kitchen installation guide

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Do it yourself guideto installing your kitchen


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Hire professionals

Its a good idea to contact qualified specialists

early on to discuss the help youll need with

plumbing, gas, electricity and with installing the

dishwasher, hob and lighting.

Before you begin

This guide takes you through the preparation

and installation process step-by-step. Weve also

included four corresponding posters with this

guide hang them on the wall for a good over-

view of each step in the process. Read through

both the guide and posters carefully before

starting to install your kitchen.

Free installation film

You can also pick up a Kitchen Installation film

on video or DVD at your IKEA store. It demon-

strates the various phases in the process, step-

by-step. And if, at any point, you should decide

that you would like help installing your kitchen

or parts of it just ask at your IKEA store.

7 simple steps

to a brand new kitchen

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When you see an orange dot in this guide, it mean theres a corresponding poster with the same number

that illustrates each step in the process. Hang the posters on the wall!

We do a lot of groundwork to make it as simple as possible for you to

assemble and install your new kitchen yourself. We even design our

kitchens with this in mind from the very start. The Do it Yourself Guide

you have in your hand will give you tips and ideas about how to assem-

ble and install your new kitchen step-by-step.

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ang the wall cabinetsInmostkitchens,itseasiesttoinstallthewall

cabinetsfirst.Thiswaytherewontbeanybase

cabinetstoworkaroundandyoucanmoreeasily

useastepladder.Ifyoudonthavewallcabinetsto

install,gostraighttoStep4.

IfyouhaventalreadydonesoinStep 1,measure

anddrawthepositionofthecabinetson thewall

tobesureeverythingwill fit.Itsalsoimportant

tomarkanyunevenspotsonthe wallandsmooth

themoutwithputtyor shims.

Hangthisposter onthewall

soyoull haveyour handsfree!

10.Hangtheremainingcabinets

Hangthe restofcabinetsinthe sameway,aligningeachwiththe previousone.Use yourG-clampsto temporarilyfastenthe newcabinetwiththe previ-ousone.To avoidmarringthe surface ofyourcabinets,use a smallscrapofwoodbetweenthe clampandthe cabinet.

9.Hangthenextwall cabinet

Mark,drill,s crewinscrews, alignthecabinetandtightenscrews exactly asyoudidwiththe cornercabinet.

8.Install thecorner cabinet

Hangtheadjustingbracketon thescrew,alignthecabinetusing aspiritlevelandscrewin bothscrewsbutdonttightenthemcompletely.

7.Usetheright screwsandfittings

Makesurethatyouusether ighttypeofscrewsandfittingsforthe wallmaterial.Drilltheholes,insert plugsifnecessaryandscrewoneofthe screwshalfway.

6.Startwithac orner cabinet

Liftthecornercabinetontothe wallstripandmarkwhere todrillthroughtheholeinthewall fittings.Liftthecabinetdownagain.

4.Therightheightforthewalls trip

Markthepositionof thewallstripDrawalineon thewall141cm abovethehighestpointofthefloor.This marksthebottomedgeofthewall cabinetsandthecorrectpositionforthe wallstrip.

5.Screwthewalls triptothewall

Theupperedgeofthe wallstripshouldbelevelwiththeli neonthewall.Useaspiritlevel toensurethewallstri pislevelwhenyoufastenitto thewall.Liftthecabinetsandrest themagainstthetopedgeofthewall strip.

2.Checkthe floor for unevenspots

Findoutifthefloor isuneven.Thisisimportanttoconsiderif youwanttobesuretherewill beroomforlegs orplinthsunderallcabinets. Useaspiritleveltocheckthe areaswhereyoullbeinstallingbaseor highcabinets.Findthefloorshighestand lowestpointsandusea pentomarkthemonthewall.

3.Right-angledcorners

Useatrysquare tocheckthatthecornerisata rightangle.Ifthegapbetweenthethetoolandthewall ismorethan6mm,call forprofessionalhelp.InaU-shapedkitchen,measurebetweenoppositewallsata numberofspotstoseeif theyareparallel.

13.Tightenall thescrews

Whenallwallcabinets have beenmountedandaligned,tightenalls crewsinto the wall.Finally,remove the wallstripyoull needitagainwhenmountingthe base cabinets.

