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How to install a dishwasher at the end of a cabinet run
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Published by Susan
Jan 30th, 07
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How to install a dishwasher at the end of a cabinet run
If your IKEA co-worker has done you right, they will have sold you a 30" x 40" cover panel, not a standard base cabinet cover panel. The standard cover panels are not large enough to reach all the way to the floor--they are only meant to cover to the toekick. Also, the 30"x40" panel is 5/8" thick instead of the typical 1/2" thick cover panels. It does not come with L brackets--you'll need to pick those up at your local hardware store, along with the appropriate screws (if not included) for your floor/subfloor, walls (if applicable) and counter substrate.
You will need to cut the panel to size (in two directions) and possibly shim it, as we have. We installed heavy duty 3" L brackets: 2 on the top, 2 on the bottom, in each case, one forward and one back, and there will be 2 in the back, when we get done. It's very solid--supporting a counter made of 2 sheets of 3/4" plywood with soapstone tile on top. My husband actually danced on it, just to prove a point. 
There was good suggestion to install the cut edge toward the top and leave the finished edge at the bottom so that if there were ever any water seepage (mopping, dishwasher leak, etc) it wouldn't get into the panel and cause swelling. Good idea! (Wish I'd thought of it...)
 How to install a dishwasher at the end of a cabinet run
 How to install a dishwasher at the end of a cabinet run
Also, make sure that when you put in your brackets near the front that you put them far enough back that they aren't visible . We've installed flooring, trim, and the soundproofing padding that came with the dishwasher, so the brackets will never be visible. We also added some decorative molding, base trim and Capita legs.
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mfhau
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Aug 11th, 07, 6:41 am
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Re: How to install a dishwasher at the end of a cabinet run
Correct me if I'm wrong
this Cover Panel is not available anywhere but the USA - only the standard end cover panels are available elsewhere - mind you I can't see it on the current 2008 USA web site.
IKEA should make it available worldwide I should think
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Gloria
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Aug 14th, 07, 8:42 am
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Re: How to install a dishwasher at the end of a cabinet run
mfhau,
In the US, it is also known as an "oven panel" since it is commonly used as trim around a built-in oven. Does your IKEA offer built-in oven cabinets? The web site is often inaccurate, unfortunately.
Gloria
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Gollum
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Aug 31st, 07, 9:23 pm
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Re: How to install a dishwasher at the end of a cabinet run
Susan wrote:
"There was good suggestion to install the cut edge toward the top and leave the finished edge at the bottom so that if there were ever any water seepage (mopping, dishwasher leak, etc) it wouldn't get into the panel and cause swelling."
Because of steam from the dishwasher, it might actually be better to have the cut edge at the bottom. There's a good reason why IKEA tells us to use the FIXA diffusion barrier above the dishwasher. |
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mfhau
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Sep 2nd, 07, 12:11 am
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Re: How to install a dishwasher at the end of a cabinet run
Yes they do the oven cabinets - I've bought one!! So there should be an Panel for it that's this special size ?? I'll ask
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mfhau
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Sep 3rd, 07, 3:20 am
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Re: How to install a dishwasher at the end of a cabinet run
OK - I can now confirm that the "oven panel" or anything approaching that size is not available in Australia. The very helpful Ikean who I spoke with knew the problem but had no solution. Also the FIXA dish washer thingy is not here either.
Onward for another solution.
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Re: How to install a dishwasher at the end of a cabinet run
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Originally Posted by mfhau
OK - I can now confirm that the "oven panel" or anything approaching that size is not available in Australia. The very helpful Ikean who I spoke with knew the problem but had no solution. Also the FIXA dish washer thingy is not here either.
Onward for another solution.
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If you seal the cut edge, it should be safe. I've read that people have used either a varnish or polyurethane type stuff or simple wood glue - but I would use a marine wood glue to be more water resistant.
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