Remove some of the flooring (neatly, so you can restore it) to gain the necessary clearance.Try raising the leveling legs to reduce the overall height so you can slide the machine out.If the old dishwasher is trapped, you've got a few options: This can reduce the overall height from floor to the underside of the counter, trapping the old machine in place and restricting clearance for the new dishwasher. And if you go to the trouble of trying to slide the old machine out of its spot to make the recommended inspection, you just might find that a layer or two of flooring has been added since the dishwasher was installed. Look for protrusions from the floor and wall inside the dishwasher bay, such as pipes, conduits and junction boxes that may prevent you from sliding the new machine all the way back and flush with the counter edge. You also need to consider the configuration of the existing plumbing and electrical system features that you'll hook up to. It's not only the overall width, depth and height that matter. Dishwasher manufacturers' spec sheets are supposed to give the exact width, depth and height, but I like to measure the actual machine itself and compare it to the available space under the counter before committing to installing it.
The truth is that both phases can present challenges. But the hardest part of replacing a dishwasher can be getting the old dishwasher out. It's often a hassle to fit the machine and all of its associated hoses and wiring into the space left for it under the counter. When I started remodeling kitchens many years ago, one of the more uncertain parts of any project was installing the dishwasher.
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