How to connect a table top dishwasher to sink tap

Tabletop dishwashers are a great appliance for people that don't like the washing up and where space is at a premium. Here is how you connect a tabletop dishwasher up yourself.

Level of difficulty

Level 2: Intermediate

What you need

  • Gloves
  • Tape measure
  • Dust sheet
  • Scissors
  • Power drill
  • Screw driver
  • Pliers
  • Wrench

The steps to follow

  1. Place the tabletop dishwasher horizontally on the kitchen countertop. For better installation, place the dishwasher near a sink.
  2. Locate the water inlet at the back of the dishwasher.
  3. Connect the end of the water inlet to the sink tap.
  4. Nail one or two brackets on the wall where you want to install the dishwasher. These brackets will hold the water inlet and discharge hose in place. The discharge hose prevents the waste water from flowing from the disposer back into the dishwasher.
  5. Next, plug the dishwasher into a nearby socket.
  6. Your dishwasher is ready for use.

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