Hello everyone,
I am currently planning a Faktum kitchen and a few questions have come up:
1. In the online planner, it is possible to select a plinth height of 21 cm (8 inches) for the RENLIG dishwashers – are the current models actually height-adjustable, or is this an error in the planner?
2. According to the product information, the RENLIG DWTI60 is about 4 cm (1.5 inches) taller than the DW60 – are both models still designed for a countertop height of 90 cm (35 inches)? If so, how is this 4 cm (1.5 inches) height difference compensated, considering both appliances apparently use the same front panel size?
3. Can the built-in extractor hoods be installed in any wall cabinet with the appropriate width, or do the special extractor hood cabinets need to be used?
4. Is it possible to mount a plinth on the Capita legs as well? I would prefer that for stability reasons instead of the plastic Faktum legs.
Best regards
minikatze
I am currently planning a Faktum kitchen and a few questions have come up:
1. In the online planner, it is possible to select a plinth height of 21 cm (8 inches) for the RENLIG dishwashers – are the current models actually height-adjustable, or is this an error in the planner?
2. According to the product information, the RENLIG DWTI60 is about 4 cm (1.5 inches) taller than the DW60 – are both models still designed for a countertop height of 90 cm (35 inches)? If so, how is this 4 cm (1.5 inches) height difference compensated, considering both appliances apparently use the same front panel size?
3. Can the built-in extractor hoods be installed in any wall cabinet with the appropriate width, or do the special extractor hood cabinets need to be used?
4. Is it possible to mount a plinth on the Capita legs as well? I would prefer that for stability reasons instead of the plastic Faktum legs.
Best regards
minikatze
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minikatze7 Aug 2011 23:30Good evening,
a few more questions... the longer you deal with the topic, the more uncertainties arise 🙂
1. If a cooktop is installed above a base cabinet with drawers, does the top drawer always have to be replaced by a panel? Or is this only necessary for induction cooktops?
2. So far, my favorite cooktop is the HINF4T. Can it be installed without problems above a 60cm (24 inch) drawer base cabinet? Or does it extend so far into the drawers of the cabinets to the left and right that these would also need to be replaced by panels?
3. Can wall cabinets be placed directly next to tall cabinets, or should there be a few centimeters of space or filler strips planned to allow the wall cabinet doors to open properly?
4. What clearance do tall cabinets for built-in refrigerators need from the wall? Are 5cm (2 inches), as recommended by the planner, enough? Or should more space be planned so the doors can open wide enough to pull out the drawers of the fridge/freezer?
Best regards
minikatze
a few more questions... the longer you deal with the topic, the more uncertainties arise 🙂
1. If a cooktop is installed above a base cabinet with drawers, does the top drawer always have to be replaced by a panel? Or is this only necessary for induction cooktops?
2. So far, my favorite cooktop is the HINF4T. Can it be installed without problems above a 60cm (24 inch) drawer base cabinet? Or does it extend so far into the drawers of the cabinets to the left and right that these would also need to be replaced by panels?
3. Can wall cabinets be placed directly next to tall cabinets, or should there be a few centimeters of space or filler strips planned to allow the wall cabinet doors to open properly?
4. What clearance do tall cabinets for built-in refrigerators need from the wall? Are 5cm (2 inches), as recommended by the planner, enough? Or should more space be planned so the doors can open wide enough to pull out the drawers of the fridge/freezer?
Best regards
minikatze
Hello
Regarding point 1: I have a kitchen with drawers and an induction cooktop above them—Ikea recommends a drawer without a bottom, but I use the drawer itself and have covered it with two wall panels as protection under the induction cooktop (for forks, etc.).
In general: Cabinet boxes can always be installed directly next to each other. I like to add a side panel between them because it makes the kitchen appear more substantial (if that’s the desired effect).
If you have further questions, I can definitely share more input.
Best regards,
bergpriv
Regarding point 1: I have a kitchen with drawers and an induction cooktop above them—Ikea recommends a drawer without a bottom, but I use the drawer itself and have covered it with two wall panels as protection under the induction cooktop (for forks, etc.).
In general: Cabinet boxes can always be installed directly next to each other. I like to add a side panel between them because it makes the kitchen appear more substantial (if that’s the desired effect).
If you have further questions, I can definitely share more input.
Best regards,
bergpriv
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fotokatze24 Aug 2011 18:10Hello Minikatze!
I did something similar to what bergpriv described.
I attached the top narrow front panel—which is usually supposed to be fixed in place when there is an induction cooktop on top—to the middle front panel using additional connectors I specifically got from the sink cabinet (meant for the tall waste bin), creating an extra tall pull-out drawer. This way, there is plenty of space inside the drawer!
The induction cooktop is installed in a countertop that is just over 4cm (1.5 inches) thick, and it doesn’t even protrude below the countertop.
Good luck with your kitchen.
fotokatze
I did something similar to what bergpriv described.
I attached the top narrow front panel—which is usually supposed to be fixed in place when there is an induction cooktop on top—to the middle front panel using additional connectors I specifically got from the sink cabinet (meant for the tall waste bin), creating an extra tall pull-out drawer. This way, there is plenty of space inside the drawer!
The induction cooktop is installed in a countertop that is just over 4cm (1.5 inches) thick, and it doesn’t even protrude below the countertop.
Good luck with your kitchen.
fotokatze
There are other solutions for the legs as well:
You can wrap the Captiva legs with crepe tape and slide the cylinders of the plastic legs over them (possibly cutting to size depending on the height) and then attach the base fastener (C-ring). I did this with my tall cabinet that I recessed into the masonry! 😀 😀 😀
Best regards,
bergpriv
You can wrap the Captiva legs with crepe tape and slide the cylinders of the plastic legs over them (possibly cutting to size depending on the height) and then attach the base fastener (C-ring). I did this with my tall cabinet that I recessed into the masonry! 😀 😀 😀
Best regards,
bergpriv
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IKEA-Experte28 Aug 2011 15:03Attaching a base panel to the Capita legs can also be easily done using 25mm (1 inch) quick clamps / pipe clamps for electrical conduit. If you want the clamps to be adjustable for easier installation, there are also rails available for that.
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