How To Install a Bosch Dishwasher - Installation

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[@ddphotos]

Had to give this a like due to your level of detail. Thank you for being OCD (that's me) and thoroughly explaining everything - especially why it is important to have that high loop for the drainage hose. My old dishwasher did not have that high loop and when I disconnected it 2 things happened: I could immediately smell the old, stinky, nasty water that had accumulated in the hose for years and that same nasty water came flowing out onto my floor since the hose was at a lower point than the sink connection. Many people don't have the patience to watch a video this long, but it takes this long to cover everything that is needed, especially considering that there are differences between the Bosch models. So many videos leave out crucial parts for newbies on a Bosch install. Mine has a kickplate that requires installing the metal brackets, but I got that from another video (I know you couldn't literally cover EVERYTHING that each model has, though you showed the brackets at the start). Thanks so much!!!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

I’m glad to help! I appreciate your like and sharing these details. Thank you!

[@paulmechsner8681]

Every word true and helped me. Gotta love genuine. Long gone is the statement " if it is online it is true". This video is for certain the real deal.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you Paul! Glad you found my video helpful! Hopefully your installation went smooth if you already did it!

[@yupthatsme214]

Wow, such an informative and straight to the point video. Fantastic job!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you for the kind words! Hope your dishwasher installation went smooth!

[@karananand3610]

This video is probably the best on the Internet. Yes it's not as short as some of the others but this is the "proper" way of doing it! Thanks for taking the effort to do this!

[@karananand3610]

I just followed all the instructions on my thermador and I get 3 beeps and it does not start. It's brand new. Any ideas?

[@TheAppliancePlug]

@@karananand3610 I appreciate your feedback and kind words! Are you getting any error codes? Make sure the water is turned back on. It’s a common forgotten step.

[@karananand3610]

@@TheAppliancePlug actually those 3 beeps were the leak detector. I dried out the bottom and tired this morning and it works! That said, I honestly would not have been able to do the install without your video. Thanks for spreading your knowledge and experience. I'm subscribed!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

@@karananand3610 you’re amazing! I’m glad to here it’s working! Let me know if there are any appliance related topics would like for me to post about! 😁

[@d3w4yn3]

Great video! Yes, there might be more polished videos out there, but to be honest, those make everything look like nobody every has any problems or challenges in getting the job done. Doing this in real-time, unedited, allows us to get a feel for how to really do it in the real world! Good attention to detail, and even though I knew how to do this already, you gave some great reminders on what to prep for before you start... you saved me a trip or two to a hardware store in the middle of a job, which is never as time-efficient as having everything ready before you start! And good Bosch-specific tips! THANK YOU FOR POSTING!!!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you so much! Yes I try to organize the video in sequential order so it makes sense to even a beginner. I like to make sure to give as much detail as I can in a single KZbin video. Appreciate the comment and support!

[@christianfercher9409]

Man, you're amazing. The level of detail was so helpful not only installing our dishwasher but also understanding why I do things (hate to just follow instructions blindly without knowing why). Many thanks for your efforts!!!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@remi-paullatour1809]

THANK YOU!! your expertise and simple step by step walk through helped saved my marriage and new Bosc dishwasher😆. Keep up your excellent work and educational videos.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad I could help save your marriage! lol

[@Guitarmon8]

I have watched about 4 of these videos and this one is by far the best. Thank you.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad you think so! I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@KennyWyatt]

Thank you!! You clearly and concisely made sense of steps which were sadly missing in the directions from Bosch.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you Kenny for the kind words!

[@fidelmartinez8228]

you saved me $200 on the install, thanks!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

[@rickbeatty9936]

Awesome! I'm expecting delivery of a new Bosch 300 shortly and now feel that I know exactly how to prep and do the install. Thanks for your time and dedication.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad to here. Thanks for watching! Good luck with your installation.

[@tunzafun8474]

This video turned a “I can probably do that” into a confident “I got this!” Awesome video, you saved me. Thanks!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad to hear that!

[@bennyj67]

Never knew about that bit about the drain hose being higher. Ill drill a hole on my side cabinet to ensure it happens thanks!

