Standard kitchen appliance measurements

AaronUK

When fitting a kitchen what is the standard gap size you leave so the appliances can go in? I've just had a new one fitted but the gap size may be wrong and I am struggling to get a cooker that will fit as most are 60cm.

The gaps they have left are:

Washing machine: 60cm
Cooker: 58cm
Fridge / freezer: 63

Surely I should have 60cm for the cooker? Should I get them back to fix it? Is it standard to leave 60cm when you have the space?

gregers · Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:55 pm Post Subject:

afaik most appliances are 600mm i leave a gap of 610 where possible so there isnt too much of a struggle to get them in.

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Jasonb · Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 4:16 pm Post Subject:

Standard opening for freestanding appliances is 600mm as most are about 595mm wide this gives a bit of play.

For integrated you would allow 564 which is a 600mm nominal carcase less twice the 18mm board width.

Jason

AaronUK · Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 4:25 pm Post Subject:

Thanks for the replys.

So do you think that the kitchen fitters have done it wrong and I am within my rights to get them back to fix it?

gregers · Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:42 pm Post Subject:

well if you cant get your appliances in then i would get them back to sort out the problem,they shouldve made sure.

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