During the repair and installation of household appliances in the kitchen, a small-sized pressing problem becomes rational distribution of furniture with a variety of equipment. Dishwasher saves space under the hob. Therefore it is necessary to understand whether you can put a household dishwasher under a gas hob or other.
Installation of any appliances connected to the restrictions relating to the safety precautions. They are especially important when installing potentially dangerous equipment - electric and gas appliances, including stove. They become very hot in operation, require additional space for air circulation.
Too close placement of the hob to the dishwasher can cause:
- condensation;
- overheat;
- increase in the yield risk of failure;
- technical difficulties during installation.
But you can always find a way out. The main thing - to place equipment so that between it was enough space for the free circulation of air, the connection of communications, the heat insulating layer.
Types of cooktops
The required distance between the devices depends on the type of cooking surface, which is planned to be installed above a dishwasher. Today, there are three types of panels:
- Electrical.
- Induction.
- Gas.
The first two options barely heated or not heated during operation, besides their design is very simple. This eliminates the need for a minimum distance of a few centimeters, about 5-6. For gas panels need a lot more space.
In review, and installation instructions for recommended arrangement in which the difference in height between the devices is from 15 to 20 cm. Thus it is necessary to take into account the thickness of the panel itself - it is different depending on the type (37-79 mm).
The height of the countertop
It affects not only the possibility of installing a dishwasher under the hob, but easy to use technology. Standard height from floor to the top of the countertop into account human growth medium (160-180) and is from 88 to 91 cm.
| Height | Recommended height |
|---|---|
| 150 cm | 76-82 cm |
| 160-180 cm | 88-91 cm |
| greater than 180 cm | about one meter |
The height of countertops for cooking platform defined otherwise - be guided by the highest pot in which it will be convenient to look at cooking on the stove. usually enough height to 80-82 cm of average height.
The height of the dishwasher
Given the previous parameters choose the height of the dishwasher. The optimum would be a small model of not more than 60 cm. Machines with non-standard dimensions of 60 to 80 centimeters in the market is much smaller, so they have to search.
If there is no alternative and it is necessary to put the device with a height of 80-85 cm, the countertop will have to raise the level of up to one meter.
thermal insulation
Most dishwashers have their thermal insulation, regardless of whether it is built-in or freestanding. A thick layer of batt can be laid on top and lateral projections. This is to protect it from overheating.
Given the location of the features, we should also consider additional insulation. One option - penofol thickness of 0.5 to 2 centimeters. It can be without foil or her. Its properties are:
- ultra-low thermal conductivity;
- high reflectivity of thermal radiation;
- minimal water absorption and water vapor permeability.
Pros and cons of a combined installation
For a small kitchen, which is difficult to allocate space for all appliances such installation method is practically the only one. With proper and thoughtful installation would be:
- leave useful space for other equipment;
- to provide the necessary level of safety;
- to preserve the unity of the interior.
But these benefits should be added some drawbacks:
- installation complexity;
- the likely increase in the call the expert and the purchase of additional materials costs;
- the need to choose compact models with a limited load capacity, or failure of terms of comfort when you install a full-size model;
- the absence of the simultaneous use of both devices.
In any case, if you choose this installation option carefully weigh all the pros and cons. Special attention should be given the opportunity to ensure the safe operation of the devices. If this is not certain - it is better to consider other more secure and convenient way to install.
