Dishwasher in Khrushchev? Not funny. Until recently, many only dreamed of buying such an assistant as a dishwasher. Today, appliances can be purchased without problems, but where to place them if the entire kitchen occupies only 6 square meters. m? Part of the space will be taken up by a set, a refrigerator, and you can’t do without a washing machine (in a small Khrushchev-era bathroom, the washing machine often does not fit and moves into the kitchen space). There is a way out, just use your creativity and imagination.
Small kitchens with a dishwasher in Khrushchev
Although apartments in Khrushchev have a rather cramped, small-sized kitchen , life continues within these walls. And every homemaker also wants to place all the necessary household appliances in a limited kitchen space. To create the most convenient, ergonomic and functional design of a small kitchen with a dishwasher in a small area of 5 - 6 square meters. meters, our professional designers of the furniture company Folk Kitchens from Loreto have developed a lot of modern ideas, design solutions and individual design - kitchen furniture projects for a small kitchen in Khrushchev with a dishwasher , which are presented in our catalog photo design and fashionable interior of a small kitchen - new items for 2022 .
Popular models for small kitchens
Let's look at the most interesting models of small PMMs that can be found today on the household appliances market.
Electrolux ESF 2400 OK
Main characteristics:
| type of instalation | Freestanding |
| Case dimensions (HxWxD), in centimeters | 43.8x55x50 |
| Hopper capacity, included | 6 |
| Energy efficiency class | A+ |
| Washing and drying classes | A/A |
| Control | Electronics |
| Number of programs | 6 |
| Manufacturer country | China |
| Cost, rubles | Within 22,000 |
The model has a black body color and weighs only 25 kilograms. The warranty is valid for 12 months.
Indesit ICD 661 EU
An offer from an Italian brand. The weight of the structure is 27 kilograms, the warranty is one year. Options:
| type of instalation | Freestanding |
| Case dimensions (HxWxD), in centimeters | 44x55x52 |
| Hopper capacity, included | 6 |
| Energy efficiency class | A |
| Washing and drying classes | A/A |
| Control | Electronics |
| Number of programs | 3 |
| Manufacturer country | China |
| Cost, rubles | 19 120 |
Ginzzu DC361
An option from the little-known Taiwanese brand Ginzu. Equipped with leakage protection, a display, but does not have a half load. There is a quick wash. Spends 7 liters of water per wash cycle. Condensation type drying is provided. Other features:
| type of instalation | Freestanding |
| Case dimensions (HxWxD), in centimeters | 43.8x55x50 |
| Hopper capacity, included | 6 |
| Energy efficiency class | A+ |
| Washing and drying classes | A/A |
| Control | Electronics |
| Number of programs | 7 |
| Manufacturer country | China |
| Cost, rubles | 12 990 |
Siemens SK 76M544
The machine is from the German concern Bosch (produces Bosch and Siemens household appliances). Basics:
| type of instalation | Partially built |
| Case dimensions (HxWxD), in centimeters | 45.4x60x50 |
| Hopper capacity, included | 6 |
| Energy efficiency class | A |
| Washing and drying classes | A/A |
| Control | Electronics, with display |
| Number of programs | 6 |
| Manufacturer country | Germany |
| Cost, rubles | 44 700 |
This is a relatively low-noise technique (only 45 dB during operation), with a water consumption of 8 liters per cycle. Provides 5 temperature settings and is equipped with condensation drying. Electricity consumption for 1 cycle is 0.62 kW/h. There is a delayed start up to 24 hours and a turbidity sensor. Also, this PMM with a silver body color has additional functionality: intensiveZone, varioSpeedPlus, hygienePlus, extraDry. Full type leakage protection.
Hotpoint_Ariston HCD 662 S EU
Options:
| type of instalation | Freestanding |
| Case dimensions (HxWxD), in centimeters | 44x55x52 |
| Hopper capacity, included | 6 |
| Energy efficiency class | A+ |
| Washing and drying classes | A/A |
| Control | Electronics |
| Number of programs | 6 |
| Manufacturer country | China |
| Cost, rubles | About 22,000 |
Net weight 22.5 kilograms. The warranty card is valid for one year. Case color: stainless steel.
Midea MCFD-55320 W
Basic data:
| type of instalation | Freestanding |
| Case dimensions (HxWxD), in centimeters | 48.3x55x50 |
| Hopper capacity, included | 6 |
| Energy efficiency class | A+ |
| Washing and drying classes | A/A |
| Control | Electronics |
| Number of programs | 6 |
| Manufacturer country | China |
| Cost, rubles | About 15,000 |
The machine weighs only 20 kilograms (including packaging). The warranty is valid for 24 months. Case color: white.
