IKEA ENHET User manual

ENHET Kitchen
installation guide
A guide to installing
a new ENHET Kitchen

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Contents
Step-by-step guide
Installing your new ENHET kitchen
This brochure is your guide to preparing and installing
your new kitchen. Inside you’ll find steps to follow and
useful tips and ideas. Use this guide and your IKEA
assembly instructions to make sure your kitchen is
installed in the right way.
Before you begin
Go through this brochure before you begin the
installation, to see what stages are involved and
the tools you’ll need. To make sure you have all the
components you need, compare the packages and
parts against your order list and the freight list.
You should only dismantle your old kitchen once
you have all your new parts and appliances.
Your kitchen parts and benchtop should be stored
indoors, in normal room temperature and humidity.
Before you remove your old kitchen make sure
that your electricity, gas and water is shut off. Use
a qualified trades professional to disconnect and
reconnect your gas, water and electricity.
You can do it yourself, but you don’t have to
Although our kitchens are designed to be as simple
as possible for you to assemble and install yourself,
it is important to consider all aspects of a kitchen
renovation. Some key steps, such as wall cabinet
installation or cutting the benchtop, require more
skill and expertise than others.
We can offer you services ranging from planning and
delivery to complete kitchen installation. For more
details see the back page of this guide, the kitchen
section of IKEA.com.au or visit your local IKEA store.
Tools and materials .................................................................. 3
Preparing your room ................................................................ 4
Assembling cabinets and frames .................................................. 6
Installing wall cabinets/frames ......................................................7
Installing base cabinets/frames .................................................... 8
Installing the benchtop ............................................................. 9
Installing the sink and tap ......................................................... 10
Installing appliances .................................................................11
Installing the plinth ................................................................. 12
Installing lighting, doors and drawers, fronts and handles .................... 13
Building a kitchen island ........................................................... 14
You’re done. Congratulations on your new kitchen! ........................... 15
Services .............................................................................. 16

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Materials
Tools and materials
Here is a summary of the basic tools you’ll need.
In addition you’ll find which tools to use for each
product in their respective assembly instructions.
Wooden strips to use as
supporting strips for base
and wall cabinets
FIXA drill template
for knobs/handles
Article No. 103.234.34
Masking tape, to be used
when adding the silicone
sealant
Sandpaper
G clamp Utility pliers Scissors Saw and Mitre box Protective gloves
and goggles
Electric screwdriver Electric drill Jigsaw Circular saw
Stud finder Pencil Philips screwdriver Awl Hammer Rubber hammer
Carpenter’s rule
or tape measure
Sanitary silicone sealant Try square Spirit level Step ladder
The right types of plugs
and screws for your walls
Sanitary silicone sealant
Tools

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Whether you’re replacing an old kitchen or starting
from scratch, it’s key to understand that the properties
of the room dictate how smooth or complex your
installation process will be. With this in mind it’s
important that you spend sufficient time assessing
walls and floors before you start the installation.
Now is also the time to prime and paint your walls
and change your flooring. Don’t apply the final coating
of paint at this point since you will need to make
markings and drill holes in the walls. If you plan to
have tiles or similar, it’s best to install these after the
cabinets and benchtop have been installed.
Assess your walls
Since your walls will hold the weight of your kitchen
cabinets and frames, start by evaluating the quality
and construction of your walls.
Marking cabinet positions
Draw a layout of your new kitchen directly on the wall.
Check that everything fits with the measurements
from your plan, and that electricity, water, gas and
ventilation connections are where you want them
to be.
Check that your walls are strong enough to hold the
cabinets. Depending on your wall material, it’s best
to install your cabinet onto a stud or support beam.
Use a stud finder to locate the studs.
If you have a light wall construction with gypsum
(drywall) wall panels supported by studs, it’s not
enough to fix your cabinets onto the thin gypsum
board alone—not even using drywall anchors.
In order to provide proper support for the cabinets,
you need to add horizontal structural support
between the studs. As this requires the proper skills,
be sure to contact a trades professional for help.
What you are looking for is a fixed structure inside
the wall that is strong enough to carry the load of
your cabinets. This fixed structure needs to align
with the fixation points of your cabinets.
Instead, you need to locate the studs inside the wall
using a stud finder. Studs are mostly vertical posts
made of wood, but can also be thin metal profiles,
and run from the floor all the way to the ceiling.
Note that even if your new cabinets will be located at
the same position as the cabinets of the old kitchen,
it is important to secure that the walls have been
properly reinforced.
Find out what type of wall you’ll be working with.
For solid core materials like masonry that are hard
to penetrate and can support great loads, you need
special anchors and screws.
The wall studs, normally located 30, 45 or even
60cm apart, can carry the load of your wall cabinets.
However, as the cabinets come in different widths it
is highly likely that the fixation points of the cabinets
and position of the studs won’t align.
It’s important that you use the proper type and
size of fixing devices to attach your cabinets. The
minimum screw thickness is 4.6mm and the screw
needs to penetrate at least 38mm into the wall stud
or solid core material. For advice, contact your local
specialised dealer.
Preparing your room

