Kinds of dishwasher accessory
Some accessories dress the front of a built-in dishwasher or DishDrawer. The rest either make room for more cutlery or neaten the edges where the machine meets the units.
- DishDrawer door panels: for Fisher & Paykel's integrated DishDrawers, whether single, double or tall, in steel and glass finishes.
- Integrated dishwasher door panels: steel fronts, sized by height, for compatible built-in dishwashers.
- Handles: separate handles, in styles such as Contemporary Round and Square Fine, for panels that don't have a handle built in.
- Cutlery baskets: extra baskets, some with lids and sections, made for a particular brand's racks.
- Cutlery drawers: a top drawer for compatible dishwashers that holds knives, forks, utensils and espresso cups, freeing up the racks underneath.
- Side strips: steel trims that fill the narrow gap either side of a built-in machine.
Which accessory do you need?
| Accessory | Suits | Worth checking |
| DishDrawer panel | A finished steel or glass front on an integrated DishDrawer. | Its height and number of drawers, and the type of handle. |
| Dishwasher door panel | Matching a built-in dishwasher to steel ovens and fridges. | The dishwasher height and the handle styles it accepts. |
| Handle | A panel that has no handle of its own. | The style on your other appliances. |
| Cutlery basket | Households that always run out of cutlery space. | That it fits your rack. |
| Cutlery drawer | A whole extra level for cutlery and small items. | That your model is listed as compatible. |
| Side strips | A neat edge between dishwasher and cabinets. | Built-in or built-under fitting. |
Making the choice
Find your model number first
Open the door and look along its side edge for the rating plate. Panels and handles are sized for one dishwasher or DishDrawer height, and baskets, drawers and strips are made for certain ranges. The compatible machines are listed on each product page.
Recessed handle or separate one?
Some DishDrawer panels have a handle recessed into the panel for a smooth, unbroken front. With the others you add a handle, which lets you repeat the look of your oven or fridge. Each listing makes clear which kind it is and which handles go with it.
Picking the finish
Let the neighbouring appliances guide you. Next to steel ovens, a brushed steel panel looks right; alongside darker appliances, a black or glass finish usually sits better.
Is more cutlery space the answer?
Watch how you load. If the cutlery basket is always crammed while the racks have room to spare, an extra basket or drawer makes the biggest difference.
Before you order
- Check compatibility against the model number on your dishwasher.
- Buying a dishwasher too? Browse our dishwashers and dish drawers, and add the accessories to the same order.
- Allow for the panel. An integrated dishwasher without a steel panel takes a door from your kitchen supplier instead.
The brands we sell
Our dishwasher accessories come from Smeg. Each maker's parts are designed for that maker's dishwashers, so start with your machine's brand.
Buying dishwasher accessories from KDH Electrical
Each panel, handle and basket comes with its maker's UK guarantee. Free delivery applies above £600, typically within 3–7 working days.
If a UK retailer is cheaper, our price match can help. Phone 01622 541312 for advice on fit, and call ahead if you plan to visit our showroom in Rochester so we can say what's on display.