Owners of small kitchens need to arrange furniture and household appliances so that the entire area of the room is useful. It's difficult, but possible if you follow some rules. Since some household appliances are undesirable to be placed next to each other, you need to know whether the dishwasher can be placed next to the stove or oven.
We take into account the requirements of manufacturers
Each manufacturer indicates in its instructions specific rules for placing this model of dishwasher in the kitchen. The main requirement of manufacturers is that it is inadmissible to install a dishwashing machine next to other objects. It is important for the owner of household appliances to organize the creation of an air gap around the dishwasher.
Advice! The technological gap space (at least 40 cm) can be used to create an additional compartment inside the built-in kitchen (for example, for a bottle holder or storage box).
Another recommendation from manufacturers is to fix the machine evenly on both sides. This can be ensured by adjacent drawers in the built-in kitchen, which have a rigid fastening.
What types of dishwashers are there?
Manufacturers try to satisfy any consumer needs, so they produce different types of dishwashers:
- Stationary devices. These are free-standing machines that can be placed on the floor if they are full-size, or on a table if they are compact. They do not need fixation, they are self-sufficient. They can be moved from place to place. The main thing is to provide them with water and electricity.
- Built-in. Such machines can be installed in kitchen cabinets, under sinks, and countertops. They can be fully or partially built-in.
Rules for combining a dishwasher with household appliances in the kitchen
Let's take a closer look at which place can be considered the most suitable for a dishwasher.
Is it possible to place a dishwasher next to a stove, hob or oven?
The main question that worries dishwasher owners is whether it is permissible to place household cooking appliances (oven, hob, gas or electric stove) and a dishwasher nearby.
Recommendations for installing a stove, oven, hob and dishwasher:
- It is necessary to ensure that a technological gap of 40 cm is maintained between the side walls of the dishwasher and the stove or oven.
- It is unacceptable to place the hob directly above the dishwasher.
Violation of the rules will lead to the fact that, under the influence of high temperatures, the sealing machine of the device will dry out and cease to provide a tight seal.
What types of hobs are there?
Induction and electric panels hardly heat up. A gas panel is the most inconvenient option:
- installation of PMM requires the participation of a specialist;
- the panel gets very hot;
- gas hoses need to be connected.
Under-slab installation problems
- Condensate. The hob above the dishwasher, especially a gas one, gets hot during operation. The heat generated will be transferred to the dishwasher and heat it up. But this is contraindicated for dishwashers (DMM). The stove produces heat, the dishwasher produces moisture, and as a result, condensation forms, which is undesirable for a stove, especially an electric one.
- Communications. Difficulties may arise in the arrangement of communications between two devices - it is possible that they will interfere with each other.
Placement principles
To ensure that the dishwasher works properly, when installing, consider the following nuances:
- There should be an optimal distance between the surfaces of the devices - the stove and the dishwasher. It is necessary to leave space for placing layers of moisture and heat insulation.
- The installation location should be near the sink. Then it will be convenient to remove leftover food and rinse dishes if necessary.
- PMM is placed between cabinets - this way the equipment is more securely fixed, and the panel crashes into the countertop.
- It is recommended to place dishwashers near dish drawers so as not to run around the kitchen with washed dishes.
Installation under electric or induction hob
For this purpose, a fully built-in model is more suitable than others. Such PMMs are more compact; their package includes everything needed for installation, as well as thermal insulation material. The best option is induction cookers; they hardly heat up and the dishwasher is not in danger of heating up. When installing devices, keep these tips in mind:
- There should be at least 2.5–3 cm between the surfaces of the devices.
- Place a sheet of foil on the inside of the tile - this will act as a moisture barrier.
- The recommended height of the PMM is up to 82 cm. The height of countertops is usually 89–90 cm. Consider your height and the height of the pots you want to look into.
- Leave free space near the back surface of the device - hoses and other communications will be connected there.
- Adjust the PMM legs - there should be air circulation under the bottom. The gap from the floor to the bottom is 1 cm. This space will prevent the device from overheating.
- Do not rush to install the device, first make a drawing, calculations and measurements.
Is it possible to place the PMM close to a gas or electric oven?
