How musch room does a washing machine need?

[silverhornet]

I'm installing a washing machine and dishwasher into a new kitchen, now the standpipe and cold feed are pretty straight forward, the question I have is........how much sapce is required to the left and right of the appliance?

I'm fitting the kitchen into a bare room and with the worktop not being fitted for a few weeks I'm having to guess the gap -of course it's a lot easier to fit the appliances when there is nothing on top of them so I don't want to make the opening too tight nor conversely too big. What's the norm? 5mm either side? 10mm? I've the luxury of some tolerance to work with here.

Many thanks

 

[jj4091]

The more room you can leave the easier it will be to get the appliances in & out for maintenance.I have seen them touching the sides of cupboards, but it makes it a real pain to move them especially if they stop mid-cycle, full of clothes & water.