Sizes of built-in dishwashers: how they are divided by width and where they are installed

Home kitchen appliances built into furnitureare very popular lately. The dimensions of the built-in dishwashers make it possible to hide them anywhere in the kitchen set. A wide range of models from well-known companies allows everyone to choose a dishwasher according to their individual needs. The correct selection of the option will make the interior of the kitchen unique.

Features of the choice of dishwashers

Among the widest range of modern kitchen appliances, automatic dishwashers are not the last. When buying such a device, you need to provide for some of the subtleties of this type of household appliances:

• Appliance capacity does not depend on its size. Information on the number of sets to be processed should be checked with the seller.
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• The dimensions shown on the price tag may be rounded by the store. The exact dimensions must be found in the instruction manual for the device. The height can be adjusted to either side by means of the threaded feet. This will come in handy when fine-tuning the machine in place.
• The design of some stationary models The washing machines have a removable top panel. The height in this case will be equal to the built-in units - 83 centimeters. It will fit into the interior of ordinary kitchen furniture without front cover.
• Certain models have adjustable basket lifting, which is convenient for washing large items.

Important characteristics when buying

When choosing an electric dishwasher, you need to focus on certain parameters. The main thing is to correctly assess your needs and not be mistaken in your choice. Before visiting a store, you need to firmly know which of the characteristics most meet the required criteria.

Modern kitchen washers use both cold and hot water. Which one to prefer, everyone decides independently. But there are a few points:

• There are fewer machines with hot water connections on sale.
• Hot water performance is far from ideal. You need a high-quality cleaning system at the entrance.
• Sometimes the hot water is hotter than the washer's specifications suggest. As a result, incorrect operation of the electronic brain of the machine - the programmer - is possible.
• Hot water cut-off frequency more likely, especially in summer. You will either have to switch to washing the kitchen utensils with your hands, or install a switch like a mixer and put it in the position of cold water supply. It is also not very good for the electronics and sealing parts of the apparatus.
• The desire to save money is also not entirely true. Models of automatic kitchen sinks, ranging from A class and higher in terms of energy consumption, solve the problems of water and electricity consumption in a very rational way. And when equipping an apartment with water meters, such savings can come to naught, since the tariffs for hot water are significantly higher.
• The quality of the washed dishes depends on the number of diffusers. It is directly proportional to their number.

Pros and cons of buying an electric car wash

Like any home applianceDishwashers have positive and negative properties. First, about the merits:

• The dishwashing procedure takes place at high temperature and water pressure, which ensures complete dissolution of cleaning agents and the destruction of germs.
• Economical water consumption and automatic heating to the required temperature.
• Time spent on washing dishes is minimal.

Like any other technique, these machines are not without drawbacks. You must familiarize yourself with them in order to avoid equipment breakdown or damage to dishes. These cons are as follows:

• Do not wash dishes made of wood, crystal, aluminum or other materials that are not intended for high pressure and high temperature processing in an electronic device.
• Increased requirements for electrical wiring, which must withstand power up to 2 kilowatts. A separate connection of such equipment is ideal.

Dishwasher steps

The crockery processing procedure has several stages. Among them, the following stand out:

1. Before placing cutlery in the washing chamber, remove any food residues. Inside, each type has its own place on trays in size. The appropriate substance is added to the detergent container and the required program is set.
2. In the soaking mode, dried food is removed.
3. During the main process, the cleaning agent is applied with water to the utensils and washes away dirt, food debris and grease.
4. Rinsing takes place in two stages. At the first stage, the kitchen utensils are washed with a solution of special equipment (if it was prepared and provided for by the program). Then all the chemicals are washed off with clean water.
5. Not all dishwashers carry out the drying process. Where present, heated air or liquid condensation is used.

Standards for sinks in the USSR

Until 1994, the parameters of automatic electrified dishwashing machines were determined by GOST 27454. According to this standard, the width of the dishwasher built under the sink should not exceed 50 centimeters, the depth - 60, and the height - 81.5 centimeters. The permissible deviation from these dimensions is allowed by no more than 5 millimeters. This ensured a complete match with the standard sizes of manufactured kitchen sets and utensils.

