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Installing a washing machine: instructions and diagrams for amateurs

Even the most notorious skeptics finally realized that with an automatic washing machine, life at home becomes much more comfortable. Not necessarily long and tediously preparing for a "big wash" - it is possible to throw things into the machine as they become soiled, and she quickly and gently launder and dry them.

So, more and more people are acquiring this kind of household appliances. However, after the purchase there is one question - how to connect the washing machine correctly, as well as with minimal expenditure of forces and finances. It's easy to do it yourself - read on how.

Where to put the washing machine

Even before the machine in a cardboard box comes home from the store, it will be necessary to pick up a suitable place for it. The difference between automatic machines and those used earlier is that they are stationary devices. Such a machine can not be moved from the corridor to the kitchen or the bathroom - connected to the water supply and sewerage, if necessary, it has a permanent place of "residence".

Most people traditionally allocate a place to wash the bathroom. This is understandable - because there are pipes with water, as well as easy to equip the sink. True, sometimes there is not enough room in the bathroom, and then you have to decide how to connect the washing machine in the kitchen. If there is no suitable corner, and the hallway has impressive dimensions, you can try a non-standard option - to equip a space for styralki in the corridor. Closing its walls with a neat locker, you can turn a washing machine into an original and beautiful piece of furniture.

The washing machine arrived - start unpacking and prepare for installation

Here and bought, finally, an assistant for washing, the order was delivered, and the loaders brought a box to the apartment. Well, now you need to remove this box first. Now remove the fastener, which fixed the elements of the machine during its transportation, protecting the rotating parts from accidental damage. Fasteners are bars, staples and bolts.

The staples are located at the rear and are designed not only to fix the electrical cord and hose, but also impart the necessary rigidity for transport. Bars are placed between the body of the device and the tank, they are easily removed if the machine is slightly tilted forward. The bolts are on the front, holding the drum. All these details after the removal should be packed and stored - when you contact the service they will need.

Keep in mind that after the bolts for transport have been loosened, the washing machine's tub will hang on the springs. Do not be afraid - this is normal. Before connecting the device, do not forget to insert in the holes in which these bolts were previously located, insert the plastic plugs that come in the kit.

Important: Never remove the machine before removing all fastening transport parts - it may end badly for its drum.

We bring water

When deciding whether to connect a washing machine to a water pipe, keep in mind that there are several options for this, two things in common: the water pressure in the pipes should be sufficient (usually at least one atmosphere), and this water must be clean. Low pressure can be increased by placing a raising pump in front of the washer, and a filter grid is used to clean the water.

Now you can consider the options for bringing water to our machine.

Cutting with a crimp clutch

Taking a flexible hose with a diameter of three-quarters of an inch, we connect it on one side to the washing machine, and on the other - to a separate valve, which must be cut into the water pipe using a crimp coupling (if the pipe is metal).

Composition of the crimp clutch.

It consists of a clutch of two halves, put on the pipe and tightened with bolts, and a threaded elbow, which is wound on the valve (better ball). For the flow of water in the pipe we drill a hole, directly through the clutch.

An example of connection to a water pipe by means of a crimp coupling.
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Cutting into metal-reinforced plastic with the help of a fitting

If the pipes for the approach cold water consist of metal-plastic, we use a special tee, called a fitting. Cut out a piece of pipe in the right place, and in the resulting opening we insert the fitting, to which we attach ball valve. We seal the joints with rubber cuffs.

Cutting into the metal plate using a tee.

Connection when using a tee

You can use a simpler version - connect the washing machine (again with a flexible hose) to the mixer, or to the water supply to the toilet flush tank. The hose must be long enough, and a tee is usually used to connect it. Before washing, the mixer hose must be unscrewed every time. This option can be regarded more as a temporary one, and it does not look very aesthetic. Connection to a water hose a drain tank quite practical method, but it can only be used if the washing machine and toilet are in the same room.

