How do you disconnect a dishwasher?

1. Safety Precaution:

- Make sure the dishwasher is unplugged from the electrical outlet and closed off from the water supply.

2. Turn off the Water Supply:

- Locate the water supply valve for your dishwasher. It's usually located under the sink or behind the dishwasher itself.

- Turn the valve clockwise (right) to turn off the water supply.

3. Disconnect Water Hose:

- Open the dishwasher, pull out the bottom rack if it's removable.

- Look for the water supply hose connected to the back or bottom of the dishwasher.

- Loosen and remove the hose by unscrewing the coupling or using pliers. Drain any remaining water from the hose.

4. Disconnect Drain Hose:

- Locate the drain hose that leads from the dishwasher to your disposal unit or sink drain.

- Pull out the drain hose from the connection (usually a slip joint connection).

- Empty any leftover water in the drain hose.

5. Remove Electrical Connection:

- Behind your dishwasher, you should see where the power cord connects the appliance to the electrical outlet.

- Disconnect the power cord.

6. Remove Mounting Brackets:

- Open the dishwasher door and locate the mounting brackets that secure the dishwasher to your countertop and/or adjacent cabinets.

- Unscrew or release these brackets to loosen the dishwasher.

7. Slide Dishwasher Out:

- With the water connections, power cord, and mounting brackets disconnected, you can carefully slide the dishwasher out of its cabinet space.

8. Remove Drain Hose Loop:

- If your dishwasher has a high loop in the drain hose to prevent backflow, detach it by unhooking the hose attachment point.

9. Clean and Inspect:

- Before reinstalling, use this opportunity to clean the area where the dishwasher was, check for any loose connections or leaks.

10. Reinstall or Replace:

- If you're reinstalling the same dishwasher, reverse the steps to reconnect everything and make sure it's securely in place.

- If replacing with a new dishwasher, follow the provided installation manual.

Remember, disconnect the power and water supply to avoid any accidents or damage. If you're unfamiliar with plumbing, it's always a good idea to hire a professional plumber for the job.