[@r.clarke9446]

Excellent video! It gives me the knowledge I need to realign the dishwasher installed by the builder's hurry-up slapdash crew in my 2 year old house. It's a pleasure to see how a real craftsman who takes pride in what they do. Thank you for posting.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for such the kind words!

[@stretch551]

This is incredibly helpful! Thank you so much. I really appreciate the level of detail!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem! Thank you for tuning into my channel! Also, if you happen to live in the Tampa, FL area. We are running a Retro Refrigerator giveaway when we hit 10,000 subscribers!

[@annerock1134]

Omg, thank you so much!!! I couldn’t find an installation manual online and this saved me loads of aggravation. It also explained why I was getting dirty water backing up into the old dishwasher. Loads of thanks!!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad it helped Anne! Thank you for tuning into my content! Hope your dishwasher has been performing well since

[@iam_flynn1611]

Fantastically done, especially the simple work with the level, since that's what I wanted. Thanks a lot!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome! I am glad I could help you out there! Hope your dishwasher has been working for the past few weeks for you!

[@michaelknightmustdie]

This was a huge help! The instructions from Bosch are so vague. Thanks!!!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad it helped Michael! Were you able to complete your install successfully?

[@DirkDigglerforpresident]

Nice tutorial on the installation, thanks!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad it was helpful Dirk! Thanks for tuning in!

[@eazy-333]

I logged in just to say how great this video is! Great freaking job! My dishwasher has not arrived yet but im more confident now.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-hz4hm3tc9g]

I've got a Bosch dishwasher installation in my future so this is a tremendous help. Very well done and thank you for providing this!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome to hear that! Well, hopefully everything goes well when you do have to install the Bosch dishwasher. Don't hesitate to ask any questions.

[@DanShulmanSanDiego]

Excellent video. Explains a number of things other videos leave out. Thank you!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thanks Dan! Glad you found my details to be valuable. Appliances and teaching others is a passion of mine!

[@PineyKingsnake]

Awesome videos dude. Very detailed. Might be worth rehearsing and reshooting to boost your followers. Thx!!! 💯

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you PineyKing! Appreciate the support!

[@safayurtoglu6811]

I have watched many "how to" videos on KZbin, you are the best one ( so far) :)))) thank you for a great walk through

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@MADCookieTube]

I'm so glad I watched this video!! Thank you. I had been trying to understand the Bosch electric wiring. Seeing this on the video made it clear for me.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad to help! Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching!

[@user-jj8vt7pm7n]

Thank you SO much! Bought our new Bosch dishwasher from a big box store, paid for delivery/installation. After delivery, they refused to install because there is tile installed around the old dishwasher and they can't be liable for any tile damage or scratches. So now we have to do it ourselves! This video was incredibly helpful. Thanks for the great detail.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you so much for tuning in! I hope you were able to install your dishwasher successfully since you have watched my video.

[@mastnasty2861]

Lots of knowledge being passed on here. Thank you so much!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you! No problem! Glad I could help you out there!

[@yogeshchaudhary2439]

Awesome video. Very nicely explained including other minutes details like syphon aspect. Thanks a lot👍👍👍

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad you liked it

[@alicefitzgerald1085]

So very helpful, thank you!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You are welcome!

[@susanhatfield6002]

Thank you for being clear. I'm a widow as well as a senior! I want to install my new dishwasher myself. I mean seriously, it's over two hundred dollars to have someone install a dishwasher. As detailed and clear as you are I am going to attempt it!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem Susan. I know its been months but thank you for tuning into my content and commenting. Were you able to successfully install your dishwasher.

[@salmandurrani3438]

Thank you. We have a Bosch dishwasher which was side mounted. One of the side mount screws came loose and the I was able to take the side rubber off and fix the screw and put it all back together again after watching this video. Thank you.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem! Glad I could help you out!

[@JasonStadtlanderBoutiqueABC]

The video is very authentic and well done. I would suggest however you add "Times" with the different points of installation, it would help for those of us that need to get to specific parts of the installation 🙂

[@TheAppliancePlug]

I appreciate your feedback and will definitely be adding time stamps. Thanks for watching!

[@bretdubbels6194]

Thanks, really needed this!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You are welcome Bret! Glad I could help you out there!