Connecting the washing machine to the toilet bowl drainage.
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Connecting the washing machine without running water

And what if there is no running water in the house? It's a pity to refuse such a convenient thing as a washing machine, at a dacha, for example. Do not worry - now you will learn how to connect a washing machine without running water at minimal cost. All that is necessary is that to raise to a height of not less than a meter, and preferably above, a large water tank, and from its bottom to hold a hose to the input of the machine. This will create the necessary water pressure for its operation. A more expensive way is to purchase a pumping station.

Video: Connecting the washing machine without running water

Connecting the washing machine to the sewer

Lining clean water - this is only half the case. Now we need to decide what we will do with the dirty and soapy water remaining after washing. Of course, you need to think about connecting the washing machine to the sewer. This can also be done in different ways.

Drain in the bathroom or toilet

The simplest way is to drain the dirty water directly into the toilet bowl, or into the tub using a special hose called a "hook". But at the same time one condition must be observed: the top of the hose should be no less than sixty centimeters higher than the washing machine. To do this, she has special fasteners.

The simplest version of the drainage of waste water. Photo - site

Draining through a siphon

It is also possible to do this: make the discharge of waste water stationary. To do this, you first need to buy a special siphon, in which there is a tap, designed for washing machines - now in stores such are available. According to the rules, the tap should be located above the siphon bend. If this rule is ignored, or the washing machine is connected directly to the sewer system, dirty water may be sucked into the device. The result is an unpleasant smell.

The organization of draining the water from the washing machine through a siphon with a special tap.
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However, without a siphon you can still manage. If the sewer pipe has a thickness of four to five centimeters, then it is possible to install a deflection pipe directly on it. At the same time, we always use the sealant, and the drainage hose curved in the shape of the letter S, we put it into the pipe so that it does not touch the surface of the waste water. Its upper edge is at least half a meter from the floor.

Drain the water into the sewer pipe through a tee with a rubber seal.
Photo - gor-servis.ru

Important: if a check valve is not provided in the design of your washing machine model, then it should be installed taking into account the level limit on which the drain hose (otherwise the pipe) is located. Usually the manufacturer indicates the maximum and minimum values of this level.

Without electricity, the machine will not work

Well, we summed up the water, we organized the sink, now we have to bring the power supply. Knowing how to properly connect the washing machine to the power grid, you can avoid many unpleasant (and possibly tragic) consequences. After all, high tension coupled with water is a terrible force. Therefore, caution and caution once again - these are the main tips when supplying current in wet rooms.

To protect your family, you must necessarily ground the switchboard. The grounding bar must be no thinner than three millimeters. The socket is used only three-wire. By the way, if the washing machine will stand in the kitchen, it is possible to include it in a socket made for an electric stove. If an extension cable is needed for the connection, use only one that has grounding contacts.

The optimum solution is to connect the washing machine with a separate wire leading from the meter. It is equipped with a protective automatic device. For these works it is better to invite an experienced electrician. If a separate wire is not carried out, use a portable RCD - a residual current device.

And still: never connect the ground to the heating batteries, gas and water pipes. It's deadly dangerous!

We put the legs of the machine exactly

To ensure that the new assistant erases for a long time, without breaking or overloading, the strict horizontality of its upper part is a prerequisite. In this case, the drum will be located without distortion, rotating smoothly and not shaking at the same time. The maximum deviation from the horizontal, which is permissible, is only two degrees.

To achieve the desired horizontality, use the adjustment of the legs of the machine - all models have this adjustment. The result is checked with the help of a level, twisting the legs until it becomes satisfactory. No rubber mats, pieces of linoleum and brusochki, put under the legs of the stylalki, should not be - the automatic machine is installed directly on the floor, best of all on concrete. He, unlike the wooden one, for example, provides excellent cushioning.

Leveling the legs of the machine by level.

We carry out tests

Once again, having thoroughly examined all the connections and connections, and just in case checking the instruction, you can make a trial run. At the same time, we perform all the necessary operations sequentially and check whether everything is working properly.

