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Thank you for your Schrock Cabinetry purchase! This guide will help you install your kitchen cabinets. Please read the guide in its entirety before getting started.
STEP ONE: Getting started Collect all materials • cabinets • flooring (if needed) • lighting (if needed) • plumbing materials • electrical materials • countertop • paint & dry wall supplies • optional: miter saw (80 tooth blade) • optional: air compressor & brad nailing gun (1/2”, 3/4”, 1-1/4”, & 1-1/2” brad nails) STEP ONE: GETTING STARTED Check all cabinets first. Inspect each cabinet carefully.
STEP two: PREPARE YOUR KITCHEN STEP TWO: PREPARE YOUR KITCHEN Evaluate room before starting • Locate the high point of the finished floor on each continuous wall cabinet run including appliances. Draw a “map” • It is helpful to transfer your kitchen plan right onto the actual walls of your kitchen.
STEP three: HANG THE WALL CABINETS STEP THREE: HANG THE WALL CABINETS In most kitchens, it is best to begin the installation with the wall cabinets. This way there won’t be any base cabinets to work around and you can more easily use a step-ladder. Start in the corner • Remove all doors from wall cabinets. • Starting in the corner, measure the wall from the corner out to the center of the first stud mark. • Transfer this measurement to the back of the cabinet and mark a vertical line on the cabinet.
STEP four: INSTALL BASE AND TALL CABINETS STEP FOUR: INSTALL BASE AND TALL CABINETS Important Note 6: Before installing any of these cabinets, be sure to measure, mark and cut openings for plumbing, power sources and other utilities. Start in the corner • Start installing base cabinets in the corner. • Mount the corner cabinet to the wall using the marked horizontal line set at 34 1/2” up from finished floor. It may need to be shimmed to align with the level line.
STEP five: FINISHING TOUCHES STEP FIVE: FINISHING TOUCHES Now that the cabinet frames are in place, it’s time to add shelving, lighting, drawers, and other accessories. All cabinet frames have pre-drilled holes for quick and easy installation of shelving, drawers and other interior accessories. This also makes it simple to make adjustments or add accessories later on. Install doors, drawers, and shelves • Re-attach doors to their cabinets. • Re-insert drawer boxes.
STEP five: FINISHING TOUCHES continued. STEP FIVE: FINISHING TOUCHES (Continued) Bi-fold easy reach hinges (Figure 1) • for adjusting the gap between door: loosen screw 2 on the shortest arm of the bi-fold hinge; tighten after adjustment. • for height adjustments: loosen screws 2 on hinge plate, adjust door up or down and tighten screw. • for forward and backward movement: adjust inner screw 3 on the longer arm of the hinge.
care & maintenance guide Care & Cleaning Guidelines A soft cotton cloth dampened with warm water is usually sufficient to clean your cabinets. If more thorough cleaning is required, use one of the following cleaning solutions: • A fresh solution of dishwashing liquid mixed with warm water. • A mild all-purpose cleaner. Make sure it does not contain ammonia or silicone. Use the mildest cleaning solution that will successfully clean your cabinets.
CARE & mAINTENANCE GUIDE continued A AVOID mOISTURE DAmAGE, HEAT DAmAGE, & LIGHT DAmAGE • Avoid draping damp clothes or dishtowels over cabinet doors. This moisture can cause permanent damage – such as peeling and discoloration – to the cabinet’s finish. • The heat generated when using an oven’s self-cleaning feature is much greater than during normal cooking. If this heat escapes from the oven, it can damage your cabinets.
