Appliance Interface
Using creative ideas to facilitate the interface between kitchen appliances and cabinetry can give any size kitchen a more personalized appeal.
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DISHWASHER INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
1. Trim kits and/or panels have been ordered. Labor to install has been
included in estimate. _______
2. Existing water lines and drain location to be reused. _______
New water line to be installed. _______
3. Existing dishwasher circuit to be reused. _______
New dishwasher circuit to be added. _______
4. Appliance door drawn in an open position on the plan to verify
walkway clearances. _______
TRASH COMPACTOR INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
1. Trim kits and/or panels have been ordered. Labor to install has been
included in estimate. _______
2. Existing compactor wiring to be reused. _______
New compactor wiring to be added. _______
3. Appliance door drawn in an open position on the plan to verify
walkway clearances. _______
FOOD WASTE DISPOSER INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
1. Unit to be batch fed _____ or switch operated _____. _______
2. Switch location located after considering primary user’s handedness. _______
3. Waste line no higher than 17" on center off the floor. _______
BACKSPLASH CONVENIENCE APPLIANCE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
1. Backsplash appliance does not interfere with wall stud placement. _______
2. Recess required for appliance is not obstructed by vents, ducts or
pocket doors. _______
3. Recessed convenience appliances do not interfere with backsplash
design or use. _______
4. Convenience outlets along backsplash do not interfere with built-in
backsplash appliance location. _______
5. Heat generating backsplash appliances are not specified below task
lighting that features a plastic diffuser. _______
DROP-IN OR FREE-STANDING RANGE INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
1. Gas or electrical requirements:
Gas Size of existing gas line. _______
Existing gas line to be reused in its existing location. _______
Existing gas line to be relocated. _______
Diameter of new gas line required. _______
Electric Electrical amperage of existing line:
30 amp _______ 40 amp _______ 50 amp _______
Electrical amperage requirement of new appliance:
30 amp _______ 40 amp _______ 50 amp _______
Existing electrical line to be reused in its existing location. _______
Existing electrical line to be relocated. _______
New electrical line to be added. _______
2. Ventilation system specified on plans. _______
3. Drop-in range method of support and distance from floor to bottom of range
specified on plans. _______
4. Countertop cut-out for drop-in units specified on plans. _______
5. Side clearance for drop-in units that have a flange overlapping
adjacent cabinetry has been considered in the planning process. _______
6. Appliance overall depth, including handles, listed on the plans. _______
7. Appliance door drawn in an open position to verify walkway clearances. _______
BUILT-IN OVEN INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
1. Gas or electrical requirements:
Gas Size of existing gas line. _______
Existing gas line to be reused in its existing location. _______
Existing gas line to be relocated. _______
Diameter of new gas line required. _______
Electric Electrical amperage of existing line:
30 amp _______ 40 amp _______ 50 amp _______
Electrical amperage requirement of new appliance:
30 amp _______ 40 amp _______ 50 amp _______
Existing electrical line to be reused in its existing location. _______
Existing electrical line to be relocated. _______
New electrical line to be added. _______
2. Ventilation requirement for new oven: Ducted _______ Non-ducted _______
3. Countertop overhang treatment against oven cabinet side to be:
Countertop extends past oven case. _______
Countertop ties into side of special depth oven cabinet. _______
Case depth to be ______________________________________.
Toe kick to be ________________________________________.
4. All dimensions are included in specifications and plans.
Overall appliance depth (including handles). _______
Appliance height placement in relationship to primary cook’s height. _______
Cut-out and overall dimensions. _______
5. For undercounter installation, manufacturer’s specifications have been
verified for minimum cut-out height from the floor. _______




