Appliance Installation Dimensions and Cabinet Integration
This document outlines the critical dimensional specifications required for the proper installation of built-in appliances, ensuring correct integration into kitchen cabinetry and adequate ventilation.
Appliance Unit Configurations
The provided diagrams illustrate key dimensions for different appliance units:
Tall Appliance Unit
Dimensions for a tall, integrated appliance unit:
- Minimum depth: 530 mm
- Minimum width: 560 mm
- Height of lower compartment: 450 mm
- Clearance at top: 40 mm
- Required base ventilation area: 200 cm²
Compact Appliance Unit (e.g., Oven/Microwave)
Dimensions for a compact appliance unit, such as an oven or microwave:
- Overall width: 597 mm
- Overall depth: 545 mm
- Overall height: 458 mm
- Front panel inset detail: 19.5 mm
Niche and Cabinet Integration Specifications
Detailed requirements for appliance niches and integration into base cabinets:
Appliance Niche Dimensions
Specifications for the installation niche:
- Niche width: 545 mm
- Niche depth: 545 mm
- Niche height: 445 mm (with an allowable tolerance of +0 to +3 mm)
- Required clearances around the niche: 19.5 mm, 4 mm, and 49 mm
Note: The term "Stelvoetje voor uitlijnen" is Dutch for "Adjustable feet for alignment," indicating the appliance is equipped with adjustable feet to ensure proper leveling and alignment during installation.
Cabinet Base Installation
Recommended minimum dimensions for installation within a standard base cabinet:
- Minimum cabinet width: 560 mm
- Appliance width: 550 mm
- Minimum niche height within cabinet: 450 mm