First it is necessary to fill the tank of the machine with water, marking the time of its filling to the mark and checking with the data specified in the passport. If it turns out that one of the connections is leaking, you must drain the water and eliminate the leak. If everything is good, you can turn on the machine.

After about five to seven minutes, the water is heated to the desired temperature. During operation of the washing machine, there should be no audible sounds. modern devices work almost silently. If something grates or knocks, it signals a malfunction. After determining that everything is in order, Next, we'll check how the squeezing device works, and then we'll test the sink. On this check the operability of the assistant for washing can be considered complete.

We hope that after reading these tips you will be able to connect the washing machine yourself without much difficulty. After all, this process does not involve any special difficulties. Good luck!

Video: Installing and connecting a washing machine

Connecting a washing machine with your own hands is not technically difficult, but it's quite a responsible thing. And the fee for irresponsibility is expressed not only in money. The probability of electric breakdown in a washing machine is several times higher than in a dishwasher and is on the verge of acceptable for household appliances. And the capacitive leakage currents in it are also great, and the release of heat during operation is significant. Therefore, for long-term safe operation of the machine, it is necessary to properly prepare the workplace for it. This can be done both independently and with the involvement of specialists. And the right choice depends not only on your desire and / or ability.

Everything depends on the grounding

Solid trading organizations often include the cost of installation on site in the sales price. It seems that it's not bad either; The surcharge itself is small, once the matter is put on stream. But, firstly, the "steep" firms "steep" are trading - you will not find budget models there.

Secondly, such traders do not deal with the protective earthing device; it must be equipped in advance, otherwise the company refuses from the installation (but the surcharge to the price does not return), and immediately the guarantee is lost. You got an expensive assistant, a branded master came, saw that there was no ground, wrote an "internal" act - and that's all, you are without a guarantee and without a lot of money.

But even if the car is purchased from a "simple" seller without any special conditions, but later it turns out that it was operated without grounding, you will be refused warranty repair. In the installation instructions for any washing machine, it is written in black and white that its operation without grounding OR protective devices is inadmissible. OR it is not in vain, we'll talk about this later.

Conclusion: installation of washing machines with their own hands is quite possible, if it is provided in advance.If you buy an expensive brand in a solid trading company, then if you have a ground, you will install it for a ridiculous price, compared with the private owner, with full preservation of the guarantee.

Kitchen, bathroom or closet?

Before discussing the paramount importance of the issue - the grounding of the washing machine, you need to decide no less important: the place to install it.

The washing machine is a rather powerful source of heat and humidity. And next to it there must be an electric socket. Her contacts are covered with a lid for you, but for air they are bare. Therefore, it is not recommended to install an automatic washing machine in the bathroom, where humidity is always excessive,

Installation of household electricity distribution and switching devices in the bathroom is strictly prohibited by SNiP (Building Regulations and Rules). Have you ever seen a switch in the bathroom in a new home? Only outside, and the lamp is waterproof. Given the widespread prevalence of automatic machines, electricians are still looking at it through their fingers, but with their teeth tucked away: household electric traumatism from washing machines in the bathroom has long exceeded the permissible limits. The grounds for introducing additional legislative measures are undeniable, but prohibited by law, but not by departmental rules - fines will be levied; the owners also have expensive repairs.
Even if the electrical cord from the stylalk is out of the bathroom (the warranty is lost from its build-up), then in the machine itself there are enough nodes whose durability from high humidity and air temperature is reduced.

Most users are fine and they themselves understand this, and most often put a washing machine in the kitchen. At the same time it is easy to connect to water, sewerage and electricity. But the temperature-humidity problem remains. And often you have to choose: washing or cooking. In addition, there is not enough room in the kitchen and so there is no room, and the room is the most visited in the house.

