wholesale KITCHENS Xpress Range User manual

Help and tips to get
you started with you
kitchen installation.
INSTALLATION GUIDE
DIY

Do all your homework
DIY jobs require a lot of prep. Be sure
to do all your homework before you
tackle a hands-on job. The best place
to start is right here – reading this
guide from front to back. If you’re
in doubt about anything, call us or
contact a licensed professional.
DIY work can be dangerous!
ARE YOUR TRADESPEOPLE QUALIFIED?
Bumping out an old kitchen and
installing a new one requires a certain
level of skill. Any plumbing, gas and
electrical work such as disconnecting
a sink and installing cooktops and
ovens, must be done by a qualied
tradesperson. Make sure you use
licensed electricians and plumbers who
can supply you with a certicate of
compliance. That way, you’ll know the
work meets Australian regulations and
your insurance won’t be at risk.
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Deciding to DIY
Further assistance
Our Customer Service team can point you in the right direction for assistance
to get you back on track.
Contact us on 1300 764 737 or ser[email protected]
You’ve put the nishing touches on your plan. You’ve triple-checked the
specs. And you can’t wait to get to work on your new kitchen.
Just before you roll up your sleeves, be aware of
these points.
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LETS GET
STARTED
Builder’s pencil
Caulking gun
Clamps
Electric drill and drill bits
Hole-saw drill bit
Electronic stud nder
Fine-toothed handsaw or
circular saw
Measuring tape
Handles/knobs, accessories
Jigsaw
Phillips-head screwdriver
Protective glasses
Drop sheet/masking tape
Set square
Spirit level (ideally 600mm or longer)
Silicon sealer
Step ladder
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Gear checklist
TIP Enlist a friend’s help
for an extra pair of hands.
Most of the job will be easier, faster and safer
if you have someone to help you.
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Panels
There are ve types of panel you can install to give your new kitchen a
clean nish. Each panel serves a dierent purpose.
Base End Panel
Finishing exposed sides of base cabinets: placed either
side of the dishwasher cavity.
860(h) x 580(d)
Wall End Panel
Finishing exposed sides of wall cabinets; used as ller
panels (after cutting).
605/720(h) x 3209(d)
720(h)/605(h) x 320(d)
Pantry End Panel
Finishing exposed sides of pantry cabinets to create a
fridge box (the sides of the fridge wall cabinet); used as
ller panels.
For the benchtop to sit ush with the front of the pantry,
allow a 20mm void between wall and pantry. Remember
to move adjustable legs 20mm back so the kickboard
lines up with the adjacent cabinet. Note the panel can be
cut down in height if your preference is for the kickboard
to run under, creating a streamline look.
2204(h) x 600(d)
Island Back Panel
Finishing the cabinet backs of an island bench.
860(h) x 1200(w)
Fillers
Filler panels are also included. Depending on your design,
these can be cut down to suit a space where a void is
required.
Kickboard
Hides adjustable feet of the base and pantry cabinets.
140(h) x 2400(w)
Tall Units
When installing tall units, if you require a benchtop to sit
ush you will need to pull o the wall 20mm.
Dishwasher Cavity
Leave a space of 605mm or more between two base
cabinets.
Fridge Cavity
If your fridge is adjacent to a wall, allow sucient space
for the fridge door to open fully. Use wall panel provided
to make space wider if required.
You can also choose to mount an overhead fridge cabinet
between two pantry end panels.
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End panels and cavities
Need assistance?
For further details, check out the cabinet matrix on the Wholesale Kitchens
website.
If you still need further assistance, please contact our Customer Service team
on 1300 764 737.
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Let’s get prepping!
Use our checklist and follow the pointers to prepare your kitchen area.
Check the levels of the walls
and oor
To properly install an Xpress Kitchen,
your oors must be at and level.
If you nd some areas that are
signicantly uneven, hire a professional
tradesperson to x these problem areas
rst. They’ll let you know how much
work is required.
Locating wall studs
You’ll be using wall studs as anchor
points for your base and wall cabinets.
But rst you’ll need to nd them.
The most reliable method is to use an
electronic studnder. It works on all
kinds of walls.
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Prep work
Before you remove your old kitchen
✓Make sure you’ve had the electricity, gas and water disconnected by a
licensed professional.
✓Hire a skip.
✓When dismantling the old kitchen, remove the base cabinets and
benchtops rst. This makes it easier to take down the wall cabinets.
✓Get a pull bar (or crowbar), hammer and screwdriver to make removal easier.
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1. Check the walls
Use a spirit level to check the walls. Mark any uneven spots or holes.
When you mount the wall cabinets, you might need a packer to
ll the gap so that the cabinet and wall line up straight. Wood or
masonite pieces make ideal packers.
2. Check any right-angled corners
Use your set square to check what should be right-angled corners. If
there’s a gap between the wall and the set square greater than 6mm,
you may need to call for professional assistance. If you have walls
opposite each other, measure the distance between them at multiple
points to check whether the walls are parallel.
3. Check the oor
Using your spirit level, check the parts of the oor where you plan on
installing the base cabinets. Make a mark on the wall with a pen or
pencil, indicating the highest and lowest sections of the oor.
4. Measure and mark
Refer to your kitchen plan and measure the position of your cabinets.
Mark their location with a pen or pencil. This will help you work out
how everything’s going to t together.
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Prep work
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How to assemble the base and pantry cabinets
In each pack you’ll nd step-by-step instructions. Be sure to read them before you start,
then follow each instruction to assemble the cabinets. If you get stuck at any point, call
our customer service team during work hours Monday-Friday.
