DISHWASHER WITH INSTALLATION STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC STOVE

Abstract

A dishwasher with an improved structure for built-in installation of an electric range and a dishwasher. The dishwasher is arrangeable below an electric range including an intake portion formed on a lower surface thereof, includes a main body including a top cover, and a tub forming a washing chamber while the tub is provided inside the main body. The top cover includes a space-forming portion at a position corresponding to the a position of the intake portion of the electric range to allow for a ventilation space between the top cover and the intake portion of the electric range.

Claims

1. A dishwasher arrangeable below an electric range which includes an intake portion on a lower surface thereof, the dishwasher comprising: a main body including a top cover; and a tub forming a washing chamber while the tub is provided inside the main body; wherein the top cover comprises a space-forming portion at a position corresponding to a position of the intake portion of the electric range to allow for a ventilation space between the top cover of the dishwasher and the intake portion of the electric range while the dishwasher is arrange below the electric range.

2. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the space-forming portion is formed by a forming or drawing process.

3. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein a fan inside the intake portion, and the space-forming portion is configured to form the ventilation space through which air is drawn into the fan.

4. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the space-forming portion has a square shape cross-section.

5. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the space-forming portion has recessed shape.

6. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the space-forming portion comprises: an inlet portion located at an upper end to allow outside air to be introduced, a bottom portion located at a lower portion than the inlet portion and an inclined portion connecting the inlet portion and the bottom portion.

7. The dishwasher of claim 6, wherein a first length of the inlet portion is greater than a second length of the bottom portion.

8. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein the top cover comprises: a first surface, and a second surface formed at a height different from that of the first surface, wherein the space-forming portion is provided on the second surface.

9. The dishwasher of claim 3, wherein the top cover comprises: a first area provided at a position spaced downwardly from the intake portion and corresponding to a position of the fan, and a second area formed to be larger than the first area.

10. The dishwasher of claim 9, wherein the space-forming portion is formed in the second area.

11. The dishwasher of claim 1, wherein a cabinet in which the dishwasher is arrangeable, the cabinet comprises a top plate on which an installation portion to arrange the electric range is formed, and an upper plate of the electric range is located at a height corresponding to the top plate.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an electric range and a dishwasher built into a furniture cabinet according to an embodiment,

[0021] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the dishwasher installed in series with the electric range according to an embodiment,

[0022] FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a lower surface of the electric range shown in FIG. 2 according to an embodiment,

[0023] FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view illustrating the dishwasher shown in FIG. 2 according to an embodiment,

[0024] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a top cover of the dishwasher shown in FIG. 3 according to an embodiment,

[0025] FIG. 6 is a front view illustrating the top cover of the dishwasher shown in FIG. 3 according to an embodiment,

[0026] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 5, illustrating a space-forming portion of the top cover according to an embodiment,

[0027] FIG. 8 is a view illustrating an electric range installed in series with a dishwasher according to an embodiment,

[0028] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the dishwasher installed in series with the electric range according to an embodiment,

[0029] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of portion B-B of FIG. 8, illustrating an enlarged cross-sectional view of the dishwasher installed in series with the electric range according to an embodiment, and

[0030] FIG. 11 is a schematic view illustrating a space-forming portion of a dishwasher configured to cover a fan of the electric range according to an embodiment.

MODES OF THE INVENTION

[0031] Various embodiments and the terms used in the present disclosure are not intended to limit the technology disclosed herein to specific forms, and the disclosure should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives to the corresponding embodiments.

[0032] In describing the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to designate similar constituent elements.

[0033] A singular expression may include a plural expression unless they are definitely different in a context.

[0034] The expressions A or B, at least one of A or/and B, or one or more of A or/and B, A, B or C, at least one of A, B or/and C, or one or more of A, B or/and C, and the like used herein may include any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0035] The term of and/or includes a plurality of combinations of relevant items or any one item among a plurality of relevant items.

[0036] Herein, the expressions a first, a second, primary, secondary, etc., may simply be used to distinguish an element from other elements, but is not limited to another aspect (importance or order) of elements.

[0037] When an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being (functionally or communicatively) coupled, or connected to another element (e.g., a second element), the first element may be connected to the second element, directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third element.

[0038] In this disclosure, the terms including, having, and the like are used to specify features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, elements, or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more of the features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, component, or combinations thereof.

[0039] When an element is said to be connected, coupled, supported or contacted with another element, this includes not only when elements are directly connected, coupled, supported or contacted, but also when elements are indirectly connected, coupled, supported or contacted through a third element.

