How to choose a dishwasher cabinet 45 cm?

Often, the choice and purchase of a dishwasher occurs after the purchase and installation of a kitchen set, but this is not a reason to refuse such a useful household appliance that will help keep the dishes perfectly clean. The key issue in this situation is the choice of a cabinet for a dishwasher, as well as a high-quality installation of a household appliance in furniture. To do this, it is enough to familiarize yourself with the models of cabinets and pedestals, indicate their design features, select the correct parameters.

A kitchen cabinet for a dishwasher is not just furniture that should harmoniously fit into the interior of the kitchen, but a place for a multifunctional complex unit, to which free access should be provided. Along with the standard features inherent in furniture, a quality dishwasher cabinet has a number of features.

• Improved ventilation system. In some models, holes are made on the side and rear walls where the grilles are inserted. This is necessary for better air circulation, due to which the device will not overheat during operation. Some manufacturers offer cabinet models without a back wall.

• Increased overall dimensions, which are needed for ease of use of the device and proper heat transfer, preventing overheating. The width of the structure requires special attention.

• Typical parameters that differ from the usual sizes of furniture - width 60-120 cm, depth 50-60 cm, height 75-80 (floor models) and 140-220 (cabinets-cases). Thanks to the increased dimensions, customers can choose a cabinet for the dishwasher 45 cm and 60 cm.

All structures for dishwashers offered by manufacturers by type of placement can be conditionally divided into two huge categories.

• Floor models. These are popular designs that fit any device configuration. In such a cabinet, the dishwasher can be installed in two ways. In the first version, the unit is placed on the floor, which is reliable, practical and convenient. In the second, the household appliance is raised by 5-10 cm and is located on the base inside the cabinet, which is also convenient.

• Pencil cases. This design is convenient for families with small fidgety children, as well as for people who find it difficult to bend over. The dishwasher in the kitchen cabinet can be located at any convenient distance from the floor. Important for a kitchen pencil case is the load that it can withstand. Such cabinets are quite voluminous, so they will look harmonious in spacious kitchens.

When fully integrated, the dishwasher is closed on all sides by the cabinet body, and on the front side - by the facade. With this type of installation, the integrity of the kitchen set is not violated, there is no access for children to the appliance, and additional sound insulation is created, which is important for noisy units.

With partial installation, everything is closed except the front of the unit, that is, free access to the door and control panel is maintained.

When purchasing a dishwasher cabinet, you must first of all decide on the place where the device will be mounted, and also take into account a number of basic criteria.

• Construction type. The curbstone is selected in accordance with the dimensions and equipment of the kitchen.

• Dishwasher size - width, height, depth. The gap between the walls of the cabinet and the dishwasher body should be at least 5 cm. The best option is the cabinet dimensions (width / height / depth) 10 cm larger.

• Build quality. You need to pay attention to the material from which the cabinet is made, to the quality of the connecting elements, to the level of strength.

• The strength of the base of the structure, this is especially important when buying a pencil case. The base of the cabinet must be able to support the weight of the dishwasher.

In addition, you should pay attention to the stability of the structure, the presence of legs and anti-slip pads on them.

Before installing the dishwasher cabinet, you need to determine the correct location.

• There should be a socket nearby (optimal height from the floor 45-50 cm) with grounding.

• The drain must be nearby (maximum drain hose length up to 150 cm).

• Plumbing nearby (for the convenience of connecting water).

In order to eliminate as much as possible mistakes that buyers make when installing the cabinet and installing the dishwasher, it is enough to take into account a number of useful recommendations from experienced craftsmen.

• On the back of the cabinet, special holes must be made for the electric cable, water supply and drain hose.

• Securely fix the curbstone by means of ties with the adjacent curbstones of the furniture set.

• We fix a metallized protective film (if a special protective layer is not provided in the furniture structure).

The installation of the cabinet for the dishwasher is completed, now in a matter of minutes you can install the appliance, which consists of several steps.

• Folding the dishwasher legs.

• Installation of the structure in the cabinet.

• Pulling the water supply / drain hose and electrical wiring through the prepared holes.

• Twisting the legs of the dishwasher. This should be done until the dishwasher is firmly in contact with the top of the cabinet.

• Connecting the machine to the water supply, drain and power supply.