12.Fastencabinetstogether

Place the connectionscrewsenclosedwiththe cabinetframesinto the pre-drilledholesand tighten.Remove theG-clamps.Continue fasteningthe re-mainingcabinetstogetherinthe sameway.

11.Drill throughcabinetwall

Youllfindpredrilledholes onthe insideofeachcabinet.Usinga 5mmdrill bit,drillthroughthe fourthholesfromboththe topandbottomedges.The firstandsecondholesare fordoorhinges.If youhave any ofthe followingdoors:BCKEBO,KALSEBOorULRIKSDAL,the doorhingesgo inthe secondandthirdholes.

Goodtoknow: I f y o u w illbeinstallinga highcabinet,dontmakefinaladjustmentsorfully tightenthe screwsuntilafterthe cabinetisinstalled.Itseasierto see ifevery-thingisleveland fitscorrectly whenthe cabinetisstanding.

Goodtoknow: Before installingthe fancabinetsawa hole forthefanandfanduct.Instructions areenclosedwiththe fan.Ifyoureinstallinga fanovera gashob,youmustfollowspecialregulations.These may be differfromcountry tocountry.Before youstart,findoutwhatregulationsapply inyourcountry.

YouvecompletedStep3!

Andthe wallcabinetsare inplace.

Importantbeforeyoubegininstalling

Begininstallingthewall cabinets

1.Fill inirregularities

Use a spiritlevelto checkthe walls.Markany unevenspots.Ifmajorproblemsneedto be fixed,itsbest tohire a professional.Itmay also benecessary to use shimswhenmountingwallcabinets.Shimsar e oftenusedtofillingaps andcorrectthe angle: Usea piece ofwood,fibre-boardor plywood

dependingonthe size ofthe gap.

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Install base and high cabinetsNowitstimeforthe baseandhighcabinets.

Beforeyoubegin,locateallplumbing,power

sourcesandotherutilities.Markaroundtheseand

usingakeyholesaw,cuttheappropriateopenings

beforeyouinstallthecabinets.

Inthefollowingsteps,youllinstallthelegs atthe

frontofthecabinetsandsecureacabinetwall strip

tothewall. Thewallstripismadeof particleboard

andcomespackedtogetherwiththeplinths.Ifyou

prefer,insteadofthewallstripforsupport,you

canputlegson thebackofthecabinets.

Hangthisposter onthewall

soyoull haveyour handsfree!

3.Secure thewall strip

Alignthetopedge ofthewallstrip withthelevellineyoumarked at16cmi npo in t 1,St ep4.Se cu re it t o t h e w allstuds.Shouldtheendof thewallstripfallbetweenstuds,secureit tothewallwithamooringscrew orexpansionbolt.

2.Cutbase cabinetwall strips

Measurethelengthofthebase andhighcabinetstobeinstalled. Donotincludethewallspacebehind appliances.Cutthewallstrips intocorrespondinglengths.Cutthestrip3.5 cmshorterwhereasideplinth isplanned.

9.Drill throughthecabinetwalls

Usinga 5mmdrill bit,drill throughthe thirdholesfromthe topandbot-tomedges.Wheninstallinga drawercabinet,drillthroughthe fourthholefromthe top.ForBCKEBO,KALSEBOorULRIKSDAL doors,drillthroughthefourthholesfromthe topandbottom.

8.Install thenextbasecabinet

Mark,drill, andinsertthe screwsforthe nextcabinet.Liftthe cabinetintoplace,carefully aligningitwiththepreviouscabinet.Use a G-clamptofastenthe cabinetstogethertemporarily.

7.Securethec abinettothewall

Tightenthe screws,butnotcompletely.Be sure the cabinetislevel,front-to-backandside-to-side. Hint:Ifyouplanto installa cornercarouseldo itnow.Itsmucheasierbefore the worktopsare inplace.

6.Install thecorner cabinet

Liftthe cornercabinetbackinto placeandadjustthe heightofthe legsso thatitstandslevel. Use a spiritlevelto besure.Screwin bothscrews,butdonttightenthemcompletely.

