IKEA Akurum kitchen User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR YOUR
AKURUM KITCHEN

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It’s time to discover another major advantage of
investing in an IKEA kitchen—it’s a lot easier
than you might think to assemble and install it
yourself.
We’ve already done most of the hard work for
you so that installation will be as simple as pos-
sible. Plus, intelligent design makes it easy to
adjust cabinets, doors and drawers for a perfect
end result.
Before you begin
This guide and corresponding posters will take
you through the preparation and installation
process step-by-step. The posters provide a
hands-free way to reference detailed installation
instructions while you work. We have also creat-
ed a Kitchen Installation video, available at any
IKEA store location, to give you an overview of
the installation process.
We encourage you to read both the guide and
posters in their entirety before getting started.
When you’re ready to begin a particular step,
be sure to hang the corresponding poster on a
nearby wall.
Have fun!
You’re only seven steps away from a brand new
kitchen. As you’ll quickly realize, it’s one of the
most rewarding projects you’ll ever do – with
results you’re sure to enjoy for years to come!
Seven steps to a brand
new kitchen
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The tools you’ll need
3
Hammer
Awl
Phillips screwdriver
Slotted screwdriver
Level (4 foot)
Carpenter´s rule or measuring tape
Rasp/File
Electric drill
- drill holes for handles,
wall fittings etc.
- assemble and install cabinets
Jig-saw - for sawing holes for
the sink and the extractor fan
Clamps
Right angle square
FIXA 35 mm hole cutter
- to drill extra holes for
the tap in the sink
(if necessary)
Mitre box with saw
- to ensure that you cut
the cornices at exactly
the right angle
Pencil
Fine-toothed handsaw
- for sawing worktops, plinths etc.
Adjustable wrench - to fasten wall
cabinets to the suspension rail, and
for cutting holes with the FIXA tool.

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A little preparation can save a lot of time later
on—especially when it comes to installing your
kitchen.
Removing the old kitchen
Before removing old cabinets and countertops,
switch off the electricity, gas and water. Remove
base cabinets first, so that you can easily get to
the wall cabinets.
Checking for uneven spots
Flat, level surfaces are the best start for a good
installation. Take the time now to locate and cor-
rect uneven walls and floors. The first three
points on the step 3 poster show how to check. If
major problems need to be fixed,
you may want to hire a professional.
Marking cabinet position
Measure and draw in the postion of your cabi-
nets on the wall so you can be sure everything
fits.
Mapping out utilities
If you’re re-routing water or gas pipes or making
changes to electrical outlets, hire qualified spe-
cialists. They will do a safe and professional job.
Preparing the walls and 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 easi-
er to install now, but be sure to protect the sur-
face until the kitchen is finished. The second coat
of paint and any wallpapering should be com-
pleted after the cabinets are installed.
Step 1. Prepare
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Being well-organized makes any job easier. After
your kitchen is delivered, double check the pack-
ages you received against the packing list to
make sure everything is there. Then, sort the
packages into cabinet groups according to their
labels, preferably in a room other than the
kitchen.
Using the right fixing hardware
Plaster, brick or drywall? Because there are
many different types of wall, fixing hardware is
not supplied with your cabinets. Most hardware
stores stock appropriate fixing screws and heavy
duty anchors for each type of wall.
Finding a safe spot for the countertop:
If you purchased a solid wood countertop from
IKEA, be sure to store it in or near the kitchen.
This allows it to adjust to room temperature.
Assembling wall cabinets
Follow the instructions included in each package
to assemble the wall cabinets, since you’ll most
likely be installing these first. Don’t put on
doors, shelves, knobs or handles just yet.
Assembling base and high cabinets
Next, assemble base cabinets, drawers and high
cabinets, following the enclosed instructions.
Hint: it’s easier to 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 in which you
will be installing them so that you can quickly
find the right cabinet when you need it.
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Note: If your kitchen layout doesn’t include wall
cabinets, please skip to Step 4.
This is where the fun really begins.
In most kitchens, it is best to begin the installa-
tion with the wall cabinets. This way there won’t
be any base cabinets to work around and you can
more easily use a step-ladder.
In some cases, depending on the layout, appli-
ances and countertops, it may be better to begin
with the base cabinets. To start with wall cabi-
nets, hang the step 3 poster on the wall. It will
take you through each step for installing the
wall cabinets, including:
• Finding wall studs
• Position the suspension rail
• Mounting the wall cabinets
• Levelling the wall cabinets
• Securing the wall cabinets
Making the job easier on yourself
Keep in mind, hanging wall cabinets is easiest to
do with a partner and a sturdy step ladder.
