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How to assemble IKEA EKET Cabinet with Door

Step-by-step IKEA EKET Cabinet with Door assembly: 23 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2702920-1).

  • 23 illustrated steps
  • 21 steps in the manual
  • 3:26 video
  • 35×35×35 cm
IKEA EKET Cabinet with Door, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Spirit level
  • Drill (for wall fixing)

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
100930814×
100930824×
1084443×
1013131×
1526502×
1526512×
1414132×
1414142×
1331271×
1394771×
1394671×
1394681×
101196002×
101196582×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Sort the four frame panels. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 1

    Sort the four frame panels.

    Two have pegs, two have keyhole slots. The peg panel marked 1 is the top.

  2. Step 2: Screw the push-opener (139468) to a keyhole panel with 2 screws (108444). — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 2

    Screw the push-opener (139468) to a keyhole panel with 2 screws (108444).

    Use the panel with the pre-drilled holes. Then push in the plunger (139467) until it clicks.

  3. Step 3: Stand the other keyhole panel on edge and slide a peg panel down onto it. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 3

    Stand the other keyhole panel on edge and slide a peg panel down onto it.

    The 3 pegs go into the keyhole slots — press down firmly.

  4. Step 4: Slide the panel with the push-opener down onto the pegs. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 4

    Slide the panel with the push-opener down onto the pegs.

  5. Step 5: Slide the back panel into the grooves. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 5

    Slide the back panel into the grooves.

    Make sure it runs in the grooves, not on top of them.

  6. Step 6: Slide the last peg panel down to close the frame, then turn it over. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 6

    Slide the last peg panel down to close the frame, then turn it over.

  7. Step 7: Panel 1 goes at the top. Push the back panel fully into the bottom groove. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 7

    Panel 1 goes at the top. Push the back panel fully into the bottom groove.

  8. Step 8: Fit a clip (10093081) at the bottom centre of the back panel. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 8

    Fit a clip (10093081) at the bottom centre of the back panel.

    Then press a wedge (10093082) into the clip.

  9. Step 9: Fit the other 3 clips: top centre and one on each side. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 9

    Fit the other 3 clips: top centre and one on each side.

    Press a wedge (10093082) into each one.

  10. Step 10: Door hinged on the right? Turn the cabinet over so panel 1 is at the bottom. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 10

    Door hinged on the right? Turn the cabinet over so panel 1 is at the bottom.

    For a door hinged on the left, keep panel 1 at the top (manual p. 13).

  11. Step 11: Fit legs or a suspension rail — follow its own manual. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 11

    Fit legs or a suspension rail — follow its own manual.

    Legs and suspension rail are sold separately (manual p. 12).

  12. Step 12: Press 2 wall connectors (141413) into the back, just below the top. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 10

    Press 2 wall connectors (141413) into the back, just below the top.

  13. Step 13: Drill through the back panel at each connector with a Ø 8 mm bit. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 11

    Drill through the back panel at each connector with a Ø 8 mm bit.

    Ø 8 mm = 5/16".

  14. Step 14: Turn a knob (141414) onto each connector. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 12

    Turn a knob (141414) onto each connector.

    Turn it clockwise.

  15. Step 15: Move the cabinet to the wall. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 13

    Move the cabinet to the wall.

    Turn both knobs until they touch the wall, clear of the skirting board.

  16. Step 16: Screw through each plate (152651) into the wall. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 14

    Screw through each plate (152651) into the wall.

    Wall screws are not included — choose screws for your wall type.

  17. Step 17: Press a cover cap (152650) onto each plate and turn it to lock. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 15

    Press a cover cap (152650) onto each plate and turn it to lock.

  18. Step 18: Press 2 hinge bushings (10119600) into the top and bottom panels. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 16

    Press 2 hinge bushings (10119600) into the top and bottom panels.

    At the front corner on the hinge side.

  19. Step 19: Click a hinge arm (10119658) into each bushing. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 19 · manual step 17

    Click a hinge arm (10119658) into each bushing.

  20. Step 20: Screw the washer (101313) and a screw (108444) into the door. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 20 · manual step 18

    Screw the washer (101313) and a screw (108444) into the door.

    Lay the door down inside face up.

  21. Step 21: Push the hinge pins into the door: 139477 on top, 133127 below. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 21 · manual step 19

    Push the hinge pins into the door: 139477 on top, 133127 below.

  22. Step 22: Set the door onto the lower hinge arm. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 22 · manual step 20

    Set the door onto the lower hinge arm.

    The bottom pin goes into the arm.

  23. Step 23: Swing the top hinge arm over the door pin until it clicks. — IKEA EKET assembly

    Step 23 · manual step 21

    Swing the top hinge arm over the door pin until it clicks.

    Then close the door.

Tips & safety

  • Line up the door. Each hinge arm has an adjuster to move the door sideways — manual p. 24.
  • Adjust the push-opener. Pull out the plunger, turn it to change its length, and push it back — manual p. 24.
  • Hanging it on the wall instead? Use the EKET suspension rail (sold separately), its manual and the drilling template AA-2693515.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2702920-1). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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