Choose each appliance using the kitchen’s finished measurements and the appliance’s installation instructions, rather than relying on its stated width alone. Check the housing, door panel, ventilation gaps and planned connections together, then make sure the quote specifies who will carry out each part of the fitting.
Coordinate appliance models, cabinets, door panels and delivery dates. The French National Consumer Institute says that a detailed quote should distinguish between items such as cabinets, appliances and the work to be carried out.
Measure the housing and check the door panel, hinges and ventilation gaps before ordering. Bosch and Siemens refrigerator models show why a similar width alone does not mean one appliance will replace another.
Compare the space allocated to each appliance with its installation instructions: AEG specifies a 450 × 560 × 550 mm housing for its NKP9S821T compact oven. Choosing a hob also depends on the available worktop space and how many cooking zones you need.
Start with the planned cabinets and worktop, then compare the appliance instructions with the services listed in the quote.
| Priority | What to check | What I need |
|---|---|---|
| Housing and door panel | Compare the finished width, height and depth with the built-in dimensions in the instructions for each appliance. For an integrated appliance, also check the furniture door, how it is fixed and how it opens: Electrolux, for example, states that its EEA627201L dishwasher is supplied without a furniture door. | I want the dishwasher or refrigerator to fit in the planned cabinet and work with the kitchen door panel. |
| Ventilation and connections | Check the ventilation gaps and installation requirements specified for the model you have chosen. Bosch’s guide requires at least 200 cm² of clear space behind and beneath the refrigerator. For a hob or oven, ask a suitably qualified professional to check the connection requirements for the model. | The appliance must be installable in the planned cabinets and with the planned services. Don’t assume an existing connection will suit the new appliance. |
| Everyday use | Once you have confirmed the fit, compare the dishwasher’s capacity and noise level, the refrigerator’s volume and compartments, or the number of hob zones. Check each feature against the exact model. | I need an appliance that suits the household’s washing-up, food storage or cooking needs—not just one with the right dimensions. |
| Quote and schedule | Make sure the quote lists the full model numbers, the work to be carried out, and the delivery and fitting stages. The French National Consumer Institute recommends a kitchen quote that details items such as cabinets, appliances and the work involved. | I want to know which appliances will be delivered, what adaptations are planned and who will carry out the work before the kitchen is ready to use. |
The same stated width does not guarantee that the hinges, door and ventilation gaps will suit the existing cabinet.
Ask someone to confirm the finished measurements, depth, door-panel fixing and ventilation requirements specified in the instructions for your chosen model.
If the cabinet or door panel needs adapting, fitting may have to be postponed.
Electrolux France states that its installation service does not include carpentry, plumbing or electrical work. The name of the service alone does not tell you exactly what work is covered.
Make sure the quote distinguishes between delivery, connection, fitting the door panel and any adaptations that need to be carried out by a suitably qualified professional.
Two appliances in the same category may need different housing dimensions or door-panel systems. Without the exact model number, you can’t check each appliance against its installation instructions.
Ask for the make and full model number of each appliance, then check the documents for the exact models being offered.
The documents from these manufacturers give examples of the dimensions and fitting requirements to check for the model you’re considering.
Bosch product information can help you distinguish between an oven’s dimensions and the installation requirements for an integrated refrigerator.
Electrolux dishwasher information and installation service terms can help you plan for the door panel and any work involved.
A Siemens refrigerator model gives you a practical example of how to check appliance dimensions and hinge type.
Whirlpool’s sizing guide and hob product information can help you plan the format and connection requirements.
These five options include integrated dishwashers and built-in hobs. For each one, check the exact model against the cabinet, worktop and fitting service you have planned.
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If you have a cabinet designed for a 60 cm built-in dishwasher, check the housing dimensions, furniture-door compatibility and fitting services before choosing this 13-place-setting model.
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If your plans include a 60 cm induction hob, compare the cut-out required in the instructions with the finished worktop. Also ask someone to check the connection requirements for this model.
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This four-zone hob has a Boost function and a control lock. Before planning its installation, compare the cut-out and ventilation requirements in the instructions with your worktop. Ask a suitably qualified professional to check the connection.
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If you’re looking for a 14-place-setting dishwasher for a fitted cabinet, check the housing dimensions and door-panel fixing system in the instructions. Also make sure the planned connections and fitting are specified in the quote.
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For this four-zone model, check the worktop cut-out and installation requirements in the instructions. Before planning the connection, ask a suitably qualified professional to confirm the total power rating for this model.
No. Compare the built-in dimensions in the instructions with the cabinet’s finished measurements, then check the depth, ventilation and, if needed, the door panel. For example, AEG specifies a 450 × 560 × 550 mm housing for its NKP9S821T compact oven. You can’t work this out from the appliance’s external width alone.
No. Make sure fitting the door panel is included in the service you have booked. Electrolux France says its installation service excludes carpentry, plumbing and electrical work, so the quote should distinguish between any necessary adaptations and fitting the appliance.
Ask for the full model numbers of the appliances, the cabinets involved, the work to be carried out, and the delivery and fitting stages. The French National Consumer Institute recommends a detailed quote so you can compare what is supplied and which services are included.