Always start with a corner cabinet and work
your way out.
Once you’ve completed all the steps on the
poster, you’re ready to install base and high
cabinets.
Step 3. Hang the
wall cabinets
4.Mark the levellinesforthe wall
cabinets andsuspension rail
Usingthe high point onthe floor that
you marked in Step1,measureupthe
wall83
7
/
8
”for the topof 30”wallcabinets
or 92
5
/
8
”for 39” wallcabinets.N
ext,
locatethe bottomof the suspension rail
bymeasuring down2
1
/
2
”(
3”forhorizon-
talcabinets)from thefirst mark.Then
drawlevellines on thewall.
1. Checking foruneven spots
Start by checkingthewallsvisually
andrunninga 4 foot level along the
surface. Markanyirregularities,s
uch
asbowsandhigh spots.Ifmajor prob-
lemsneed tobe fixed,youmaywant
tohire a professional.Itmayalso be
necessarytouseshimswhenmount-
ingthe cabinets.
10.Level and securethe cabinet
Fitthesmallmetal plateover the bolt,
thread thenutlooselyinplace.Level
the cabinet,usingshimsatthe bottom
edgeifnecessary
.W
ithyour wrench,
looselysecure the cabinethardware.
Do not tighten; thiswillallowyouto
make adjustments onceallofthecabi-
netsare installed.
9. Hangthecornercabinet
Starting withthe corner cabinet,align
onepiece ofthe suspension railhard-
ware withthepredrilledholeat the top
of the cabinet.Positionthesecondhole
anditshardware.Note:If youdon’t
have a cornercabinet,installa cabinet
that fitsagainstboththebackandside
walls,allowingthe filler spaceshown
onyourplan.
8. Securethesuspensionrail
Securethe suspension railtothestuds,
aligning the bottom edge ofthe rail
withthe levellinemarked onthewall.
If youfounda bow inthewallofmore
than
1
/
4
”inStep 1,shimthesuspension
railuntilitisstraight.Shouldthe end
of therailfallbetweenstuds,secureit
to the wallwithaheavy dutyanchor.
7.Insert suspension rail hardware
Slide thesuspensionrailhardwarei nto
the suspensionrailbefore puttingit up.
You’llneedtwo pieces per wallcabinet.
(Be sure toposition one piece oneach
side ofthecorner cabinetifyourplan
callsfor one.) Youmayfindithelpfulto
tapethehardwareintoplace untilthe
railgoesup.
6. Cut the suspensionrail
Measure thelengthofthe wallcabinets
to beinstalled alongone wall.Include
thelengthofwallbehind ahighcabinet
onlyifthe highcabinet is12”deep.
Subtract
1
/
4
”fr
om the overallmeasure-
ment.(Thiswillleave
1
/
8
”of
space at
either end oftherail.) Use yourhack
saw to cutthesuspension railto this
length.
Note: If youwillbe installinga high
cabinet,final adjustmentsandtight-
ening ofthe mountinghardware
shouldbedoneafter the high cabi-
netisinstalled toensurethat every-
thingislevel.
14.Tighten the mounting screws
Whenallwallcabinetshavebeen
mounted,aligned andconnected,and
final adjustmentshave been made,
tightenallof the mountinghardware.
Slide the plastic coversinplace over
themetalcornerbracket.
13. Fastencabinets together
Place the connection screwsenclosed
withthe cabinet frames intothe holes
and tighten. Remove the clamps.
Continue fasteningtheremainingcabi-
netstogether inthesame way.
12. Drill through cabinetwalls
You’llfindpredrilledholes onthe inside
of each cabinet.Foralldoors except
ULRIKSDAL usea
3
/
16
"drillbittodrill
throughthe fourthholes from the top
andbottom edges.(The second and
thirdholes are forthedoor hinges.) For
ULRIKSDALdoor,drillthroughthe
second holesfromthe top andbottom
edges.(The hinges for ULRIKSDALfit
into the third andfourth holes fromthe
top/bottom.)