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1. First mark 125mm from the highest point (A) you
found at the very beginning and trace a horizontal
level line across your wall where the cabinets will
be placed. This base line represents the height of
the cabinet legs.
2. Then mark 878mm from the oor and proceed as
before. This is where the top of your base cabinets
will end up.
3. Finally, mark another line at 1466mm from the
oor and trace a horizontal line as with the other
markings. This line represents the bottom position
of the wall cabinets and frames.
4. With the lines marked, double-check that your
plumbing and electrical outlets t the layout plan.
5. Pay attention to the required minimum distance
between cooktop and rangehood. This can be
found in the rangehood assembly instructions.
6. The dishwasher should only be installed between
two cabinets or at least between a cabinet and
the wall. This is needed to secure the appliance
properly and provide support for the benchtop.
7. If you have a kitchen with a corner, you build
the corner base solution with a regular 80cm
base cabinet and an ENHET corner panel.
For the positioning of this solution, see page 8.
Marking key measurements
There are some critical measurements you need to consider and mark on your walls in order to secure proper
alignment, leave adequate room for your work area and follow appliances requirements. Remember to consider
the space needed for doors and drawers to open properly, making sure there are no collisions with radiators
or window sills as drawers and doors are opened.
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A
Use a spirit level to find the highest point of the
floor and mark where that is on the wall. This will
be the reference point from which to measure when
marking the key measurements (see below).
Prepare your space by making sure your corners are
even and your walls and floor are straight. Use your
try square for the corners and a spirit level for the
walls and floor.
If your corner and/or walls aren’t straight you may
need to use distancers to make sure your kitchen
cabinets and frames become level and align properly.
For advice contact you local specialised dealer.
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125mm
878mm
1466mm
6
7
2
4

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Before you start assembling the
cabinets, set up a good work area
that is safe and where you have
enough room. Be sure to protect
the floors and make sure you have
the recommended equipment and
tools close by.
Sort the packages into groups to
avoid confusion over which pieces
belong to the cabinet assembly
and which belong to appliances.
For a good workflow, it is a good
idea if you assemble all frames one
by one and push them aside until
the time comes to install them.
It’s helpful if you arrange your
cabinets in the order you will be
installing them. Use your packing
list and ENHET Configurator
drawing to guide you.
Assembling cabinets and frames
ENHET cabinets can be installed with or without a plinth, depending on your personal preference.
See page 12 for information on how to assemble the legs if you choose to have a plinth.
To install the supporting base strip, align the top
of the strip with the baseline (125mm). Screw the
strip to the studs you found behind your walls along
where your base cabinets will be located. Make sure
the strip does not go beyond where the last cabinet
ends or it will collide with your plinth at the end.
Note: Don’t install a supporting base strip behind
ENHET open base frames, nor the dishwasher.
For the upper strips, align the top of the strip with
the 1466mm line. Then screw the strips to the studs
you’ve located behind your wall. The upper strips
are only temporary and will be removed once you’ve
installed the cabinets.
Start by installing the supporting strips. You can use
any straight long piece of wood available at your local
hardware store.
Preparing your room

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In most kitchens it’s best to install your wall cabinets
and frames first. This way you have room to move
without base cabinets in the way.
Reminder
Fastening/fixing devices (screws and plugs)
for the wall are not included with the cabinets
and frames since different wall materials
require different types of fastening devices.
Use fastening devices suitable for the walls
in your home. For advice on suitable fastening
devices, contact your local specialised dealer.
Start cabinet installation from the corner of your
room. Place the cabinet on top of the supporting
strip and slide it into position.
If you have a rangehood placed under a cabinet,
you need to make some cut-outs in the cabinet
before you place it on the wall. Follow the assembly
instruction of the rangehood to prepare the required
cut-outs, and remember to seal the open edges
with silicone.
Fix the cabinet using the appropriate length and
type of screw. Throughout the installation process
you may need to loosen the screws to make small
adjustments when aligning cabinets and frames.
Proceed with the next cabinet, using a clamp to align
the two cabinets before you screw them together
with the screws enclosed with the cabinet.
As you place the cabinet adjusted for the rangehood,
make sure you can access the electrical outlet via the
previously made cut-out.
Installing wall cabinets/frames
When you have placed and aligned all cabinets and
open frames, it is time to secure them in their final
location. Before you tighten all screws a final time,
use the level to check that all angles are straight.

