Our Appliance Selections

The info below is meant to be basic information to give the customer a direction on which to begin planning. You, the customer, can use any machination of the below packages to design your kitchen.

Here are the basic appliances packages for most kitchens:

Package 1: The Most Common Choice

• 30" freestanding range

• 30" over the range microwave or hood

• 36" wide refrigerator

• 24" dishwasher

Package 2

• 30" cooktop

• 30" double oven or single oven/microwave combo

• 30" over the range microwave or hood

• 36" wide refrigerator

• 24" dishwasher

Package 3

• 36" cooktop

• 30" double oven or single oven/microwave combo

• 36" over the range hood

• 36" wide refrigerator

• 24" dishwasher

Those are the basic appliance packages available from TheCabinetDepot.com. The RTA wood cabinets that you would order for the appliances are as follows (heights of cabinets are going to depend on the design of your kitchen):

• 30" cooktop= SB30 or B30

• 36" cooktop= SB36

• 30" double oven or 30" single oven/microwave combo = 30" or 33" wide oven cabinet

• 30" over the range microwave = W3012, W3015, W3018, W3024 (the height of the upper cabinets will depend on the height of the upper cabinet. See our Cabinets 101 guide for more!)

Important Notes On Appliances

DISHWASHERS

95% of dishwashers are 24" wide and your kitchen should leave 24 1/4" for the appliance. Any flooring more than 7/16" thick (such as some travertine) the base cabinets may need to be raised so that the dishwasher height will still fit. Most wood, laminate and tile flooring are 3/8" thick; this flooring doesn't present any problems.

REFRIGERATORS

Most refrigerators are 36" wide and no more than 72" on the front edge where the hinge is located. The cabinet opening should be 38"X72" to 39"X72" if the fridge is against the wall this is to allow the fridge door to open properly. You can purchase two 24" deep panels to create a built in look. Some special built-in refrigerators have heights of 84" and widths of 36", 42" and 48". If you are going to do a special built-in fridge that won't fit in the standard 38"X72" opening, then you must decide that before ordering cabinets and design kitchen around it.

RANGE HOODS

Range hoods are either vented or not vented/recirculating. If you want the hood to be vented, the vent needs to line up with the center of the cooktop or the slide in range opening. Over the range microwaves can be vented or not vented/recirculating also. Microwaves normally have a fan that can be flipped a quarter of a turn to make the microwave vented or not vented.

OTHER APPLIANCES

Wine chillers, under counter refrigerators, and trash compactors are some of the other appliances that are commonly found in kitchens. These vary in sizes so please see the specification of the manufacturer to see the installation instructions.

Design Your Kitchen With TheCabinetDepot.com

Remember to pay close attention to the dimensions and specifications of each appliance, as they will inform the RTA wood cabinet sizes you choose and the overall layout of the room. Take your time, consider your cooking habits, and make choices that align with your lifestyle. With TheCabinetDepot.com you can find the right appliances and choose the right accessories; check out our kitchen design guide and Cabinets 101 guide now!