VIDEO: How do I connect a washing machine?

Check before installing the washing machine

Check what connections are there. To your Washing machine To connect correctly, you need an electrical outlet, a faucet, and a Drain.

The faucet: It must be provided with a 3/4-inch external thread for a hose connection.

The drain: A branch on a siphon is suitable as a drain. In an emergency, a toilet, washbasin or bathtub is sufficient.

The socket: You need a grounded outlet.

How to proceed when setting up

First, check whether the drum can be moved. If this is blocked, find the transport locks and remove them. The fuses are usually located on the feet behind the foot panel or on the rear wall at the height of the washing drum.

Place your washing machine in the designated place and leave a distance of 30 to 50 centimeters from the wall so that you have enough space to connect the washing machine. When all connections are tight, you can move the machine closer to the wall. A distance of ten centimeters is sufficient.

How to connect your machine correctly

1. Attach the drainage hose. Connect the drain hose of your washing machine by plugging it into the branch on the siphon. Secure the hose with a hose clamp.

2. Check sealing ring. In the hose connection there is a black sealing ring, the union nut, as you can see in the picture. Do not connect the machine if this seal is missing or damaged. You can get this part for a few cents in any hardware store.

3. Attach the inlet hose to the tap. Now screw the union nut onto the tap by hand without tools. The inlet hose must be straight and tight. In modern machines there is a protection system in the hose that shuts off the water when the water level under the machine is high. The parts on your machine will probably look a little different.

4. Check tightness. Turn on the tap briefly. Make sure that no water leaks anywhere. If there is any dampness, turn off the tap. Tighten the union nut more tightly, but do not use any tools for this, otherwise you will destroy the thread.

5. Connect to electricity. If everything is tight, insert the plug into the socket. You can now wash your clothes.

The connection at a glance

Proceed according to this checklist so that you do not forget a hand movement:

• Select a place where the tap, drain and socket are available.
• Remove the transport locks.
• Place the machine in the designated place.
• Connect the waste water hose to the drain.
• Secure against slipping.
• Check the seal in the union nut, replace if necessary.
• Screw the union nut onto the tap, do not use any tools.
• Turn on the tap and watch for leaks.
• Insert the plug into the socket.

Now you know how easy it is to plug in a washing machine. If there is a socket, a tap with a 3/4-inch external thread and a drain, you do not need to call a specialist.