One of the most convenient things in everyday life in the kitchen is a dishwasher. If the size of the kitchen space allows you, then it should be set as an obligatory element, because it creates tangible comfort from using the kitchen.
However, a power outlet must be installed for this product. About where to install it correctly, and what the socket should be, will be discussed below.
What should be the outlet?
First, about the outlet. For most dishwashers, a good quality regular outlet will work. It is important to understand that you should not connect an electric stove, washing machine and dishwasher to one point. The rated power and current load on the mains wires and the outlet must not be exceeded.
Choosing a good outlet for your kitchen depends on the manufacturer and your budget. For those who are interested in the best option, domestic products from LK Studio may be suitable. There are sockets with grounding and additional protection. In our market, these are some of the best products in terms of quality and price ratio, not inferior to the best Western brands.
Place for installation
Let's talk about the location of the dishwasher outlet. This is an important issue, which also concerns the rules for operating electrical networks in the kitchen.
Height
Regardless of whether you are using a built-in PMM or a stationary one, the height of the outlet should be as follows:
- height from the floor at least 30 cm. (desirable height 50 cm. from the floor so that it can be easily used);
- the distance from the water source in the tap is at least 30 cm;
- distance from the entrance doorway not less than 10 cm;
- the location of the outlet relative to the stove, more than 50 cm;
- install the socket on the right or left side of the dishwasher.
Separately, it is worth dwelling on the topic of the location of the outlet relative to the gas pipes in height and distance.
Distance from gas pipes
According to current rules, the height or distance along the wall of the location of the power point from the gas pipes should be no closer than 40 cm. These are mandatory norms, they should always be taken into account when installing a new place for an outlet in the kitchen.
Correct connection
Let's dwell on the correct connection of the socket for the PMM. So that the device works properly, and the socket itself serves for a long time.
What do you need to connect to the mains?
Install the socket on the dishwasher in an installation box or socket. In this case, the cable is laid in the wall in the pipe. For safety and convenience, the socket from the floor should be placed at 50-80 cm. on the right or left side. For the recessed version, you can place it on the wall by making a hole in the furniture for easy access.
If the wire will go through external wiring, then it should be sewn into the cable channel. In this case, the outlet can be made on an invoice, but for safety it is better to avoid this.
Installation of electrical communications
When installing a dishwasher socket mechanism, you should adhere to the following rules:
- firmly fix the ends of the cable in the clamps of the socket;
- do not mix up the wires, this is especially important for the ground wire;
- securely fix the socket mechanism in the socket;
- install the frame and the front panel without gaps and backlash.
Even with the right choice of the place for the outlet under the PMM, it is important that dust, dirt, and also moisture that forms in the kitchen area do not get into it.
What not to do when connecting the machine to the network?
There are important restrictions that you should adhere to when using a dishwasher outlet:
- do not use the carrier for safety reasons and to minimize the risk of overloading from other included devices;
- you cannot use the same outlet to power the dishwasher and the electric stove;
- do not connect the PMM and the washing machine to one point.
When operating the network to which the dishwasher is connected, it is important to use a difavtomat for protection. This will prevent the electronics of the device from burning out in case of overload.