How to install a washing machine with a water tank

Household appliances with tanks are an ideal solution for rooms that do not have a centralized water supply. However, connecting a washing machine with a water tank requires more careful preparation, especially when choosing an installation location. After all, the reservoir will need to be constantly replenished, which means it needs unhindered access.

What's the plan of action?

Installing a Gorenje washing machine with a water tank is a troublesome task, but if all the rules are followed, it will not create unnecessary difficulties. This can be done without calling a specialist, the main thing is to follow the correct sequence of actions:

• carefully read the operating instructions for the household appliance;
• remove the original packaging;
• leave the device to “settle” for 2-3 hours;
• decide on the installation location;
• dismantle the transport bolts;
• level the device;
• make connections to the electrical network and drainage.

The instructions for the household appliance are the first assistant when installing a washing machine. It describes in detail and step by step all the stages of installing the unit, as well as the requirements for its location, several ways to connect to communications, and provides various tips. The information is presented schematically, which makes it easier to understand the connection process. It is also important to remove all original packaging from the household appliance - stickers, foam, paper, etc.

You should definitely open and check the drum - the manufacturer often puts spare parts, hoses and documentation in it.

The next stage is the “settlement” of the washing machine.In the warm season, household appliances should stand quietly in the room for 1-2 hours; in winter, it is recommended to extend this time to three hours. This process is necessary to soften rubber components of equipment, which, when fixed and exposed to cold, lose their elasticity and elasticity.

Choosing a location for a washing machine with a tank is a responsible task. Ideally, buyers decide on it before purchasing household appliances and select the model and its dimensions based on the capabilities of the room.

You should also pay attention to the following nuances:

• proximity to the location of utilities - the drain hose and electrical wire must freely reach the outlet and sewer drain;
• the floor under household appliances must be strong and level, covered with tiles or concrete, since the wooden surface needs additional strengthening and protection;
• the tank requires a large space and must be placed so that there is access to its upper surface, since this is where the hole for filling with water is located;
• Installing the tank and washing machine strictly at level will help eliminate problems with water intake from the tank.

An important step that many washing machine buyers forget about is removing the shipping bolts. They provide fixation of the tank when moving household appliances, but the machine should not work with them. An attempt to start the engine with the transportation bolts not removed can cause damage to both the tank and the engine.

You will have to eliminate the consequences at your own expense, since these damages do not apply to warranty cases.Removing the bolts is simple: you will need a special wrench or regular pliers to unscrew the fasteners from their seats, and then insert the plugs included with the washing machine in their place.

Organization of power supply to the machine

When choosing a location to install a household appliance, you should think about access to an electrical outlet. It needs to be either installed or replaced with a new one, especially if we are talking about a dacha or a private house where electricity was installed many years ago.

The average length of the power cord is 1.5 meters, so the distance from the outlet to the installation site should be within these limits. The voltage in the network must correspond to that declared by the manufacturer for the selected household appliance; care must also be taken to protect it from moisture. Connecting a washing machine with a tank through an extension cord is strictly prohibited by the manufacturer.. Grounding is another important requirement for an outlet. It will protect users from electric shocks and the house from fire.

Sewage removal

If manufacturers were able to solve the problem with the water supply to the washing machine, then the user of the household appliance should take care of draining the waste liquid. If the room not only does not have running water, but also does not have a sewer system, the following method is suitable: connect a regular one to the drain hose and take it outside. This method is perfect for a summer cottage in the summer: water will be absorbed into the ground or evaporate, which will eliminate the appearance of ditches with sewage and eroded soil.

If a machine with a tank is planned to be installed in a village or private house for year-round use, then care should be taken to have a full drainage hole.The simplest option is when there is a sewer system in the house, even if it is temporary or improvised. In this case, the drain hose is simply connected to it through a tee, taking into account all the norms and requirements of such installation.

To connect the drain of the machine, we use a 50 tee and a special rubber cuff.

Most often, the hose is raised 50-60 cm from the floor using special fasteners, which allows you to obtain the necessary bend. Thanks to it, an air plug appears in the hose, as in a regular siphon, preventing the unpleasant odor from the pipes from entering the room. After completing all stages of installing and connecting the washing machine, you should pour water into the tank and test run the household appliance without clothes and detergents.

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