11.Hang the remaining
wall cabinets
Hangtherestofthe cabinetsinthe
same way,al
igning each withthe previ-
ous one.Use yourclamps totemporarily
holdadjacentcabinetsintoposition.To
avoidmarring thesurface of your cabi-
nets,u
se a smallscrap of wood between
the clampandthecabinet.
Step 3. Hang the wall cabinets
When you’ve completedStep 3,allof the wallcabinetswillbe inplace.
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Hang these
instructions on
the wall so you’ll
have your
hands free
AKURUMwall cabinets are mounted
using a sturdy steel suspension rail. This
ensures a strong installation, and makes
it easier to hang and level the cabinets.
If you haven’t already done so in Step 1,
measure and draw the position of the cab-
inets on the wall to ensure that everything
will fit. Also be sure you’ve marked uneven
and high spots on the wall.
5.Finding thestuds indrywall
At the markedsuspensionrailline,tap
the wallfrom the cornerout(oruse a
stud-finder) to check forthefirststud.
Mark its position.While subsequent
studs areusually at16”i
ntervals,they
maybeat 12”or24”intervalsin some
kitchens. Mark the location of each stud
along theline.This willshowyouwhere
to attach the suspension railtothewall.
2.Next
Checkthefloor tofinditshighpoint.
The levelwillhelpyou here aswell.
Check allareas whereyou’llbe
installing baseor highcabinets,and
mark the highand lowpointson the
wall.
3.Finally
Fit acombination squareorright
angledwoodpanelinto eachcorner,
andseeif thereareany gaps between
itand thewa ll.I
fthe gapismorethan
1
/
4
”, call yourIKEAexpert forassis-
tance.In a“U”shapedkitchen,meas-
urebetween opposite wallsat anum-
berofspots toseeif theyareparallel.
Hang the
poster on
the wall
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Note:Legscanbe shared bytwo
cabinets, see the instructions.Place the
cornercabinet against thewallso that
itsbackedgeis restingon the support
board.Throughthe holes atthe top
backcorners of the cabinet,mark where
to drillfor the fixingscrew
.Set the cab-
inet aside.Note: Ifthere´sno corner
cabinet,installthe cabinet that willfit
against thebackandside walls,
allowingthe filler space shownon your
plan.
3.Securethesupport board
Alignthe top edge of thesupportboard
withthe level line you marked at4
5
/
16
”.
Secure itto the studs. Shouldthe endof
the supportboard fallbetween studs,
secure itto the wallwitha heavy-duty
anchor.
2.Cutbasecabinetsupportboards
Measure the length of thebaseand
highcabinets tobe installed. Do not
includethe wallspace behindappli-
ances.C
ut the basecabinet support
boardinto measuredlengths.Cutthe
board 1
1
/
2
”sh
orter where aside toekick
isplanned.
9.Drillthroughthecabinetwalls
For alldoors exceptULRIKSDALuse a
3
/
16
"drillbitto drillthroughthe fourth
holes from the top and bottom edges.
For ULRIKSDALdoor,drillthroughthe
secondholes from the top/bottom.When
installinga drawer cabinet,drill
throughthe fifth hole from the top.
8.Install thenextbasecabinet
Mark,d
rill,a
ndinsert the screwsfor
the nextcabinet.Liftthe cabinet into
place, carefullyaligningit withthe
previouscabinet andsecuringthem
togetherwithaclamp.
7. Securethecabinettothewall
Tighten the screws,butnot completely
.
Assure thatthe cabinet islevel front-to-
backand side-to-side.Hint:Installing
the LAZYSUSANiseasier now than
after the countertopsare inplace.
6.Installthecornercabinet
Liftthe corner cabinet backinto place
andadjustthe legssothat itstands
level.
5.Drill,anchorand screw
Usingthe appropriate drillbitandtype
of screw for your wallmaterial,drill
holes at thespots you’vemarked. If
there’s no stud,insert a heavy-duty
anchor then the screw andtighten
halfway
.
12.Tightenallthescrews
Whenallbase cabinetshave been
mountedand aligned, tightenallscrews
into the wall.N
ow the highcabinet is
inplace,make the finaladjustmentsto
the wallcabinetsandtighten allthe
screws.
11.Installthehighcabinet
The highcabinetshouldbe installed
thesame wayyou installed the base
cabinets.If you´re usingacover panel
onone side,mountthis before install-
ingthe cabinet usingthe enclosed
instructions
10.Fasten cabinetstogether
Place the connection screws enclosed
withthe cabinet frames into the holes
and tighten.Continue in this fashion
withthe remainingbasecabinets
Step 4. Install the base and high cabinets
Hang these
instructions on
the wall so you’ll
have your
hands free
When you’ve completed Step 4, allof thecabinet frames willbe inplace.
