Dishwasher/Hob

[Lioned]

A customer of mine has a small kitchen and wants me to fit a dishwasher in the unit below the hob.I am trying to think of a reason why not as its a bit unusual,but i cant think of any reason why not but would like opinions please.

 

[Engineer54]

Unusual it maybe, but i can't think why you can't comply with your customers request either. As it's a small kitchen, i guess any and all available space needs to be utilised to best use!!!

 

[Paul.M]

As above, the only thing that could stop you is manufactures instructions.

 

[Lioned]

I was thinking that in many 'integrated appliances they supply a self adhesive foil to stick under the worktop above presumably to stop the rising heat damage,but then many ovens are installed under hob units so i would think the underside of any hob would be designed to deal with that.
Just never come accross it before and it will look a little unusual.

Will check the instructions for the hob though. Thanks.

 

[HandySparks]

The other reason for the foil is to stop water penetration of the underside of the worktop. Dishwashers can give off water vapour /steam in use or if the door is opened straight after it's finished. You may get condensation in the hob?

 

[1shortcircuit]

I hope they don't forget, I don't think the Christmas Turkey will taste too good after a cycle in there lol