5.Usethe rightscrewsandfittings

Drillholesat the spotsyouve marked.Be sure to use drillbits,sc rewsandfittingsthatare appropriate foryourwallmaterial.Ifyouhave a plasterwallandtheresno wallstudwhere youvedrilled,inserta mooringscrewbeforethe screwandtightenhalfway.

11.Sawingholesfor theplumbing

Before mountingthe sinkunit,sawholesforthe waterpipesand drains

eitherinthe base ofthe cabinet(asshownhere)orthroughthe backpanel.

10.Fastencabinetstogether

Place the connectionscrewsenclosedwiththe cabinetframesinto the pre-drilledholesand tighten.Remove theG-clamp.Continue inthisfashionwiththe remainingcabinets.

18.Protectfromdust

Toproduceanairtightseal betweenthewallandthecabinet, youllneedtocaulkaroundthefiller pieces.Chooseawell-madelatex/siliconbrand(itdoesntneedtobewaterproof.)Tapealongsidetheareatobec aulked.Applyabead ofcaulkintothecrevice.

Cutthetemplatematerialso thatitsthesameheightasthe cabinet.Holditin placewherethefiller willbeinstalled.Openthecompass acoupleofinchesandplacethe pointagainstthewall.Holdingthecompass horizontalandlevel,followtheline ofthewallsothatthepenciltraces aclearline onthetemplate.Tocutthetemplatetothecorrectwidth,measurethe distancefromthefarthestpointonthe walltothecabinet.Findthesame pointonthetemplateandmarkit. Drawastraightlinefromthispoint tothetopandbottomofthetemplatetoform theflatedgethatwillfit againstthecabinet.Cutthetemplateandcheck thatitfits,thentracetheshapeontothe fillerandfollowthecuttingdirectionsinpicture15.

15.Cutfiller pieces

Witha handsaw: drawalineconnectingthetopandbottommarks onthefront

sideofthefiller, andcutitwith thefacesideup. Witha keyhole-saw: markbothsidesofthefiller. Putmaskingtapeoverthelineonthefronts idetoensureanevenedge,withoutchipping.Cutit withthebacksideup.

16.Install filler pieces

Putthefillerpiece inplacewiththe cutedgeagainstthewall.Attach bydrill-ingascrew throughthepredrilledholesfromtheinsideofthe cabinet.Tobesurethefillerpiece staysinplace,firstfastenastripto thewall.Installotherfillerpiecesin thesameway.Whenallfillerpiecesare inplace,go to18.

4.Startwiththe corner cabinet

Attachlegstothe frontedgesofthecab-inetsaccordingto theassemblyinstruc-tions.Ifyouare notusingthewallstripassupport,attachback legsaswell.Alwaysuseaback legattheend oftherunitmakes attachingthesideplintheasier.Formore,see Goodto know.

14.Measurefiller pieces

Checkthe wallwithyourspi ritleveltosee ifitis evenandflat.Ifthe wallisuneven,skipto picture 17.Ifthe walliseven,measure the distance fromthewallto the cabinetandmarkthisdistance atthe topandbottomofthefillerpiece.

1.Markthelevel lines

Usingthehighpointof thefloorthatyoumarkedearlier,measure16 cmupthewall.Usea spiritlevelto drawalineonthewallat thisheight.

13.Tightenall thescrews

Whenallbase andhighcabinetsareinplace andaligned,make any finaladjustmentsbefore tighteningallscrewsinto the wall.

17.Unevenwalls

Ifthewallis notlevelandflat,thefillermustbecutto conformtothewallsshape.Todothis, youllneedtomakeatemplatefortracingthe wallsshapeontothefiller.A pieceofthinplywoodorheavycardboard makesasuitabletemplate.Youllalsoneeda measur-ingtape,penciland compass.

Goodtoknow: Legscanbe sharedby two cabinets.See the assem-bly instructions.Place the cornercabinetagainstthe wallso thatitsbackedge isrestingonthe wallstrip.Throughtheholesatthe topbackcornersofthecabinet,markwheretodrillforthefixingscrew.Setthecabinetaside.

