Dishwasher Water Supply Through Floor

Adjust the leveling legs with a wrench until the dishwasher is perfectly level.

Dishwasher water supply through floor.

The dishwasher is supplied with water from the water inlet valve. To avoid scratching the floor lift slightly as you pull the dishwasher out of the cabinet. 3 drill another 1 inch hole 6 inches below the hole for the hose to feed the copper tubing water supply line at the back of the. If you see water in the dishwasher when you are not using it check the water inlet valve for faults.

Drill the hole for the dishwasher drain hose at this location. Your unit may be taking in more water than it should and not draining properly. Extend the stainless steel braided water supply hose from the sink cabinet out to the dishwasher. Grab a towel or mop and soak up any visible water on your floor.

To add a circuit cable drill a hole down through the floor into the basement or crawlspace. This will allow the dishwasher to be pulled out during servicing. Then install 12 awg cable from the dishwasher space to the service panel. Connect the water supply line to the dishwasher.

When enough water has filled the dishwasher the rising float switch is supposed to tell the dishwasher to stop the water flow. This valve can malfunction and fill the dishwasher with water when not in use. This might mean pulling the unit out from under the counter so you can get any water that has pooled beneath the dishwasher itself. Then get on the floor to connect lines to the dishwasher.

The float switch is usually a plastic disc or cone that is attached to the floor of the dishwasher and is able to move up and down a few centimeters. Leave about six feet of cable sticking through the hole by the dishwasher. If this valve is faulty the dishwasher can fill with water and overflow onto the floor. Tip the dishwasher upright and slide it into its space.

Carefully slide the dishwasher into place. Use a drill driver to screw the dishwasher s mounting tabs to the underside of the countertop. Connect the drain hose according to manufacturer s instructions. It can help to have a helper under the sink carefully feed the water supply tube and drain hose through the hole in the cabinet s side wall as you pull the appliance out from under the countertop.

The float switch is stuck or broken. You may be experiencing problems with the drain itself or the float valve isn t sealing properly. Connect the water supply line to the 90 degree fitting using pliers to ensure a tight fit. Turn on the water supply inspect for leaks and tighten connections if necessary.

This will force water out of your dishwasher and on to your floor.