18.Thefinishingtouch
Dab your finger into a3-in-1 oiltopre-
ventthe caulkfrom sticking,then run
your fingeralongthe caulk,forcingit
into the crevice.R
emove the tape for an
airtightsealandastraightedge.
17.Preparetheareatobe caulked
To produce anairtightsealbetween the
wallandthe cabinet,you’ll need to
caulkaroundthefiller pieces.C
hoose a
wellmade latex brand(itdoesn’t need
to be waterproof.)Tape alongside the
area to be caulked.Applya bead of
caulkinto the crevice.
15.Installfillerpieces
Putthe filler piece inplace withthe cut
edgeagainst the wall.Attachbydrilling
a screw throughthe predrilled holes
from the inside of the cabinet.Install
other filler pieces inthe same way
.
When you’ve finished installingall
filler pieces,go to picture 17.
Cutthetemplatematerialsothatit’s
thesameheightasthecabinet.Holdit
inplacewherethefillerwillbe
installed.Openthecompassa coupleof
inchesandplacethepointagainstthe
wall.Holdingthecompasshorizontal
andlevel,followthelineofthewallso
thatthepenciltracesaclearlineonthe
template.T
o cutthetemplate tothecor-
rectwidth, measurethedistancefrom
thefarthestpointonthewalltothecab-
inet.Findthesamepointonthetem-
plateandmarkit.Drawastraightline
fromthispointtothetopandbottomof
thetemplatetoformtheflatedgethat
willfitagainstthecabinet.Cutthetem-
plateandcheckthatitfits,thentrace
theshapeontothefllerandfollowthe
cuttingdirectionsinpicture14.
16.Ifthewall isuneven
Ifthewallisnotlevelandflat,thefiller
mustbecuttoconformtothewall’s
shape.T
odothis,you’llneedtomakea
templatefortracingthewall’s shape
ontothefiller.Apieceofthinplywood or
heavycardboardmakesasuitabletem-
plate.Y
ou’llalsoneedameasuringtape,
pencilandcompass.
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Next, it’s time for the base and high
cabinets. Before you begin, note all plumb-
ing,pow
er sources and other utilities.
Measure these locations carefully,and,
using a hole saw
, cut the appropriate
openings before each cabinet is installed.
In the following steps, you’ll install
the legs at the front of the cabinets, and
secure a cabinet support board to the wall.
This is a length of particleboard packed
together with the toe-kick panels. If you
prefer, you can use legs on the back of the
cabinets in lieu of the support board.
4.Startwiththecornercabinet
Attachlegs to the frontedges of the
cabinets according topackage instruc-
tions.Ifyou are not usingthe support
board,at
tach backlegsas well.
Always use abackleg at the endof the
run,as this makes attachingthe side
toe-kickeasier.
14.Cutfillerpieces
Withahandsaw:d
rawa line connecting
the top and bottom marks on the front
side of the filler,andcutitwiththeface
sideup. Jigsaw:mark bothsides of the
filler.Putmaskingtapeover the line on
the frontside to preventchipping.Cut
itfrom the backside.
1.Markingthelevellines
Usingthehighpointof the floor that
you marked earlier,measureup4
5
/
16
”.
Use a 4 foot level to draw a line on the
wallatthisheight. Nowmeasure 34
1
/
2
”
from thesame point on the floor and
drawanother level line.Thiswillhelp
you level the top of the base cabinets.
13.Measurefillerpieces
Checkthewallwithyourlevel to see if
itis even andflat.If so,measure the
distance from the wallto the cabinet
andmark thisdistance at the top and
bottom of the filler piece.Note: Ifthe
wall isuneven,skipto picture 16.
The Step 4 poster will guide you through the
process of installing base cabinets and high cabi-
nets. These cabinets are designed with sturdy,
adjustable legs for easy levelling on uneven
floors. This step includes:
• Mounting the base cabinet wall strip
• Attaching cabinet legs
• Installing base cabinets
• Installing a high cabinet
• Levelling cabinets
• Securing cabinets together
• Installing filler pieces
• Installing a corner lazy-susan
IMPORTANT!
