Dimensions of a built-in dishwasher

The size of your dishwasher and any other appliance is crucial when organizing your kitchen space. It's crucial to wisely distribute every square centimeter of space so everything fits and looks beautiful. If your kitchen is very small, this becomes a crucial issue. Let's discuss the different dishwasher sizes and what you can expect.

Regulated dimensions of dishwashers

Until January 1, 1994, there was a standard called GOST 27454, which strictly regulated not only the dimensions of dishwashers, but also all their technical specifications. For example, For built-in models, the dimensions of width, depth, and height should not exceed the following values: 50 cm, 60 cm, and 81.5 cm, respectively.Moreover, the deviation from the established parameters should not exceed 5 mm.

Such strict standards ensured perfect compliance between the manufactured cookware and its capacity. In addition, the standard stipulated other requirements, including:

• the power cord is not shorter than 2 m;
• the distance between the wall and the back wall of the dishwasher should be at least 5 cm, which will ensure normal ventilation;

Important! This gap must be taken into account in advance, even during the furniture manufacturing stage.

• A dishwasher built under a sink must have a recess for drainage pipes at least 15 cm deep.

Despite the fact that GOST 27454 no longer exists, modern built-in dishwashers, while varying in size, haven't deviated far from those standards. Here are their basic dimensions:

• height from 46 to 82 cm;
• width from 45 to 75 cm;
• depth from 48 to 62 cm.

A variety of built-in models

All modern built-in dishwashers can be divided into 4 groups:

• a mini dishwasher with dimensions of 45x46x48 cm (WxHxD) and a capacity of 5 place settings, making it possible to fit such a machine into a small kitchen unit of 6 sq.m.;
  

  Please note! Some of these machines include under-sink dishwashers, which are very convenient and functional.

• compact – dishwashers with dimensions of 55x45x50 cm, their capacity is 6 sets;
• Medium – the most common type of built-in dishwasher, its dimensions are: width from 45 to 60 cm, height 85 cm, depth – 62 cm, the capacity of such a dishwasher is 9 place settings, and accordingly, energy consumption is higher. Medium-sized machines also include narrow models, the width of which is 45 cm;
• Large – spacious dishwashers, designed for 12 place settings or more, dimensions are 75x85x62 cm.

When it comes to specific models and manufacturers, the following examples of dishwashers can be found based on their dimensions. Mini models we found and those available for sale:

• BOSCH SKS 60E18RU – its dimensions (HxWxD) are 45x55.1x50 cm;
• Electrolux ESF2410 - 46x45x48 cm.

Please note! These models are not built-in; they are provided as examples of miniature dishwashers.

Compact models include:

• BOSCH SKE52M55RU – its dimensions are 45.5x50x50.5 cm (HxDxW);
• KORTING KDF 2095 W – dimensions 44x50x55 cm;
• Siemens SK 76M544 – its dimensions are 45.5x50x60 cm;
• AEG F 55200 VI - 45x50x55 cm;
• Flavia CI 55 HAVANA – 43.8x50x55 cm.

The following machines have medium dimensions:

• BOSCH SMV50E10RU – its dimensions are 81.5x55x60 cm;
• HANSA ZIM 636 EH – 82x56x60 cm;
• ELECTROLUX ESL95201LO – 82x55x60 cm;
• GORENJE GV6SY2B – 82x57x60 cm;
• HOTPOINT/ARISTON ELTF 11M121C EU – 82x57x60 cm.

Large dishwasher models:

• Kuppersbusch IGVS 6509.2 – dimensions are 87x55x60 cm;
• Smeg ST2FABR2 - 82x63x60 cm;
• Smeg LP364XS – 85x60x60 cm.

How to avoid making a mistake in sizes?

So how can you avoid making a mistake when choosing a dishwasher? To ensure the appliance fits perfectly, you need to calculate every detail down to the millimeter during the planning and drawing stages of your kitchen unit. Consider what furniture will be integrated into the unit and how it should be positioned relative to the utility lines.

When calculating the countertop depth, under which floor-standing dishwashers are most often installed, remember to take into account the width of the front panel, if the machine will be completely hidden. Furthermore, It is necessary to leave a small gap between the walls of the cabinet set of 0.5-0.8 cm. Therefore, before ordering furniture, decide what size appliances you will be installing.

Important! The washing machine manual details not only the dimensions of the machine itself, but also the dimensions of the intended niche into which it should be installed.

So, the dimensions of a built-in dishwasher are an important consideration when choosing its placement. But in pursuit of the perfect design, don't forget about its capacity. A 55 cm wide and 40 cm deep dishwasher might be ideal, but consider how large its interior volume will need to be, taking into account the thickness of the walls and insulation. After all, if the dishwasher is too small, then you will be able to wash very little in it., and if you have a family of 4... Look for a compromise and then the purchase will be justified.

   

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