A:Answer Hi there - those are great questions! The case depth (rear to the inseam) without the curved front is 26". For example, if installing this with side cabinets, this would be the "body" that's in the cabinet. -- The minimum clearances are 0” for the rear, sides, top, and front. However, to enable 0” clearance on the back of the Combo, you must use 90° elbow hoses. Otherwise, you may require some additional clearance to avoid rubbing of the hoses against the back wall. For more information, see the Installation Instructions on page 22 of the Use and Care Manual. We hope this is helpful and reach out anytime with additional questions. Have a great day! Lauren@GEA