Before putting in any of these cabinets, be sure
to measure, mark and cut openings for plumbing,
power sources and other utilities.
Getting started
As with the wall cabinets, you’ll start by
installing the corner cabinet first. If your plan
doesn’t include a corner cabinet, start with the
cabinet that fits at the start of the run against
both the back and side walls.
Step 4. Install base
and high cabinets
Hang the
poster on
the wall
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Now it’s time to install the countertop and
sink. This poster details the installation
care and maintenance of our solid wood
countertops.
When measuring and sawing the solid
wood tops throughout this step, we sug-
gest placing them on sawhorses for easiest
handling. Once you’ve finished Step 5, it’s
a good idea to hire professionals to con-
nect the water,gas or electricity, and to
install the oven, dishwasher and lighting.
Using yourpencilandastraightedge,
draw a “cut”l
ine insidethisline,
according tothedirectionsthat came
withyoursink.
3.Sawthe countertop
Ifyou’re sawingby hand,we recom-
mend using a fine-toothed handsawfor
control.To avoidsplinteringthecoun-
tertop,t
apeoverthe area to be cut.
Ifyou’re usinga circular saw,turnthe
counter face downandclampa
straight-edgeinplace to guide thesaw
alongthecut line.Finishthecutedge
withyour file.
2. Measurethecounter
Measure the counter fromthe endof
the base cabinetout,allowingforthe
cover panelplusa
1
/
2
”overhang.Mark
witha pencilonthe finished sideif
you’llbeusinga handsawandonthe
undersideifusinga power saw
.
9. Secure the countertop
Yourcountertopshouldbesecured as
shown usingthe hardware provided.
Theslottedbracketsallow thecoun-
terop toexpand and contract normally.
Set countertopsinplace, allowingthe
same gapsaswhen youmeasured.
Locateattachmentpointsat regular
intervalsanddrillpilot holesbefore
securing thetop.
8.Installthesink
Liftoffthecountertop andturn it
upside down,p
lacingit backon your
sawhorses.Installthesinkaccording
tothesinkmanufacturer’sinstructions.
7.Trimthe cabinet top rails
Fitthe countertop backinto place on
the base cabinet.Checkthatthesink
hole isnot obstructed by the topframe
railsofthebase cabinet.Ifitis,you’ll
need to trim the railsso thatthe sink
willfitproperly.
6.Seal the sink cutout
To preventmoisturefrom penetrating
the countertop,applya polyurethane
sealalongthecutedges withapaint-
brush.
5. Saw thesinkhole
Place thecountertop onsawhorses.
Drilla
1
/
2
”holefor the jigsawblade at
allfourcornersofthecutline.
Followingthissame cutline, sawthe
hole for the sinkunit.
11.Prepare woodcountertop
for use
Yoursolidwoodcountertopfrom IKEA
was pretreated at the factoryto condi-
tion and protectit untilinstallation.To
prepare itfor use,sand the surfacewith
a finesandpaper and finishitwith
IKEA BEHANDLA approved wood-
block oil.
10. Install the faucet
Ifyour sinkisnotpre-drilled forthe
faucet or other fittings,you´llneed to
cutthe necessaryholes inthe sink.
Tapeandmarkaplacefor each of the
fittings.Drillallholes withthe aidof
theFIXAtooland installthefaucetand
fittingsfollowingthe manufacturer´s
instructions.
Step 5. Install the countertop
When you’ve completedStep 5,t
he countertops andsinkwillbe in place.
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Hang these
instructions on
the wall so you’ll
have your
hands free
12. Assurelong-term beauty
Sandandoilyourcounteropregularly
for long-term beautyandprotection.
Stains andminor damagecanbe
removed using fine sandpaper.W
ipe the
sanded surface cleanandre-oilthe
affected area.
1.Position the countertop
Laythe countertop ontopofthebase
cabinets,a
llowing
1
/
8
”attheback wall,
anda smaller space againstthe side
wallor highcabinet.If
you’re installing
tops inan “L”s
hape, thetwosections
mustmeet inabuttjoint.(
Donotmake
angleor mitre-cutjoints.)Thesesteps
allow thecounter toundergonormal
expansionandcontraction.
4.Mark aspotforthesink
Withthe countertop inplace,trace the
inside ofthe base cabineton theunder-
side ofthe countertop.Thishelps
assurethatthesinkcutoutwillbe
aligned correctly. Then, place thesink
upside down onthe underside ofthe
countertop,positioning itcorrectlyside
to side andfrontto back.Trace around
theedge of the sinkwithapencil.
