Howdens 931 User manual

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Kitchen
Installation Manual
June 2018

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Introduction ........................................................ page 4
Supplied products ................................................... page 4
Guide - Hints and tips ................................................ page 5
Cabinet installation fittings ............................................ page 6
Additional installation fittings in pack ................................... page 7
Planning dimensions
Standard cabinets ............................................... page 8
Deep wall cabinets ............................................... page 9
Profile kitchens .................................................. page 10
Profile kitchens - Larder ........................................... page 11
Cabinet corner - Standard wall ..................................... page 12
Cabinet corner - Deep wall......................................... page 13
Section 1:
Kitchen installation - base cabinets..................................... page 15
Section 2:
Profile kitchens ..................................................... page 35
Section 3:
Linear Look......................................................... page 53
Section 4:
Kitchen installation (excluding base cabinets) ............................ page 59
Section 5:
Integrated handle design kitchen....................................... page 111
Section 6:
Appliance tower shelf configurations .................................... page 121
Bosch washing machine installation .................................... page 169
Bosch washer dryer installation ........................................ page 170
Section 7:
Midi-tower shelf configurations ........................................ page 175
Section 8:
Curved units ........................................................ page 193
Section 9:
Inclusive kitchens ................................................... page 201
Section 10:
Contract kitchens.................................................... page 211
Index .............................................................. page 214
Section pages
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Guide - Hints and tipsIntroduction
Supplied products
Kitchen installation manual
This manual has been produced to give information on how to effectively install a Howdens Joinery kitchen. It contains not only installation information, but also
assembly details on some products and components such as drawer boxes, corner base cabinets and other specific items.
The manual is a complete guide to the assembly and installation of the kitchen and we would encourage you to keep this for reference when installing
Howdens Joinery kitchens in the future. Your Howdens depot will be able to advise you on any installation queries you may have, but please refer to this manual
in the first instance.
Whilst you may have installed many kitchens in the past, please ensure you are familiar with the basics of installation before starting the build.
One main point to note is the new Linear style of kitchen which can be created using new and existing components. Please refer to the linear section 3.
Howdens has also has a profile system enabling the opening of the slab doors and drawers whilst maintaining the clean lines and linear look of the handle-less
frontal. The profiles are simple to fit and are covered in section 2.
The profiles secure to the front of the base cabinets and the sides of the cabinets in larder/appliance tower applications.
Profiles are supplied in specific lengths and should be cut down to the appropriate size to fit to the cabinet run. The planning section of this manual shows
examples of the different profile applications and the principles for installation which can be applied to your cabinets. It also covers the profile packs and fittings
provided with them.
Cabinets are supplied with a fittings pack which contains the fittings required for installation. NOTE: There may be some additional items in the pack such as
worktop fixing brackets which will not be required for this handle-less kitchen installation.
Profiles for the various applications are packaged separately and are supplied with the fittings required for installation.
Appliance towers are supplied in a standard format and will require modification depending on the appliance you’re using. Follow the appliance tower section
of the manual for the different configurations and adjust the cabinet accordingly.
If you are installing a solid timber or solid surface worktop (such as granite), please refer to the separate installation instructions for these worktop types
which are available from the Howdens Joinery Depot.
Recycle packaging in a safe environmentally friendly way.
Choking hazard, keep away from young children.
Panels can be multi-drilled, use only correct hole location.
Protective eye wear required.
GENERAL NOTES:
- If fitting plinth drawers to base cabinet, these must be fitted before
cabinet installation.
- The appliance tower back panel must be removed from the cabinet before
installing an appliance. The back panel is only required behind a cupboard
area, as the aperture for the appliance must not be enclosed due to
ventilation.
- When adjusting the feet on base cabinets, ensure the thread is not
extended too high.
- When routering laminate worktops, care should be taken not to burn the
laminate. Always ensure the tooling is not blunt and the wheel bearings
are moving freely.
- When cutting profiles, ensure tooling is not blunt so as not to damage
profile.
Secure to wall (additional fittings may be required).
Secure to wall (additional fittings may be required).
PROFILE KITCHENS ONLY
Beware of sharp edges on profiles.

