You’re planning a fitted kitchen
Ask your kitchen fitter to specify the cabinet space, plinth and door panel, then compare the plans with the installation diagram for the dishwasher you’re considering.
Who is this choice for?
You’re replacing an integrated appliance
If you’re keeping the cabinets or existing door panel, check its dimensions, fixings and movement against the new model’s instructions before ordering.
You’re not sure whether the appliance can be integrated
Compare door mechanisms if the panel might catch on the plinth. If no compatible panel can be fitted, consider a freestanding appliance separately and make sure you have a suitable space for it.
What should you check before choosing?
Fully integrated
Worth considering if: you want to conceal the appliance and its controls behind a matching kitchen door panel.
Bear in mind: the controls are on the top edge of the door, so the panel and its mechanism must be suitable for the model.
Semi-integrated
Worth considering if: you want to cover part of the door while keeping the control panel visible.
Bear in mind: you’ll need a suitable partial door panel; don’t assume an existing full-size panel will fit.
Freestanding
Worth considering if: the planned integrated installation isn’t possible and there’s another suitable place for the appliance.
Bear in mind: its door will remain visible, although some models can be placed under a worktop if the instructions allow it.
Once you’ve chosen a door type, first check that the specific model can be installed in your kitchen, then compare its everyday features.
| Priority | What to check | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet space | Compare the available width, height and depth with the installation diagram for the model. Also check the height under the worktop and the adjustment options listed for that model. | I want the appliance to fit in the planned space, without relying on the ‘60 cm’ label alone. |
| Door panel and plinth | Check the permitted dimensions and weight of the door panel, along with its fixings. With a fixed fitting, make sure it clears the plinth; with sliding fittings, also compare the door’s movement with the installation plans. | I want to keep the kitchen’s look without preventing the door from opening. |
| Installation | Confirm who supplies and fits the door panel, connects the appliance and makes any necessary adjustments to the cabinets. Check what’s included in the order documents. | Before ordering, I want to know what the installation includes and who is responsible for each step. |
| Everyday use | For models that will fit your kitchen, compare the kWh per 100 Eco cycles, litres per Eco cycle, capacity and noise level on the energy label. | Noise matters to me in an open-plan kitchen, and I also want a capacity that suits my household’s washing-up. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Choosing based on the ‘60 cm’ label alone
The stated width doesn’t tell you whether there’s enough height or depth, or enough clearance for the door to open.
Before ordering, ask your kitchen fitter to compare the cabinet-space plan with the installation diagram for the exact model.
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Assuming the door panel is included or can be reused
The door panel may be a separate part from the appliance. Its size, weight or fixings may mean you can’t reuse the old panel.
Ask the retailer to confirm what’s included and whether the door panel and its fittings will work with the model you’ve chosen.
Depending on your project, you may also need to budget for a door panel, fittings or installation.
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Confusing under-worktop installation with integration
A freestanding dishwasher keeps its own door: placing it under a worktop doesn’t turn it into a model designed to take a kitchen panel.
Choose this option only if you’re happy with the visible door and the model’s dimensions and instructions suit the space.
A guide to the brands
Bosch
The French range includes fully integrated, semi-integrated and freestanding models.
- Bosch describes fixed-door and sliding-hinge systems, and publishes dimensions for each model.
- This information alone doesn’t confirm that an existing door panel will fit the model you choose.
Siemens
The French catalogue features models with visible control panels and fully integrated models, including some with varioHinge.
- The ranges make it easy to identify the type of integration and the mechanism specified for each model.
- Even with a model featuring varioHinge, you’ll still need to check its installation diagram and the door panel you plan to use.
Electrolux
Electrolux offers fully integrated dishwashers in France, with installation guidance specific to each model.
- The EEA27210L product page states that it’s supplied without a furniture door panel.
- The same page says that the EEA27210L isn’t designed for installation at height.
Miele
Miele offers fully integrated models in France; its product page for the G 5651 SCVi Active lists an energy rating of A and a noise level of 45 dB.
- The G 5651 SCVi Active product page includes sections on cabinet-space dimensions and door-panel weight to check before installation.
- These specifications apply to this model and don’t replace checking the planned cabinets and door panel.
Integrated dishwashers on Joybuy
These three models are integrated options for a fitted kitchen. You’ll still need to check their product pages and instructions against your cabinet space, door panel and plinth. They aren’t freestanding options.
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AEG FSB34707Z fully integrated dishwasher, 60 cm, 14 place settings, class C
Worth considering if you plan to conceal the appliance behind a kitchen door panel. Check the installation dimensions on the model’s diagram, along with the panel fittings and clearance as it opens. The width given in the title alone isn’t enough to confirm that it will fit your cabinet space.
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Samsung DW80H72YBB0U1 integrated dishwasher, 60 cm, 13 place settings, class B
Worth considering for a fitted kitchen if you’re looking for an integrated appliance. Before planning the door panel, check the instructions for the control-panel layout, fitting type and clearance as the door opens in front of the plinth.
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White Whirlpool W2I HD526 A integrated dishwasher, 60 cm, 14 place settings, class E
Worth considering if a stated capacity of 14 place settings suits your needs. To fit it into your kitchen, check the installation dimensions, hinge type and requirements for the door panel and plinth in the instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What measurements should I ask my kitchen fitter for before ordering?
Ask for the available width, height and depth, then compare them with the installation diagram for the model. Also note the plinth, the door panel’s dimensions and weight, how far it swings open and where the connections are. Ask your fitter to check the clearances and ventilation requirements against the appliance and kitchen plans.
Can I reuse the door panel from my old dishwasher?
Yes, if its size, weight, fixing points and movement are suitable for the new appliance. Compare it with the model’s instructions and, if you’re planning to use a hinge kit, check the kit instructions too before relying on being able to reuse it.
Who fits the door panel and connects the dishwasher?
Ask the retailer, kitchen fitter and installer to specify their responsibilities in the quote or order. Make sure you know who is supplying and fitting the door panel, adjusting the plinth if needed, making the connections and testing the appliance.
How do I compare the energy use of two models?
For the domestic dishwashers covered by the European market, compare figures measured on the same basis on the energy label. The European Commission says that, since 1 March 2021, the current label has included an A to G rating, electricity use per 100 Eco cycles and water use per Eco cycle. These figures don’t show the consumption of every programme.
How do I maintain an integrated dishwasher?
Make sure you can access the filter, and follow your model’s instructions to clean it and put it back correctly. Bosch recommends cleaning the filter in its appliances regularly; always follow the guidance from the manufacturer of the model you’ve installed.