Goodtoknow:Iftheresno cornercabinet,installthe cabinetthatwillfitagainstthe backandsidewalls.Make sure theresenoughroombetweenthe cabinetandtheside wallforthe fillerpiece.


Andthe cabinetframesare inplace.

12.Install thehighcabinet

The highcabinetshouldbe installedthe same way youinstalledthe basecabinets.Ifyoure usingcoverpanels onthe sides,followthe enclosedassem-bly instructionto mountthembeforeinstallingthe cabinet.

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nstall the worktopNowitstime to installthe worktopsandsink.

Whenmeasuring andsawingthe solid

woodtopsthroughout thisstep,we suggest

placingthem onsawhorses foreasiest

handling.Once youve finishedStep5, its

a goodidea to hire professionalsto connect

the water,gasor electricity,andto

installthe hob,dishwasherand lighting. Hangtheposter onthewall

soyoull getyour handsfree!

3.Sawtheworktop

Ifyouresawingby hand,werecommendusinga fine-toothed handsawfor control.

Toavoid splinteringtheworktop,tape overthearea tobecut.Ifyoureusing a circular

saw,turnthew orktop facedownand clampa straight-edgeinplaceto guidethesaw

alongthecutline. Finishthecutedge withyour file.Treatthecut edge.

2.Exactmeasurementonthe worktop

Measuretheworktop fromtheend ofthebasecabinetrow out,allowingfor the

cover panel plusa 2cmoverhang.Markwitha pencil onthefinished sideifyoull

beusinga handsawand ontheundersideifusinga circular saw.

9.Securethe worktop

Your worktop should besecured asshownusingthehardwarep rovided.Theslot-

ted bracketsallowtheworktop toexpandand contractnormally.Setworktops in

place,allowingthesame gapsaswhenyoumeasured.Locateattachmentpoints at

regular intervalsand drill pilotholesbeforesecuringthetop.

8.Install thesink

Liftoffthew orktop and turnitupsidedown,placingit back onyour sawhorses.

Install thesink accordingtotheassemblyinstructionenclosed withit.

7.Roomfor thesink?

Fittheworktop back intoplaceon thebasecabinet.Check thatthesink holeis

notobstructed bythetop framerailsofthebasecabinet.Ifit is,youll need totrimthe

railssothatthe sink will fitproperly.

6.Seal thesinkcutout

Topreventmoisturefrom penetratingtheworktop,applya polyurethanesilicone

alongthecut edgeswitha paintbrush.

5.Sawthes inkhole

Placetheworktop onthesawhorses. Drill a10mmholefor thekeyhole-sawbladeat

all four cornersofthe cutline.Followingthissamecutline,saw theholefor thesink

unit.

11.Sandandoil theworktop

Your solid wood worktop waspretreated at

thefactoryto conditionand protectituntilinstallation.Toprepareit for use,sand the

surfacewitha finesandpaper and finishitwithan approved wood treatmentoil,for

exampleBEHANDLA.

10.Install thekitchenmixer tap

Ifyour sink isnotpre-drilled for a mixertap,youll need tocutthenecessary holes

inthesink.Put a pieceofmaskingtap ewherethemixer tap will sitand usea pen

tomark wheretodrill thehole.Drill theholeand install themixer tap,followingthe

assemblyinstructionsenclosed withit.


And all theworktopsand thesink areinplace.

1.Spacebetween cabinetsandwalls

Laytheworktop ontop ofthebasecabinets,allowing5mm attheback walls,

and a smaller spaceagainstthe sidewallor highcabinets.Ifyoureinstallingtops in

anLshape,the twosectionsmustmeet ina buttjoin.(Donotmakeangle or mitre-

cutjoins.)Thesestepsallow thecountertoundergonormalexpansionand contraction.

sideand fronttoback.Tracea round theedgeofthesink witha pencil.Usea pen-

cil and a straightedge,drawa cutlineinsidethisline.Read moreintheassembly

instructionthatcamewith your sink.

