Yesterday, after consulting .. my husband decided to leave everything as it is. The oven will cuddle with the fridge
Full set
So many interesting equipment is being sold now, my eyes run wide, I want to buy an oven, a double boiler, and a deep fryer. You also need to fit a dishwasher, microwave and, of course, a TV. In this case, there should be room for the table itself and the inhabitants of the house. Even a large kitchen can "drown" in these appliances. And besides the fact that everything should be beautiful, the equipment should be installed correctly so that it does not break down for longer and it is convenient so that you do not have to "wind" extra kilometers running from the refrigerator to the stove and from the sink to the table.Therefore, one cannot do without the opinion of a specialist: what, where and how to arrange.
AT A SAFE RANGE
When calculating, you should take into account the necessary, minimum or optimal distances between appliances or kitchen elements.
OVEN
A built-in oven is a device that does not release its internal heat (for which it is used) outside. The cooling system is required. That is why it is possible to install the device in a furniture opening, in other words, a cabinet, and this despite the fact that the internal temperature of the oven can reach 250-280 C, and during pyrolysis and all 500 C. Thanks to such autonomy, it is permissible to place any devices in the vicinity of the ovens, and even refrigerators.
HOB
It is installed so that the nearest wall is at least 7 cm for electric, 6.5 cm for gas and 4 cm for induction models. For domino wok and grill panels, it is worth setting aside about 10 cm.Despite such small allowable values, remember that pots and pans with handles should be placed on the hob, if the wall is too close, there may simply not be enough space for them. In addition, drops of fat can fly in all directions, including on the wall.
When using dominoes, the gas panel should not be adjacent to the deep fryer due to the possible throwing of the flame. Another "knuckle" is usually placed between them.
It is important to remember that hobs are a source of heat radiation, so being close to the refrigerator is not the best option. The increased air temperature in the immediate vicinity of the unit will "mislead" it, the compressor will start to work harder to compensate for this "heat". Thus, in addition to energy losses, such an error will lead to faster wear of the refrigerator. The insulating layer will gradually deteriorate. If the dimensions of the room do not make it possible to choose, the column under the refrigerator from the side of the hob is laid with thermo-reflecting foil.
As for the grill and deep fat fryer, they have rather large trays (about 20 cm deep), which are hidden inside the cabinet. So it is quite difficult to place any device under them, especially since it is not allowed to do this. High radiated temperatures can damage a dishwasher, washer or dryer, and even more so the refrigerator.
It is recommended to place the hob in such a way that there is a free space for cutting food on both sides of it, about 40 cm.At least 80 cm should be provided between the sink and the appliance, otherwise water droplets can easily reach the surface.
FRIDGE
Depending on the class, the operation of the refrigerator is carried out under certain temperature conditions.
From + 18 to +43 C class T
From +18 to +38 C class ST
From +16 to +32 С class N
+10 to +32 С SN class
In any case, the device is very "sensitive" to changes in the microclimate around. According to the manufacturer's recommendations, refrigerators are not installed near heating radiators, stoves (free-standing) and in direct sunlight. The higher the surrounding temperature, the longer the compressor runs, the faster its wear and the more energy is wasted. Lower temperatures increase the downtime of the unit, which can lead to higher internal temperatures.
It is not advisable to install drying machines in the immediate vicinity of a refrigerator or freezer. A stream of warm air comes out of the device, as a result, the temperature at the heat exchanger of the refrigerator rises, which leads to constant operation of the compressor. If there is no other possibility, it is worthwhile to provide for thermal insulation of the unit.
EXTRACTOR
Installed in the center of the hob. One condition is always observed here - the width of the hob corresponds to the width of the hood. When placing several domino elements in a row, their total width is taken into account. Installation height of the air cleaner:
for electric burners - 65 cm,
for gas - 75 cm,
for deep fryer and grill - 76 cm.
COMMUNICATIONS
For the operation of household appliances, it is necessary to provide them with certain resources. Every device needs electricity, and not just an old outlet that happens to be in the neighborhood. According to modern rules, built-in appliances must have their own power line with grounding, which has a protective circuit breaker. Do not use extension cables, as there is a risk of fire due to overheating of the wires. The same goes for twin tees. During installation, it is necessary to provide free access to the power socket in order to be able to disconnect the unit from the network. Usually for this they are mounted slightly above the floor under the curbstone, the space is closed with a removable plinth.