The base for your new kitchen is now in place.
Now it’s time to turn your attention to the coun-
tertops and sink. In addition to the solid wood
countertops detailed in this step, IKEA also
offers a wide range in laminate countertops.
Solid wood countertops
The Step 5 poster details the installation, care
and maintenance of these durable solid wood
countertops.
• Measuring countertop lengths
• Making a corner seam
• Sawing the countertop
• Cutting a hole for the sink
• Sealing cut edges
• Installing the sink
• Installing the countertop
• Installing the tap
Bringing in the professionals
Your new kitchen is beginning to take shape!
At this point, you’ll probably need to hire a pro-
fessional to connect water, gas or electricity and
to install the dishwasher, oven and lighting.
Step 5. Install the
countertop
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poster on
the wall
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Now that the cabinet frames are in place, it’s
time to add shelving, lighting, drawers and other
accessories. All cabinet frames have predrilled
holes for quick and easy installation of shelving,
drawers and other interior accessories. This also
makes it simple to make adjustments or add
accessories later on!
The Step 6 poster provides instructions for:
• Installing cover panels
• Installing lighting
• Fitting shelves
• Attaching knobs and handles
• Installing drawers
The poster also shows an overview of the various
accessories that can be installed.
For complete details, you’ll need to follow the
instructions included in each package.
Step 6. Install shelves,
drawers and more
2.Attachtoe-kickedging
Cover the cutedge ofthe toe-
kickswiththe enclosed edging
strip. Pressitonwitha warm
iron, then cut itto the right
length.
1.Sawtoe-kicks
Carefullymeasure andmark toe-
kicks so that they cover the open
area below your base cabinets.
Sawtoe-kicks to thecorrect
lengthusinga fine-toothed saw
.
Step 7. Add thefinishingtouches
When you’ve completedStep 7,your new IKEAkitchen is readyto use!
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4.Attachlightvalances
Measure,cutandfit the light
valances beneath the wallcabi-
nets.Instructionsfor installation
and placementare included with
the valances.R
emember to
attachsealingstrips.
6.Attachthehingeplate
Screw the door hinge base plate
intothesecondandthirdpredrilled
holes at the topandbottom.
(IMPORTANT:Ifyou choose
ULRIKSDALdoor
,youmustscrew
thehinge base plate into thethird
andfourthpredrilled holes.)
8.Hangthedoors
Snap thehinge bodyonto the
base plate andadjustthe door to
the correct position,usingthe
adjustmentscrews.Instructions
for doingthis are included with
the hinges.
7.Fitthehingetothe door
Insert the hinge bodyinto the
predrilled hole inthe door and
press asshown.Noscrews are
needed.
9. Attachdoorhandles
Select andmeasure the position
of the door handles.Makea
reversible wood templatewith
the correct drillingpointsso that
you can place handles in the
same position on alldoors.Be
sure to checkonwhichside the
door opens before you markand
drilltheholes.Holda blockof
wood behindeachdoor so that
the surface doesn’tsplinter when
the drillbitgoes through.
Congratulations!
You’ve doneit! Timeto stepback
and admireyourwork:a
practical,
attractivekitchenfull of ingeniousfeaturesthat
will make yourlifeeasierfor yearsto come.
And bestof all– yougotmorefor
yourmoneyatIKEAbecauseyou
did mostofthework yourself!
10.Attachprotectivetabs
These self-adhesivetabswill
reduce the soundwhen you close
cabinet doors.You’llfindthemin
the package withthehinges.
Peel and stickto theupper and
lower corners ofthe doorsor cab-
inets,opposite the hinge side.
2.Installlighting
If cabinet lighting isincluded in
yourkitchen plan,we suggest
thatyou installitnow
.Use a
qualified electrician forprofes-
sional results.
5. Attachdrawerfronts
Using the hardware provided,
mounteach drawer frontto the
drawer box throughthe pre-
drilled,prealigned holes.These
holesandthehardware allow
easyadjustmentfor perfect
drawer frontalignment.
The cabinets have predrilled holes for quick and
easy installation of shelving, drawers and
interior accessories. This also makes it simple to
make adjustments or add accessories later on.
If you need to attach cover panels to the cabi-
net frames, put them on before doing anything
else, since they’re screwed on from the inside.