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Once all your base cabinets are installed, check that
they are level and that you are happy with the result,
before securing them by tightening the screws a
final time.
Once you have installed the wall cabinets you move
on to the base cabinets. Again, start from the corner
of the room and place the cabinet on the supporting
wooden strip. If you are building a line kitchen, make
sure to leave space between the wall and the cabinet
to allow for doors or drawers to open properly.
If you have a corner kitchen, you build the corner base
solution with an 80cm base cabinet in combination
with the ENHET corner panel. For this solution, follow
the assembly instructions included with the ENHET
corner panel.
Note: ENHET open frames can’t be used under a sink,
built-in cooktop or for a built-in oven.
As you proceed with the next cabinet, level and align
the two cabinets by using a clamp. Use the screws
provided to attach the adjacent cabinets.
The dishwasher, normally placed next to the sink
cabinet, stands on its own base so there is no need
for a supporting strip. Leave a 60cm wide gap
between the sink cabinet and the next cabinet.
If you build a corner base solution with a 40cm door,
place the cabinet 268mm from the wall (A). If you
build it with a 60cm door, place the cabinet 468mm
from the wall (A). In both cases, the adjacent cabinet
is placed 688mm from the wall (B).
Make sure that the corner panel and the front edge
of the adjacent cabinet align.
Fix the cabinet using the appropriate type and
length of screw. Throughout the installation process
you may need to loosen the screws to make small
adjustments when aligning cabinets and frames.
To install a cabinet after the dishwasher niche, make
sure the spirit level reaches both cabinets at the
front and at the back of the cabinets. Make sure the
distance at the front and back of the niche remains
60cm. Once you have the correct alignment, secure
the cabinet to the wall.
When you install an open base frame, you don’t use
a supporting strip. Instead, align the top of the open
frame with the top of the adjacent cabinet before
you fix the frame to the wall.
When you reach the place where you want your sink
and tap, use the ENHET cabinet for sink, which has
a construction that allows for pipes coming from
either the wall or the floor. See assembly instructions
for how to build the different configurations.
Installing base cabinets/frames

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With your cabinets in place, it’s time to install your
benchtop. Before you start, read the benchtop
assembly instruction to learn about the things you
need to consider as you prepare and install it.
When cutting the benchtop to fit your kitchen,
keep in mind that you are handling thick and heavy
materials so make sure you have the proper work
space and tools.
It’s helpful to use a pair of sawhorses to set up a
cutting station. Here, you can benefit from having
a second person available, to help carry and hold
the benchtop while you perform the different steps.
If you need to customise your benchtop for a sink
or cooktop, follow the assembly instructions of your
sink or cooktop.
For the cooktop cut-out locate the mid point of
the cooktop cabinet. See the cooktop installation
guide for the cut-out dimensions and the minimum
distances required. Make sure the cut-out perimeter
doesn’t collide with the top rail of the cabinet.
Installing the benchtop
Use a circular saw and G clamps to keep a straight
line as you cut the benchtop. To avoid splintering,
cut with the benchtop underside facing up when
using a buzz or jig saw, but with the top facing up
if using a handsaw. Have a second person hold the
piece to be cut off to avoid the edge from splintering.
For a sink cut-out you start by tracing the inner
boundaries of the sink cabinet on the underside
of the positioned benchtop.
Place the benchtop upside down, then place the
sink upside down within the previously marked
boundaries/lines, making sure there is equal space
all around. Trace the outline of the sink.
Then, follow the assembly instructions for the sink
to mark the actual cutting line.
Start by placing the benchtop on top of the base
cabinets and push it against the wall. Once in
position, measure the benchtop from the side
edge of the cabinet underneath. With the addition
of at least a 1.5cm overhang, make a mark on the
benchtop.
After you have cut the benchtop you need to seal
the cut raw edge. Open edges create a entry point
for humidity or water, which can cause swelling and
deterioration. Follow the assembly instructions of
the benchtop to apply the edge band that comes
with each IKEA pre-cut benchtop. If you do not have
a loose strip we recommend sealing with silicone.
Use a jigsaw to cut out the space for your sink. It’s
helpful to drill a hole on the inside corners of your
outline before cutting. These holes, big enough to
fit the jigsaw blade, serve as the entry point for the
jigsaw and enable you to make a cleaner cut.
For last steps on installing
the benchtop, see next page