[@bbdiscus4741]

thanks. i had not instruction about the water pipe connection.i had to connect the new dishwashe bosch. even the electricien who ent to connect a electric plug didnt know. you explained it, in details and complete. i give you 5 stars for you video. thanks a lot.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad to help. I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching!

[@bbdiscus4741]

@@TheAppliancePlug AN UPDATE, now in Canada, the persons who repair and install dishwasher cant not today install diswasher anymore because the insurances wont covert them. so, i had to install it by myself. everything when fine. i when the buy the conecter pipe to rona ( as show in the video) and i follow the video carefully. everything when very well. its because of the video i installed it . if i didnt have the video i would still be at sqaure one.

[@clerissonmesquita]

Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, keep it up the outstanding job, have a great day.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad to help! Thanks for sharing.

[@psmyth9647]

Perfect details on installing my Bosch dishwasher. Thank you.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad to here! Thank you.

[@Levbro39]

You are the best!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much. I followed yours instructions and I succeeded.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome! That means I accomplished my goal and so did you!

[@nameian777]

Thanks for all the info. I bought a free standing unit that needed to fit under a bench. It wouldn't fit ... unless I removed the top. I wasn't sure whether this was the right thing to do. I saw that your machine had the top (and sides) removed exposing the insulation so went right ahead and removed the top. It fitted perfectly.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad to hear everything worked out for you! Sometimes appliance installs never go the way you want it!

[@boogieb9]

Amazing demo Thank you soo much. you take all the guess work out of the install !! 👍

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

[@boogieb9]

@@TheAppliancePlug my guy 💪🏾

[@yanbuslim]

Great video, very thorough. Thank you gave me the confidence that I can install myself. One suggestion is to install teflon tape in the opposite direction so that tightening the connection tightens the tape instead of loosening it.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad to help. Thanks for sharing!

[@user-jz7xq7my9c]

Wow, thanks for doing this installment. Is this your first day on the job.?

[@TheAppliancePlug]

hahaha no like 18th year, appreciate you tuning in!

[@red0681]

So very helpful!! Thank you so much. Especially when the manufacturer’s QR codes to videos do not work!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem! Thanks for subscribing as well! We greatly appreciate it!

[@Osonice1]

Great instructional video. Dude, relax. I was wired for sound after listening to you. LOL!!!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

😂 Thank you so much for the sub! And yes I will take notes to calm down more in my videos. Not use to a camera.

[@odiferousmusky1299]

Very thorough thanks!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem! Thank you for tuning in!

[@eschaferTV]

Excellent content! Keep it up, you guys are awesome.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad to help. Thank you!

[@ZAXSMAXBY]

Incredibly helpful. Thanks dude!!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem!

[@vdt2657]

Thank you , your video is very clear

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You are welcome! Glad I was able to help you install your dishwasher!

[@7_of_9]

Yo exactly what I was looking for. One tip, do not screw the bracket until you have tested the lines for leaks. When you moved the dishwasher it can affect your water lines. Big thanks!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem! Thanks for supporting!

[@jensschroder8214]

Bosch now does this in all countries; they provide the appropriate connection cable, which just needs to be plugged in. For countries without sockets, there is the option of hard wiring. The water supply line turns off the water when it is not needed. In Europe we call this Aquastop. 10:40 Always turn the Teflon tape clockwise. But there is already a seal in there, you don't need any Teflon tape.

[@123bcamp]

Thank you - great video!

[@georgecook1374]

thank you for this. as we bought a floor model and now that I watched it i see that either a bag of parts are missing or they don't include the elbow fitting anymore. Plus now knowing about that easy electrical adapter Its going to save me a bunch of time putting an outlet in.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem George! Glad you were able to find my video and channel! Hope your process was smooth!

[@daveshibby5282]

Awesome video, thanks for the help!!!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You are very welcome! Thanks for tuning in! Also, if you happen to live in the Tampa, FL area we are running a Retro Refrigerator giveaway when we hit 10k subscribers!

[@saundraminholz9619]

our video was very clear and easy to follow. would like to see how to use the leveling screws better. thankyou

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you Saundra for the kind comment and for tuning in!

