ᐅ Ikea Utrusta hinge does not hold the cabinet door in place.

Created on: 13 Dec 2014 21:57
K
Kabelela
K
Kabelela
13 Dec 2014 21:57
Good evening.

Today I tried to get a Metod kitchen wall cabinet with Utrusta hinges working properly.

Situation:

- Two Metod cabinets 60 x 60 cm (24 x 24 inches) connected together, wall-mounted without floor support
- Four Utrusta hinges
- One door, 1.20 x 60 cm (47 x 24 inches)

The hinges are attached to the door, but the door does not stay in place, neither at the top nor in the middle. I also set the weight adjustment on all hinges to the heaviest setting, but it seems to have no effect at all.

I’ve read the instructions thoroughly and checked everything five times, but the door still does not hold; neither fully open nor partially.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Best regards,
Kabelela
I
IKEA-Experte
13 Dec 2014 23:24
Hello,
do you have

Front and back of two white flush-mounted switch inserts with mounting frame.

or
Two white housing modules with visible metallic plug connection, side view.
K
Kabelela
14 Dec 2014 07:36
I used the latter with the SR ... 046.50.
I asked a consultant who put the materials together like this for me.

Based on your question, I guess I should have used the former, right?
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IKEA-Experte
14 Dec 2014 10:30
Yes, for the smaller one, a maximum door height of 40 cm (16 inches) is specified, and you have 60 cm (24 inches). Depending on the door’s weight, it might still work or it might not.
K
Kabelela
14 Dec 2014 14:32
Thank you very much for the information.

I guess I will have to start negotiating with the friendly lady at Ikea.

Best regards