How to assemble IKEA EKET Cabinet with 2 Drawers

Step-by-step assembly

1. 

   Step 1

   Sort the four frame panels.

   The two long ones have pegs — the one marked 1 is the top. The square side panels have keyhole slots.

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2. 

   Step 2 · manual step 2–3

   Screw 2 runners to each side panel, 2 screws (100349) per runner.

   Runners 10095905 go on one side panel, 10095906 on the other.

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3. 

   Step 3 · manual step 4

   Stand panel 1 on edge and slide a side panel down onto it.

   The pegs drop into the keyhole slots (3 per joint) — press down firmly.

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4. 

   Step 4 · manual step 5

   Slide the second side panel onto the other end.

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5. 

   Step 5 · manual step 6

   Slide the back panel into the grooves.

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

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6. 

   Step 6 · manual step 7

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

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7. 

   Step 7 · manual step 8

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

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8. 

   Step 8 · manual step 9

   Fit 8 clips (10093081) around the back panel.

   Then press a wedge (10093082) into each clip.

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9. 

   Step 9 · manual step 10

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

   Legs and suspension rail are sold separately.

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10. 

    Step 10 · manual step 11

    Press 2 wall connectors (141413) into the back, below panel 1.

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11. 

    Step 11 · manual step 12

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

    Ø 8 mm = 5/16".

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12. 

    Step 12 · manual step 13

    Turn a knob (141414) onto each connector.

    Turn it clockwise.

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13. 

    Step 13 · manual step 14

    Move the cabinet to the wall.

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

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14. 

    Step 14 · manual step 15–16

    Screw through each plate (152651) into the wall, then fit a cap (152650).

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

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15. 

    Step 15

    Now the drawers.

    There are two. We’ll build one step by step.

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16. 

    Step 16 · manual step 17–18

    Lay the drawer front face-down and slide both sides down onto it.

    The pegs go into the keyhole slots at each end.

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17. 

    Step 17 · manual step 19

    Slide the drawer bottom down into the grooves.

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18. 

    Step 18 · manual step 20

    Put the back on top and hammer in 4 screw-dowels (110519).

    2 into each side.

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19. 

    Step 19 · manual step 21

    Screw the 2 locking devices under the bottom, at the front.

    120162 on one side, 120161 on the other — 2 screws (109049) each.

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20. 

    Step 20 · manual step 17–21

    Build the second drawer the same way.

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21. 

    Step 21 · manual step 22

    Pull all four runners out towards you.

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22. 

    Step 22 · manual step 23

    Join 2 rods (10095916) with a connector (10072170).

    Push them in until they meet in the middle. Make 2 of these.

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23. 

    Step 23 · manual step 24

    Click each rod into the back of a pair of runners.

    Press down until it clicks — one rod per drawer.

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24. 

    Step 24 · manual step 25

    Lay each drawer on its runners and push it in.

    The locking devices click onto the runners.

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25. 

    Step 25

    Push a drawer front to open it — there are no handles.

    Push it again to close.

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