For a fitted kitchen, first choose a dishwasher whose dimensions, door and connections suit the unit you have in mind. Then compare its features and energy label. A fully integrated model is concealed behind a compatible kitchen door, while a semi-integrated model has a visible control panel. If an integrated installation isn’t suitable, you could consider a freestanding model, but you’ll still need to check its position and connections.
You’re keeping the existing space, and perhaps the kitchen door and plinth too. Measure them and check that the new model’s door can open without catching. Bosch’s range includes appliances around 81 cm and 86 cm high, so matching the width alone doesn’t guarantee a straightforward replacement.
You can coordinate the unit, appliance and kitchen door before ordering. Decide whether you want the controls hidden behind the door or visible on a control panel, then check the installation diagrams for your chosen model.
Check the position of the water inlet, waste outlet and power supply against the instructions. If the electrical circuit needs to be installed or altered, ask a suitably qualified professional to assess the work before choosing your appliance.
Before fitting a dishwasher in a fitted kitchen, check the available space and how the door opens. Then compare the features of the models that fit.
Choose this if: you want to conceal the appliance completely behind a kitchen door.
Bear in mind: the controls are generally hidden when the door is closed, and the kitchen door must be compatible with the model.
Choose this if: you want a kitchen door that matches your units while keeping the control panel visible.
Bear in mind: the control panel breaks up the seamless look of the kitchen door.
Consider this if: the space or kitchen door won’t allow you to confirm that an integrated appliance will fit.
Bear in mind: the appliance will remain visible, so you’ll need to account for it in your kitchen layout.
| Consideration | What to check | What matters to shoppers |
|---|---|---|
| Space and dimensions | Compare the usable height, width and depth with the appliance dimensions and the space requirements in its instructions. | If I’m keeping the existing unit, the appliance needs to fit without making installation difficult. Around 31% of shoppers put space compatibility at the top of their list. |
| Kitchen door and plinth | Check the fixing system, the door’s size limits and clearance when it opens. | I want to reuse my kitchen door or match it to the new units without it hitting the plinth. Door compatibility would be the main priority for around 25% of shoppers. |
| Connections | Check the instructions for water, waste and electricity; have any new or altered circuit assessed. | Before ordering, I need to know whether my kitchen’s connections will work for the project. Around 25% of shoppers would put this first. |
| Energy use and features | Once the installation is confirmed, compare energy and water use, noise and useful features on a like-for-like basis. | When several appliances fit the unit, I want to compare how they’ll work day to day. Around 19% of shoppers would then prioritise energy use, noise or features. |
Two appliances with the same width can have different heights. Bosch offers standard and tall models; its SBH4HVX14E model is listed as 865 mm high.
Measure the whole space and compare its dimensions, along with the room needed for connections, with the specifications for the model you’re considering.
A mismatch could mean adapting the unit or delaying installation.
Fixings and door movement vary between models. Electrolux, for example, describes a sliding hinge that connects the kitchen door to the appliance door; check whether it’s included on the model you’re considering.
Check the door diagram and the permitted kitchen door dimensions for the specific model, and don’t forget the plinth height.
The kitchen door, a fitting or the plinth may need adapting if the chosen system isn’t compatible.
Don’t assume the existing power supply is suitable for an appliance or changes to the kitchen.
If a circuit needs to be installed or altered, ask a suitably qualified professional to assess the work and follow the appliance instructions.
Work on the circuit may need to be completed before installation.
A drying feature or a low noise level won’t solve a problem with the available space, kitchen door or connections.
First rule out models that aren’t suitable for your installation, then compare the energy label details and features of the remaining appliances. ADEME recommends using the energy label as a guide when making your choice.
These ranges offer examples of sizes and integration types. Compatibility depends on the specific model and its instructions, not just the brand name.
The UK range includes integrated dishwashers in various widths and heights, including fully integrated models.
The range includes fully integrated models, including versions described as VarioHinge or XXL.
The UK range includes integrated and semi-integrated appliances; Whirlpool describes the latter as having a visible control panel.
The range includes fully integrated dishwashers measuring 45 cm wide.
The range includes integrated and fully integrated dishwashers, as well as XXL models.
A fully integrated dishwasher is designed to be concealed behind a kitchen door, while a semi-integrated model has a visible control panel. In both cases, check the space dimensions and door fitting requirements for the specific model.
No. The width alone doesn’t guarantee a good fit. Check the height, depth, plinth, kitchen door and space needed for the connections too. Bosch offers integrated appliances around 81 cm and 86 cm high; its SBH4HVX14E model is listed as measuring 865 × 598 × 550 mm.
Compare its dimensions and weight with the limits in the new appliance’s instructions, then check the fixings, plinth and clearance when the door opens. Don’t assume a particular hinge is supplied or compatible with your kitchen door.
Ask a suitably qualified professional to assess the work before finalising your appliance choice. Legrand describes a dedicated dishwasher circuit; the requirements for your installation should be determined based on the planned work and the model’s instructions.
Compare the energy label and product information on a like-for-like basis, particularly energy and water use, as well as noise levels. ADEME recommends using the energy label as a guide when choosing; then look at the features that matter for your needs.