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Kitchen Installation Manual June 2018
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KitchenInstallation Manual
June 2018
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Supplied products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Guide - Hints and tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5 Cabinet installation fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 Additional installation fittings in pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7 Planning dimensions Standard cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8 Deep wall cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9 Profile kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10 Profile kitchens - Larder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 11 Cabinet corner - Standard wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12 Cabinet corner - Deep wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 13 Section 1: Kitchen installation - base cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 15
Section 2: Profile kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 35
Section 3: Linear Look . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53
Section 4: Kitchen installation (excluding base cabinets) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59
Section 5: Integrated handle design kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 111
Section 6: Appliance tower shelf configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 121 Bosch washing machine installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 169 Bosch washer dryer installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 170
Section 7: Midi-tower shelf configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 175
Section 8: Curved units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 193
Section 9: Inclusive kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 201
Section 10: Contract kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 211
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 214
Section pagesKitchen installation manual
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Guide - Hints and tipsIntroduction
Supplied products
Kitchen installation manual
This manual has been produced to give information on how to effectively install a Howdens Joinery kitchen . It contains not only installation information, but also assembly details on some products and components such as drawer boxes, corner base cabinets and other specific items .The manual is a complete guide to the assembly and installation of the kitchen and we would encourage you to keep this for reference when installing Howdens Joinery kitchens in the future . Your Howdens depot will be able to advise you on any installation queries you may have, but please refer to this manual in the first instance .Whilst you may have installed many kitchens in the past, please ensure you are familiar with the basics of installation before starting the build .One main point to note is the new Linear style of kitchen which can be created using new and existing components . Please refer to the linear section 3 .Howdens has also has a profile system enabling the opening of the slab doors and drawers whilst maintaining the clean lines and linear look of the handle-less frontal . The profiles are simple to fit and are covered in section 2 .The profiles secure to the front of the base cabinets and the sides of the cabinets in larder/appliance tower applications .Profiles are supplied in specific lengths and should be cut down to the appropriate size to fit to the cabinet run . The planning section of this manual shows examples of the different profile applications and the principles for installation which can be applied to your cabinets . It also covers the profile packs and fittings provided with them .
Cabinets are supplied with a fittings pack which contains the fittings required for installation . NOTE: There may be some additional items in the pack such as worktop fixing brackets which will not be required for this handle-less kitchen installation .Profiles for the various applications are packaged separately and are supplied with the fittings required for installation .Appliance towers are supplied in a standard format and will require modification depending on the appliance you’re using . Follow the appliance tower section of the manual for the different configurations and adjust the cabinet accordingly .If you are installing a solid timber or solid surface worktop (such as granite), please refer to the separate installation instructions for these worktop types which are available from the Howdens Joinery Depot .
Recycle packaging in a safe environmentally friendly way .
Choking hazard, keep away from young children .
Panels can be multi-drilled, use only correct hole location .
Protective eye wear required .
GENERAL NOTES:
- If fitting plinth drawers to base cabinet, these must be fitted before cabinet installation .- The appliance tower back panel must be removed from the cabinet before installing an appliance . The back panel is only required behind a cupboard area, as the aperture for the appliance must not be enclosed due to ventilation .- When adjusting the feet on base cabinets, ensure the thread is not extended too high .- When routering laminate worktops, care should be taken not to burn the laminate . Always ensure the tooling is not blunt and the wheel bearings are moving freely .- When cutting profiles, ensure tooling is not blunt so as not to damage profile .Secure to wall (additional fittings may be required) .
Secure to wall (additional fittings may be required) .
PROFILE KITCHENS ONLY
Beware of sharp edges on profiles .
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Guide - Hints and tipsKitchen installation manual
Introduction
IMPORTANT: Before fixing any cabinets to the wall, ensure the construction of that wall is capable of taking the weight of the loaded cabinet and the appropriate fixings are used . If in any doubt, please consult a professional .
IMPORTANT: When fitting granite or quartz worktops, a metal bar should be fitted to support any unsupported spans . This may be where an appliance has been fitted between cabinets, where a gap has been left in a breakfast bar application or where the cabinet front support rail has been cut to accommodate a sink or hob . The metal bar can be fitted directly under the profile, or under the MDF worktop support rail where applicable . Please refer to the granite/quartz installation guides for details of the metal support bars and fitting method .
Glue: When using PVA wood glue, wipe away excess glue with a clean damp cloth . NOTE: EXCESSIVE USE OF GLUE IN PANEL HOLES MAY CAUSE SPLITTING .