[0040] Throughout the description, when an element is on another element, this includes not only when the element is in contact with the other element, but also when there is another element between the two elements.

[0041] The terms up, down, front, rear, and the like used in the following description may be defined with reference to the drawings, and the shape and position of each element are not limited by these terms.

[0042] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] Kitchen appliances may be installed inside a cabinet (e.g., a furniture cabinet) to create a sense of unity with the kitchen space. Such kitchen appliances may include a dishwasher that automatically washes food residue from dishes, cutlery, and various cooking utensils (hereinafter referred to as tableware) using detergent and washing water, and an electric range that cooks food using an electric heater or a separate heating zone as a heat source.

[0044] The following will discuss a method for installing a dishwasher and an electric range in series as a built-in type, i.e., a method for installing an electric range in series on an upper portion of a dishwasher.

[0045] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an electric range and a dishwasher built into a furniture cabinet according to an embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the dishwasher installed in series with the electric range according to an embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a lower surface of the electric range shown in FIG. 2.

[0046] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, an appliance 1 and an electric range 2 may be installed in a cabinet 3 to have a sense of unity with the kitchen space.

[0047] In a typical kitchen application, the cabinet 3 may include a sink configured for preparing, washing, or cooking ingredients to be cooked. The cabinet 3 may include a top plate 3a configured for preparing or cooking ingredients to be cooked. The cabinet 3 may be configured to store cooking utensils therein.

[0048] The appliance 1 may be provided inside the cabinet 3. The appliance 1 may be installed by being inserted into an interior of the cabinet 3.

[0049] The electric range 2 may be arranged on the top plate 3a of the cabinet 3. The electric range 2 may be installed on an upper portion of the appliance 1. The electric range 2 may be positioned on an upper side of the appliance 1. The electric range 2 may be installed on the top plate 3a of the upper side of the appliance 1 disposed inside the cabinet 3. The electric range 2 may be installed by being inserted into an installation portion 3b of the top plate 3a. The top plate 3a may be provided with the installation portion 3b in which the electric range 2 is installed. The installation portion 3b may include a groove or a hole.

[0050] The top plate 3a may be provided with the installation portion 3b open to allow the electric range 2 to be inserted and installed from top to bottom. In the present embodiment, the appliance 1 disposed inside the cabinet 3 is shown as a dishwasher, but it may be not only a dishwasher but also other home appliances, such as an oven or the like installed in the furniture cabinet. Hereinafter, the appliance 1 may be referred to as the dishwasher 1.

[0051] The electric range 2 may be a cooktop induction using electricity. The electric range 2 may include an upper plate 21 on which a cooking vessel (not shown) is placed. The upper plate 21 may be made of a glass material, for example, ceramic glass.

[0052] The electric range 2 may include a case 22 provided on a lower portion of the upper plate 21. The case 22 may be configured to form an internal space with the case and the upper plate 21. The electric range 2 may be equipped with a plurality of electrical elements and electrical components (not shown) in the internal space. The plurality of electrical elements and electrical components may be provided inside the case 22. During operation of the electric range 2, heat may be generated from the plurality of electrical elements and electrical components.

[0053] The electric range 2 may include a fan 30 provided to prevent the internal electrical elements from rising in temperature and to maintain performance. The electric range 2 may include the fan 30 configured to dissipate heat from inside the case 22. The fan 30 may be provided inside the case 22. The case 22 may include an intake portion 31 formed to be drawn in air by the fan 30, and a discharge portion (hereinafter referred to as an outlet) 32 formed for the drawn-in air to be discharged to dissipate heat inside the case 2.

[0054] The electric range 2 may be configured such that the air drawn in by the fan 30 dissipates internal heat. The electric range 2 may include the intake portion 31 on a lower surface thereof. The intake portion 31 may be formed on the lower surface of the case 22 of the electric range 2. Air from the outside may be drawn into the case 22 through the intake portion 31 formed in the case 22 of the electric range 2, and the air drawn into the case 22 may dissipate heat from the internal electrical components and be discharged to the outside of the case 22. The intake portion 31 may be formed on a rear side of the lower surface of the case 22. The outlet 32 may be formed on a front surface of the case 22. In the present embodiment, the outlet is shown as being formed on the front surface of the case, but is not limited thereto. The outlet may be formed on at least a portion of the front surface and a lower side surface of the case.