There was a limitation along the length of the supply wire. It could not be less than 2 meters. The distance from the rear surface to the wall should be at least 50 millimeters to ensure cooling of the equipment. This rule still applies, which must be taken into account when designing furniture for the kitchen. Drainage lines should not be less than 15 centimeters long.

Dimensions of modern dishwashers

Currently, both built-in appliances and independent models can be purchased in stores. Judging by the sales, it is the integrated devices that can boast of the greatest success. Such equipment is completely hidden behind the bezels of the headsets. In terms of size, built-in dishwashers are divided into the following groups:

• Full-size.
• Narrow.
• Compact.

The equipment integrated into furniture is produced in two modifications. Both of them are typical for all groups of dishwashers:

• Partially recessed with open front.
• Fully recessed with closed front panel.

Since the entire body of the fully built-in sink is covered by the headset facade, not too much attention is paid to design. The opposite type of dishwasher, on the contrary, is characterized by increased aesthetics. The functionality of automatic kitchen sinks does not depend on the size.

Full-size electronic sinks

It is the most purchased type of automatic dishwashing machine in its segment. As a rule, they are designed to accommodate up to twelve sets of cutlery at the same time. This is enough for a family of four to five people. They are purchased mostly for medium to large kitchens and are located under the countertop. Their adjustment gap is usually large, which makes it possible to vary their height.

Standard dimensions of such devices:

• Width - 598 mm.
• Height - 815-875 mm.
• Depth - 550 mm.

Narrow dishwashers

This group of devices is no less popular. Due to its size, it is suitable for small kitchens and built-in under the worktop. In terms of the number of sets to be processed, it is slightly inferior to the full-size ones, but it is also quite productive. A wide range of height adjustments are also available.

The dimensions of these machines are as follows:

• Width - 448 mm.
• Height - 815-875 mm.
• Depth - 550 mm.

Compact dishwashing machines

Sinks of this class are very specific. You can place them right under the sink. And also they can be removed in a standard wall cabinet or can stand directly on the desktop. They can be easily moved if necessary.

Their sizes are of two options (width * height * depth):

• 454 mm * 595 mm * 500 mm.
• 595 mm * 595 mm * 500 mm.

Height of built-in dishwashers

The exact figure for determining the optimal height of the work table in the kitchen is not known. There are a lot of options, as well as people of different heights, because the level of its location depends on this parameter. For dishwashers, this indicator is the most important, because the lion's share of such devices is mounted exactly under the tabletop.

Based on scientific data from the field of ergonomics, the level of the work table should be 10-15 cm lower than the distance from floor to bent at an angle of ninety degrees at the elbow of the hands of the person who is in the kitchen the most time. This height of the table top is most convenient when working - hands do not touch the table surface, the spine is relaxed.

This adjustment capability is beneficial for people performing multiple tasks in the kitchen. For this, a wide range of dishwasher height adjustments is provided. If it is selected correctly, then unloading, loading and servicing the machine will not bring any inconvenience.

The cost of washing machines

The price of free-standing products is about a quarter less than the built-in models. It is greatly influenced by functional equipment, energy efficiency class, the amount of cookware processed and other characteristics.

There are 7 standard types of automatic car washes in Europe. There are four of them in Russia:

• Economical.
• Functional.
• Comfortable.
• Elite.

The division between them is conditional, mainly in terms of reliability, uptime, safety of use. The lower this class, the less requirements the manufacturer makes to sample testing. Manufacturers with world names have a high level of verification, and their products are recommended for purchase, with the exception of models of perhaps the cheapest class.

It is better to refuse to purchase products from an unknown supplier. Prices for more or less decent devices start at $ 350.

Everyone who is fortunate enough to become the owner of a properly selected and installed automatic built-in dishwasher notes that there is more than just saving time and resources. This technique brightens up the kitchen space. The very existence of this class of devices provides comfort when doing homework, and frees up time for more important chores around the house.