But if you have a closet adjacent to the bathroom or kitchen - this is the perfect place for styralka. Punch holes in the wall under the communications for the machine - it's a simple matter, no reconciliation is required - the wall between the closet and services can not be capital. In the closet they almost never go in, it's dry and cool. And with an open door, a working styalka itself will create in its small volume an intensive air circulation.

In figures, it looks like this: if we take the average failure rate of washing machines installed in the kitchen for the base model, then the frequency of machine breakdowns in the bathroom will be 2.4 times higher, and the "shackled" - 1.7 times lower.

Note: atprestigious houses of the Soviet era, the so-called Czech project, it was stated in the technical description that the adjoining closet is primarily intended for installing a washing machine and domestic hot water appliances. At the time of communal tariffs this was perceived as a curiosity.

Protection against breakdown and electricity leaks

For a washing machine, protection against leakage currents is more important than breakdown. Modern household appliances are generally reliable, and direct "babas" with smoke, stench and resuscitation - an exceptional phenomenon, yes, because of the carelessness of the owners.

But the electric capacity of a large tank with several dozen liters of water and a large powerful motor is quite high: up to 0.01 uF in older models. At 50 Hz in the 220 network, the capacitive leakage current will be 0.7 mA - this is still a safe, but already palpable pinch, especially through wet hands in a humid room.

For readers familiar with electricity within the school physics course, the data presented may not seem very reliable, but note: they concern a filled machine, and water is an abnormal fluid, its dielectric constant is very high: 80.

The leakage current does not interfere with the machine's work, its reliability does not decrease, but it is impossible to prevent it, it can only be taken to the ground. An increase in the leakage current beyond the permissible level is an explicit signal of a maturing malfunction. That is why washing machines are forbidden to operate without protection for electric leakage.

Aquastop and aqua-control

The major part of the leakage current goes through the drained water. Drain is also the main source of water leakage. Therefore, manufacturers recommend acquiring aquastop devices (another name is aquatic control), which shut off the machine in case of an electrical and / or water leak. Solid manufacturers complete their cars with aquastops.

Complex akvastop requires a separate power supply. A box without a power cord and a low-power low-voltage power adapter is a primitive check valve that does not protect against electrical leakage, and protects poorly from water leakage.

Electronic grounding

AT apartment buildings it is often difficult, if not impossible, to arrange an individual protective earthing, on the one hand. On the other hand, manufacturers are not asleep: fighting leakage currents is one of the most important tasks of brand designers.

In modern serviceable washing machines, leakage to the case does not exceed 10-12 μA, which is insensible. But in a pre-emergency situation, it increases dramatically. For such a case, so-called. electronic grounding (automatic protection devices, automatic cut-off devices). They pass through a leakage current into the space, like a person, and when it increases to a measurable limit of 0.1-1 mA, the machine is disconnected from the network.

With the undoubted merits of electronic grounding, there is a significant drawback: its sensitivity is highly dependent on the parameters of the air in the room. Electronic grounding can obstinately disconnect an absolutely fault-free machine.

For any electrical device, 90% of faults occur when on / off, so some manufacturers prohibit the operation of their products with electronic grounding. So when buying a car, be sure to ask the seller if the warranty will not be lost from using an electronic grounding.

Typical grounding scheme for modern PUE:

Protective ground

But the mistress beats and frightens the electric leakage not through the water, but on the body of the car. To eliminate it, you need a protective earth. His type depends on the house:

In a private house, the technically ideal option is the simplest protective earthing, see below. It does not need to be registered: in a disputable situation, the expert will check the current flow resistance, and if it is not higher than 4 ohms, which is not difficult to provide, the solution will be in your favor.
In the multi-apartment buildings of the previous years, from the Khrushchev to the perestroika, a full protection will be given by protective zeroing. His for a small fee quickly and willingly make a DEZovsky electrician.
In old houses up to "stalines" inclusive, if the house ground loop is not equipped, it is necessary to put an electronic grounding.
In modern homes, the problem of grounding does not exist: according to the new building rules, they must be equipped with a ground loop and Euro-sockets. In addition to illegal samostroya to eat "with signs of multifamily", as they say. But this is another topic.