[0055] The fan 30 provided in the case 22 may be configured to generate an intake force to draw in air from the outside. The fan 30 may include a turbo fan. The fan 30 of the electric range 2 may be provided with at least one or more. The fan 30 of the electric range 2 may be provided in the intake portion 31 of the case 22. The fan 20 may be disposed in the intake portion 31 to generate an intake force through the intake portion 31. In the present embodiment, the electric range is shown as having two fans, but is not limited thereto. For example, the electric range may be provided with at least one or more, and the number of fans may be varied depending on the size and shape of the electric range.

[0056] The intake portion 31 provided in the case 22 may be formed at a position adjacent to the fan 30 such that air may be drawn into the interior of the case 22 by the suction force of the fan 30. The intake portion 31 may be formed corresponding to the number of fans 30.

[0057] The case 22 of the electric range 2 may include a fan installation portion 34 in which the fan 30 is installed. The fan installation portion 34 may be formed on a rear side of the case 22. The fan installation portion 34 may be provided inside the case 22. The fan installation portion 34 may be provided on an inner side of the lower surface of the case 22. The fan installation portion 34 may be formed in a circular shape, and the intake portion 31 may be provided in the fan installation portion 34. Air from the outside may be drawn into the case 22 through the intake portion 31 by the intake force of the fan 30 installed in the fan installation portion 34. The intake portion 31 may be formed at a position adjacent to the fan installation portion 34 of the case 22.

[0058] The electric range 2 may be installed on the top plate 3a of the cabinet 3. The electric range 2 may be installed by being inserted into the installation portion 3b of the top plate 3a. In this case, to ensure a safety distance of the electric range 2, it is necessary to install the electric range 2 by providing a separate spacing member (not shown, e.g., a spacer) between the electric range 2 and the cabinet 3. In the event that the safety distance of the electric range 2 is not secured, the internal element components of the electric range 2 may overheat, causing a failure or a lack of optimal performance.

[0059] Furthermore, in the case of using the spacing member, the electric range 2 may be installed so that the electric range 2 protrudes upwardly from the top plate 3a and cannot be completely embedded, and there is a problem that the aesthetic sensibility is reduced and the cleaning management of the electric range is difficult.

[0060] FIG. 4 is a partially exploded perspective view illustrating the dishwasher shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a top cover of the dishwasher shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 is a front view illustrating the top cover of the dishwasher shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 5, illustrating a space-forming portion of the top cover according to an embodiment. In the following, the description of portions that are redundant with the description above will be omitted.

[0061] As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the dishwasher 1 may include a main body 10 forming an exterior thereof. The dishwasher 1 may include a tub 12 provided inside the main body 10 in a substantially box shape. The tub 12 may be open at the front. The tub 12 may include a washing chamber C in which tableware may be washed and dried by washing water.

[0062] The dishwasher 1 may include a door 11 to open or close the open front of the tub 12. The door 11 may be hinge-coupled to the main body 10.

[0063] The tub 12 of the dishwasher 1 may include an upper panel 12a forming an upper surface, a lower panel 12b forming a lower surface, and an intermediate panel 12c disposed between the upper panel 12a and the lower panel 12b to form a side surface and a rear surface.

[0064] The dishwasher 1 may include the tub 12 in which the washing chamber C is formed therein by the joining of the upper panel 12a, the intermediate panel 12c, and the lower panel 12b.

[0065] The dishwasher 1 may further include a cover configured to cover an outer side of the tub 12 and to protect the product. The dishwasher 1 may include a top cover 100 configured to cover the upper panel 12a of the tub 12. The main body 10 of the dishwasher 1 may include the top cover 100 forming an upper surface of the main body 10 and facing a lower surface of the electric range 2.

[0066] The top cover 100 may be provided in a substantially plate shape. The top cover 100 may be formed of a metallic material. For example, the top cover may include aluminum, stainless steel material, or the like.

[0067] The top cover 100 may be configured to cover an upper exterior of the tub 12. The top cover 100 may correspond to or be larger than the upper panel 12a of the tub 12. The top cover 100 may be configured to correspond to the lower surface of the electric range 2.

[0068] The top cover 100 may be provided in a flat plate shape. A coupling portion 110 for coupling with a front cover or a rear cover (not shown) may be provided at a front end and rear end of the top cover 100. The coupling portion 110 may include a first coupling portion 110a configured to be coupled with the front cover at a front side of the top cover 100. The coupling portion 110 may include a second coupling portion 110b configured to be coupled with the rear cover at a rear side of the top cover 100. At least a portion of the top cover 100 may be provided with a bead 120 for reinforcing strength. The bead 120 may be formed such that at least a portion of the top cover 100 is recessed downwardly. The bead 120 may be formed by roll forming or press molding of a flat plate.

