Dish Drawers
These are dishwashers made as drawers, sliding out just like the units around them, in single and double versions.
Each drawer takes a front that matches your kitchen. The short guide below the products explains how they work and what to plan before you order.
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Which DishDrawer suits you?
| Dish drawer | Suits | Worth checking |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated double | Family kitchens where the dishwasher should disappear behind drawer fronts. | The sizes of the two panels your kitchen maker needs to supply. |
| Stainless steel or black double | A pro-kitchen feel, or a room already full of steel or dark appliances. | That the finish and handle style go with your oven and fridge. |
| Single | Couples, smaller homes and compact kitchens. | Whether six place settings covers a normal day. |
| Tall single | Bigger plates and pans in one deeper drawer. | The cabinet height listed on the product page. |
One drawer or two?
A single DishDrawer takes six place settings. That's enough for a small household, or as a second dishwasher in a big kitchen or an island. A double puts two drawers one above the other, six place settings in each, and every drawer has its own programme. Run one drawer for a light load, or both at once when there's a lot to wash.
Fisher & Paykel's DishDrawer ranges include Series 7 and Series 9. If you're undecided, a double is the more flexible choice: both drawers after a dinner party, just one on a quiet weekday. Programmes, finishes and fitting options are listed on each product page.
Why choose a dish drawer?
- Loading from above. You fill it like any kitchen drawer, without stooping into a deep cavity.
- Two cycles at once. On a double, one drawer can run a delicate programme while the other tackles pans.
- Phone control. Many models connect to Wi-Fi, so you can keep an eye on a cycle from your phone.
- Little and often. Run a drawer as soon as it's full instead of leaving plates for days while a big machine fills up. A half-empty full-size machine wastes resources; a single drawer used for a light load is often more economical.
- Part of the furniture. With fronts that line up with your other drawers, it looks like cabinetry rather than an appliance.
Before you order
- Plan the fronts. Each drawer needs a furniture panel matching your kitchen. Alternatively, Fisher & Paykel sell their own steel fronts and handle kits as extras.
- Check the supplies. As with any dishwasher, you'll need a cold water feed, a waste connection and a nearby socket.
- Measure the cabinet against the installation sizes on the product page. For a wider machine, see integrated dishwashers.
- Think about bulky items. Drawers have less depth than a standard dishwasher, so check that big platters, roasting tins and trays fit. Where a taller single drawer is offered, it gives more headroom.
- Decide on handles early. If you won't be using your kitchen's own handles, pick Fisher & Paykel's handle kits when you order so everything arrives together.
See every Fisher & Paykel dishwasher on our Fisher & Paykel dishwashers page.
Buying a dish drawer from KDH Electrical
Each DishDrawer comes with the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. Orders over £600 are delivered free, normally within 3–7 working days. Dish drawers are built into your units, so your kitchen fitter installs them with the drawer fronts. If you're in our installation area, we can recycle your old dishwasher, priced in your basket.
Seen it for less at another UK retailer? Our price match means we'll do our best to match it. Call 01622 541312 to talk it through, or visit our showroom in Rochester; please ring before you travel to check what's on display.
Dish Drawers: your questions answered
How many place settings fit in a dish drawer?
Six per drawer, so a double DishDrawer takes twelve altogether.
Can I use just one drawer?
Yes. On a double, the drawers work independently with separate programmes, so a small load needn't wait for both to fill.
What front does a dish drawer need?
Most people use a panel cut to match their units. Fisher & Paykel's steel fronts and handles are the alternative, bought as extras. The product page lists what fits.
Do they clean as well as a full-size dishwasher?
They wash just as thoroughly. The limit is depth: a double holds twelve place settings, but outsized pans and serving dishes may struggle to fit.
Which finishes are there?
Look for stainless steel, black, or integrated, where each drawer takes a panel to match your units. Each product page shows the finish.
Can I check it from my phone?
On Wi-Fi enabled models, yes: you can follow a cycle on your phone. The product page says whether a drawer is connected.