[@ManuelGonzalez-mz2sz]

Great video you did a good job explaining my 1st time installing a dishwasher A Bosch dishwasher

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad to here! Nice job 👏

[@bobbyfrees9628]

Great Job thanks for all your tips. Excellent video!!!!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@johnnino1343]

Thanks so much . Video was extremely helpful.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome John! Glad to see you enjoyed my tutorial. Thanks again for tuning in!

[@ec1ectric]

Simply awesome. Thanks.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you!

[@mrrashed3491]

best in details explained you are amazing you are a good Teacher

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you Mr. Rashed! Appreciate the support!

[@Cad1900]

Well done mate thank you!!!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad you think so. Thank you for watching!

[@dlj1285]

Great job dude. Excellent work.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you!

[@RossAWaddell]

Excellent video - this helped me a lot!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome! I am glad to hear that Ross!

[@hamishaustin5538]

Thank you from Australia! ✌

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Hello Australia! Thanks for stopping by ✌️

[@devidigs-lofichillhop8645]

thank you - pro tips really nice job

[@TheAppliancePlug]

I appreciate your feedback!

[@jefftelle4738]

This video was very helpful!!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@arunere]

Very detailed instructions and well articulated. Thumbs up!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you so much for the kind comment! Glad I was able to help! Were you able to successfully install yours?

[@arunere]

@@TheAppliancePlug yes very much, thank you!

[@AndrewRappL]

The leveling detail was helpful but why not stop the video without installing the brackets?

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you Andrew for such the kind words. The reason I stopped installing the brackets is for two reasons. 1. I am recording this in my showroom and 2. I didn't want this specific model dishwasher to be on display!

[@nicholaswongchaowart3605]

Great video! Thank you!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!

[@mr2seis388]

Question, at the 34:15 minutes mark, when youre connecting your water line under the sink, did you use plumbers tape?

[@andresvalenzuelavizquerra4617]

Question, do you have the name of the hose that you unpacked on the 10:00 min of the video?

[@MrIcepick1337]

Hello I have a series 6 should I connect it to hot water or cold water? The installations don't make it clear that comes with the unit. I noticed you said hot water. I'm using a gas hot water unit that heats the water too 60C.

[@romana.6314]

Just great. Thanks.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Our pleasure!

[@donnatrauger]

I have a Bosch dishwasher and the kick plate also includes a rubber apron. Do you have any videos that show how the apron gets attached to the bottom of the dishwasher and the kick plate? I took it off and ordered a new one but forgot to take a picture of it before I removed it so now I can't remember how it goes back together!!

[@dnsguy]

Those pliers are actually channel locks. Thanks for the video.

[@khakytam]

Thank you so much

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You are welcome! Thanks for tuning in!

[@waynezimmerman4523]

Thank you !

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You are welcome!

[@mrofnocnon]

Very helpful thanks.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad it was helpful! Hope you got your dishwasher running smoothly!

[@kevinstrachan3724]

If this is a new installation, make sure you remove the plug inside the disposal inlet prior to attaching the dishwasher drain hose otherwise the drain hose cannot discharge into the disposal.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Correct

[@jimhelgeson]

O.K.! The most complete Bosch dishwasher install viddie on Internet. I figured I could do the job since it wasn't a new install, but this viddie (what is the presenters name?) helped me relax. Mostly. I bought a lower end unit, series 100. So FYI for the low end folks. The first issue was that the unit didn't come with the water connection pieces, just the drain hose and the power cord. The delivery guys had been down the road before apparently and gave me a universal install kit from the "bone yard" in their truck. All was fine until the final positioning/levelling. I assumed my unit had the very handy rear leg levelling screw in the front of the unit that was in the viddie. Nope. Not on this low end unit. So the factory instructions have you moving the unit in and back out to get that back leg where it needed to be. They make you pretty nervous about being careful with the lines and not stressing connectors etc., but still require that you do it a time or two more. I was also uncomfortable yanking that brand new unit around. After stressing over all that I finally got it square and level........................... But missed hooking up the securing anchors on the unit. Forget it. I wasn't going to pull the unit out again to install them so I made some shims and put them at the top of the unit under my counter top to secure it in place. Right or wrong.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Wow thanks for sharing! Considering you have to frequently open and close the dishwasher, the shims may not last too long. However, it will give you an opportunity to go back to it when you’re ready to add the mounting brackets. Thanks for watching!

