An integrated appliance is selected from the cabinet and furniture-door details first. Similar-looking appliances can use different niche dimensions, ventilation arrangements and door connections. A freestanding appliance is not made to sit behind a kitchen furniture door.
Measure the housing, then compare drawings
- Housing: measure the opening, plinth and nearby obstacles, then compare the exact installation drawing. A headline width is only a starting point.
- Door system: some integrated appliances use a fixed door-on-door arrangement, where the furniture door fixes directly to the appliance door. Others use a sliding-hinge system, where the furniture door slides as the appliance opens. The two systems are not interchangeable.
- Door details: the drawing specifies door height, weight and hinge arrangement. Keep those figures with your kitchen measurements.
- Ventilation: fridge and freezer installations in particular can require specified airflow through the cabinet or plinth. Plan this from the appliance document, not a product photograph.
Plan the replacement
Photograph the existing housing and record the opening and furniture-door measurements before choosing. An old appliance model number can help comparison, but does not prove a replacement has the same door system. Bring the selected model's drawing together with the kitchen details before arranging fitting. Installation is a paid, product-specific option where offered; the available option and price are shown on the product page.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a sliding-hinge appliance replace a door-on-door model?
Only if the cabinet and new appliance documentation support that conversion.
Is 60cm enough information to buy?
No. Use the exact housing drawing, door requirements and clearances.
Can the old fittings be reused?
Only where the new model instructions allow it.