A dishwasher can be an invaluable time saver in a hectic kitchen, yet its heavy weight poses significant danger for those without experience in moving it. Therefore, it is crucial that you learn how to safely uninstall and remove your appliance to protect both yourself and your home from potential costly damage.
First step to uninstalling your dishwasher: turn off its water supply line by finding and turning off the shutoff valve under your sink. This will stop any flow of water into your unit, making disconnection much simpler and removing much simpler.
Next, disconnect the electrical wires that connect your dishwasher to the power outlet. To do this, unscrew any screws holding brackets to cabinet and separate wires from their respective connectors - it would be helpful to have a pair of pliers handy at this step.
Once the wires have been disconnected, your attention can turn to disassembling the two front leveling legs of your dishwasher. These are typically attached by screwing down from underneath; you'll need to loosen these until your appliance can sit an inch off the floor. Finally, place some cardboard or towel underneath it as protection against scratched flooring surfaces.
Once the front legs have been disconnected, it's time to tackle disconnecting the drain hose. For this step, pliers may come in handy as well as having an empty bucket or bowl on hand so any leaks of water can be collected quickly and efficiently.