Whilst the room is empty, check the position of the plumbing and electrical points .
You may need to remove skirting boards along the length/walls of the cabinets for some installations .
It is important that all cabinets are installed both plumb and level before starting .
Be aware of concealed plumbing and electrical wiring when drilling into walls .
Installation should start in a corner, working out along the walls . Base cabinets should be installed first, followed by tower cabinets and finally wall cabinets . Worktops, doors, door handles, drawer fronts, plinths, pelmets and cornice are best
fitted at the end of the installation .
Ensure this installation manual is retained for future use.
IMPORTANT: When tiling up to the curved wall cabinet, ensure sufficient gap is left to enable the door to open correctly.
NOTE: During transit, standard and deep wall cabinet shelves have been secured in the base of the cabinet with retaining clips . Before installation, remove the shelves from the cabinet by removing the clips . These clips can be discarded . Shelf pegs have been supplied in a separate fittings pack .
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Additional installation fittings in packCabinet installation fittingsKitchen installation manual
*NOTE: Hinge and hinge plate may vary depending on cabinet type .
Cabinet leg
Fixing bracket
*Hinge and hinge plate
13mm CSK screw
13mm CSK screw
2 Part plastic plinth clip
Metal shelf barrel peg
40mm CSK screw
16mm Flange head screw
Standard metal shelf peg
Suspension bracketDeep wall suspension bracket
13m CSK screw
*Hinge and hinge plate
The fittings shown on these pages are standard fittings that may have been supplied with the cabinet pack for installation .Other fittings may be shown in this manual for specific cabinet types . These will be referenced at the appropriate stages .
NOTE: Wall fixing screws have not been supplied due to different wall types requiring different fixings .
Wall and base cabinets
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Cabinet installation fittings
Long steel jointing plate
Worktop connector bolts Corner cover cap
Integrated soft close hinge
170° Kitchen hinge
Screws and fixings
Deep wall cabinet shelf fixings
Brackets and jointsHinges Caps
45mm or 50mm CSK screw
Concealed shelf peg housing
25mm CSK screw
Concealed shelf peg
13mm Flange head screw
12mm Pan head screw
EURO screw
14mm screw
30mm CSK screw
Steel jointing plate
Stable door stop
Spring clip - Male
Spring clip - Female
Larder bracket
90° Die cast bracket110° Kitchen hinge
Slimline hinge
5mm Cover cap
Hinge hole cover cap
KD block
Bumpons (x2)
Screw cover cap
Self-adhesive cover cap
Steel jointing plate
Worktop fixing bracket
6 x 22 Wooden dowel
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Planning dimensions - Standard cabinetsKitchen installation manual
Planning dimensions - Deep wall cabinets
170mm
720mm
A
C
B
28/38/40mm
290mm
575mm
616mm
890m
m
1942
mm
2122
mm
720m
m (f
ull h
eigh
t)
557m
m (s
tand
ard) 90
0mm
(ext
ra ta
ll)
502m
m46
4mm
(bas
ed o
n 38
mm
wor
ktop
)
2112
mm
(sta
ndar
d)
2292
mm
(ext
ra ta
ll)
CONSIDERATIONS• Use 25mm screws for 12mm decor ends.
A
C
B
Wall hangingbrackets
Wall fixings
Base cabinetfixing bracket
Concealed wall hangingbracket (deep wall only)
A
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170mm
720mm
A A
C C
BB
28/38/40mm
390mm
Concealed wallhanging brackets
Wall fixingback rail
Base cabinetfixing bracket
575mm
616mm
890m
m
1942
mm
2122
mm
720m
m (f
ull h
eigh
t)
557m
m (s
tand
ard)
900m
m (e
xtra
tall)
502m
m46
4mm
(bas
ed o
n 38
mm
wor
ktop
)
2112
mm
(sta
ndar
d)
2292
mm
(ext
ra ta
ll)
CONSIDERATIONS• Use 25mm screws for 12mm decor ends.