Design - project of a small kitchen with a dishwasher
The design of a small kitchen with a dishwasher is based on the fact that it is necessary to correctly fit the dishwasher into a small kitchen set, but at the same time it must be both beautiful and functional. The possibilities of modern design allow you to create miracles that give the feeling of a significant increase in free space in the overall interior. The main thing is to properly think through the interior design of a small kitchen in Khrushchev with a dishwasher .
How to properly equip a small kitchen with a dishwasher - this question is very relevant today and worries many who live in Khrushchev-era apartment buildings . In this situation, organizing a small kitchen is not an easy task. Ideally, kitchen furniture for a small kitchen in Khrushchev should only be made to order, according to individual sizes and in combination with the overall design of the room.
In a small kitchen 5 - 6 sq. meters there is a standard set of elements that the housewife simply cannot do without:
— Sink and refrigerator; — Hob and work surface; — Various cabinets for kitchen utensils; — Table and chairs, you can place a bar counter.
a large amount of furniture and household appliances into the interior of a small kitchen , so what is important here is not quantity, but functionality and quality. Examples of arrangement in Khrushchev can be seen in our photo catalogs of small kitchens : with a gas water heater, with a refrigerator, with a washing machine, etc.
How to choose a compact model?
As when choosing any other large household appliance, you should first of all rely on the parameters and functionality. To understand which PMM is right for you, you should answer a number of questions:
- Are the dimensions of the machine suitable for installation in your kitchen?
- How many resources does the equipment spend on one washing cycle?
- Is there protection against leaks?
- Are you satisfied with the functionality and list of programs declared by the manufacturer?
Equipment dimensions
Still don’t know where and how to place the machine? Assess the dimensions of your future assistant. These may be the following types and options:
- Ultra-narrow, 30 cm wide. They are extremely rare on sale; most likely, you will have to order from the supplier.
- Narrow, from 45 to 55 cm wide - there are plenty of such machines on the market. They perfectly combine compactness and spaciousness.
- In addition to width, small cars differ in height - it ranges from 45 to 60 cm (with a standard height of 80–85 cm). This will not force the user to think long about where to put the equipment - it will fit both on the countertop and under it.
Depth is important if every centimeter in a room is worth its weight in gold. Usually it is 55 cm, but there are exceptions, so check this point in advance - the value may deviate up to 5 cm up and down.
Resource consumption
By resources we primarily mean water and electricity. If you saved on space by choosing a small-sized PMM, why not at the same time save on resource consumption? Small models spend from 6 to 8 liters of tap water per wash cycle. On the one hand, 2 liters is an insignificant figure until you multiply it by 365 - that’s when you feel the overconsumption.
And the electricity consumption depends on the method of heating the water. The design may include a heating element or flow-through heater. The heating element is usually located at the bottom of the bunker, like a kettle, and the flow-through heater is placed outside the chamber and involves external heating. Now users prefer the latter option, but remember that it is more expensive. Energy consumption is also affected by the presence of a turbo dryer: in this case, there is another heating element in the machine, which “pulls” a lot of light.
On a note! The energy efficiency class is indicated in Latin letters and is printed on an information sticker, and is also stated in the technical documentation of the device. The highest classes are designated by the letter A.
Availability of Aquastop
Whatever the size of the washing equipment, it must be connected to the water supply. And where there is water, there are leaks. Damage to seals, depressurization of the pipeline and other reasons can provoke leaks. To avoid flooding yourself and your neighbors, you need to pay attention to cars with the Aquastop function.
On a note! The functionality was developed by Bosch at the end of the 20th century. Then other brands implemented the new product in their machines, using Aquastop in dishwashers and washing machines.
This type of protection is recognized as simple and reliable. The equipment is equipped with a tray, at the bottom of which there is a float switch. When a leak occurs, the pan fills and the float contacts open, signaling the pressure valve to turn off. This stops the flow of water into the system and saves your kitchen from flooding.
Program overview
It is unlikely that full-size and mini designs differ from the point of view of the software set. Fortunately, capacity does not affect this point in any way. The main thing is that all standard modes are always available, and additional programs are not always used by users of large machines. But it’s not difficult to find PMMs with “ECO” and “AUTO” programs. Although the standard set is usually sufficient:
- Regular (standard) wash. The water is heated to 60–65 degrees, bringing dishes and utensils to a shine. Cycle time is 1.5 hours.
