Conversion of intergrated to freestanding.

[simonb]

a customer wants us to replace a freestanding washer into the slot were a intergrated machine is, now im no woodworking expert but im presuming the hinges are going to have to be put onto the frame of the inside unit and the machine pushed futher back? anyhone successfully acomplished this one?

wasent too sure were to put this request for info in technical or general?

Thanks Simonb

[bagman]

Re: Conversion of intergrated to freestanding.

Bosch do a shallow depth wm which I’ve used for these situations. Obviously these take a smaller load but are easily accommodated into the space.

As for the hinges, yes they will have to go on the cabinet, if you’re lucky there’s two circular recessed holes ready to take the hinges, if not then it’s off to B&Q 🙂

WLX24162 is the model number.

[simonb]

Re: Conversion of intergrated to freestanding.

Thanks for reply,its an agent we do regular work for so going the extra mile with this one, they have already bought a machine from us a recondiitoned model, ariston washerdryer, now im sure iv seen this done before were the lid has been removed, obviously health and safety risk there, considering placing a light metal sheeting( i just happen to have lots of the stuff in my back yard!) with selftappers on top, its modifying the appliance but given it a little thought and cannot think of any safety problems there?

got the feeling its gona be a time killer this one.

[aqualectric]

Re: Conversion of intergrated to freestanding.

This can also be done with an ISE 2 as well. The first one I sold was integrated by the customer. Looked really good. The only thing that suffers using this method of integration on any machine is access to the soap drawer. The drawer is not long enough to pull out for adding detergent and softener if the machine is pushed well back in the cabinet.
Worth considering – or making the point at least gives you chance to think of your best sales talk. 😉

Steve.

[simonb]

Re: Conversion of intergrated to freestanding.

never thought of that one, so the machine would have to be close to front for the draw to extend out past unit, which in turn leaves no access for placing hinges on side of cabinet,

something says this ones not going to work!, its actually not the best looking of kitchens quiet scruffy looking the agents never even seen the place as based in london, its empty at the moment with no tennant i bet if i left the door off no one would even know 😆 😆 although id have to dispose of the door and that might be a bit too naughty :rolls:

[turbodry]

Re: Conversion of intergrated to freestanding.

Amica do a 45 cm deep washing machine … £100 cheaper than the Bosch.
We’ve bought one in to check it out …. seems fine and comes with a 2 year guarantee. 😉

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