Installing a washing machine in the kitchen: video instruction

Due to the fact that a huge number of modern owners of one-room apartments suffer from a shortage square meters in the bathroom, we decided to answer in detail the question - how to connect the washing machine to kitchen?

If you do not have the proper skills, then it will be correct to call a specialist who will install and connect your machine. Employees of such firms mainly specialize in the installation and connection of household appliances and have the highest category of approval for such work. It turns out that you insure yourself and your neighbors from floods and other troubles.

Washing machine in the kitchen under the countertop

When you install a washing machine with your own hands, remember that you need to strictly follow the connection technology of the unit, observing the order and safety rules.

So, you bought a new washing machine and it was delivered to you home. To begin with, unpack the unit and remove the transport parts (bars, brackets, bolts) from its surface. Any household appliance is accompanied by instructions, which indicate not only all the components, but also the rules for assembling the model, safety precautions and a warranty service card.

Unpacking the unit

Remember!
Even 1 incorrectly fastened bolt or a forgotten bracket can damage your new washing machine.

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Installation

Can I put my washing machine in the kitchen or hallway? The answer is yes.

To do this, you only need to know a few mandatory rules and requirements:

1. The base under the washing machine must be solid (in the case of multi-storey apartments - reinforced concrete). Installing a washing machine in your kitchen is easy if you create even floors in advance.
2. In general, almost every model of the washing machine is equipped with short thin legs, with which you can adjust the level of equipment.

Choosing a suitable place

Perfect location

The location of the washing machine in the kitchen depends not only on kitchen design and interior premises. Try to put the unit as close to the outlet as possible in order to connect it directly, without using additional devices.

If this is not possible and the standard length of the cord is not enough for you, then you can use the services service center - a specialist will come to your home and replace the standard cord with a more long.

Advice!
For washing machines, it is better to make separate sockets connected directly to the distribution board.

After the floors are poured, the machine is installed in the chosen place and the legs are adjusted, it is necessary to carry out a control check - holding the cover of the unit, try to swing it. When everything is done correctly, then you will hardly be able to swing the machine.

Now swing the unit diagonally - the vibration amplitude should be the same. Well, you have succeeded, now the question is - how to install a washing machine in the kitchen is a passed stage for you!

Electrical connection

Separate socket for a typewriter

Connecting a washing machine in the kitchen is the most difficult and crucial part of the entire workflow. In the on mode, it can consume from 200 to 400 watts of electricity.

Attention!
When connecting this household unit, you should pay attention to the fact that it heats the water itself to the desired temperature.

Due to the fact that the washing machine runs on electricity, there is a risk of electric shock to a person in the places of their installation - the manufacturer of the automatic machine equips with a special grounding, when semi-automatic machines are protected by double insulation (on the machine, the grounding is located in the euro plug, in the form of a special plates).

Therefore, to connect the washing machine, it is customary to use special sockets, popularly known under the index "euro". An ordinary socket is designed for a voltage of no more than 6A, while the "euro" analogue has an operating voltage of 16A.

Often, when connecting household appliances to the network, we use all kinds of tees and extension cords. But, it should be noted, they noticeably reduce the degree of protection of both the washing machine and the outlet. The devices become flammable and can cause a short circuit in the network.

Important!
When buying a new socket, pay attention to its "insides". Quality products have a ceramic "filling".

Cold water connection

Cold water connection

The European standard for connecting the washing machine to the cold water supply is when a separate screw is located directly above the unit. This screw is designed to shut off the water in the machine when not in use.

It is also imperative to turn off the tap - one fine day with the tap open, the pressure can simply knock out the tank, and the water will spread not only through your kitchen, but also over your heads neighbors.

So, we will greatly simplify the task and put the crane in the most convenient place for you, namely, on a free pipe section. For installation, you will need a valve (it is better to choose a Spanish-made ball type). The larger the diameter of the ball, the better.

Special crane

Note!
In order to put the valve, you need to call the welder, who will install the valve on the pipe.

If you are quite familiar with plumbing and are not picky about European standards, you can make everything much easier:

• First, we unscrew the hose connecting the mixer and the pipe;
• We fasten the tee to the vacant space (do not forget about the fum tape or tow);
• We screw the water supply hose to the mixer into the upper branch of the tee, and in the side branch we install a special tap that limits the water supply to the washing machine;
• We connect the water intake hose from the washing machine to the tap - that's it, the work is over.

This type of connection is not only the simplest, but also the most profitable. The price of a crane is about 100 rubles, a fum tape is 20 rubles, a tee is from 30 to 50 rubles. That is, connecting a washing machine in the kitchen will cost you no more than 200 rubles (if you call a plumber, you will have to pay about 700-1000 rubles for his work).

Is it necessary to connect to hot water

If you connected the washing machine to both hot and cold water, then both hot and cold water will be poured into the tank of the unit at the same time. The temperature at which the laundry will be washed will be 40˚, which is in full accordance with all modern standards.

The washing machine does not require “refueling” with hot water and can only be connected to cold water. Special heating elements located inside the unit will heat the water to a temperature depending on the mode you choose.

Attention!
Connecting to a hot water supply can cause a lot of problems when washing delicate items - for example, you can simply weld your sweater in a typewriter or repaint a snow-white blouse.

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As a conclusion

Great place for a washing machine in the kitchen

Well, now you know how to properly install a washing machine in the kitchen. This does not require any supernatural skills and abilities, and according to the assurances of specialists, even a beginner can cope with such work. If you still have questions, then our photo and video instructions will surely help you!