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11 Standard Drawers
Checking Drawer Alignment
The unit’s drawers are aligned at the factory before shipment. However, their alignment could have been disturbed during shipment or during overlay panel installation. Check each drawer to confirm that it is aligned:
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Adjusting Drawer Alignment
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD — The unit must be unplugged from the wall outlet during drawer removal, adjustment and
Drawer Removal
1. Confirm that the unit is | Mounting |
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2. Unplug the drawer’s connection wiring (top drawer only).
3. Remove the mounting screws.
4.Pull the drawer completely out of the unit.
CAUTION
Use care when handling the drawer. Drawer edges, drawer rail and the unit’s slide may be sharp.
IMPORTANT
Drawer adjustments are made by moving the slide that carries the drawer’s rail. Minor adjustments may be made by loosening one of the slide’s mounting screws, adjusting the slide and retightening the screw. Severe adjustments may be made by removing the slides’ mounting screws, drilling new mounting holes and remounting the slide.
Side-to-Side Adjustment
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Side Adjustment if, when viewed |
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from the top, the drawer front is |
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cabinet. This is caused by one of |
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the slides being mounted too far |
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forward on the unit’s liner. |
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Minor Adjustment: |
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Note: The mounting holes on the
slide are slightly larger than theLoosen Mounting Screws
screws’ diameter.
1. Loosen the slide’s mounting screws.
2. Push the slide backward.
3. Retighten the screws. | Push Slide |
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Severe Adjustment:
Note: The slides have extra
mounting holes that may be used. Mark and Drill New Mounting Holes
1.Remove the slide’s mounting screws.
2. | Reposition the slide so it is the |
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| of the liner as the other slide. |
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| Measure to confirm. | Push Slide |
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3. | Mark new drilling holes using | Backward |
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different sets of mounting holes on the slide.
Note: Front location holes are shown. Corresponding rear holes will also need to be marked.
4.Drill all the new holes with a #30 drill bit.
5.Remount the slide.
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Front-to-Back Adjustment
The drawer will need a
Side View of Unit
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