In a small kitchen, start by choosing appliances that fit the actual dimensions of your housings and cabinet fronts. Then check the hinges, door opening and ventilation requirements in the instructions for the exact models you’re considering. The stated width alone won’t confirm compatibility: Bosch Électroménager France, for example, describes different METOD configurations depending on the dishwasher’s height and door mechanism.
You need to fit refrigeration, washing and cooking into a limited number of housings without obstructing doors. Guidance from Bosch Électroménager France, Whirlpool France and Liebherr France can help you identify the dimensions and installation details to check.
You want to keep your cabinets and fronts, so check the fixing system, appliance dimensions and door clearance before choosing a model. Bosch Électroménager France lists different hinge systems for its integrated appliances.
You’re looking for a coordinated setup and need to compare the cabinet, appliance and front references, along with any fittings. IKEA France provides information about parts of its range, while Bosch Électroménager France specifies certain installation configurations for METOD.
Measure the housings and cabinet fronts before comparing appliances, then check the opening systems and clearances in the instructions for each model.
| Criteria | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Housing, cabinet front and door opening | Compare the available height, width and depth with the instructions; check how the front is fixed, the plinth and the door clearance. | If I’m keeping my cabinet fronts, I want to avoid a door getting stuck when opened, even if the appliance fits in the housing. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this compatibility. |
| Dishwasher width and loading capacity | Check the model’s width, integration type, connections and the space needed for the crockery you usually wash. | When space is tight, I’m looking for an appliance that fits without compromising on a loading capacity that suits my needs. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this space constraint. |
| Under-counter refrigeration | Compare the usable capacity and compartments with your storage needs, then check the specified dimensions, hinges and ventilation. | If I’m short on space, I want to know whether a compact appliance can hold my fresh and frozen food. Around 25% of consumers prioritise cold storage. |
| Multifunction cooking | Check the listed cooking modes, cavity capacity and fitting dimensions in the model’s instructions. | I’d rather use a single housing for several cooking modes if I’ll genuinely use them. Around 19% of consumers prefer this option. |
A width of 45 cm doesn’t confirm that the cabinet front and door will open properly inside the cabinet. For METOD, Bosch Électroménager France lists different configurations depending on the appliance’s height and door type.
Check the exact model, available height, door mechanism and cabinet front in the appliance and cabinet instructions.
Depending on the installation, you may need a cabinet front, fitting or plinth adjustment.
The appliance dimensions alone don’t tell you the space and clearances needed for installation.
Get the installation diagram for your chosen model before finalising your cabinet layout.
Fixing systems vary between models, and some cabinets have dedicated ventilation features.
Compare the fridge and cabinet instructions, and follow the specified ventilation clearances.
The range includes appliances and accessories for METOD kitchens, including integrated dishwashers and a separate sliding hinge.
The brand offers slimline dishwashers and integrated fridges with different door systems.
The range includes fully integrated 45 cm dishwashers with different door configurations, including varioHinge.
The brand offers integrated refrigeration appliances, including under-counter fridges.
Whirlpool France features compact multifunction appliances, including the WCT9A9PHTSBF model.
This selection includes integrated fridges and fridge freezers, as well as a 60 cm fully integrated dishwasher.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for an integrated appliance that combines refrigeration and freezing. Check the housing height and door fitting before making your choice.
Stated capacity: 249 L. The title lists TwinTech No Frost, a reversible door and an E rating.
Appliance dimensions listed: 59,2 × 58,5 × 186,2 cm. These measurements don’t replace checking the housing and clearances in the instructions.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for an integrated appliance combining fridge and freezer space. Compare its dimensions with those of your housing.
Stated capacity: 252 L, including 176 L for the fridge and 76 L for the freezer. The title lists No Frost and an energy rating of C.
Dimensions listed: 540 × 545 × 1772 mm. The door is described as reversible; check that the configuration suits your kitchen layout.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for an integrated fridge with no freezer compartment listed in its title. Check the height and cabinet-front fixing system.
Stated capacity: 188 L. The product page lists automatic defrosting and LED lighting, as well as an E rating.
Appliance dimensions listed: 54,8 × 121,8 × 54,9 cm. Compare these with the housing plan for the model you choose.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for an integrated fridge freezer for a housing of intermediate height. Check the cavity dimensions and sliding-door fixing system.
Stated capacity: 188 L. The title lists a top freezer and reversible door; the freezer needs to be defrosted manually.
Cavity dimensions listed: 56 × 122,5 × 55 cm. The door panel is not included.
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Worth considering if your housing is designed for a 60 cm fully integrated dishwasher. This model isn’t the slimline 45 cm size.
Stated capacity: 14 place settings. The product page lists sliding hinges, a cutlery drawer and an adjustable upper basket.
The title lists an energy rating of C. Check that the cabinet front, height and door opening are compatible using the cabinet and appliance instructions.
Measure the finished housing’s height, width and depth, then note the cabinet-front and plinth dimensions, as well as the space needed to open the door. Compare these measurements with the instructions for the exact model and cabinet: a standard size such as “45 cm” isn’t enough to confirm a fit.
Don’t assume the two systems are interchangeable: Bosch Électroménager France specifies different fittings for its integrated models. Check how the cabinet front is fixed and consult the appliance and cabinet instructions before choosing a replacement.
Don’t alter the ventilation without checking the installation instructions for the appliances and cabinet. IKEA France offers METOD components with ventilation, but the required clearances depend on the model installed and its instructions.
To compare energy use, look at the energy labels for appliances in the same category and take their stated figures and conditions of use into account. The DGCCRF states that claims under the legal guarantee of conformity must be made within two years of the goods being delivered; a commercial guarantee is separate.
Yes. The French Ministry of the Economy includes dishwashers among the products covered by the repairability index. Don’t assume the same rule applies to other kitchen appliances without checking their category.