[0069] The top cover 100 of the dishwasher 1 may include a space-forming portion 200. The top cover 100 may include the space-forming portion 200 formed by being recessed. The top cover 100 may include the space-forming portion 200 provided in a forming or drawing shape. The top cover 100 may include the space-forming portion 200 formed at a position corresponding to the intake portion 31 of the electric range 2. The space-forming portion 200 may be formed to be recessed in a direction opposite to the intake portion 200 such that a ventilation space 50, through which air is drawn into the intake portion 31, is formed between the intake portion 31 and the space-forming portion 200 (see FIG. 9). The space-forming portion 200 may be positioned rearwardly from a center C1 of the top cover 100. The space-forming portion 200 may be positioned rearwardly in a front-to-back direction of the dishwasher 1. The space-forming portion 200 may be positioned rearwardly from the front-to-back direction, i.e., a first direction X, of the dishwasher 1. Here, the first direction X may be the front-to-back direction of the dishwasher 1, a second direction Y may be a left-to-right direction of the dishwasher 1, and a third direction Z may be an up-and-down direction of the dishwasher 1.

[0070] The space-forming portion 200 formed on the top cover 100 may be arranged to be spaced apart from the fan 30 of the electric range 2 arranged in series on the upper side of the dishwasher 1. The space-forming portion 200 may be provided at a position corresponding to the fan 30 of the electric range 2 positioned on the upper portion of the dishwasher 1. The space-forming portion 200 may be configured to cover a lower portion of the fan 30 of the electric range 2 installed in series on the upper portion of the dishwasher 1. The space-forming portion 200 may be configured to cover at least a portion of the fan 30 of the electric range 2. The space-forming portion 200 may be positioned on a lower side of the fan 30 of the electric range 2. The space-forming portion 200 may be configured to secure a ventilation space for the fan 30 of the electric range 2.

[0071] The space-forming portion 200 may be formed by recessing the plate-shaped top cover 100 through a forming or drawing shape implementation. The space-forming portion 200 may be formed by recessing the plate-shaped top cover 100 by a press method. The space-forming portion 200 may be provided with a square shape in cross-section. In the present embodiment, the space-forming portion is shown as having a square cross-section, but is not limited thereto. For example, the space-forming portion may include an elliptical or circular shape in cross-section.

[0072] The top cover 100 of the dishwasher 1 may include a first surface P1 in the form of flat plate shape and a second surface P2 formed to be recessed from the first surface P1. The space-forming portion 200 may be provided on the second surface P2. The space-forming portion 200 may include an inlet portion 201 provided at an upper end, a bottom portion 202 provided at a lower portion, and an inclined portion 203 connecting the inlet portion 201 and the bottom portion 202. The space-forming portion 200 may allow outside air, i.e., air from the outside, to enter through the inlet portion 201 at the upper end thereof. The outside air introduced through the inlet portion 201 may move toward the bottom portion 202 via the inclined portion 203. A size W1 of the inlet portion 201 may be formed to be larger than a size W2 of the bottom portion 202. As the size W1 of the inlet portion 201 of the space-forming portion 200 is formed to be larger than the size W2 of the bottom portion 202, the inclined portion 203 may be provided and a flow of air may be generated, thereby maximizing the cooling effect.

[0073] The space-forming portion 200 formed on the top cover 100 of the dishwasher 1 may secure a space for intake and ventilation of the electric range 2 between the electric range 2 and the dishwasher 1. The space-forming portion 200 may allow the electric range 2 to be installed in the installation portion 3b of the top plate 3a without a spacing member. The space-forming portion 200 may allow the electric range 2 to be fully flush mounted in the cabinet 3, i.e., in the top plate 3a. The space-forming portion 200 may allow the electric range 2 to be inserted into the installation portion 3b so that the upper plate 21 of the electric range 2 is positioned at a height corresponding to the top plate 3a.

[0074] FIG. 8 is a view illustrating an electric range installed in series with a dishwasher according to an embodiment, FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the dishwasher installed in series with the electric range according to an embodiment, FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of portion B-B of FIG. 8, illustrating an enlarged cross-sectional view of the dishwasher installed in series with the electric range according to an embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a schematic view illustrating the space-forming portion of the dishwasher configured to cover a fan of the electric range according to an embodiment. In the following, the description of portions that are redundant with the description above will be omitted.