How to make a ground connection yourself:

This requires 2-4 pieces of a metal pipe 1,2 - 2,5 m long, but not shorter than the depth of freezing of the ground. The bottom of the pipe is driven by a sledgehammer to the stake, and a third of holes of 5-10 mm are drilled in its lower third. Then, dig a trench on the spade bayonet, and drive the pipes to 5-10 centimeters protruding above the ground, at a distance of 0.6 - 1.5 m from each other. In the trench, below the ground level, the pipes are joined by the armature on welding. It is welded to it and a steel wire of 6-8 mm or a strip of 15-25 mm is turned into the house - it is a grounding bar; to its stranded copper wire in 4-6 square meters connect the ground terminals of the sockets. For this purpose, holes are drilled in the strip and threads M4-M6 threaded into them; The wire is pre-spilled. Place the seat under the earthing switches from the sockets with a skin and grease with a grease; better - graphite.

Note: in summer, when the soil is drying up, a salt solution is poured into the pipes, from the calculation of the half-pack to the bucket. This is necessary to ensure the flow of current in the dry soil. With an outside temperature of +35 degrees, fill in once a week; at +30 - once a month.

Grounding scheme for a private house

Installing the washing machine

Installation and proper connection of the washing machine is carried out in the same sequence as the dishwasher: drain, water, electricity, test. But there are features:

In a large and voluminous stylalka, the phenomenon of so-called " temperature hysteresis of the automation. Therefore, if a boiler, electric or gas is installed in the house, the total cost of water and electricity will be lower if the impeller is supplied hot water From him. For a small dishwasher with negligible water consumption, the situation is reversed.
The connection to the mains power also includes protection measures, and the protection is done first of all.
Stiralki very quickly wear out and break, if their inclination in any direction exceeds 2 degrees, and absolutely do not endure resonant vibrations. Therefore, the floor under the stylalko should not play, and before checking the working capacity, the horizontal plane of the upper plane of the machine is checked with a level, and the machine is leveled with regular threaded legs.

Note:on sites with suffix.kz you can meet the recommendations to connect the washing machine to the centralized hot water supply. Perhaps in Kazakhstan hot water without a counter for old Soviet tariffs is still being supplied, but in the Russian Federation this advice is unacceptable.

Draining

Connection of the washing machine is super narrow, narrow or compact, it is made into a siphon with an additional kitchen sink connection. But in this case the styralka should stand side by side: it is impossible to increase the drain hose. In low-productivity machines and drain pump is low-power, in addition the hydraulic resistance of the long hose will overload it and it will quickly fail.

Drain high-performance machines with a tank capacity of more than 30-40 liters a kitchen siphon does not miss all - dirty water will partially go into the sink. In this case, you need to connect the washing machine to the sewer with a separate tap. To do this, it is necessary to cut into the sewer pipe an additional section with a branch pipe, and drain the impurities through a separate siphon (see the figure above).

Important: The knee of the styrofoil siphon should be located below the bottom of its tank. In most cases, for this you have to put the machine on a stand with a height of 30-40 cm. Take this into account when choosing a place for a washing machine.

Note: a compact washing machine can be installed in the kitchen, on a shelf or, if there is a place on the table, or carry it there. In this case, the sink will simply go into the sink. Such machines are often equipped with water hoses with a bell and a cuff, put on the faucet of the kitchen sink.

Water

As indicated above, the connection of the washing machine to the water pipe is carried out both on the cold and on the hot branch. There are no special features here, just two half-inch water tees, two stop ball valves and a FUM tape for waterproofing: the pipe ends of the complete water pipes often turn out to be too short, and the standard gasket has to be thrown away.

