the dishwasher to the drain. If attaching the drain hose through a garbage disposal, there will be space in the disposal to install a dishwasher drain pipe. If there is not a disposal, a waste T-fitting will need to be installed to attach to the drain.
6. Secure all connections. Turn on the water and test for leaks. If leaks are present, tighten the connections a little more, being careful not to over tighten. Once all connections are secure, finish installation of the dishwasher and run a test cycle. Check again for any leaks. Once none are found, installation is successful and finished.
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