Bosch · 24-inch category · Sources reviewed 2026-09-14
Bosch SGE53C55UC cabinet opening requirements
DishwasherFit's record for the Bosch SGE53C55UC gives its cabinet opening requirements and body dimensions from the manufacturer's documents, with the record's status in the lookup. Every figure links to the document it was read from; “Not verified” means no document established it.
Sources reviewed 2026-09-14. A manual review compared the linked documents. A match in the lookup is a dimensional candidate for an installer to confirm, never a guarantee.
Cabinet opening requirements
| Measurement | Published requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum opening height | 32 1/8 in |
| Maximum opening height | Not verified |
| Minimum opening width | 24 in |
| Maximum opening width | 24 1/4 in |
| Minimum opening depth | 24 in |
| Front clearance | Not verified |
| Corner clearance | 6 in |
Appliance body dimensions
Body dimensions describe the machine, not the hole it needs. They never substitute for the opening requirement above.
| Body measurement | Manufacturer value |
|---|---|
| Height | 32 1/16 in |
| Width | 23 9/16 in |
| Depth | 22 9/16 in |
Installation notes from the review
- Use the installation drawing to check the 6-inch corner clearance; it is not the full distance needed in front of an open door.
- Rear connections route through the adjoining cabinet. The installation instructions show a 2.5 × 3.5-inch service opening; confirm the exact location in the drawing.
- The spec sheet and installation guide give different minimum cavity dimensions. The automatic shortlist uses the stricter spec-sheet dimensions; smaller openings require installer review.
- The spec drawing gives 23 5/8 inches without decor strips. That conditional configuration is not treated as a standard 24-inch installation.
- No explicit maximum cavity height was found in the reviewed installation drawing. The 34 7/16-inch body-height maximum is not substituted for it.
Published features
- Sound rating
- 46 dBA
- Place settings
- 13
- Racks
- Not verified
- Drying system
- PureDry®
- Annual energy
- 240 kWh/year
- Connectivity
- Yes
Manufacturer specifications, checked September 20, 2026. Annual energy is a published estimate; sound ratings and drying names are not our test results.
Questions people ask about the SGE53C55UC
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Bosch SGE53C55UC dishwasher dimensions cutout width
The reviewed manufacturer document lists a minimum cabinet opening of 32 1/8 in high, 24 in wide and 24 in deep for the Bosch SGE53C55UC. Each figure links to its source in the table on this page. Its sources were reviewed on 2026-09-14.
Is the SGE53C55UC a standard 24-inch dishwasher?
Bosch places the SGE53C55UC in the 24-inch category. That label describes the cabinet class, not the cutout: the reviewed minimum opening width is 24 in, and the appliance body is 23 9/16 in wide. Use the opening requirement, never the label, when you compare it with your cabinet.
Will the SGE53C55UC fit my opening?
Only your measurements can answer that. Enter the opening's height, width and depth in the lookup; the SGE53C55UC comes back as a dimensional candidate, an installer-review item or outside the published requirements. None of the three outcomes is a fit guarantee: mounting, utilities, floor level, trim, panel weight and door swing stay with the installer.
How tall is the SGE53C55UC, and is that the opening height?
The manufacturer lists the SGE53C55UC appliance body at 32 1/16 in high. The body height is not the opening requirement: the minimum opening height on record is 32 1/8 in. Measure from the finished floor to the counter underside at several points and use the smallest reading.
Why is the SGE53C55UC held for installer review?
It carries installation notes from the review. Use the installation drawing to check the 6-inch corner clearance; it is not the full distance needed in front of an open door. Rear connections route through the adjoining cabinet. The installation instructions show a 2.5 × 3.5-inch service opening; confirm the exact location in the drawing. The spec sheet and installation guide give different minimum cavity dimensions. The automatic shortlist uses the stricter spec-sheet dimensions; smaller openings require installer review. The spec drawing gives 23 5/8 inches without decor strips. That conditional configuration is not treated as a standard 24-inch installation. No explicit maximum cavity height was found in the reviewed installation drawing. The 34 7/16-inch body-height maximum is not substituted for it. The gate stays visible on this page until the evidence resolves.
Manufacturer documents
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This is a document-based research record, not a physical installation test or a fit guarantee. Unknowns and source conflicts remain part of the decision.
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Exact-model retailer links
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Installation accessories the manufacturer names
From the Bosch installation instructions 9002048494, checked September 14, 2026. Items marked for one arrangement apply only to it; check what arrives with the dishwasher and what the installer brings before buying anything. Store links are ordered by retailer name. Links marked affiliate may earn us a commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Commissions never change this list or the fit checks.
- Check the supplied installation hardware
Included — inspect the delivery The manual lists mounting brackets and a power cord. Confirm the delivered package before ordering extras.
- SMZPCJB1UC permanent-wiring kit
Permanent wiring only The Bosch manual names this separately supplied kit for permanent wiring. Have the installer confirm the kit and connection.
- Use the supplied plug-in power cord
Plug-in connection only Confirm the supplied cord reaches the approved outlet. Do not buy a hardwire kit for this choice or reuse an old cord.
- SGZ1010UC drain-hose extension
Only if more drain-hose reach is needed Only if the installer confirms additional reach is needed. The applicable manual limits total drain-hose length to 150 inches.
- Confirm drain-hose reach
Needs installer decision No extension is added to this shopping list. Have the installer verify the route.
- Water supply line and suitable fittings
Installer to specify The manual calls for a dishwasher water supply line and suitable shutoff/fittings. Sizes, condition and what is already supplied need an installation-specific check.
- SMZEPCC1UC edge protector and cord-clip kit
Metal service hole or code-required cord clips only Bosch names this kit when the service hole is cut through a metal partition, or when local code requires clips to secure the power cord to the dishwasher.
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