- Fast. Used for dishes with fresh soil. Depending on the brand, it lasts from 20 to 40 minutes. Temperature 45 degrees.
- Intensive cycle. Used for utensils with old stains. The process involves the use of a preliminary mode (soaking), heating the water to a temperature of 65–70 degrees. In this case, the additional rinse is cold. The cycle lasts 2 hours.
- ECO (ECO) - “Economy”. The program is similar to the standard cycle, but the water temperature is slightly lower - within 50 degrees. This mode helps save electricity. In this case, more time is involved - about 2.5 hours.
- AUTO is a wash whose parameters are adjusted depending on the readings of the sensor that determines how dirty the dishes are.
Installation options
All machines are conventionally divided into built-in and free-standing. The first ones are installed in a furniture set, the second ones are not built-in and are placed on the countertop. In principle, any type of structure, if dimensions allow, can be installed under the sink. Only for these purposes, there is no point in buying a built-in model and overpaying for this feature - a free-standing machine will also fit under the siphon.
Important point! Typically, the height of the countertop is within 80 cm, therefore, in order for the PMM to fit under the sink, the height of the machine must not exceed 45 cm, and the space occupied by the sink with siphon should not be more than 35 cm. At the same time, the width of the dishwasher should also not exceed 45 cm to fit freely in the cabinet.
Advantages of installing under the sink:
- Communications are nearby.
- The countertop is not cluttered.
The downside is that if you previously hid the trash can under the sink, you will have to think about moving it to another place.
How to install on a countertop?
The work is extremely simple:
- Choose a suitable place on the work surface, close to communications, so as not to lengthen the hoses.
- Supply water.
- Connect the drain hose to the sewer pipe.
- Connect to electricity through an individual grounded outlet.
- Run the test mode to check the tightness of the connections and the correct connection.
When first starting, do not load the dishes, but use detergent to get rid of technical odors, small debris from packaging and grease residues.
Place a dishwasher in a small kitchen
Problems in the interior of a small kitchen are the refrigerator and dishwasher . There is a solution that will fit perfectly into the kitchen design . A built-in small-sized dishwasher is covered with a custom-made furniture façade in the same style as all kitchen furniture, i.e. close purely decoratively, this most successful option will help hide everything from view.
Another option is to decorate the free-standing dishwasher , i.e. decorate it, for example, with some kind of drawing, image, apply UV photo printing, etc.
Small kitchens 6 sq. m with a dishwasher in a Khrushchev building - this, of course, is not a very convenient and questionable option for our small-sized urban apartments of 4.5 - 6 square meters. m, but, as you can see, there are still the design and interior of the kitchen
Recommendations from experts
It is more advisable to install the dishwasher near the sink. Moreover, this applies not only to the ease of operation of the device, but also from an installation point of view, because it is much easier to connect the machine hoses to a finished pipeline than to lay the pipes again.
It is not recommended to install a dishwasher outlet behind the unit, because it will be difficult to turn it off later. The socket for the machine must be grounded.
Before you start using the dishwasher, you need to study the instructions from the manufacturer, because it contains all the rules for using the machine; this useful information will help you safely use this miracle of modern technology for quite a long time.
Installation of a front door
To hide the dishwasher and give the kitchen an aesthetically finished look, we close the door with a decorative strip. In order to maintain the integrity of the interior, choose an overlay made of the same material as the furniture facades.
Installation steps:
- install the handle;
- Place the decorative panel face down on the floor. Place a paper template on the back side. The diagram will help you accurately determine the mounting locations;
- use an awl to mark these places or drill directly according to the drawing;
- we fix special fastenings;
- open the machine and remove the set screws;
- we install the facade by inserting fasteners into the grooves on the dishwasher door;
- we screw in long self-tapping screws that will securely connect the door to the façade trim;
- If necessary, adjust the degree of tension of the door springs.
Housing installation
Electrical and water connections are complete. Before installing the device in place - in a cabinet or niche, you need to check its functionality. If everything is in order, we proceed to installation.
Installation steps:
- Place the dishwasher in the prepared place.
- We give the machine a strictly vertical position by adjusting the legs. The rear leg is usually adjusted through a mechanism on the front panel using a special key.
- Remove the top basket and determine the location of the mounting holes.
- We attach the body to the side walls of the cabinet. To extend the life of furniture, it is recommended to cover them with vapor barrier material.
