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Step 1
Clear out a section of cabinetry wide enough for the slimline dishwasher you select. Slimline dishwashers need about half the space of a traditional dishwasher. The instructions and owner's manual for your specific model should have the exact space requirements listed. Make sure this space is near a sink drain.
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Step 2
Install a hot water line to the empty space in the location specified in the instructions. The instructions for slimline dishwashers will specify a "safe" zone for the plumbing location.
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Step 3
Run a new line from the breaker box for your dishwasher. Your local building codes may require that a certified electrician perform this work, or at least inspect the work if you do it yourself.
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Step 4
Attach the drain line according to the manufacturer's directions to your sink's drain line. In order for the dishwasher to drain properly, you must put it in the "safe" zone indicated. Be sure it is not higher than this level, which may damage the dishwasher's pump system.
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Step 5
Connect the hot water line to the dishwasher and push the slimline into its location. If you keep the lines in the "safe" zone, you should have no problem with the flexible plumbing.
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Step 6
Hook up the electrical lines and test the system. Once you successfully run a test, install the electrical cover at the bottom of the slimline dishwasher and screw the top into the countertop.
