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For a standard full-size integrated dishwasher you do not need a cabinet at all. An integrated dishwasher slots into a 600mm gap in your run of base units, so you simply leave a 600mm space rather than fitting a base cabinet there. The appliance sits on the floor and is fixed to the neighbouring units, and a decor door is attached to its front so it blends in with the rest of your kitchen.

What you do need

A 600mm gap in the base run (450mm for a slimline model)
A decor door to match your kitchen, fixed to the appliance's own bracket
An end panel if the dishwasher sits at the end of a run and one side is exposed

A note on doors

The decor door is usually a standard base unit door in your chosen finish. Check your appliance's fitting instructions for the exact door size and weight it will accept, as this varies between models. Because there is no cabinet, the worktop above is supported by the units on either side of the gap.

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What Cabinet Do I Need for an Integrated Dishwasher?

Integrated dishwashers don't need a cabinet, they just need a door.

Cabinets are available for some large appliances, such as fridge freezers and some ovens, but dishwashers simply slot between two other cabinets. Integrated dishwashers are deliberately made to be 600mm wide for standard dishwasher and semi-integrated dishwashers, and 450mm wide for so that they fit a standard sized door on the front of them.

The dishwashers have screw holes on either side of the appliance, so that you can secure them to the adjacent cabinets, to ensure the dishwasher doesn't move when it is on. You can then attach the door to the appliance.

How does the door attach to the dishwasher?

An integrated dishwasher comes with all the fixings for attaching the door to the dishwasher. The door – such as those from our replacement kitchen doors gallery – will be ‘blank’, without drill holes, ready for you or the fitter to prepare. All you need to do is make sure you buy the right size door!

What size door will I need for my integrated dishwasher?

Standard-sized integrated dishwashers need a 715mm x 596mm door.

Slimline dishwashers will need a 715mm x 446mm door.

Semi-integrated dishwashers will need a 570mm x 596mm door.

All of these doors will need to be undrilled.

Do I need anything else?

Don’t forget to buy a plinth to hide the dishwasher feet from view and complete the uniform look of your integrated kitchen. These are made to match the kitchen doors, so should be bought from the same range as the kitchen doors you are buying.