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Guide - Hints and tips
Kitchen installation manual
Introduction
IMPORTANT:
Before fixing any cabinets to the wall, ensure the construction of that wall
is capable of taking the weight of the loaded cabinet and the appropriate
fixings are used. If in any doubt, please consult a professional.
IMPORTANT:
When fitting granite or quartz worktops, a metal bar should be fitted to
support any unsupported spans. This may be where an appliance has
been fitted between cabinets, where a gap has been left in a breakfast
bar application or where the cabinet front support rail has been cut to
accommodate a sink or hob. The metal bar can be fitted directly under the
profile, or under the MDF worktop support rail where applicable. Please refer
to the granite/quartz installation guides for details of the metal support bars
and fitting method.
Glue:
When using PVA wood glue, wipe away excess glue with a clean damp cloth.
NOTE: EXCESSIVE USE OF GLUE IN PANEL HOLES MAY CAUSE SPLITTING.
Whilst the room is empty, check the position of the
plumbing and electrical points.
You may need to remove skirting boards along the length/
walls of the cabinets for some installations.
It is important that all cabinets are installed both plumb
and level before starting.
Be aware of concealed plumbing and electrical
wiring when drilling into walls.
Installation should start in a corner, working out along the
walls. Base cabinets should be installed first, followed by
tower cabinets and finally wall cabinets. Worktops, doors, door
handles, drawer fronts, plinths, pelmets and cornice are best
fitted at the end of the installation.
Ensure this installation manual is retained for future use.
IMPORTANT: When tiling up to the curved wall cabinet,
ensure sufficient gap is left to enable the door to
open correctly.
NOTE: During transit, standard and deep wall cabinet shelves have been secured in the base of the cabinet with retaining clips. Before installation, remove the
shelves from the cabinet by removing the clips. These clips can be discarded. Shelf pegs have been supplied in a separate fittings pack.

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Additional installation fittings in packCabinet installation fittings
Kitchen installation manual
*NOTE: Hinge and hinge plate may vary
depending on cabinet type.
Cabinet leg
Fixing bracket
*Hinge and hinge plate
13mm CSK screw
13mm CSK screw
2 Part plastic plinth clip
Metal shelf barrel peg
40mm CSK screw
16mm Flange head screw
Standard metal shelf peg
Suspension bracketDeep wall suspension bracket
13m CSK screw
*Hinge and hinge plate
The fittings shown on these pages are standard fittings that may have been
supplied with the cabinet pack for installation.
Other fittings may be shown in this manual for specific cabinet types. These
will be referenced at the appropriate stages.
NOTE: Wall fixing screws have not been supplied
due to different wall types requiring different fixings.
Wall and base cabinets

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Additional installation fittings in pack
Kitchen installation manual
Cabinet installation fittings
Long steel jointing plate
Worktop connector bolts Corner cover cap
Integrated soft close hinge
170° Kitchen hinge
Screws and fixings
Deep wall cabinet
shelf fixings
Brackets and jointsHinges Caps
45mm or 50mm CSK screw
Concealed shelf peg housing
25mm CSK screw
Concealed shelf peg
13mm Flange head screw
12mm Pan head screw
EURO screw
14mm screw
30mm CSK screw
Steel jointing plate
Stable door stop
Spring clip - Male
Spring clip - Female
Larder bracket
90° Die cast bracket110° Kitchen hinge
Slimline hinge
5mm Cover cap
Hinge hole cover cap
KD block
Bumpons (x2)
Screw cover cap
Self-adhesive cover cap
Steel jointing plate
Worktop fixing bracket
6 x 22 Wooden dowel

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Planning dimensions - Standard cabinets
Kitchen installation manual
Planning dimensions - Deep wall cabinets
170mm
720mm
A
C
B
28/38/
40mm
290mm
575mm
616mm
890mm
1942mm
2122mm
720mm (full height)
557mm (standard)
900mm (extra tall)
502mm
464mm
(based on 38mm worktop)
2112mm (standard)
2292mm (extra tall)
CONSIDERATIONS
• Use 25mm screws for 12mm decor ends.
A
C
B
Wall hanging
brackets
Wall fixings
Base cabinet
fixing bracket
Concealed wall hanging
bracket (deep wall only)
A

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Planning dimensions - Standard cabinets Planning dimensions - Deep wall cabinets
Kitchen installation manual
170mm
720mm
AA
CC
B
B
28/38/
40mm
390mm
Concealed wall
hanging brackets
Wall fixing
back rail
Base cabinet
fixing bracket
575mm
616mm
890mm
1942mm
2122mm
720mm (full height)
557mm (standard)
900mm (extra tall)
502mm
464mm
(based on 38mm worktop)
2112mm (standard)
2292mm (extra tall)
CONSIDERATIONS
• Use 25mm screws for 12mm decor ends.