Dishwashers and washing machines should be placed close to the water inlet and sewer drain. This distance should not exceed 1-1.5 meters. As experts say, "pulling" the pipes is far from rational, they can get clogged, and it will not be easy to maintain them. You can take care of this issue in advance, at the stage of repair, make the supply of water and sewage in the right place.
Gas hobs, dominoes, water heaters are installed no more than 1.2 meters from the outlet of the gas pipe. But only gas service specialists can do this. It is impossible to independently carry out work with gas communications. A flexible gas hose can be used if it does not come into contact with surfaces whose temperature exceeds 65 C, and its length does not exceed a meter.
LOGICS
All kitchen equipment should be comfortable to use. That is why you need to pay attention to simple rules:
A. Door opening
Dishwashers, stoves and ovens with hinged doors do not fit a set in the corner area. The handle of an adjacent cabinet can become an obstacle to fully opening the door, which means free access to the inside of the device. In addition, if you need to "rummage" in a corner cabinet, the same handle can hit the front of the device and ruin it.
The swing doors of the refrigerator, oven, washing machine do not open completely if the equipment is against the wall. To increase the opening angle, you must leave a distance of 10-20 cm (it is covered with a cover made of the material of the body or the facade of the kitchen). Then both the shelves of the refrigerator and the oven trays will slide out freely. The door will not hit the wall, leaving marks on it.
B. Free access to the control system
It can be a problem due to tightness. For example, hoods equipped with a control panel on the side surface simply cannot be turned on if they are installed close to wall cabinets or a column. They are meant for free placement.
B. Logical interaction with other devices and interior elements
The dishwasher and washing machine are usually placed next to the sink. They are united not only by communication. Lightly rinsed dishes are put into the dishwasher - the sink should be nearby. In the cabinet under the sink, a waste bin is most often placed. It is more convenient to remove various garbage from the plates and put it in the car without unnecessary movements. Near the sink there is a drying cabinet or a dish cabinet, again without unnecessary steps the hostess puts clean cups and plates there. Somewhere nearby, it is worthwhile to provide a cassette holder in which cutlery is kept. For washing you need a whole arsenal of products: powders for different types of fabrics, rinses, bleaches. All this "chemical kingdom" is most logical to place in a special cabinet or in a drawer under the sink. On the wing of the sink, you can carry out easy operations with the laundry, for example, treat stains with bleach before putting things in the machine.
The most difficult questions about the installation of appliances "Consumer" asked the specialists of the leading companies - manufacturers of household appliances.
Can the microwave oven be placed in a cabinet above the hob?
Elena Mozzhukhina, Marketing Manager of Teka in Russia, answers:
- You can place the microwave oven above the hob, but not lower than 60 cm above the hob.This means that the person who will use all this must be tall. This reduces the level of safety, as there is an increased risk of overturning hot food when removing it from the microwave. In addition, the hood cannot be installed in this case. In general, you need to think very well whether it is worth putting the devices this way.
Is it possible to build a washing machine or dishwasher next to the oven?
Responsible for the product manager of LLC Campaneco, the exclusive dealer of Cata Electrodomesticos S.L. in Russia Natalia Yudicheva:
- Today on the market there is a huge selection of built-in kitchen appliances of various sizes. Kitchen furniture impresses with a variety of colors, materials and cabinet sizes. The consumer can arrange kitchen appliances in any order according to their imagination. When installing the oven in the immediate vicinity of a washing machine or dishwasher, it is only important to pay serious attention to the correct location of electrical outlets and drainage systems.
Damage to kitchen furniture is excluded due to the cooling system of the oven body. All built-in ovens are equipped with a tangential body cooling system: cold air is directed both to the side walls and to the door.
Can a dishwasher or washing machine be installed under the hob?