1. Set the height
Earlier on, you marked the highest point of the kitchen oor(refer
to Prepping your space, Step 3). Now mark the wall from that
point at 860mm. Draw a level line from this new point to where
you’ll be putting in your base cabinets. This line will be used to
see the heights of the cabinets.
Adjustable legs and uneven oors
Set your adjustable legs to 140mm, as kickboards are 140mm
high. If your oors are uneven, cut your kickboards to suit.
2. Install the corner cabinet rst
If your kitchen has a corner, start there. Position the cabinet and adjust the legs until the cabinet matches up with the line
you marked out in Step One.
Check the position with a spirit level. If you have plaster walls, measure out from the corner to the wall studs and mark
where they line up onto the base cabinet. You’ll notice that the ends of the corner cabinet extend past the back panel.
This is to take into account that your walls may not be square.
If your walls are not square, you can plane the end panels to ensure the front of the cabinet is square. If planing isn’t
required, there will be an insignicant gap between the wall and the cabinet.
If there’s no corner cabinet in your kitchen design, then start with an end cabinet, making sure to x the end panel or
ller to it rst (we cover this in 5.4). Using a small drill bit (2-3mm), drill pilot holes into the cabinet at the points you have
marked that line up.
3. Levelling & securing
the cabinets
Position the cabinet back into the corner, keeping it level. Using
the supplied 60mm screws, x the cabinet into the wall studs.
Two screws should be enough to hold each cabinet in place.
Check with the spirit level and if necessary, reposition the
cabinet before moving on.
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The base & pantry cabinets
TIP Save time, don’t paint where your cabinets will be.
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4. Securing the cabinets
As before, mark, drill and line up the cabinet and x with screws.
Temporarily fasten the cabinets together with clamps. Use the small
drill bit to make two pilot holes in the inside of the cabinet, top and
bottom as shown in the image. 30mm screws (supplied) can then be
used to join the two cabinets together.
5. Preparing the base cabinet
The base cabinet that will contain the kitchen sink should be
prepared prior to installing. Holes for water pipes and the drain
can be sawn in either the cabinet base or back panel. You can do
this in one of two ways: you can either use a holesaw drill bit, or
you can use a jigsaw.
6. Dishwasher cavity
If you’re installing a dishwasher, make sure you leave enough space
for this.
7. Attach the hinge and
mounting plates
In the packs that came with each cabinet, you should nd the hinge
mounting plates. Press them into the pre-drilled hole, then tighten
the screws.
THAT’S THE BASE INSTALLATION DONE.
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The base & pantry cabinets
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Assembling the wall cabinets
In each pack you’ll nd step-by-step instructions. Once again, read them before you
start. Follow each instruction to assemble the cabinets.
1. Set the height
Start by axing a timber strip to the wall. The place of timber needs to be about 18x90mm. This is going to give you an
accurate guide for positioning and xing the cabinets, and will even make it easier to hold them in place.
To nd the correct position to put your timber strip, start by marking the wall 1484mm from the highest point of the oor
(based on a ceiling height of 2400mm or more). Now, using your spirit level to guide you, draw a straight line from this
mark where you will be positioning the wall cabinets. This marking stands for the bottom edge of your wall cabinets, and
is the place to put the top of your timber strip. This height will also ensure your wall cabinets align with any pantries used.
An important number
Keep this in mind when setting the kitchen height. Australian regulations state that the distance between the bottom of
your rangehood and the top of your cooktop must be 650mm.
2. Start the corner
If your kitchen has one, it’s really going to make the
installation easier. If you have plaster walls, measure out
from the corner to your marked studs, and then make the
equivalent measurements on your assembled wall cabinet.
Then, using a 2-3mm drill bit make pilot holes at the
marker points aligned with the wall studs.
3. Secure the cabinet
Position the cabinet on top of the timber strip. Then,
using the supplied 60mm screws, x the cabinet into
place. In most cases, the screws per cabinet should be
enough. Check the cabinet’s placement with the spirit
level and if you need to, make any adjustments.
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The wall cabinets
Stuck on something?
Call us on 1300 764 737
or email ser[email protected]
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4. Rangehood
If installing an integrated box
canopy into a cabinet, cut out the
motor shape starting from the
back, then raise the shelf to sit
above the rangehood.
5. Hang the
next cabinet
Now you have a process to follow,
mark, drill and line up the cabinet,
and x with screws.
If you use a slide-out
rangehood cabinet
You will need wall end panels either
side. Also, remember the cabinet is
shorter and should align with the
other wall cabinets at the top.
6. Securing the
cabinets
Temporarily fasten the cabinets
together with clamps. Then, using a
2-3mm drill bit, drill two pilot holes
from the inside of the cabinet out
(one top and one at the bottom).
Use the 30mm screw supplied to
join the two cabinets together.
7. Repeat step 5
Repeat the process until you’ve
installed all the cabinets, making
sure to align each cabinet with the
last one.
8. Attach the hinge
and mounting
plates
In the packs included with each
cabinet, you should find the hinge
mounting plates. Press them into
the pre-drilled hole, then tighten
the screws.
Take down the timber strip, and
that’s it. You should be looking at a
set of correctly aligned and secured
kitchen wall cabinets.
THAT’S THE WALL CABINETS DONE.
Rangehood motor
Cut out base shelf to suit rangehood motor size
and raise shelf to sit above the rangehood body
Rangehood
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