Protection, electricity and verification

First of all, we install the aquastope on the drain hose, according to the instructions to it. Then we turn on, if necessary, electronic backing. This device is equipped with a European outlet, into it and turn on the washing machine. In the presence of "earth" protective earth connection of the washing machine to the mains power is reduced to insert the plug into the socket.

We open the water supply to the machine, check the pipelines for leaks. If somewhere flows - we eliminate. Then we turn on the machine for test mode; at the end of the test, it must turn itself off and tell the display that everything is OK. If the machine is inexpensive and without a built-in test - just erase anything, but the water flow will be more. The final stage is to cover hot water in the machine, and we check, by test or washing, work on self-heating.

Important: devices of akvastopa and electronic grounding do not duplicate each other; they must work together. In the presence of a dull protective pinch, an aquastope is still necessary.

In order for the washing machine to work for a long time without breakdowns and "do not beat the current", it must be installed in suitable place and ensure a reliable protective earth. In the rest self-installation washing machine is not difficult.

Video: example of installation of a washing machine by a specialist

Buy such a necessary and integral now household appliance, as a washing machine - this is only part of the case. The main importance is the connection of the washing machine - it is not possible to properly install and connect such a device to everyone, and to connect it to the ready communications yourself, you should carefully read the step by step instructions with photo. If you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to call a professional specialist right away.

How to connect a washing machine yourself

Installing a washing machine with your own hands can save a lot of money. Before proceeding with the installation, you will need to determine the location for the household appliance. In recent years, this device is increasingly placed in the kitchen, tk. it is convenient and due to the fact that bathrooms in the houses of old buildings have a relatively small area. Sometimes this problem is solved in the corridor, the hallway. In addition, check the connection diagram for the communication systems and the instructions that come with the selected washing machine model. Main stages:

preparation;
connection to the sewage system;
connection to the water supply;
aligning the device position with a level;
connection to mains.

To which water to connect

To connect the washing machine, the machine must be connected to a water pipe with cold water. In addition, you will need to adjust the height of the drain for waste water. If the device is equipped with two carts, then this fundamentally changes the case, because it can be connected to both cold and hot water. Before installing the household appliance and connecting it to the hot water, familiarize yourself with the negative aspects of its use:

If very dirty laundry is poured immediately with hot water, then the dirt seems to "boil", after which it is more difficult to wash.
Rinsing in hot water is performed worse than in cold water.
To hot water, unlike the cold, not such strict requirements are made.
When the gulf immediately hot water, all the supplements (enzymes) in the powder immediately die, not having had time to fulfill its purpose.

Connecting the washing machine to electricity

When planning to connect a washing machine without the help of a master, pay special attention to the connection of the device to the mains. For a start, it would be nice to consult with a knowledgeable master about this. In addition, do not forget that the socket electrical network to connect the household appliance must be waterproof. All works at this stage are carried out according to the scheme:

To ensure the necessary protection against electric shock, it is absolutely necessary to ground the switchboard. For this purpose, use a special tire with a cross-section of at least 3 mm.
To connect, use electrical outlet three-wire type with the presence of phase, zero and ground wire.
At the last stage, the grounding wire must be carefully insulated.

How to connect a washing machine to a water pipe

With professional connection to the water supply, it is necessary to use a stop valve - ball Valves. Thanks to them, if necessary, you can turn off the consumer. Self-connection to the water supply requires a thorough approach - use flexible hoses with a diameter of 3/4 inches for this operation. Do not make a mistake with the length of the hose. Connection order:

Make in a certain place water pipe thread, then install the valve. After each wash, the water must be completely shut off.
To prevent mechanical particles from getting into the drum of the device, install a protective filter mesh.
For the supply of water, the use of ready-made additional taps to the flushing tank or to the mixer is used, by connecting the pipelines through special tees. Before each wash, you will need to unscrew the mixer hose and connect the filler pipe.