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Planning dimensions - Profile kitchens
Kitchen installation manual
Planning dimensions - Larder
170mm
720mm
30mm
AA
C
C
B
B
290mm
390mm
Wall hanging
brackets
Wall fixings
Base cabinet
fixing bracket
575mm
600mm
890mm
920mm
1942mm
2122mm
720mm (full height)
557mm (standard)
900mm (extra tall)
472mm
434mm
(based on 38mm worktop)
2112mm (standard)
2292mm (extra tall)
Concealed wall hanging
bracket (deep wall only)
CONSIDERATIONS
• Worktop height is elevated by 30mm due to the profile application compared to other kitchen ranges.
• Tower/larder applications require a 30mm spacing each side to allow for the profile fitting.
• Pelmet rail should not be used on this handle-less style kitchen range.
• Appliance/larder towers are left and right handed depending on the door opening preference.
• When fitting two half height cabinets on top of each other, the top opening door will require a magnetic catch – push to open.
• Use 25mm screws for 12mm decor ends.
A

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Planning dimensions - Profile kitchens Planning dimensions - Larder
Kitchen installation manual
End and mid larder profiles
Important fitting information
Ensure cabinets are perfectly aligned and level before fitting profiles.
Profiles must be fitted flush with the top edge of the cabinet end panels.
Fit the top door first so it is flush with the top edge of the profile.
NOTE: If you have a low ceiling height which is touching the top of the profile,
adjust the door down 2mm to give clearance.
Profile
Door DoorProfile Door
Low Ceiling
Door
2mm
Profile

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Planning dimensions - Cabinet cornerPlanning dimensions - Cabinet corner
Kitchen installation manual
300mm
opening 300
wall
300
wall
900/931 CNR base*
*931 corner applications can
be achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
600 wall
300 FH door
31mm
300mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm300mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
931mm
931mm
400mm
opening 400
wall
300
wall
1000 base
600 wall
300 FH door
400
FH wall
300
FH wall
31mm
400mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm400mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
400mm
1031mm
1031mm
300mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
500mm
opening
500
wall
300
wall
1000 base
600 wall
500 FH door
500
FH wall
31mm
500mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm500mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
500mm
1131mm
1131mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
600mm
opening
600
wall
300
wall
1000 base
600 wall
300 FH door
600
FH wall
31mm
600mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm600mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
600mm
1231mm
1231mm
300mm
opening 300
wall
300
wall
900/931 CNR base*
*931 corner applications can
be achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
600 wall
300 FH door
31mm
300mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm300mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
931mm
931mm
400mm
opening 400
wall
300
wall
1000 base
600 wall
300 FH door
400
FH wall
300
FH wall
31mm
400mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm400mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
400mm
1031mm
1031mm
300mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
500mm
opening
500
wall
300
wall
1000 base
600 wall
500 FH door
500
FH wall
31mm
500mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm500mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
500mm
1131mm
1131mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
600mm
opening
600
wall
300
wall
1000 base
600 wall
300 FH door
600
FH wall
31mm
600mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm600mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
600mm
1231mm
1231mm
300mm
opening 300
wall
300
wall
900/931 CNR base*
*931 corner applications can
be achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
600 wall
300 FH door
31mm
300mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm300mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
931mm
931mm
400mm
opening 400
wall
300
wall
1000 base
600 wall
300 FH door
400
FH wall
300
FH wall
31mm
400mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm400mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
400mm
1031mm
1031mm
300mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
500mm
opening
500
wall
300
wall
1000 base
600 wall
500 FH door
500
FH wall
31mm
500mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm500mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
500mm
1131mm
1131mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
600mm
opening
600
wall
300
wall
1000 base
600 wall
300 FH door
600
FH wall
31mm
600mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm600mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
600mm
1231mm
1231mm
300mm
opening 300
wall
300
wall
900/931 CNR base*
*931 corner applications can
be achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
600 wall
300 FH door
31mm
300mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm300mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
931mm
931mm
400mm
opening 400
wall
300
wall
1000 base
600 wall
300 FH door
400
FH wall
300
FH wall
31mm
400mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm400mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
400mm
1031mm
1031mm
300mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
500mm
opening
500
wall
300
wall
1000 base
600 wall
500 FH door
500
FH wall
31mm
500mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm500mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
500mm
1131mm
1131mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
600mm
opening
600
wall
300
wall
1000 base
600 wall
300 FH door
600
FH wall
31mm
600mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
331mm600mm 300mm
575mm
600mm
600mm
1231mm
1231mm
931 Corner 1031 Corner
1131 Corner 1231 Corner
Standard wall cabinet
Always plan your kitchen/start the installation from a corner.
Movable centre uprights are fitted to the cabinets to give flexibility to the configurations.
Ensure consideration is given to cabinet alignment and lighting.
NOTE: 600mm corner wall and adjacent cabinet can be replaced using a 631 L shaper wall as required.