When installing a dishwasher, you should follow the instructions from the manufacturer. For different models, the requirements may differ slightly, but there are some common ones:
- It is not recommended to place the PMM in the last drawer of the furniture set; it is better to aggressively secure the machine between 2 adjacent cabinets.
- The dishwasher must not be installed under the hob.
- It is forbidden to install the PMM close to the oven. Different manufacturers indicate different numbers for the short distance between the two types of equipment, usually 15-40 Washing machine. It is best to place a cabinet or cabinet between the devices, or at least a narrow pencil case.
The manufacturers' requirements are clear: the heat from a working oven has a bad effect on the electronics and PMM gaskets, the service life of which can be significantly reduced. Moreover, you may be denied warranty repairs if you ignore the advice and place the stove and PMM next to each other.
But what should owners of small kitchens do, in which every centimeter of space counts? If there is no room for maneuver and installing a PMM next to the oven cannot be avoided, use simple tips to minimize the dangers of an unwanted neighborhood:
- Choose equipment from well-known manufacturers. Thus, all Fornelli ovens are equipped with high-quality thermal insulation and a tangential cooling system; neither furniture nor appliances near them will be damaged.
- Leave at least a small gap between the appliances and place foil polyethylene foam in the gap - this will protect the dishwasher from external heat.
- Do not turn on the machine and oven at the same time - this will reduce the risk of failure of the dishwasher electronics.
Use these recommendations and your kitchen will have delicious pies and always clean dishes.
Successful and Unlucky Neighborhoods
The modern kitchen consists of many compartments and built-in drawers that hide other household appliances. When installing the unit, it is important to consider what the proximity to what is acceptable and what is undesirable for the dishwasher.
Recommended combinations:
With dish drawers. The result of the dishwasher's work is clean dishes that need to be placed in their places. Therefore, it is better to place the dishwasher under the drying cabinet. It is advisable to have pull-out dish drawers nearby.
With a drawer in which detergents are stored. A machine intended for washing dishes should not be placed at significant distances from the sink container.
Reference! For the convenience of the housewife and other family members, the distance from the container under the sink where detergents are stored to the dishwasher should not exceed 0.8 - 1.0 m.
With a refrigerator.
Experts do not see any contraindications to the proximity of a dishwasher and a refrigerator. Both devices perform their functions without interfering with each other.
Undesirable combinations:
Under the sink. Some housewives think that the best solution is to install a dishwashing device under the sink. This opinion is wrong! The dimensions of the dishwasher in most cases exceed the space under the sink. This creates difficulties with the placement of communication elements of the device.
It should be borne in mind that due to the persistence of some housewives who did not want to find another place for their “assistant”, they had to cut a niche in the wall in order to increase the volume needed by the machine. Whether it is necessary to create such problems for oneself, each dishwasher owner will be able to decide on his own.
With washing machine.
The undesirability of such a neighborhood is caused by the strong vibration that the washing machine produces when drying. Such shaking has a negative effect on the dishwasher and has a destructive effect on it.
With a microwave. Being too close to a microwave may be unsafe for the electronics that power the dishwasher. For safe operation of devices, it is necessary to create a distance of 0.5 m between them.
Installation Basics
Depending on the type of dishwasher, methods and recommendations for installing it may vary, but there are several things that are important to follow for any model:
- It is best to install the dishwasher between two sections. This is necessary in order to secure the equipment better. Installation in the corner of the kitchen will not give this result, and the machine may become loose during operation, which will reduce its service life.
- It is recommended to place the dishwasher close to the sink. This is due to the fact that dirty dishes need to be cleaned of any remaining food before they are put into the machine. And it will be much easier to get detergents, which are usually located in the sink area.
- Another “convenient” rule has become to place washing equipment next to dish drawers. Thanks to this installation, you don’t have to reach far to put clean dishes back in place.
Expert opinion on the issue
Installing a dishwasher under the hob is not the easiest task. The installation process mainly depends on the type of slab.
If your kitchen uses a gas stove, then installation of the dishwasher should only be carried out by specialists.
The main disadvantage of installing a dishwasher under a gas stove is that during operation the latter will heat up and transfer heat to the built-in unit, which can negatively affect its operation.