4.Marka spotfor thesink

Withtheworktop inplace,tracethe insideofthebase cabinetonthe undersideof

theworktop.This helpsassurethatthe sinkcutoutwill bealigned correctly.Then,place

thesink upsidedownonthe undersideoftheworktop,positioning itcorrectlysideto

Goodtoknow: Ifyouhave a kitchen

wheretwolaminatew orktopsmeet,cover thejoinwitha cover strip before

youscrewthe worktopsintoplace.Becauseofmoistureand steam,its

importanttohave a moisturebarrierunder theworktop whereyouhavethe

dishwasher.UseVARIABELdiffusionbarrier for extra protection.

Goodtoknow! Sand and oil your

worktop regularlyfor long-termbeautyand protection.Stainsand minor dam-

agecanbe removed usingfinesand-paper.Wipethe sanded surfaceclean

and re-oil theaffected area.

Youonly have youonly have a fewmore things left

to do! Buttheyre important,so be sure to take

yourtime.Rememberto installchild-safe catches

onthe doorsanddrawers,hobguardsandany

otherdevisesyouve chosento make the kitchen

saferforyourchildren.Yournewkitchenwill then

be a place forthe whole family to enjoy!

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Install drawers, shelves & lightingThe cabinetshave predrilledholesforquickand

easy installationofshelving,drawersandinterior

fittings.Thisalso makesitsimple to make adjust-

mentsoraddinteriorfittingslateron.

Ifyouneedto attachcoverpanelsto the cabinet

frames,putthemonbefore youinstallinteriorfit-

tings,since theyre screwedonfromthe inside. Hangtheposteronthewallsoyoullgetyourhandsfree!

1.Install cover panels

Temporarily secure the coverpanelinto place usinga G-

clamp.Drillpi lotholesthroughthe cabinetframe fromtheinside ofthe cabinets,beingcarefulnotto drillthroughthecoverpanel.Screwthe coverpanelinto place.Rememberthatthe coverpanelsmustbe short-ened6cmif youare notgoingtoinstalldecorstrips underneaththe wallcabinets-sawthe topedge so thatthe sawnsurfaceisnotvisible frombelow.

2.Install lighting

Nowitisti me to installlightinginyourglass-doorc abinets.Usea qualifiedelectricianfor profes-sionalresults.

3.Puttheshelves inplace

Insertfoursupportsper shelfinto the predrilledholesin-side eachcabinet,thenresttheshelvesontopofthem.Thinkaboutwhatyouneedto store,andplace the shelvesto makebestuse ofthe space.Youcanmove the supportsandtheshelvesanytime youwish.

4.Attachdrawerfronts

Usingthe hardware provided,mounteachdrawerfrontto thedrawerboxthroughthepredrilled,prealignedholes.

5.Adjustdrawerfronts

Use a screwdriverto adjustthedrawerfrontsandassure theyreperfectly aligned.Attachknobsorhandlesto the drawerfrontsafteryouve installedthe draw-ersinthe cabinetframes.Thismakesiteasierto be sure theyare alleven,andatthe samelevel.


Andshelves,lightinganddrawersare inplace.

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The finishing touches makes all the difference

1.Sawplinths

Carefully measure andmarkplinthsso thatthey covertheopenarea belowyourbasecabinets.Cutthe plinthsto thecorrectlengthusinga fine-toothedhandsaw.

2.Finishtheedges

Coverthe cutedge ofthe plinthswiththe enclosededgingstrip.Pressiton witha warmiron,thencutitto the rightlength.

3.Clipplinthintoplace

Followthe assembly instructionforattachingthe plinthclips.Atcornerssetone clipfacingupandthe otherdown thisallowsthembothto fitonthe same leg.Snapthe plinthinto place.

4.Attachdecor strips

Measure,cutandfit the decorstripsbeneaththe wallcabinets.Instructionsforinstallationandplacementare includedwiththe decorstrips. Remembertoattachthe sealingstrips.

5.Install mouldings/cornices

Followthe assembly instructionincludedwiththe moulding/cor-nice.Measure carefully so thatcorniceswillbe the rightlength.Forbestresults,use a mitre boxsawto cutthe cornersofeachmoulding/cornice ata 45 angle.

7.Snapthehingetothe door

Insertthehingebody intothepre-

drilled holeinthedoor and press

asshown.Noscrews areneeded

8.Hangthedoors

Snap thehingebodyonto thebase

plateand adjustthedoor tothe

correctpositionin width,depthand height,usingtheadjustment

screws.Instructionsfor doingthis

areincluded withthehinges.