[@emebetbekele2485]

Thank you so much you are amazing

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You are so welcome

[@aubattler]

Good vid very helpful

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you for tuning in!

[@jameshuntley428]

Awesome video! Thanks

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You're welcome!

[@pbr2805]

Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you for tuning in! Thank you for subscribing as well!

[@benk4881]

My dishwasher is fitting real close, the right side is close at the bottom side and a little wider gap at the top right side of the door. The left side is perfect, how would I correct that so both sides are even left and righ side? Thanks in advance

[@courtzwalsh]

What are the dishwater models in the video? Thank you

[@stmcgarret]

Excellent presentation.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Glad you think so. Thanks for watching!

[@dirkdiggler5525]

great vid but the tape always goes clockwise as to tighten and not loosen when screwed

[@mohammadzahed6363]

Good information thanks

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You are welcome!

[@vulcanjo7221]

Thank you...

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You're welcome!

[@michaelgaluza2299]

Very good video. You showed the brackets that are used to attach the kick plate and said you would show how they were used later on, but I don't think you ever did show that (unless I missed it). Are those brackets needed? Or are they only for a special situation?

[@Cad1900]

The 90degree brackets snap into the kick panel substrate on the washer. There’s a screw that holds them into place. These brackets are what the metal kick panel screws to.

[@Serg1879]

LOL bro you are looking nervous, I'm mechanically inclined but don't know much about Dishwashers. this video was very helpful, bravo. I'm replacing my Dishwasher, I just hope I tighten the water line correctly.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

I will admit, something about having a camera on me does make me nervous. Hopefully, after continuing to make videos, it will get easier and I’ll be more of a natural 😎. Good luck with your installation!

[@Serg1879]

@@TheAppliancePlug you the man, thanks.

[@westexed7948]

Excellent video.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you so much!

[@wstt4]

Great video. Thanks. I’m replacing an 8 year old Samsung dishwasher with a new Bosch. Should I just use the same old braded metal supply line and just get that 90° adapter that makes it a 3/4” connector, or should supply lines be replaced when you get a new dishwasher? Thanks.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you for the kind words and yes I would recommend replacing the supply line on a 8 year old dishwasher. They aren't very expensive and definitely always better safe than sorry.

[@mjjordan8918]

Wondeful detailed tutorial, take my Like! 👍🏼 I hope you can help me. I have a Bosch Perfect Dry Serie 6 at my apartment right now which is pre installed before I moved in. Problem is, when I try to operate it I am having an error showing I don't have water supply. I tried to open the water valves but to no avail. I am sure though that I do have water supply because when I use the faucet, water drips however on the dishwasher connection/supply it doesn't go through. I wonder what might be the problem? I hope you can see this comment and help me solve the problem. Thanks in advance.

[@misterman3379]

thank you

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You are welcome!

[@cherieiduke1723]

Excellent video

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@Joe-lk6oc]

My one tip: Never, never sit the dishwasher on, step on, or kink the drain hose! To do so is an invitation for a water leak and cabinet damage!!! Thanks for the video.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you Joe for tuning into my video and for the kind comment! And yes, I agree don't mess around with the drain hose.

[@agenericyoutubehandle]

Wait, aren't you supposed to drill the hole for the drain hose down low specifically for bosch units?

[@buddyboy4x44]

Excellent overview, thank you. I await delivery of my 300 series Bosch and have one concern about the water connection when it arrives. I know that Bosch sells the copper L connector at the base as part of a kit, the kit including the braided supply line. I already have the braided supply line. I suspect I might need to buy the copper L piece. Can I buy that as a standard item at the hardware store? If so, what size is the large end? Seems pretty cheap of Bosch not to include the connector for such an expensive machine. Thanks again.

[@bd3952]

Is it worthwhile to have a drip pan, similar to AC units, in case of leak? If so, should it be 24x24, or is narrower ok? Your video is great. Thank you for taking the time to create helpful content.

[@cherieiduke1723]

We bought the bosh because it had a drip pan. After my Kenmore dumped all of its water on my floor onto my hardwood floor

[@andychiu4043]

Is an air gap necessary?