Tee for connecting the washing machine

The best way to connect a washing machine to sewer pipes is to perform a stationary drain of water. In this case, you do not have to worry about how correctly the temporary hoses are installed. To connect the machine is best to use a tap-tee, which is convenient in that its presence allows you to cut into the water pipe several household devices, for example, a washing machine and a dishwasher. Types of cranes: directly tees and passing models.

Hose for connection

When planning to bring all the necessary communications to the car, using, for example, a fixed connection, take care of purchasing the filling hose in advance. Its base is a tube made of PVC, reinforced with a braid of nylon and reinforced yarns. The ends are strengthened by means of metal sleeves. The length varies from 1 to 5-6 m. It can be enlarged with special connectors (adapters).

How to connect a washing machine to a sewer

Connect the drain necessary in view of some features. For example, devices without a special valve (reverse), which transmits water only in one direction, can not be installed without taking into account the level limit on which the outlet hose is located. Pay attention to the location of the drain hole. If it is in the lower part of the housing, the drain hose will have to be lifted and fixed at a certain height. This approach will prevent untimely outflow of water during the washing process.

Organization of plums

Many home masters believe that in this process there is nothing complicated, because you can simply throw the drainage pipe over the edge of the sink or bath. This approach can not be called appropriate, because it is not safe. Often, washing machines are connected to the sewage system in order to organize the draining through the siphon of the sink. This scheme is reliable and simple - due to the difference in altitude, the water from the drain can not penetrate into the hose (drain) when it is empty. True, the smell of sewage can penetrate into the cavity of the household appliance.

You can buy a special siphon, which has a tap to connect the hose (drain). Inside it is a non-return valve. Such a product perfectly delays bad odors by letting drains into the sewer. Another way is to organize the drain directly to the sewer, but keep in mind that this method is the most expensive and time consuming. It is ideal if the washing machine is away from the sink.

How to connect a washing machine in the kitchen

Compared with the installation in the bathroom, the installation of such a machine in the kitchen is an opportunity to collect all the key household devices in one room. In addition, the kitchen has more free space. Thanks to this, the choice of the model of the machine for embedding is practically unlimited. True, the powders stored next to it can evaporate harmful substances, so you need to keep them away from food. You need to install it.

At last your dream has come true - in the house has appeared. Washing now becomes a pleasure! But before this happens, you need to install and connect the washing unit. You can do it yourself, you do not need to invite specialists.

First of all, carefully read the instructions to your washing machine. Unpack it and remove the seals located on the sides of the machine (if any). Then carefully look, whether there are scratches on the machine or any defects, and also check up a complete set. And if everything is in order, you can install the washing machine in a permanent place. For successful operation of the machine it is necessary to connect it to electricity, water supply and sewerage system.

Installing and connecting a washing machine

Check the strength of all joints and joints again. You can turn on the water and open the tap, letting water into the machine. And now it's time to start a trial wash. To do this, select the program that is minimal in time, and select the maximum temperature (this is required to remove residual grease from the machine). Closely monitor the process: is there no leaks, does not "pluck" the electricity of the car body, does not it "jump". And if the installation of the washing machine you had the right, then the washing will be successful.

To clearly imagine how to connect a washing machine, you must carefully read the instructions attached to it. All operations, from the removal of the package to the filling with water for the first wash, must be carried out clearly according to the rules. More clearly, the process of connecting to all communications is described in our article.

Suitable place for washing machine installation

Be sure to remember that the correct installation of a washing machine automatic is a guarantee of its trouble-free and safe operation.

Variants of accommodation of home appliances can be different:

It is considered standard to place a washing machine in the bathroom.

Recently, this household appliance is increasingly placed in the kitchen, as it is convenient, and is also associated with a small area of bathrooms in old houses.

Solving the problem of how to properly connect a washing machine, sometimes use an unusual installation option - in the hallway. If the hallway space allows the arrangement of the unit and it is possible to connect to the nearby communications, then this option can be quite ergonomic.

