Plan the appliances before the cabinets.
The ten most common kitchen appliances, each with the cabinet cut-out, clearances, services and ventilation it needs. Mark what the unit has, pick each type, and send a coordination brief — so the cabinet is built around the real appliances, not estimates.
Never approve a cabinet shop drawing on estimated appliance dimensions.
Exact model specifications are essential — especially for the hob, hood, oven, fridge, dishwasher and a built-in microwave. Before production, record for every appliance:
- 01Brand and exact model
- 02Product dimensions and required clearances
- 03Cabinet cut-out dimensions
- 04Door swing and operating space
- 05Power load and plug type
- 06Water, gas, drainage or duct requirements
- 07Ventilation and heat-release requirements
- 08Maintenance and replacement access
What's in this kitchen?
Toggle each appliance, pick its type, and open its cabinet & services notes. The built-in and large-freestanding classes must be dimensioned before the shop drawing.
Built-in
Hob, hood, oven, dishwasher and a built-in microwave — dimensioned INTO the cabinet before the shop drawing.
Large freestanding
Fridge and water dispenser — a ventilated recess sized for a future replacement, with service access.
Countertop
Rice cooker, air fryer and kettle — an open, ventilated, steam-safe zone with a rated socket.
0 appliance(s) in the unit — every model confirmed before the shop drawing.
This feeds the cabinet spec
Appliances are the first thing the kitchen cabinetry has to fit. Lock them here, then check the cabinet material and moisture-zone spec — ALUMAX makes the cabinets to the confirmed models.