Step 6. Install shelves,drawers &more
Whenyou’ve completed Step 6, allinterior cabinet accessorieswillbe inplace.
Hangthese
instructionson
thewallsoyou’ll
haveyour
handsfree
It’s almost time to celebrate—you only have a few more
things left to do! But they’re important, so be sure to take
your time.
Remember to install any child safety devices you’ve cho-
sen. Drawer and cabinet safety catches help you protect your
children from dangerous household chemicals and other
items that could bring them harm.
1.Installcoverpanels
Temporarilysecurethecover
panelintoplaceusingaclamp.
Drillpilot holes throughthe cab-
inet frame from the inside of the
cabinets,beingcarefulnotto
drillthroughthecover panel.
Screw the cover panel into place.
3.Installshelves
Insertfour supports per shelf
intothe predrilled holes inside
eachcabinet,then resta shelfon
top ofthem.Thinkabout what
you needto store, and place the
shelves to makebestuse ofthe
space.
4.Attachdrawer
knobs/handles
Ona 6”h
ighdrawer front,
attachknobs andhandles to the
drawer front before itismount-
ed to the drawer box.
5.Installcornices
Follow the installation instruc-
tionsincludedwiththe cornice.
For bestresults,use a miter box
sawto cutthecornersofeach
corniceat a 45° angle.Measure
carefullysothatcornices willbe
therightlength.
3.Cliptoe-kicksinto place
Follow the directions for attach-
ingthe toe-kickclips.Atcorners
set oneclip facing upand the
other down– this allowsthem
both to fitonthe sameleg.Snap
the toe-kicksinto place.
RATIONELLinteriorfittingsfor
the drawers.
GRUNDTALaccessoriesinstain-
lesssteel.
FÖRHÖJAseriesinclearlac-
queredsolidbirch/birchplywood.
UTSAGAaccessories in black
lacquered steel.
RATIONELLpulloutbaskets–
it´sallwithinreach.
Justsomeofthe great storageideas...
NYLED accessoriesonan
aluminiumrail.
BYGELaccessoriesinpowder
coatedsteel.
The drawersglide smoothlyon
sturdyself-closingrunners for
yearsofservice.T
osetthedrawer
inthe open position,slide itout
untilit stops,then tiltslightly
up soitclearsthestop pointon
therunner.To closethedrawer
tiltitupagainandrollitshut.
Hang the
poster on
the wall
for Step 6
9

© Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2004
You’re almost there. Just a few more finishing
touches and your kitchen will be complete. From
attaching knobs and handles to checking the
alignment of doors and drawers once everything
is in place, it’s important to take your time and
get these things right.
After all, it’s details like these that will make
your kitchen look as great as it performs day
after day, year after year!
The Step 7 poster provides instructions for:
• Attaching plinths and mouldings
• Attaching light decor strips
• Installing cornices
• Hanging doors
• Attaching knobs and handles
• Attaching plastic buffers
Step 7. Add the
finishing touches
2.Attach toe-kickedging
Coverthecutedgeofthetoe-
kickswiththeenclosededging
strip.Pressitonwithawarm
iron,thencut ittotheright
length.
1. Saw toe-kicks
Carefullymeasureandmarktoe-
kickssothattheycovertheopen
areabelowyourbasecabinets.
Sawtoe-kickstothecorrect
lengthusingafine-toothedsaw
.
Step 7.Addthefinishing touches
Whenyou’vecompletedStep7,yournewIKEAkitchenisreadytouse!
©InterIKEASystemsB.V.2004.
4.Attachlightvalances
Measure,cutandfitthelight
valancesbeneaththewallcabi-
nets.Instructionsforinstallation
andplacement areincludedwith
thevalances.Rememberto
attachsealingstrips.
6.Attach thehingeplate
Screwthedoorhingebaseplate
into thesecondandthirdpredrilled
holesatthetopandbottom.
(IMPORTANT:Ifyouchoose
ULRIKSDAL door
,youmustscrew
thehingebaseplateintothethird
and fourth predrilledholes.)
8. Hangthe doors
Snapthehingebodyontothe
baseplateandadjustthedoorto
thecorrectposition,usingthe
adjustmentscrews.Instructions
fordoing thisareincludedwith
thehinges.
7.Fitthe hingetothedoor
Insertthehingebodyintothe
predrilledholeinthedoorand
pressasshown.Noscrewsare
needed.