Stages of washing machine installation

Preparing for installation

After the installation site has been determined and the packaging has been removed, the transportation parts (bolts, staples and bars) are removed, as well as fastening elements that fix the rotating parts of the machine during transport. When the transport bolts are unscrewed, the tank of the machine hangs on the springs. This position is the normal operating state of the tank. Before connecting the machine machine, the remaining holes after screwing the bolt holes are covered with plastic plugs.

Advice from a professional:If the machine is switched on before all the transport parts are removed, the drum of the washing machine can be damaged, and the machine can then completely fail.

Connection to sewage

The connection of the machine to the drainage communications must take place taking into account the following features:

Machines that do not have a special check valve, which transmits water only in one direction, can not be established without taking into account the level limitation (the manufacturer must specify the minimum and maximum values), on which the outlet hose (branch pipe) should be located.

Before plugging in the washing machine drain, to connect the machine's drain system to the sewage pipe You need to purchase an additional siphon. The hose of the machine is securely connected to the water drainage system from the sink. With this connection option, water leakage is excluded.

Sometimes the drain pipe is fixed on the side of the tub or sink. However, such a method is not sufficiently reliable and safe, because if you accidentally hook the hose, the water will begin to flow to the floor.

Advice from a professional:Most the best way Connect the washing machine to the sewerage system - perform a stationary drain of water. In this case, you will not have to worry about the correct position of the temporarily installed hoses - when fixed connection reliability is guaranteed.

After connecting, check whether the nozzle is straightened along the entire length (without kinks). It is rigidly fixed at a level of 80 cm from the floor on the back of the machine. To connect the drain hoses using adapters with clamps.

Water connection

Connection to the water supply system is as follows.

To perform this operation, use flexible hoses with a ¾-in. Diameter. If necessary, the hose is made longer by sealing the joints of the parts using cuffs (rubber gaskets).

Consider how to connect a washing machine yourself, using a separate valve:

At a certain point in the water pipe, thread the thread and, using the appropriate fasteners, install a valve. After each wash, the water supply is completely blocked.
It is recommended to install a protective filter mesh to prevent mechanical particles from entering the drum of the machine. The filter is periodically cleaned.

Advice from a professional:Connection to the water pipe is made with mandatory application of the shut-off valve, using ball valves, in order to switch off the consumer if necessary.

For water supply, either ready-made bends to the flushing tank or to the mixer are used, connecting pipelines through tees, or mounting pipes and drifts to create individual points for the intake of liquid.
It is necessary to use a relatively long hose. In this case, before each washing, unscrew the hose of the mixer and connect the filler pipe of the machine.

Now consider how to properly connect the machine to the water supply through a water mixer:

This method of connection to water supply is possible, but it is used as a temporary option, allowing quick connection (no more than 2 minutes).
In addition, in this case the machine is reliably protected from running water at the time when it does not work, due to the shutdown of the inlet hose.

Aligning the position of the washing machine with a level

This stage of connection is necessary in order to minimize the level of vibration. In case of uneven flooring, the position of the washing machine is leveled using adjustable feet. In this case, the insertion of linoleum, wood and other materials is not recommended.

Then check the stability of the machine, lightly pressing on the corners of the machine on its upper surface. If the machine is tilted when pressed, it is necessary to adjust the position of the legs again.

Electrical connection

All works connected to electricity are performed according to the following scheme:

Checking the operation of the unit in all modes

After the work is finished, it is worth checking the correctness of the installation in accordance with the list below:

The tank should be typed in a short time to a certain point.
Leaks should not be.
The drum must rotate.
The water is heated after 5-7 minutes. after the water stopped typing.
After the end of washing, the sink should work normally.
The spinning system must function.
Foreign sounds should not be present when the machine is running.

Since you can connect the washing machine yourself, each washing machine is attached detailed instructions. Before starting the installation, it must be carefully studied in order to take into account the specific features of your model. Thus, you can approach the solution of the problem with all responsibility.