9.Attachdoor handles

A templatemakesiteasy toplacehandlesinthesame positiononall

doors.Besure tocheck onwhich

sidethedoor opensbeforeyoumark and drill theholes.Hold a

block ofwood behind thedoor at

10.Attachdoor bumpers

Door bumpersallowyouto close

thedoor quitelyand softly.Screw

thebumpersonthe upper insideofthecabinet,onthe oppositeside

ofthehinge.Follow theassem-

blyinstruction.Or usethesmallerbumpersincluded withthehinges.


And your entirekitchenisin placeand

readytouse.Consider complementing

withwall accessoriesthatsave spaceontheworktop.

theplaceyouare drillingsothatthe

surfacedoesntsplinter whenthe

drill bitgoesthrough.

6.Attachthehingeplate

Screwthe doorhinge base plateinto the firstandsecond predrilledholeslocatedatthe topandbottomofeachcabinet.If youchooseULRIKSDAL,BCKEBOorKALSEBOkitchendoors,youmust screwthehinge base plate into the secondandthirdpredrilled holes.


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The tools youll need

Try squareG-clamps

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The right tools are essential when assembling

and installing your new kitchen.

Heres a checklist of the tools youll need:

Carpenters rule/measuring tape

Rasp/File

Adjustable spanner for working with

the hole cutter on the sink unit Screwdriver/Star screwdriver

Pencil

Hammer

Goggles protective glasses recommended when using electric drill or keyhole-saw

Awl

Hole cutter - for

drilling the holefor the mixer tap

in the sink

(35 mm).

Spirit levelKeyhole-saw

for sawing holes

for sink and fan.

Electric screwdriver/drill

Mitre box with saw

- to ensure that you cut the cornices

at exactly the right angle

Fine-toothed handsaw

for sawing worktops, plinths, etc.


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Removing the old kitchen

Switch off the electricity, gas and water before you

start. Remove the base cabinets first, so that you

can easily get to the wall cabinets.

Evening out walls and floor

Flat, level surfaces are important for a good

installation. The first three points on the Step 3

Poster show you what to do. If the walls or floor

are extremely uneven or there are other major

problems, we recommend you hire a professional

to fix them.

Marking cabinet positions

Measure the position of your cabinets and mark itby drawing directly on the wall. This helps you to

be sure everything fits.

Hire a professional for gas, water and electricity

If youre re-routing water or gas pipes or making

changes to electrical outlets, hire qualified special-

ists. They will do a safe and professional job and

you can be sure your home insurance will apply if

anything should go wrong, now or in the future.

Prime, paint, lay the floor

With the room empty, now is the time to prime

walls, put on a first coat of paint, and/or install

new flooring. Keep in mind, new flooring is easier

to install now, but be sure to protect the surface

until the kitchen is finished. The second coat of

paint and any wallpapering should be completedafter the cabinets are installed.

A little preparationsaves a lot of time

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Double check to be sure you have all the parts for

your kitchen. A good way is by checking the pack-

ages you have at home against the order list. Sort

the packages into groups for example, place all

the wall cabinets together.

Use the right fixing hardware

Plaster, wood or concrete Because there are many

different types of wall, fixing hardware is not sup-

plied with your cabinets. Most hardware stores or

home improvement stores stock appropriate fixing

and they can help you choose the right hardware

for your walls.

Keep the worktop indoorsWorktops should be stored indoors, in normal

room temperature and humidity. But be sure not

to lean them against warm radiators or lay them

on cold floors. They may absorb or discharge mois-

ture, which can cause them to warp.

Assemble wall cabinets first

Its easiest to start with assembling and installing

the wall cabinets. Follow the assembly instructions

included in each package.

then base and high cabinets and drawers

Follow the instructions for assembling base and

high cabinets and drawers. Screw the runners for

drawers or pull-out baskets on the inside walls of

the base and high cabinets before assembling the

cabinets themselves.