9.Attachdoorhandles
Selectandmeasuretheposition
ofthedoorhandles.Makea
reversiblewoodtemplatewith
thecorrectdrilling pointssothat
youcanplacehandlesinthe
samepositiononalldoors.Be
suretocheckonwhichsidethe
dooropensbeforeyoumarkand
drilltheholes.Holdablockof
woodbehindeachdoorsothat
thesurfacedoesn’tsplinterwhen
thedrillbitgoesthrough.
Congratulations!
You’vedoneit!Time tostepback
andadmireyourwork:ap
ractical,
attractive kitchenfull ofingeniousfeaturesthat
will makeyourlifeeasierfor yearsto come.
Andbest ofall– yougotmorefor
your money at IKEA becauseyou
didmostof thework yourself!
10.Attachprotectivetabs
Theseself-adhesivetabswill
reducethesoundwhenyouclose
cabinetdoors.You’llfindthemin
thepackagewiththehinges.
Peelandsticktotheupperand
lowercornersofthedoorsorcab-
inets,oppositethehingeside.
2.Installlighting
Ifcabinetlightingisincludedin
yourkitchenplan,wesuggest
thatyouinstallitnow
.Usea
qualifiedelectrician forprofes-
sionalresults.
5.Attachdrawer fronts
Usingthehardwareprovided,
mounteachdrawerfronttothe
drawerboxthrough thepre-
drilled,prealignedholes.These
holesandthehardwareallow
easyadjustmentforperfect
drawerfrontalignment.
The cabinets have predrilledholesforquickand
easy installationofshelving,drawers and
interioraccessories.This also makesit simple to
make adjustments oradd accessorieslateron.
Ifyouneedto attachcoverpanelsto the cabi-
netframes,put themonbefore doing anything
else, since they’re screwedonfromthe inside.
Step 6. Install shelves,drawers& more
Whenyou’vecompletedStep6,allinteriorcabinetaccessorieswillbeinplace.
Hangthese
instructions on
the wallsoyou’ll
haveyour
handsfree
It’salmost time to celebrate—youonlyhave afewmore
things left to do!But they’re important,so be sure to take
your time.
Rememberto install any childsafety devicesyou’ve cho-
sen.D
rawerand cabinetsafety catcheshelpyouprotectyour
childrenfromdangerous householdchemicalsand other
itemsthat couldbring themharm.
1.Install coverpanels
Temporarilysecurethecover
panelintoplaceusingaclamp.
Drillpilotholesthroughthecab-
inetframefromtheinsideofthe
cabinets,beingcarefulnotto
drillthroughthecoverpanel.
Screwthecoverpanelintoplace.
3.Install shelves
Insertfoursupportspershelf
intothepredrilledholesinside
eachcabinet,thenrestashelfon
topofthem.T
hinkabout what
youneedtostore,andplacethe
shelvestomakebestuseofthe
space.
4.Attach drawer
knobs/handles
Ona6”high drawerfront,
attachknobs andhandlestothe
drawerfront beforeitismount-
edtothedrawerbox.
5.Install cornices
Followtheinstallationinstruc-
tionsincludedwiththecornice.
Forbestresults,useamiterbox
sawtocutthecornersofeach
corniceata45°angle.Measure
carefullysothatcorniceswillbe
therightlength.
3. Cliptoe-kicks intoplace
Followthedirectionsforattach-
ingthetoe-kickclips.Atcorners
setoneclipfacingupandthe
otherdown– thisallowsthem
bothtofitonthesameleg.Snap
thetoe-kicks intoplace.
RATIONELLinteriorfittingsfor
thedrawers.
GRUNDTALaccessoriesin stain-
less steel.
FÖRHÖJAseriesinclearlac-
queredsolidbirch/birchplywood.
UTSAGAaccessoriesinblack
lacqueredsteel.
RATIONELLpulloutbaskets–
it´sallwithinreach.
Just someofthe great storageideas...
NYLEDaccessoriesonan
aluminiumrail.
BYGELaccessoriesinpowder
coatedsteel.
Thedrawersglidesmoothlyon
sturdyself-closingrunnersfor
yearsofservice.Tosetthedrawer
intheopenposition,slideitout
untilitstops,thentiltslightly
upsoitclearsthestoppointon
therunner.Toclosethedrawer
tiltitup againandrollitshut.
Hang the
poster on
the wall
for Step 7
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