[0075] As shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, the electric range 2 may be installed in series on the upper side of the dishwasher 1 installed inside the cabinet 3.

[0076] The electric range 2 may be installed on the top plate 3a of the cabinet 3 and arranged in series with the installed dishwasher 1 inside the cabinet 3. The electric range 2 may be installed so that the electric range 2 is positioned on the upper side of the dishwasher 1.

[0077] The electric range 2 may include the upper plate 21 that supports a cooking vessel (not shown), and the case 22 provided on the lower portion of the upper plate 21 to receive electrical components, and the intake portion 31 formed to draw air outside the case 22 into the interior of the case 22 may be provided on the lower surface of the case 22.

[0078] The electric range 2 may be installed in series on the upper portion of the dishwasher 1 such that the intake portion 31 is located on the upper side of the dishwasher 1.

[0079] The dishwasher 1 may include the top cover 100 forming the upper surface thereof, and the top cover 100 may include the space-forming portion 200 formed to be recessed downwardly.

[0080] The electric range 2 may be installed such that the intake portion 31 is located on the upper side of the space-forming portion 200, and the upper plate 21 is located at a height corresponding to the top plate 3a.

[0081] The space-forming portion 200 provided in the top cover 100 of the dishwasher 1 may be formed to be larger than the intake portion 31 of the electric range 2 to cover the fan 30. Specifically, the intake portion 31 of the electric range 2 may be formed with a first diameter d1, and the space-forming portion 200 of the top cover 100 may be formed with a second diameter d2 that is larger than the first diameter d1. The space-forming portion 200 of the top cover 100 may be preferably formed to be approximately 70% larger than the first diameter d1 (@). The second diameter d2 of the space-forming portion 200 may be preferably formed to be larger than or equal to the first diameter d1*1.7. However, these numerical values are not limiting.

[0082] The position of the space-forming portion 200 of the top cover 100 may be provided at a position that may cover the fan 20 and the intake portion 31 of the electric range 2. The dishwasher 1 and the electric range 2 installed in series may have the same center C1. A position at which the fan 30 and/or the intake portion 31 arranged in the electric range 2 may be installed from the center C1 may be closer to the center C1 than the position of the space-forming portion 200 from the center C1. In other words, the position of the space-forming portion 200 may be located outwardly from the center C1 than the position of the fan 30 and the intake portion 31. Accordingly, the space-forming portion 200 may cover the fan 30 and the intake portion 31. The top cover 100 facing the lower surface of the electric range 2 at the lower portion of the electric range 2 may include a first area A1 at a position spaced downwardly from the intake portion 31 of the electric range 2, and a second area A2 covering the first area A1. The second area A2 may be formed to be larger than the first area A1. The second area A2 may be configured to cover the first area A1. The space-forming portion 200 may be provided in the second area A2 of the top cover 100.

[0083] Such a position of the space-forming portion 200 of the top cover 100 may maximize the cooling effect because the fan 30 and the intake portion 31 of the electric range 2 may be engaged with the space-forming portion 200 of the dishwasher 1 even when the electric range 2 or the dishwasher 1 is one-sidedly installed within the installation space of the electric range 2 and the dishwasher 1.

[0084] The space-forming portion 200 provided on the top cover 100 of the dishwasher 1 may be arranged at a position spaced downwardly from the fan 30 of the electric range 2, thereby securing a ventilation space required for the fan 30 of the electric range 2. The space-forming portion 200 provided in the top cover 100 may be formed at a position corresponding to the intake portion 31 of the electric range 2, so that the ventilation space 50 in which air is drawn into the intake portion 31 may be formed between the intake portion 31 and the space-forming portion 200. Accordingly, the ventilation space 50 required for the fan 30 of the electric range 2 may be secured, thereby maximizing the cooling efficiency of the electric range 2.

[0085] Furthermore, the space-forming portion 200 may be fully flush with the cabinet 3 to improve the aesthetic quality by reducing the required clearance distance required for installation of the electric range 2.

[0086] The dishwasher 1 according to an embodiment, which is installed below the electric range 2 including the intake portion 31 formed on a lower surface thereof, may include the main body 10 including the top cover 100, and the tub 12 provided inside the main body 10 and forming the washing chamber C, wherein the top cover 100 includes the space-forming portion 200 formed at a position corresponding to the intake portion 31 of the electric range 2 to allow a ventilation space to be formed between the top cover 100 and the intake portion 31 of the electric range 2. According to the present disclosure, the ventilation space through which air is drawn into the intake portion of the electric range installed in series on the upper portion of the dishwasher may be secured, thereby improving cooling efficiency.

