A:AnswerHi Donna - Thanks for viewing GE Model GDF630PSMSS! The minimum cutout requirement is 33.5" (underside of countertop to floor) x 24". The minimum height of dishwasher with legs retracted is 33 3/8". We suggest viewing the Quick Specs document at the following link: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=GDF630PGM_PMM_PSM_PFM_C2_18.pdf - If you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to ask, we are also happy to help at GEAppliances.com! Sue
A:AnswerHi - Thanks for considering GE Model GDF630PSMSS! The cutout requirement is 24"W x 33 1/2"-24 3/4"H x 24"D. We also offer GE® ADA Compliant Stainless Steel Interior Dishwasher with Sanitize Cycle Model #: GDT226SSLSS. The cutout requirement is 24"W x 32 3/8"Min. H x 24"D. We suggest viewing the Quick Specs at the following link for details: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=GDT226SSL_C2_18.pdf - Keep in touch at GEAppliances.com. Sue
A:AnswerHi Builder - Thanks for viewing GE! The gray control panel is a durable plastic material and not stainless steel. Keep in touch at GEAppliances.com. Sue
A:AnswerOur's is hardwired. There were no issues at all with our installer. As a matter of fact he said he preffered it that way. We did use a private contractor and not the Best Buy installer.