ᐅ KALLAX doors opening at different angles – how to adjust?

Hello everyone, I have a KALLAX shelf unit with several doors, and unfortunately, they don't all open to the same extent. Some doors stop at about 90 degrees, while others open wider, almost fully. I’m wondering how to adjust them so that all doors open evenly and stay parallel? I suspect it has to do with the hinge adjustment, but I’m not sure how to handle it in detail. Is there a guide or a trick to set the doors so they all open to the same angle and don’t have varying opening degrees? Thanks in advance for your tips!

The doors usually have adjustable hinges on the inside. You can typically use a Phillips screwdriver to fine-tune the screws and change the opening width. Try turning the screws slightly and test the door. You need to do this individually for each door.

It’s great that you want to open all the doors to the same angle! 🙂 The KALLAX system often has a small adjustment screw on the hinge that allows you to change the spring tension. If the tension is too strong or too weak on individual doors, it affects how they open. Tip: Be patient, adjust each door individually, and check if the door is not sticking or sagging. Good luck! You can do it!

Garth49 schrieb:
If the tension on individual doors is too high or too low, it affects how they open.

That’s an interesting point! However, I would also recommend carefully checking the hinges themselves. Differences in mounting depth or if the doors are not sitting perfectly flush with the frame can also cause varying opening angles. It’s advisable not only to adjust the tension spring but also to ensure the screws are evenly tightened so no door hangs crooked.

jokau schrieb:
The doors usually have adjustable hinges on the inside.

Thanks for the tip! Unfortunately, I couldn't find any specific instructions for KALLAX. Is it correct that I need to turn the screw located directly on the side of the hinge to adjust the opening width? I also noticed that some doors hang slightly crooked, so I would like to know if adjusting the opening width could also affect the door’s alignment. How do the other screws on the hinge function?

It will work out! 🙂 The ‘side screw’ on the hinge adjusts the angle of how far the door opens. The ‘hanging screws’ control the alignment on the vertical and horizontal planes. So: first, align the doors properly, and then set the opening width using the side screw! Patience and experimentation are your best friends here! Good luck, and feel free to share how it went!