Is it possible to use a built-in dishwasher if it is not already built-in?

Women are so accustomed to the help of a dishwasher that they do not want to part with it even for a short time. But sometimes you have to: we moved, for example, and haven’t had time to install it yet. Or you already have the equipment, but the kitchen set is still in the project. Is it really impossible to use a useful device? Can! But, as they say, just be careful.

Questions and doubts

If everything is clear with desktop devices, then what about those that are intended for installation in a special furniture section? Judging by the questions on various forums, owners of built-in dishwashers encounter a similar situation quite often.

On the one hand, the equipment is in good working order and ready for work. Why not find a temporary place for it, connect it and use it?

Important! Installation specialists advise performing a test run before installing it in the headset. This will allow you to check the reliability of the connection and, if necessary, eliminate minor faults.

On the other hand, an embedded device requires special operating conditions. And this raises certain questions and doubts.

• Where can equipment be installed for temporary use?
• The machine vibrates a little when working. Fastening to furniture holds equipment in place. How will a loose dishwasher behave?
• Will there be any problems opening the door if the handle is installed on the front of the furniture?
• Will the car fall forward?

Or maybe other problems will arise that the owners are not even aware of? And therefore it is better not to even experiment with the technique, but to wait for it to be assigned to its intended place?

Let's try to find answers to these questions.

Using a built-in dishwasher that is not yet built-in

Let’s clarify right away: you can use a dishwasher that is not installed in the set! True, if you managed to ensure the correct connection of the equipment.

Many dishwasher owners have similar experiences. And not only when they are waiting for the production of kitchen furniture. But even if they buy new equipment and take the old, working model to the country. And they use it safely there.

What you have to come to terms with

Of course, there will be certain inconveniences. But here you yourself will have to decide what is better - washing dishes by hand or adapting to temporary inconveniences.

We'll tell you what to expect.

• Vibration. When you turn on the machine, it will shake. How much depends on the surface on which the device is placed. True, significant movements of equipment, which are sometimes found with washing machines, were not observed.

Advice. It is better not to leave the machine turned on unattended until you are sure that its vibration is insignificant.

• Noise. Are you used to the sounds your machine makes? Be prepared for them to become louder and clearer. After all, they were usually muffled by furniture walls that absorbed sounds.
• Door. You'll have to learn how to open it without a handle. Don’t worry too much: everyone has succeeded, so you can do it too.
• Aesthetics. Or rather, its absence.Yes, you probably already guessed that a dishwasher that is not built-in will not decorate your kitchen.

How to reduce inconvenience

You may find the experience of some dishwasher owners useful, which will make it more convenient to use the equipment before installation. Such life hacks are useful if you have to wait a long time for a kitchen set.

• Installing a temporary countertop adds over half a meter of usable space that can be used. In addition, such a countertop helps reduce vibration in the dishwasher.
• To prevent the machine from tilting forward when opening, some owners screw it to the wall.
• To make it easier to open the door while waiting for the facade, any suitable size chipboard sheet with a handle attached to it is screwed in instead.
• In some cases, owners place the dishwasher in a temporary box. It consists of two side walls and a table top. The walls allow you to secure household appliances. And after use, the unnecessary box can be sold: many women want to use a dishwasher that is not yet built-in.
• To prevent the device from falling forward, do not pull out both baskets with dishes at the same time.

We hope our tips will help you make your decision whether to wash dishes in a machine that has not yet taken its place.