Installation Guide

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Step 10: Completing The Installation And Alignment
After cabinets are securely installed to the walls, reinstall all doors, drawers and adjustable shelving. Next, check each door and drawer for
proper alignment.
Example: If the drawer front does not lie ush against the face frame, check that the cabinet is level, both horizontally and vertically. It may
be necessary to realign the drawer guides as well. The drawer guides can be adjusted side to side by moving the slide member by hand
and making the necessary adjustments until the drawer lies ush against the face frame of the cabinet.
IMPORTANT: All doors and drawer fronts must be aligned prior to decorative hardware installation.
Cabinet Care And Maintenance
6-Way Hinge Adjustment
The hinges can be easily adjusted “up and down” by loosening the hinge screws attached to the face frame. Slide the door up or down until
aligned and tighten the screws. The hinges can also be adjusted “side to side” and “in and out”. See below for details on adjustments.
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Step 5: Level Cabinets
Check the cabinet to ensure it is level and plumb. Shim to ll uneven areas between the oor and base of
the cabinet, and between the wall and the back of the cabinet. Failure to do this step could result in damage
to the cabinet. Pay close attention to the areas that the cabinet will attach to the wall, making sure that the
cabinet bottom is fully supported.
Step 6: Prepare To Anchor Cabinets
Drill through the cabinet back into the prelocated wall studs with a
3
∕
32
” diameter drill bit, approximately 2”
deep. The holes should come no closer than 2” to any inside vertical edge of the cabinet. Two screw holes
should be located in the upper section of the cabinet and two in the lower section. Cement, block, brick
or tile walls will require anchors for screws or toggle bolts. These will need to be purchased separately, if
needed. The size of the hole will need to be sized according to those purchased anchors.
Step 7: Anchor Cabinets To Wall
Insert the 2½” round washerhead screws into the holes until they are nearly tight. Make sure the back is fully
supported with shims, as needed, and does not bow into any imperfections in the wall. Ensure that the cabinet
is level and plumb, adjust as needed. Tighten the screws fully and check once more to ensure the cabinet is
level and plumb. Re-install the cabinet doors, drawers and shelving after all cabinets have been installed.
Step 8: Completing the Installation and Alignment
When all of the tall cabinets are securely installed to the walls, the next step is to check each door and drawer for proper alignment.
If adjustments are needed, follow hinge adjustment instructions listed below.
IMPORTANT: All doors and drawer fronts must be aligned prior to decorative hardware installation.
Cabinet Care and Maintenance
6-Way Hinge Adjustment
The hinges can be easily adjusted “up and down” by loosening the hinge screws attached to the face frame. Slide the door up or down until
aligned and tighten the screws. The hinges can also be adjusted “side to side” and “in and out”. See below for details on adjustments.
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A. In & Out Adjustment
For bowed and warped doors.
(See illustrations below.)
B. Up & Down Adjustment
For misaligned doors. Loosen screws,
adjust, then re-tighten screws.
C. Side to Side Adjustment
For gaps between double doors.
Clockwise to adjust out, counter
clockwise to adjust in.
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B B
C C
D D
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Troubleshooting Guide: Problems You Can Handle
Even though your cabinets must pass rigid quality inspection procedures, irregularities arise as a result of shipping and handling procedures.
Also, certain errors during the installation process may cause problems that are not the fault of the cabinet manufacturer. Listed below are
several conditions and causes, as well as remedies for those situations.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Cabinet doors do not align vertically
(up and down).
A hinge is twisted or the cabinet is out of
alignment or "racked."
Make sure the cabinet is plumb and level.
Adjust the door hinges.
Double doors on a wall or base cabinet
do not line up.
This could be the result of improper cabinet
installation. The cabinet is out of alignment
and is not set level and square (plumb).
Loosen the cabinet from the wall and use
shims to properly square up the cabinet.
Adjust the door hinges.
Space between the two adjoining
doors is too great.
A hinge is out of adjustment. Adjust the door hinges.
Cabinet drawer does not close evenly. Drawer alignment is poor. Manually adjust the drawer guide member.
Cabinet Cleaning: Interior
Cabinet interiors are surfaced with a urethane-coated laminate that resists scuffs, mars and most common household spills. Wipe with a damp
cloth or sponge. For food residue or grease, use warm water mixed with mild dishwashing liquid to wipe clean. 5% dishwashing liquid to 95%
water is a good ratio. Dry thoroughly. To avoid permanent damage, it is important to clean the spill and dry the surface immediately.