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Planning dimensions - Cabinet cornerPlanning dimensions - Cabinet corner
Kitchen installation manual
300mm
opening
500
wall
900/931
CNR base*
*931 corner applications can
be achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
700 wall
300 FH door
31mm
300mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
431mm500mm
575mm
931mm
931mm
400mm
opening
300
wall
300
wall
1000 base
700 wall300
FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
400mm
390mm 410mm
595mm
431mm300mm 300mm
575mm
700mm
300mm
1031mm
1031mm
700mm
200mm
200
FH
wall
390mm
410mm
595mm
500mm
opening
400
wall
300
wall
1000 base
700 wall400
FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
500mm
390mm 410mm
595mm
431mm400mm 300mm
575mm
700mm
400mm
1131mm
1131mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
600mm
opening
500
wall
300
wall
1000 base
700 wall500
FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
600mm
390mm 410mm
595mm
431mm500mm 300mm
575mm
700mm
500mm
1131mm
1131mm
300mm
opening
500
wall
900/931
CNR base*
*931 corner applications can
be achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
700 wall
300 FH door
31mm
300mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
431mm500mm
575mm
931mm
931mm
400mm
opening
300
wall
300
wall
1000 base
700 wall300
FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
400mm
390mm 410mm
595mm
431mm300mm 300mm
575mm
700mm
300mm
1031mm
1031mm
700mm
200mm
200
FH
wall
390mm
410mm
595mm
500mm
opening
400
wall
300
wall
1000 base
700 wall400
FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
500mm
390mm 410mm
595mm
431mm400mm 300mm
575mm
700mm
400mm
1131mm
1131mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
600mm
opening
500
wall
300
wall
1000 base
700 wall500
FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
600mm
390mm 410mm
595mm
431mm500mm 300mm
575mm
700mm
500mm
1131mm
1131mm
300mm
opening
500
wall
900/931
CNR base*
*931 corner applications can
be achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
700 wall
300 FH door
31mm
300mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
431mm500mm
575mm
931mm
931mm
400mm
opening
300
wall
300
wall
1000 base
700 wall300
FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
400mm
390mm 410mm
595mm
431mm300mm 300mm
575mm
700mm
300mm
1031mm
1031mm
700mm
200mm
200
FH
wall
390mm
410mm
595mm
500mm
opening
400
wall
300
wall
1000 base
700 wall400
FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
500mm
390mm 410mm
595mm
431mm400mm 300mm
575mm
700mm
400mm
1131mm
1131mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
600mm
opening
500
wall
300
wall
1000 base
700 wall500
FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
600mm
390mm 410mm
595mm
431mm500mm 300mm
575mm
700mm
500mm
1131mm
1131mm
300mm
opening
500
wall
900/931
CNR base*
*931 corner applications can
be achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
700 wall
300 FH door
31mm
300mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
431mm500mm
575mm
931mm
931mm
400mm
opening
300
wall
300
wall
1000 base
700 wall300
FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
400mm
390mm 410mm
595mm
431mm300mm 300mm
575mm
700mm
300mm
1031mm
1031mm
700mm
200mm
200
FH
wall
390mm
410mm
595mm
500mm
opening
400
wall
300
wall
1000 base
700 wall400
FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
500mm
390mm 410mm
595mm
431mm400mm 300mm
575mm
700mm
400mm
1131mm
1131mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
600mm
opening
500
wall
300
wall
1000 base
700 wall500
FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
600mm
390mm 410mm
595mm
431mm500mm 300mm
575mm
700mm
500mm
1131mm
1131mm
Deep wall cabinet
Always plan your kitchen/start the installation from a corner.
Movable centre uprights are fitted to the cabinets to give flexibility to the configurations.
Ensure consideration is given to cabinet alignment and lighting.
NOTE: 700mm corner wall and adjacent cabinet can be replaced using a 731 L shaper wall as required.
931 Corner 1031 Corner
1131 Corner 1231 Corner

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