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Planning dimensions - Profile kitchensKitchen installation manual
Planning dimensions - Larder
170mm
720mm
30mm
A A
C
CB
B
290mm
390mm
Wall hangingbrackets
Wall fixings
Base cabinetfixing bracket
575mm
600mm
890m
m
920m
m
1942
mm
2122
mm
720m
m (f
ull h
eigh
t)
557m
m (s
tand
ard) 90
0mm
(ext
ra ta
ll)47
2mm
434m
m(b
ased
on
38m
m w
orkt
op)
2112
mm
(sta
ndar
d)
2292
mm
(ext
ra ta
ll)
Concealed wall hangingbracket (deep wall only)
CONSIDERATIONS• Worktop height is elevated by 30mm due to the profile application compared to other kitchen ranges.• Tower/larder applications require a 30mm spacing each side to allow for the profile fitting.• Pelmet rail should not be used on this handle-less style kitchen range.• Appliance/larder towers are left and right handed depending on the door opening preference.• When fitting two half height cabinets on top of each other, the top opening door will require a magnetic catch – push to open.• Use 25mm screws for 12mm decor ends.
A
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Planning dimensions - Profile kitchens Planning dimensions - LarderKitchen installation manual
End and mid larder profilesImportant fitting informationEnsure cabinets are perfectly aligned and level before fitting profiles.
Profiles must be fitted flush with the top edge of the cabinet end panels.
Fit the top door first so it is flush with the top edge of the profile.NOTE: If you have a low ceiling height which is touching the top of the profile, adjust the door down 2mm to give clearance.
Profile
Door DoorProfile Door
Low Ceiling
Door
2mm
Profile
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Planning dimensions - Cabinet cornerPlanning dimensions - Cabinet cornerKitchen installation manual
300mmopening 300
wall
300wall900/931 CNR base*
*931 corner applications canbe achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
600 wall300 FH door
31mm
300m
m
290mm
310mm
595mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m
331m
m30
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm
931mm
931m
m
400mmopening 400
wall
300wall1000 base
600 wall300 FH door
400FH wall
300FH wall
31mm
400m
m
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m 331m
m40
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm400mm
1031mm
1031
mm
300mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
500mmopening
500wall
300wall1000 base
600 wall500 FH door
500FH wall
31mm
500m
m
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m
331m
m50
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm500mm
1131mm
1131
mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
600mmopening
600wall
300wall1000 base
600 wall300 FH door
600FH wall
31mm
600m
m
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m
331m
m60
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm600mm
1231mm
1231
mm
300mmopening 300
wall
300wall900/931 CNR base*
*931 corner applications canbe achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
600 wall300 FH door
31mm
300m
m
290mm
310mm
595mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m
331m
m30
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm
931mm93
1mm
400mmopening 400
wall
300wall1000 base
600 wall300 FH door
400FH wall
300FH wall
31mm
400m
m
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m 331m
m40
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm400mm
1031mm
1031
mm
300mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
500mmopening
500wall
300wall1000 base
600 wall500 FH door
500FH wall
31mm
500m
m
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m
331m
m50
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm500mm
1131mm
1131
mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
600mmopening
600wall
300wall1000 base
600 wall300 FH door
600FH wall
31mm
600m
m
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m
331m
m60
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm600mm
1231mm
1231
mm
300mmopening 300
wall
300wall900/931 CNR base*
*931 corner applications canbe achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
600 wall300 FH door
31mm
300m
m
290mm
310mm
595mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m
331m
m30
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm
931mm93
1mm
400mmopening 400
wall
300wall1000 base
600 wall300 FH door
400FH wall
300FH wall
31mm
400m
m
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m 331m
m40
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm400mm
1031mm
1031
mm
300mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
500mmopening
500wall
300wall1000 base
600 wall500 FH door
500FH wall
31mm
500m
m
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m
331m
m50
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm500mm
1131mm
1131
mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
600mmopening
600wall
300wall1000 base
600 wall300 FH door
600FH wall
31mm
600m
m
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m
331m
m60
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm600mm
1231mm
1231
mm
300mmopening 300
wall
300wall900/931 CNR base*
*931 corner applications canbe achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
600 wall300 FH door
31mm
300m
m
290mm
310mm
595mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m
331m
m30
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm
931mm93
1mm
400mmopening 400
wall
300wall1000 base
600 wall300 FH door
400FH wall
300FH wall
31mm
400m
m
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m 331m
m40
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm400mm
1031mm
1031
mm
300mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
500mmopening
500wall
300wall1000 base
600 wall500 FH door
500FH wall
31mm
500m
m
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m
331m
m50
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm500mm
1131mm
1131
mm
290mm
310mm
595mm
600mmopening
600wall
300wall1000 base
600 wall300 FH door
600FH wall
31mm
600m
m
290m
m
310m
m
595m
m
331m
m60
0mm
300m
m575m
m
600mm600mm
1231mm
1231
mm
931 Corner 1031 Corner
1131 Corner 1231 Corner
Standard wall cabinetAlways plan your kitchen/start the installation from a corner .Movable centre uprights are fitted to the cabinets to give flexibility to the configurations . Ensure consideration is given to cabinet alignment and lighting .NOTE: 600mm corner wall and adjacent cabinet can be replaced using a 631 L shaper wall as required .
