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How to assemble IKEA DÄNKA Ironing Board

Step-by-step IKEA DÄNKA Ironing Board assembly: 6 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2191609-6).

  • 6 illustrated steps
  • 3 steps in the manual
  • 1:34 video
  • 120×37×90 cm cm
IKEA DÄNKA Ironing Board, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Hammer

You’ll need a hammer.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
—4×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Lay the folded board upside down on a rug. — IKEA DÄNKA assembly

    Step 1

    Lay the folded board upside down on a rug.

    The legs lie folded against the underside.

  2. Step 2: Fit a foot cap onto each end of both feet. — IKEA DÄNKA assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 1

    Fit a foot cap onto each end of both feet.

    Tap each cap fully on with a hammer — 4 caps in total.

  3. Step 3: Stand the folded board up on its narrow end. — IKEA DÄNKA assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 2

    Stand the folded board up on its narrow end.

    It rests on the foot by the pointed end.

  4. Step 4: Free the leg from its clip and push the hook. — IKEA DÄNKA assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 2

    Free the leg from its clip and push the hook.

    Hold the board steady. See the two close-ups in the manual, step 2.

  5. Step 5: Swing the legs open and lower the board. — IKEA DÄNKA assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 2

    Swing the legs open and lower the board.

    The free foot swings down to the floor.

  6. Step 6: Lift the board to the height you want. — IKEA DÄNKA assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 3

    Lift the board to the height you want.

    Lever up, move it along the notches, then let it drop to lock (manual, step 3).

Tips & safety

  • Never put a steam generator on the board. Tipping hazard. Don’t use this board with a steam generator, and keep it out of reach of children.
  • Max 5 kg on the iron rest, 3 kg on the board. As shown in the manual, page 12.
  • To fold it away: see the manual, pages 13–14. Lift the lever under the board, stand it on its end and press the leg back into its clip.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2191609-6). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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