Forums

FAQ
Lessons Learned
IKEA Instructions
Door Styles
Cabinets
Appliances
Countertop Materials
Peripherals
Accessories
Handles/Knobs
Before & After
Finished
Interiors
Details
Get in Touch!

 
Google
Web www.ikeafans.com

FAQ -- Installation -- Hinge Adjustment

Domsjo Sink Hinge Adjustment Suspension Rail End Run Dishwasher

A. The hinges are Blum--they are adjustable in 3 directions. Start with patience and a Phillips Screwdriver and you'll be hanging fine in no time!
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
 
This adjustment involves two screws, one to the top and one to the bottom of the clip.  Loosen the screws slightly and then lift or lower the door until it is in the position you want. Re-tighten the screws to secure the door. 
Height adjustment

Use these two screws to adjust the height of the doors and/or align the tops of the doors.

 

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
 
Use this screw to adjust how far out or in the doors are in comparison to your cabinet and to the other cabinet doors and drawers surrounding it.  Loosen the screw and manually push or pull the door to adjust it.  Re-tighten the screw when the door is in the position you want.
 
Depth adjustment

Use this screw to bring to door into alignment with neighboring cabinet doors/drawers.

 

SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT
 
Using a phillips head screwdriver, turn the adjustment screw clockwise and counterclockwise to move the door--the direction of turn and it's effect is dependent on which the side of the door the hinge is attached.
 
On a door with a RIGHT SIDE HINGE:
Turn the screw CLOCKWISE to move the door to the RIGHT
Turn the screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE to move the door to the LEFT
On a door with a LEFT SIDE HINGE: 
Turn the screw CLOCKWISE to move the door to the LEFT
Turn the screw COUNTERCLOCKWISE to move the door to the RIGHT

 

Side to side adjustment

Use this screw to adjust the gap between doors, walls and other cabinets for parallel alignment.

 

Now you should be all straight!

Back Next

 

This site is intended as a source of information for those interested in IKEA kitchen products and is not affiliated with IKEA in any way. Information contained on these pages is offered as a compilation of individuals' experiences with IKEA products. The authors are not professionals and assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. IKEA is a registered trademark of Inter-IKEA Systems B.V. © Copyright 2005-2006 www.ikeafans.com. All Rights Reserved. Website Creation, Design and Maintenance by mARTinDesign.  Graphics, Banners and Artwork by Centrum Designs.