Do the cupboards (WSCS1462 & WSTT185) have a back panel?
No, the WSCS1462 and the WSTT185 do not have a back panel. The back of the cabinet is completely open. This is a deliberate choice and offers several advantages.
The open back makes it easy to connect the washing machine and dryer to the tap, the drain and the sockets. The hoses and cables also stay easy to reach when maintenance or an adjustment is needed.
The open back also leaves enough room around the connections, so the cabinet can be placed neatly against the wall without pipes or plugs getting in the way.
Why the back is open
Easy connecting: you can reach the sockets, hoses and water and power connections very easily.
Extra room for pipework: the open back gives about 5 cm of extra clearance behind the machines; together with the wall brackets you have roughly 10 cm in total to tuck all the pipework away neatly.
Ventilation: your washing machine and dryer can shed their heat properly, which benefits the life of your appliances.
On the WSCS1462, the drawer unit and the pull-out shelf under the washing machine are 60 cm deep, so you can connect everything easily downwards too.
Would you like to close the space off after all?
Would you like to close off the empty space beside or under the machines, for extra storage for instance? Then separate inserts with a back panel and door are available that fit the WSCS1462 and WSTT185 exactly.
Would you like to see step by step how to connect and assemble the cabinet? Have a look at our assembly information and the instructional videos.