How to slide dishwasher under the worktop

[explorer2309]

Hi,

I have bought a dishwasher, which I hope to install myself. However, I do not have much experience in DIY.

My question is -- how can I slide the dishwasher under the kitchen worktop. I am afraid that if I just push it from front, I can damage the dishwasher, it may loose alignment or something.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[breezer]

push it slowly, after you connected / plugged everything in

 

[Stevethetiler]

If you can, get some adhesive felt pads and attatch 'em to the legs....that way when you drag it in or out, you wont scuff your nice new wood (or tile) floor.

 

[opps]

Someone once recommended that I use washing up liquid to slide a washing machine in. They ommited to mention that it would dance around as soon as you use it!!!

Dishwashers are comparatively light so I just sit on the floor and push them with my feet. The door is often weeker than the "plinth" section.

 

[JohnD]

if you have room, put it on rollers "Easy Gliders" or similar

You will get about 25mm off the total height if you take the worktop off (instructions in the manual)