- We install a steam protection cover on the countertop.
How many dishes can these machines wash?
The volume of work, or rather the number of dishes and cutlery, is determined by the capacity of the dishwasher. It determines the number of sets that the dishwasher can clean per cycle. One set is considered to be a pair of plates, a cup, a glass, and a spoon and fork.
So, taking into account three meals a day, a family of three will need a dishwasher with a capacity of 9 sets. This is exactly the volume (8-10 sets) of small-sized, narrow dishwashers.
Possible embedding options
A cabinet for embedding a PMM may look different. We suggest considering several popular options that are convenient for installation.
Each type of installation is associated with difficulties. To minimize them, it is important to comply with the above conditions and requirements specified by the manufacturer in the instructions. We offer several recommendations for installing a dishwasher in different places.
Cabinet installation
If there is a cupboard with a width of more than 45 cm next to the sink, then it can be used to install a dishwasher. The advantage of installation close to communications is the ability to integrate machine hoses into an already installed system under the sink.
Dishwasher connection option: extended cold water supply pipe with shut-off valve, drain hose outlet into the washing siphon, separate electrical outlet
You will have to remove the shelves and back wall from the cabinet, and, if necessary, the bottom panel. The built-in housing must be brought into a strictly vertical position; for this, adjustable legs are used.
Important. Then you need to alternately connect the machine to the sewerage system, water supply and power supply. If necessary, an additional water seal with a drain pipe should be installed.
The decorative front panel, which is attached to the machine door, is usually assembled from removed cabinet doors or ordered additionally. Partially built-in models do not need to be decorated, so their installation is a little easier.
Installation in a free-standing module
If there are no free cabinets for new equipment, but there is enough space in the kitchen, you can order a separate module, but you need to install it near communications.
A cabinet for additionally purchased equipment – a compact washing machine and dishwasher. The module is installed as close as possible to the sink, which facilitates connection
It is important to level and secure the unit so that it does not vibrate during operation or move the cabinet. Hoses and pipes are laid along the wall, but they are easier to access.
To get to the communications, you don’t have to dismantle the car, but simply move the cabinet away from the wall. When the dishwasher is installed under a common kitchen countertop, it has to be removed for maintenance, since otherwise the hose connections cannot be reached.
Niche installation
If the kitchen has a niche for installing a microwave, oven or other small equipment, it can also be used to install a dishwasher.
Dimensions of the compact model along with drawings can be found in the installation instructions. If the niche is located far from communications, you will have to stock up on long flexible hoses to supply cold water and drain used water
Built-in compact models should not be confused with free-standing ones. The latter do not have to be placed in a niche - any horizontal surface is suitable for their installation.
So that the dishwasher is not conspicuous and is hidden like the rest of the equipment, the front part is covered with a decorative overlay in the style of a facade.
Developers usually think through various options for installing equipment, so the installation instructions include drawings and diagrams with dimensions, useful tips, and technical recommendations.
It’s easier to find a place for a compact model, but don’t forget that a mini-machine is not able to serve a large family.
If embedding is not suitable
What to do if there is absolutely no space in the kitchen to install a built-in model? It remains to consider free-standing options, the design of which does not require special installation. They can simply be installed on the floor, countertop or niche, leveled, and then connected.
There is another way to fulfill your own dream of installing a built-in dishwasher - a complete reconstruction of the kitchen unit, with possible repairs or relocation of communications. It is more expensive and requires not only financial investments, but also time.
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Useful tips when installing PMM
When installing dishwashers of various types, it is advisable to adhere to the following recommendations:
- the gap between the wall and the back wall of the dishwasher should be at least five centimeters - this will ensure normal air circulation and prevent overheating;
- during installation, you should first of all follow the installation rules set out in the user manual;
- Do not ground gas or water pipes;
- Extension cords for connecting power supply are used as a last resort, because they can overheat to the point of ignition;
- The drain of a compact dishwasher is often led simply into the sink, but it is advisable to secure the drain hose (for example, with tape) or constantly monitor it while the dishwasher is operating, because this hose can easily fall out of the sink;
- If problems are discovered during testing of the installed dishwasher, they cannot be corrected without draining the water and disconnecting the device from the power supply.
In conclusion, we note that installing a dishwasher can be done with your own hands, strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions and the recommendations of specialists. But if you lack the appropriate skills, or the installation conditions are clearly difficult, it is better to entrust this work to specialists.
