KraftMaid designs much of its cabinetry to be adjustable by you, the customer. Over years of normal use, some screws and hinges may need to be tightened, or drawers and runners adjusted for peak performance.
Hinge Adjustments
We construct our cabinetry with several types of durable, high-performance hinges that will operate smoothly and silently for
years. Periodically, you should tighten hinge screws, because they can loosen over time with normal use.
Drawer Front Adjustments
Wood Drawer Box
If a drawer front looks crooked, first measure at each end of the drawer front to see if the height is the same.
If not, slightly push the adjustment tab on the lower side towards the back of the drawer. To move a drawer front forward or back, you can rotate the tilt adjustment dial on the rear of each drawer to tilt the top of the drawer front forward. Rotate counterclockwise to raise back of door. Note: This adjustment can only be made PRIOR to installing decorative hardware (handles or knobs).
Metal Drawer Box
Again, first measure at each end of the drawer front to see if the height is the same. If not, remove cover plate on the inside of the metal drawer box. Inside will be two screws, one for up and down adjustment and the other for adjusting the drawer front right to left.
Drawer Runner Adjustments
We construct our cabinetry using several types of self-adjusting drawer suspension systems. The drawer function and, in some
cases, the options chosen by the purchaser determine the runner type used.
• Sidemount runners (used only on roll-out trays and desk knee drawer cabinets)
• Full-extension undermount runners with buffer system
• Full-extension sidemount runners (used on drawer storage, desk double fle drawer and base pantry pull-out cabinets)
We equip sidemount runners with self-adjusting rear mounting clips. If roll-out trays rub or bind, remove the tray and check the
position of the screws in the runner, as well as in the cabinet. You may need to retighten these screws to eliminate any interference
or chafing.
Like sidemount runners, undermount runners come with self-adjusting rear mounting clips.
The ball-bearing-action undermount suspension system is galvanized. This precision runner also has self-adjusting rear mounting
clips. One additional adjustment is possible with this system. To raise the drawer, simply move the orange lever on the front
retainer clips back until the drawer is at the proper position. This is located on the underside of the drawer. To lower the drawer,
move the gray levers forward until achieving the appropriate position.
Accessory Adjustments
We offer one of the most comprehensive line of storage solutions available. With more than 200 intelligent, attractive options, you’re
sure to find everything you need — and a place for everything you have. After installation, you may need to make a few final
adjustments.
Low-Voltage Lighting Bulb Replacement
Whether used to highlight collectibles or to illuminate a countertop, our low-voltage lighting is an excellent and economical
lighting source. To replace a bulb, make sure you turn it off and allow the bulb to cool completely. Remove the plastic lens ring
by turning it slightly and pulling downward. Firmly grasp the miniature xenon bulb and pull it from the base in a horizontal
motion. Oil from the skin can cause premature bulb failure, so grasp the new bulb with a tissue and insert the bulb into the fixture
base (not shown). Replace the lens ring. Installation is now complete. 10- or 20-watt (max.) halogen bulbs are suitable for
replacements.