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Planning dimensions - Cabinet cornerPlanning dimensions - Cabinet cornerKitchen installation manual
300mmopening
500wall
900/931CNR base*
*931 corner applications canbe achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
700 wall300 FH door
31mm
300m
m
390mm
410mm
595mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m
431m
m50
0mm
575m
m
931mm
931m
m
400mmopening
300wall
300wall
1000 base
700 wall300FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
400m
m
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m 431m
m30
0mm
300m
m
575m
m
700mm300mm
1031mm
1031
mm
700mm200mm
200FH
wall
390mm
410mm
595mm
500mmopening
400wall
300wall
1000 base
700 wall400FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
500m
m
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m 431m
m40
0mm
300m
m
575m
m
700mm400mm
1131mm
1131
mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
600mmopening
500wall
300wall
1000 base
700 wall500FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
600m
m
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m 431m
m50
0mm
300m
m
575m
m
700mm500mm
1131mm
1131
mm
300mmopening
500wall
900/931CNR base*
*931 corner applications canbe achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
700 wall300 FH door
31mm
300m
m
390mm
410mm
595mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m
431m
m50
0mm
575m
m
931mm
931m
m
400mmopening
300wall
300wall
1000 base
700 wall300FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
400m
m
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m 431m
m30
0mm
300m
m
575m
m
700mm300mm
1031mm
1031
mm
700mm200mm
200FH
wall
390mm
410mm
595mm
500mmopening
400wall
300wall
1000 base
700 wall400FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
500m
m
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m 431m
m40
0mm
300m
m
575m
m
700mm400mm
1131mm
1131
mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
600mmopening
500wall
300wall
1000 base
700 wall500FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
600m
m
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m 431m
m50
0mm
300m
m
575m
m
700mm500mm
1131mm
1131
mm
300mmopening
500wall
900/931CNR base*
*931 corner applications canbe achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
700 wall300 FH door
31mm
300m
m
390mm
410mm
595mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m
431m
m50
0mm
575m
m
931mm93
1mm
400mmopening
300wall
300wall
1000 base
700 wall300FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
400m
m
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m 431m
m30
0mm
300m
m
575m
m
700mm300mm
1031mm
1031
mm
700mm200mm
200FH
wall
390mm
410mm
595mm
500mmopening
400wall
300wall
1000 base
700 wall400FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
500m
m
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m 431m
m40
0mm
300m
m
575m
m
700mm400mm
1131mm
1131
mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
600mmopening
500wall
300wall
1000 base
700 wall500FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
600m
m
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m 431m
m50
0mm
300m
m
575m
m
700mm500mm
1131mm
1131
mm
300mmopening
500wall
900/931CNR base*
*931 corner applications canbe achieved by using the
900 base or the 931 cabinet.
700 wall300 FH door
31mm
300m
m
390mm
410mm
595mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m
431m
m50
0mm
575m
m
931mm
931m
m
400mmopening
300wall
300wall
1000 base
700 wall300FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
400m
m
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m 431m
m30
0mm
300m
m
575m
m
700mm300mm
1031mm
1031
mm
700mm200mm
200FH
wall
390mm
410mm
595mm
500mmopening
400wall
300wall
1000 base
700 wall400FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
500m
m
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m 431m
m40
0mm
300m
m
575m
m
700mm400mm
1131mm
1131
mm
390mm
410mm
595mm
600mmopening
500wall
300wall
1000 base
700 wall500FH wall 300 FH door
31mm
600m
m
390m
m
410m
m
595m
m 431m
m50
0mm
300m
m
575m
m
700mm500mm
1131mm
1131
mm
Deep wall cabinetAlways plan your kitchen/start the installation from a corner .Movable centre uprights are fitted to the cabinets to give flexibility to the configurations . Ensure consideration is given to cabinet alignment and lighting .NOTE: 700mm corner wall and adjacent cabinet can be replaced using a 731 L shaper wall as required .
931 Corner 1031 Corner
1131 Corner 1231 Corner
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