Hi everyone, probably this is a stupid question, but I will take my chances.

We recently got a new washing machine for our WG.

Unfortunately, the height of the new machine is a bit higher than our kitchen cabinet (where the old machine was kept).

Without the washing machine's top panel (cover), the machine fits well.

But leaving it open (see the picture) may be bad due to the dust, and also may pose risks for electrical issues in case it gets exposed to water.

For now, we have used some plastic foils to cover it, but I would like to know if there is any better way to cover the top part of the machine?

Is it possible to buy a thin metal sheet and cover it? If yes, where can I buy it? Or maybe some other solutions.

Probably some of you have a similar experience. Thanks for your response in advance!



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PuzzleheadedPound618

10 comments

  1. this is exactly why the panel is so easily removable.
    Just leave it like that, its fine.

  2. I had same issue, as the machine is inside of cabinet and top panel is just visual panel without any other reason as being a surface. I just left as it is. Without top inside.

  3. Just to check, did you check that the feet of the machine are screwed all the way in?

  5. Also, make sure all the shipping fasteners are removed before you screw it in, or it will shake your kitchen apart.

  6. I don’t see anything that could get damaged by dust (especially if it’s covered by the countertop) or water. Maybe the wires could corrode with time in a very humid environment, but at that point, the cover won’t make much of a difference.

    It’s fine, remove the foil and leave it.

  7. As everyone else says that’s very normal and expected thanks to DIN (and others). You should be able to screw the legs so that the machine has a good stand and not too much of a gap to the counter. I would advise against fixing it to the counter in any shape or form as vibration would probably destroy it sooner or later.

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