Incorrect calculation of distance can also be a big problem. If you install the machine on a table, a steamer is included in the design to protect it. When installing the device under a gas stove, problems may arise with steam removal. Due to an incorrectly calculated distance, steam can damage equipment.
Memo for a dishwasher installer
For those who decide to install a dishwasher themselves, there are several rules that, if followed, will allow you to correctly install the dishwasher and also extend its service life:
- Gas technicians check stoves every year, which requires them to move the stove, and with it the dishwasher installed under the hob.
- The height of the legs of the lower cabinet should not be less than 15 centimeters. This distance is necessary for running the gas cord.
- A special gasket should be placed between the top edge of the dishwasher and the stove to protect it from moisture and high temperatures.
- The height of the hob should not exceed 4 centimeters. This is necessary so that it fits completely into the cut hole.
- Do not forget that placing a dishwasher under the stove is extremely risky. It is worth approaching this issue with utmost care.
In order for the machine to work longer, it is better to use it and the stove at different times.
The perfect solution
Saving kitchen space is a fad for many people. How to optimally use the footage, fitting everything you need in a small kitchen is a question that many homes are trying to solve. Manufacturers of household appliances are trying to take this factor into account in their new models. This is how Candy tried to solve the problems that arise when installing a dishwasher under a hob.
An installed cabinet creates serious difficulties during its operation, so stove developers have released a number of models that already have a dishwasher, thereby saving their customers from unnecessary hassle. This model is called combined due to the following positions:
- Availability of 4 gas burners.
- Electric oven with grill available.
- Availability of a built-in dishwasher.
Knowledge about the advantages and disadvantages of the model will help you make a decision to purchase such a “kitchen monster”. Pros:
- Serious space saving.
- Ease of use.
- The quality of every element.
- High technology of the device.
- Saving not only space, but also indicators on water and electricity meters.
The disadvantages include:
- Possible difficulties during connection.
- Due to the fact that the model is new, not all weaknesses in the design may be taken into account, which can lead to breakdowns.
- Small volumes.
- Installed only if there is a tiled or metal apron.
Optimal clearance
Not only can a washing machine harm the stove, the opposite can also happen. Everyone knows that even today some apartments have old-style electric and gas stoves installed, that is, they were produced in Soviet times and, accordingly, are less advanced.
So, old models tend to heat up the walls greatly. If it comes into contact with the plastic elements of the washer’s body, this can cause serious damage, because old plates can heat up to 90-95 degrees, and this is too high a temperature for plastic. Thus, the washing machine will quickly fail.
Choosing a suitable compartment in the built-in kitchen
When choosing an installation location, you must not forget the manufacturers’ requirement that the dishwasher be rigidly attached to each of its side walls. According to this requirement, only one of the internal compartments can be a suitable location. The end drawer will not fit in the dishwasher! In such a place, the machine will be firmly fixed on only one side. The absence of a rigid fastening on the other side will disrupt the stability of the unit during operation.
A dishwasher installed taking into account these recommendations will become a reliable assistant, make housekeeping easier, and provide comfort and coziness in the family kitchen.
Sink next to the stove: advantages
1. Everything is at hand. The closer the main components of the kitchen are located, the less tired you get. When preparing something complex, we go through a huge number of steps. We can say that we cover considerable distances. An ergonomic kitchen is one in which the owners have to make as few unnecessary movements as possible.
I poured water into the container and immediately onto the stove. I took the pan of pasta off the heat and immediately poured the boiling water into the sink. There is no need to cross the kitchen with a hot cookware in your hands.
2. Control over the cooking process. While you are washing and cleaning something, the stove is always in sight. If something starts to run away or burn, you’re right there. Reduce the heat, remove the lid, stir the food - everything is done instantly and on time, because you are in close proximity.
By the way, from a security point of view this is also a plus. If you often have to stand with your back to the stove on which something is being cooked, there is a risk of missing the moment of fire.
3. Convenience in cleaning. The stove, the wall above it and the hood are the most difficult places in the kitchen and are subject to the most contamination. You have to wash them often, sometimes with effort. The proximity of water undoubtedly facilitates this process.
