Washing machine with a smaller depth?

This thread was marked as solved. Here's a summary of the problem and the fix, generated from the discussion below.

Replacement washing machine size needs checking in person

The problem

The existing washing machine had failed and needed replacing, but it sat in a built-in unit so the replacement had to be the same size or smaller to fit the available gap. The question asked how wide the current machine was and whether manufacturer specifications could be relied on for matching dimensions.

Likely cause

No appliance fault diagnosis was discussed beyond the original machine having died. The thread focused on replacement sizing rather than repair.

What fixed it

The accepted advice was to measure the available space and the appliance directly rather than relying solely on published manufacturer dimensions. It was noted that stated dimensions are unlikely to be larger than the real product, but actual measurements in store may differ slightly. No specific replacement model or exact dimensions were confirmed.

Checks to try

• Measure the available gap in the built-in unit
• Measure the appliance directly
• Compare actual measurements with manufacturer specifications

Parts or tools mentioned

• Tape measure