Alexey Kubyshkin, a specialist in technical documentation and training of Indesit Company in Russia, answers:
- It is possible to place these machines under the work surface, but a thermal insulation plate must be installed between them to ensure ventilation and avoid high temperatures on the work surface. As thermal insulation, you can use an ordinary partition made of chipboard or a similar material that can withstand heating up to 100 C. Craftsmen who assemble furniture know what this is about.
There is one more point to consider. The thickness of the hobs varies and the installation options depend more on the total installation height of the worktop. As a rule, the specified installation option is possible with an increased, in relation to the standard, height.
The manufacturer does not recommend installing the hob on top of the refrigerator / freezer. The rest of the options are possible in any combination, if the overall height of the cabinet allows this.
Can a drawer be installed under the hob?
Olesya Kasatkina, Marketing Manager at Ardo, answers:
- Modern built-in appliances are reminiscent of assembling a mosaic, when you can create your own unique kitchen design from the same objects. The oven is on the left, and the hob on the right, we will build the refrigerator into a niche, and hide the washing machine behind a wooden front door, so we can really put the boldest ideas into reality.
The hobs are now made quite thin, not exceeding the combined thickness of the worktop and the top lid of the cabinet, which allows you to place a drawer under it (for example, the thickness of the Ardo PI 58 IXT hob does not exceed 2.5 cm). At the same time, they frighten us from the pages of the instructions with incredible consequences. Nightmares, fires! As they say, the truth is somewhere nearby.
In fact, the hob burners, both gas and electric, are powerful, generate a lot of heat and need adequate air to cool. Therefore, if your imagination draws a drawer exclusively under the hob (any sacrifices in the name of design), there are several conditions to consider.
For free air (cooling), make a small gap (1 cm) between the table top and the drawer door. Or use a so-called perforated surface on the front of the drawer (small holes on the door panel). The effect is the same - air circulates through the holes and the door does not heat up!
And one more tip, it is better not to use a drawer for storing flammable items. Find a safer place for plastic bags, magazines and newspapers.But it is well suited for storing various kitchen utensils ... or your favorite diamond ring.
Is it permissible to install the hood so that its body on the side will abut against the cabinet wall?
Maria Shiryaeva, Elica CIS Marketing Manager, answers:
- Usually there is no need to create a distance between the cabinet and the hood. If there is not much room here, then it is not so scary. The only risk in this case is that the lamps can be very close to the tree.
Can I install a microwave on a refrigerator, washing machine or dishwasher?
The manager of Panasonic Admin Gornova answers:
- Formally, there are no restrictions, except for the requirement that the furnace must stand on a flat surface, that is, stability is needed.
The washing machine, on the other hand, is prone to vibrations, especially during the spin cycle.
And so, while observing the necessary space for ventilation around the oven itself - why not put it if there is nowhere else.
Is it true that not all washing machines can be put in the kitchen?
Irina Zubchenko, product manager for washing machines at Samsung Electronics Rus, answers:
- There are several ways to install the washing machine in the kitchen: regardless of the adjacent furniture under the countertop or fully built into the kitchen set. Despite the significant differences between built-in washing machines and conventional ones, when installing a fully built-in machine and when placing it under the countertop, you have to solve similar problems. Therefore, we will consider the option of installing the machine under the tabletop as the most common.
Not every car is really suitable for this. Firstly, it should only be a front-loading machine, that is, with a laundry hatch located at the front. Secondly, the machine must have a removable top panel. The fact is that most washing machines have a height of 84-85 cm, and the space under the kitchen countertop rarely exceeds 80 cm. Therefore, most manufacturers have several models with a removable top panel in the model range, which the countertop will replace.
Here, however, another problem arises: when the panel is removed, the machine mechanism is not protected by anything from dust and moisture. In the kitchen, it is difficult to completely exclude contact of the machine with water, and when the lid is removed, there is a danger of moisture entering the electronic unit, which can lead to a short circuit. To solve this problem, you need to purchase a special metal cover from the manufacturer's service center.
Finally, not all washing machines will "fit" into the standard depth of the kitchen set - 60 cm. When choosing a washing machine for installation in the kitchen, it is necessary to take into account that its depth should be somewhat less than the depth of the niche into which it is planned to be installed: small space for hose and wire.
Olga KUZMINA
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