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Before sliding the sink into position, follow the
assembly instructions of the sink and attach the
clamps that come with it. Once in position, adjust
the clamps in order to secure the sink.
Next, connect your water trap and tap to complete
the sink and tap installation.
If you need to install the tap on the benchtop, see the
assembly instructions of the tap for the dimension
of the hole. Once you’ve marked the position of the
hole, check that it doesn’t collide with the top rail of
the cabinet underneath. After you’ve drilled the hole,
clean and seal the hole with silicone.
Once the sink and tap are in place and secured,
seal the edges around them with silicone to create
a watertight seal.
Installing the sink and tap
Before you start to install the kitchen mixer tap,
double-check that the connections between the
water supply and the tap fit. Then switch off the main
shut-off valve. Keep in mind that the installation
must be performed in compliance with current local
construction and plumbing regulations. If in doubt,
contact a professional.
While some of our sinks come with a pre-cut hole for
the tap, there are cases where you need to install the
tap on the benchtop. In this case, make sure you use
a drill that is powerful enough to drill through the
benchtop material.
Corners can be tricky so take your time and adjust
both pieces until they are perfectly aligned and level.
For small adjustments, use the adjustable feet, or
shim between the cabinet and the benchtop.
Once the benchtop pieces are level and align with
the wall, fix the benchtop to the cabinets and apply
silicone in order to prevent fluids from penetrating
the surface.
Installing the benchtop
Clean the raw edges of the cut-out/s and lightly sand
them. Then apply silicone to prevent moisture from
penetrating the benchtop. Let the silicone dry before
you install the sink and/or cooktop.

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To install the cooktop, follow the assembly
instructions that come with the cooktop. Attach the
cooktop connectors before you place the cooktop
into the cut-out.
After the dishwasher has been connected to water
and electricity, follow the dishwasher installation
guide to adjust the height of the dishwasher.
To protect the underside and edges of the benchtop
from the steam released when opening the
dishwasher after a finished cycle, attach a diffusion
barrier along the front edge of the benchtop.
The oven cabinet has been prepared to hold the
built-in oven on top of the shelf. Keep in mind that it
requires two people to carry and position the oven.
Once in position, remember to secure the oven using
the screws provided.
Installing appliances
Once the door is mounted, and the dishwasher is
level with the adjacent cabinets, you need to secure
the dishwasher by following the instructions in the
dishwasher installation guide.
Note: If you have a fully-integrated dishwasher we
recommend that you wait to assemble the front onto
to the dishwasher until you mount the other kitchen
fronts. This makes it easier to align them.
When all benchtop sections are secured and you’ve
given the silicone time to seal all raw edges of the
cut-outs, it’s time to start installing your appliances.
Be sure to follow the assembly instructions and
specifications that come with the appliances.
Note: All water, gas and electricity connections must
be done by qualified professionals according to valid
local safety regulations.
The rangehoods at IKEA can be installed in two ways:
either in extraction mode (ducted to the outside)
or used in recirculation mode fitted with a charcoal
filter. Each installation option and required cabinet
preparation is described in the assembly instructions
of your rangehood.
As you prepare for the dishwasher installation,
keep in mind that some countries require some
sort of floor protection underneath the dishwasher.
Required or not, it is a good idea to place a floor
protection which holds some amount of water if the
water connections of the dishwasher should break.
Before you install your rangehood, make sure you
follow the specified minimum distance between
cooktop and rangehood listed in the assembly
instructions. You will need another person to help
you hold and secure the rangehood while you make
the required preparations.

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When two plinth sections meet, forming a corner,
you need to attach both plinth strips to the same leg.
In order to avoid the clips colliding, place the clips
upside down in one of the strips.
Note: ENHET open frames can’t be combined with a
plinth. For ENHET frames, use ENHET legs for frame.
Installing the plinth
Generally, the base cabinets are supported by the
supporting strip along the wall and two legs in the
front of the cabinet. However, if you are going for
a kitchen with a plinth you also need to consider
the following steps:
Start with the plinth for the short side of the cabinet
and use a handsaw to cut a 552mm piece. Then sand
the open edge before you apply the pre-glued edge
band that comes with the plinth.
For a plinth setup place the legs with the leg-plate
aligned to the cabinet edge. Since the plinth is
attached via the legs, you also need an additional leg
at the back of the open cabinet sides.
Follow the plinth assembly instructions to attach
the plinth. Remember to remove the plastic sleeves
from the leg since they will obstruct the attachment
of the plinth.
For the front plinth, place the plinth in position and
mark where you should cut it. After you’ve cut it,
repeat the process of attaching the edge band and
the plastic fittings that connect with the leg.