Place the cabinets in order

Arrange the cabinets into the order you will be

installing them so that you can quickly find theright cabinet when you need it. Dont put on the

doors, knobs, handles, shelves, wire baskets or

other pull-out interior fittings now. Wait till later.

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Check everythingand start to assemble


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In most kitchens, the easiest place to begin is by

installing the wall cabinets. This way there wont

be any base cabinets to work around and you

can more easily use a stepladder. One exception,

though, is if youre installing a single-line kitchen

with a high cabinet at one end. Then you should

install the high cabinet first with the help of the

Step 4 Poster, before proceeding to the wall

cabinets. If you dont have wall cabinets to

install, go straight to Step 4.

Step 3 includes:

Finding wall studs

Screw the wall strip to the wall Mounting wall cabinets

Levelling wall cabinets

Tightening all the screws

Get a friend and a ladder to help you

Hanging wall cabinets is easier if you have the

help of a friend and a good stepladder. Always

start with a corner cabinet and work your way

out.

Follow this process step-by-step in the Step 3 Poster.

Hang thewall cabinets

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Step 4 includes:

Mounting the base cabinet wall strip

Attaching cabinet legs

Installing base cabinets

Installing high cabinets

Levelling cabinets

Fastening cabinets together

Tightening all the screws

Installing filler pieces

Fit with a corner carousel

IMPORTANT!

Before putting in any of these cabinets, be sure

to measure, mark and cut openings for plumbing,power sources and other utilities.

Corner cabinets first

As with wall cabinets, start by installing corner

cabinets first. If your plan doesnt include a corner

cabinet, start with the cabinet that fits at the start

of the run in the corner where the back and side

walls meet.

Install baseand high cabinets

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Now that the cabinet frames for your new

kitchen are in place, its time to install the

worktops and sink.

Step 5 includes:

Measuring worktop lengths

Making a corner seam

Sawing the worktop

Cutting a hole for the sink

Sealing cut edges

Installing the sink and the worktop

Installing the kitchen mixer tap

You can read more about how to care for your solid

wood worktop in the Step 5 Poster.

Installthe worktop

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The next step after the cabinet frames, worktops

and sink are in place is to add shelving, light-

ing, drawers and other accessories. All cabinet

frames have predrilled holes for quick and easy

installation of shelving, drawers and other interior

fittings. This also makes it simple to make adjust-

ments or add interior fittings later on.

Step 6 includes:

Installing cover panels

Installing lighting

Putting shelves in place

Installing and adjusting drawers

For complete details, follow the assembly instruc-

tions included in each package.

Install drawers,shelves and lighting

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Just a few details and fine adjustments and your

kitchen will be complete. From attaching knobs

and handles to checking the alignment of doors

and drawers small details make a big differ-

ence in how your kitchen looks and performs. Its

important to take your time and get them right.

There are many different handles and knobs.

There are also different recommendations about

where to position them on the doors and drawer

fronts so they will look and work at their best.

Speak with a kitchen expert at your IKEA store

and they will tell you whats recommended for just

the knobs and handles youve chosen.

Step 7 includes:

Attaching plinths

Concealing cables and worktop lighting

with deco strips

Installing mouldings/cornices

Hanging doors

Attaching knobs and handles

Attaching door bumpers to cabinet frames

The finishing touchesmakes all the difference

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You're done!

Time to step back and admire your new kitchen

and admire yourself for saving so much money

by assembling and installing it yourself! If you

follow our care and maintenance advice, your new

IKEA kitchen will keep looking its best for many

years to come.

Caring for your cabinets

Clean the doors, cabinet interiors and wood sur-

faces with a soft, damp cloth. Use only cleaning

products intended for these materials. Do not use

cleaning agents that contain ammonia, alcohol or

abrasives. After cleaning, wipe down with a clean

dry cloth.

Shinning clean sink

If you want your stainless steel sink to be bright,

shinny and scratch-free, clean it with a mild deter-

gent and a sponge. Never use steel wool, steel

brushes, bleaching or scouring powders. Then

rinse it thoroughly and wipe with a dry cloth. Be

sure to clean in the direction of the metals grain.

Avoid cleaning silver on your stainless steel sink

top, since this may discolour it.

Enjoy your new kitchen today!And tomorrow.


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