[0087] In addition, the electric range may be fully flush with the cabinet, thereby improving the aesthetic quality.

[0088] In addition, it is possible to reduce the required clearance distance when the electric range is installed, which has the effect of being able to respond to various installation conditions or environments.

[0089] The space-forming portion is formed by a forming or drawing process. The fan 30 may be provided inside the intake portion 31, and the space-forming portion may be configured to form the ventilation space through which air is drawn into the fan. The space-forming portion is formed with a square cross-section. The space-forming portion may be formed in a recessed shape. The space-forming portion may include the inlet portion 201 located at an upper end to allow outside air to be introduced, the bottom portion 202 located at a lower portion than the inlet portion, and the inclined portion 203 connecting the inlet portion and the bottom portion. The first length L1 of the inlet portion may be greater than the second length L2 of the bottom portion. The top cover may include the first surface P1 and the second surface P2 formed at a height different from that of the first surface P1, and the space-forming portion may be provided on the second surface P2.

[0090] Accordingly, the ventilation space required for the fan of the electric range installed in series on the upper portion of the dishwasher may be secured, thereby improving cooling efficiency.

[0091] The top cover may include the first area A1 provided at a position spaced downwardly from the intake portion 31 and corresponding to the fan 30, and the second area A2 formed to be larger than the first area A1. The space-forming portion may be formed in the second area A2. The cabinet 3 may be provided so that the dishwasher is disposed therein, the cabinet may include a top plate on which an installation portion for installing the electric range is formed, and an upper plate of the electric range may be located at a height corresponding to the top plate.

[0092] Accordingly the electric range may be fully flush with the cabinet, thereby improving the aesthetic quality.

[0093] In an installation structure for the electric range 2, wherein the appliance 1 is disposed inside the cabinet 3 and the electric range 2 is installed in the installation portion 3b provided on the top plate 3a of the cabinet 3, wherein the appliance 1 includes the space-forming portion 200 formed to be recessed in an upper surface thereof, and the electric range 2 includes the upper plate 21 supporting a cooking vessel, and the case 22 provided on a lower portion of the upper plate 21 to receive electrical components, and including an intake portion 31 formed on a lower surface thereof, wherein the case 22 of the electric range 2 is inserted into the installation portion 3b of the top plate 3a to allow the upper plate 21 of the electric range 2 to be positioned at a height corresponding to the top plate 3a of the cabinet 3, and the space-forming portion 200 of the appliance 1 is located below the intake portion 31 of the electric range 2 so that a ventilation space is formed below the intake portion 31 of the electric range 2. According to the present disclosure, the ventilation space required for the fan of the electric range installed in series on the upper portion of the dishwasher may be secured, thereby improving cooling efficiency.

[0094] In addition, the electric range may be completely embedded in the cabinet, thereby improving the aesthetic quality.

[0095] In addition, it is possible to reduce the required clearance distance when the electric range is installed, which has the effect of being able to respond to various installation conditions or environments.

[0096] The appliance 2 may include the top cover 100 forming an upper surface thereof, and the top cover may include the space-forming portion 200 formed to be recessed to allow the ventilation space to be formed at a position spaced apart from the intake portion 31. The top cover 100 may include the first surface P1 and the second surface P2 formed at a height different from that of the first surface P1, and the space-forming portion 200 may be provided on the second surface P2.

[0097] Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the required clearance distance when the electric range is installed, which has the effect of being able to respond to various installation conditions or environments.

[0098] The first length L1 at an upper end of the space-forming portion may be formed to be longer than the second length L2 at a lower end thereof. The space-forming portion may be formed by a forming or drawing process. The top cover may include a metallic material. The space-forming portion may be formed with a square shape in cross-section.

[0099] The top cover may include the first area A1 provided at a position spaced apart from the intake portion 31 and corresponding to the intake portion 31, and the second area A2 formed to be larger than the first area. The space-forming portion may be formed in the second area.

[0100] Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the required clearance distance when the electric range is installed, which has the effect of being able to respond to various installation conditions or environments.

[0101] In addition, the ventilation space for drawing air into the intake portion of the electric range installed in series on the upper portion of the dishwasher may be secured, thereby improving cooling efficiency.

[0102] Although the dishwasher has been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, focusing on specific shapes and directions, various modifications and changes may be made by those of ordinary skill in the art, and such modifications and changes should be construed as being included within the scope of the disclosed invention.