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If you have a fully-integrated dishwasher you
mount a 60×70cm kitchen door on the front of the
dishwasher. In this case, the assembly instructions
and required fittings come with the dishwasher.
The front should be mounted after the dishwasher
has been placed in position. This to prevent the
dishwasher from tipping over when you open it.
Next, follow the assembly instructions to mount the
doors and install the drawers. Once the doors and
drawers are in position, you can adjust any potential
misalignment by adjusting the hinges and drawers.
Installing lighting, doors and drawers,
fronts and handles
With your cabinets, benchtop and appliances in place,
it’s time to move onto installing your lighting as well
as fitting the cabinet interiors. Then, take your time
assembling doors, fronts, knobs and handles to make
sure everything looks the way you want.
Note: Always use your assembly instructions for help.
When installing your lighting, keep in mind that all
electrical connections must be made by a qualified
tradesperson.
If drilling holes, use a piece of wood to meet the
drill as it penetrates the surface to protect the edges
from splintering.
Once you have decided on the placement of your
knobs and/or handles, we recommend that you use
the FIXA drilling template for an easier process and
better end result.

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Building a kitchen island
When it comes to building a kitchen island, it is
important to consider some key aspects during the
planning and installation. Since the kitchen island will
not be supported by the walls, the frames need to be
attached to the floor to prevent the island from tipping
over or moving around. For ENHET, you can build a
kitchen island using the open frames along with the
assembly kit for kitchen island.
Before fixing the island to the floor, assess
your floor and make sure the fixation points
of the island do not conflict with floor heating,
or electrical lines located underneath the floor.
Fixing devices for the floor are not included
since different floor materials require different
types of fixing devices. For advice on suitable
fixing devices for your floor, contact your local
specialised dealer.
Measure and resize the benchtop if needed. As you
place it on top of the island, make sure your have an
equal overhang all around. Then, attach it using the
brackets provided with your base unit.
Use the anchoring metal brackets included in the
assembly kit for kitchen island to secure the kitchen
island to the floor.
After you have positioned the legs in the anchoring
fittings, connect all frames using the connectors
included with the frames. We recommend that you
use a large spirit level to check that the cabinets are
level in all directions. To make minor adjustments,
adjust the height of the legs.
Min 120 cm
Make sure you assemble the cabinet stabilisers onto
the frames according to the assembly instructions
that come with the assembly kit for kitchen island.
Start by deciding where the island will be positioned.
We recommend that you leave 120cm between the
island and the other kithen units to ensure a good
workflow in the kitchen.
For a straight island that aligns with the rest
of the kitchen, use reference points in the room,
for example base cabinets.
Once you have positioned the frames, add some
temporary tape underneath each leg and mark the
perimeter of each leg sleeve accurately, since this
will be the final location of your kitchen island.

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Time to step back and admire your new kitchen.
With a little care and maintenance, your IKEA kitchen
will look great for many years to come.
Caring for your cabinets
Clean the doors, cabinet interiors and wood surfaces
with a soft, damp cloth. Only use cleaning products
intended for these materials. Do not use products
that contain ammonia, alcohol, bleach or abrasives.
Rinse with clean water, then dry with a clean, dry
cloth. Make sure to clean up spills quickly.
Keep your sink sparkling
After each use, wipe the sink clean with a damp
cloth or sponge or using a non-abrasive detergent, if
necessary. Rinse the bowl with water and then wipe
the sink with a dry cloth. Avoid scouring powder, steel
wool, or hard objects which can scratch the stainless
steel surface. The damp surface can be discoloured if
substances containing iron, such as steel wool, nails
or gravel, are allowed to remain on it. Discolouration
is caused by the foreign material.
Long-lasting benchtops
Keep your benchtop in top condition by cleaning spills
quickly with water and a mild detergent. Be sure to
keep the benchtop as dry as possible after use. For
wood and solid wood benchtops use STOCKARYD
wood treatment oil. The oil protects the wood from
marks, stains and cracks, and prevents water from
penetrating the surface.
You’re done. Congratulations
on your new kitchen!

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