hinge for furniture door for integrated fridge unit

[marc1106]

you shouldnt need to recess the brackets. they normally sit internally on the d/w.

I could have it completely wrong, but the brackets I'm referring to are two square metal plates (for the bottom of the furniture door) that have a 'hook' - like if you cut a tab from the middle of the plate then bent it: (i can't represent the bend in my artwork!)

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|..O.. ___..O..|
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|..O..........O..|
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From the technical drawing it looks as though you're supposed to fit the bracket flush on the furniture door (meaning the thickness of the bracket is recessed or routed out).

The bracket secured to the furniture door then slots into the d/w door front.

does that plate have a series of very small holes running in a line through it if so that bracket actually goes in the top of the D/W to secure it to adjacent units, usuallt the brackets for the doors are surface mounted then after slotting the door in place you remove 4 screws from the inside of the appliance door and replace them with longer ones that go through the appliance door into the decor door from inside!

[theNovice]

does that plate have a series of very small holes running in a line through it if so that bracket actually goes in the top of the D/W to secure it to adjacent units, usuallt the brackets for the doors are surface mounted then after slotting the door in place you remove 4 screws from the inside of the appliance door and replace them with longer ones that go through the appliance door into the decor door from inside!

My drawing includes lines of '.'s because the drawing goes out of whack when I preview my posting - so no series of small holes. The only holes in the plate are for four fixing screws - 'O's in the case of my drawing.

However, I didn't know about going through the d/w door from the inside to grab the decor door... will have another look at the plans!

Thanks again!

[nskitchenfitting]

does that plate have a series of very small holes running in a line through it if so that bracket actually goes in the top of the D/W to secure it to adjacent units, usuallt the brackets for the doors are surface mounted then after slotting the door in place you remove 4 screws from the inside of the appliance door and replace them with longer ones that go through the appliance door into the decor door from inside!

My drawing includes lines of '.'s because the drawing goes out of whack when I preview my posting - so no series of small holes. The only holes in the plate are for four fixing screws - 'O's in the case of my drawing.

However, I didn't know about going through the d/w door from the inside to grab the decor door... will have another look at the plans!

Thanks again!

you dont need to recess them, if you look at the dishwasher you should notice that the top of the door (The plastic moulded area) is proud of the lower area.

[marc1106]

does that plate have a series of very small holes running in a line through it if so that bracket actually goes in the top of the D/W to secure it to adjacent units, usuallt the brackets for the doors are surface mounted then after slotting the door in place you remove 4 screws from the inside of the appliance door and replace them with longer ones that go through the appliance door into the decor door from inside!

My drawing includes lines of '.'s because the drawing goes out of whack when I preview my posting - so no series of small holes. The only holes in the plate are for four fixing screws - 'O's in the case of my drawing.

However, I didn't know about going through the d/w door from the inside to grab the decor door... will have another look at the plans!

Thanks again!

you dont need to recess them, if you look at the dishwasher you should notice that the top of the door (The plastic moulded area) is proud of the lower area.

ERM,, what if its fully integrated NSK?

[theNovice]

you dont need to recess them, if you look at the dishwasher you should notice that the top of the door (The plastic moulded area) is proud of the lower area.

ERM,, what if its fully integrated NSK?

Here's the d/w with a piece of mdf with the brackets installed:

   

top:

   

bottom:

   

bottom profile:

   

Maybe it doesn't need to be recessed... but when I've fitted the dummy mdf door (just hung on the brackets), there is a 1-2mm gap when looking side-on. I expected it to be completely flat against the d/w door. But, perhaps this is because I've yet to run screws from the inside of the d/w to secure it?

[theNovice]

You'll probably already know this, but the images of the bottom mounts are actually upside down.

... and perhaps the gap between the furniture door and the d/w door is expected / acceptable. I just didn't want it to look like amateur hour when it comes time to sell....

I'm going to have a go at a full install of the dummy door and see how that goes.

I'm very appreciative of all the advice and time spent on this by everyone who's responded. Thanks again!

[Stretch]

There should be a template supplied with the installation instructions.

You lay it on the back of the decor door and pilot the holes for the fixing brackets. Then install the brackets and hook the decor door onto the appliance door. Make sure you've installed the handle before you hook the door on.

The next bit can be tricky if you're doing it on your own but you need to align the decor door so it's level with the adjacent cabinet doors. You'll usually find that the top edge of the decor door is flush or thereabouts with the top of the appliance door. Pull the whole assembly down and using two solo clamps clamp the decor door to the appliance door to keep it in place. It looks like from your pics that there are four holes in the appliance door. There should be some screws that are long enough to go through the appliance door through these four holes and pinch into the decor door. Do the top two first, remove the clamps and close the door checking for level.

If you are happy, reinstall the clamps and do the bottom screws.

There is no need to recess the mounting plates. If your decor door seems proud of the adjacent cabinet doors it's just a case of gently persuading the whole appliance back a little until it is flush then screw the fixing brackets which you should have installed to the top of the appliance into the side of the adjacent carcases or the underside of the worktop.

[theNovice]

There should be a template supplied with the installation instructions.

You lay it on the back of the decor door and pilot the holes for the fixing brackets. Then install the brackets and hook the decor door onto the appliance door. Make sure you've installed the handle before you hook the door on.

The next bit can be tricky if you're doing it on your own but you need to align the decor door so it's level with the adjacent cabinet doors. You'll usually find that the top edge of the decor door is flush or thereabouts with the top of the appliance door. Pull the whole assembly down and using two solo clamps clamp the decor door to the appliance door to keep it in place. It looks like from your pics that there are four holes in the appliance door. There should be some screws that are long enough to go through the appliance door through these four holes and pinch into the decor door. Do the top two first, remove the clamps and close the door checking for level.

If you are happy, reinstall the clamps and do the bottom screws.

There is no need to recess the mounting plates. If your decor door seems proud of the adjacent cabinet doors it's just a case of gently persuading the whole appliance back a little until it is flush then screw the fixing brackets which you should have installed to the top of the appliance into the side of the adjacent carcases or the underside of the worktop.

Excellent. I've got obvious access to the top two d/w holes, the bottom two are right at the d/w hinge and will need a little coaxing, will get the clamps out as you've suggested and have a go. Thanks again.

I suspect it'll be next w/end's job now... when I get it done I'd like to post completed pics for critique. I'm keen to improve.

The forum has been exceptionally helpful - thanks for all contributions.

[nskitchenfitting]

does that plate have a series of very small holes running in a line through it if so that bracket actually goes in the top of the D/W to secure it to adjacent units, usuallt the brackets for the doors are surface mounted then after slotting the door in place you remove 4 screws from the inside of the appliance door and replace them with longer ones that go through the appliance door into the decor door from inside!

My drawing includes lines of '.'s because the drawing goes out of whack when I preview my posting - so no series of small holes. The only holes in the plate are for four fixing screws - 'O's in the case of my drawing.

However, I didn't know about going through the d/w door from the inside to grab the decor door... will have another look at the plans!

Thanks again!

you dont need to recess them, if you look at the dishwasher you should notice that the top of the door (The plastic moulded area) is proud of the lower area.

ERM,, what if its fully integrated NSK?

that is what i am talking about?

assuming its baumatic (same as f/f) the door is assembled as i described above... the top run of the appliance is proud by about 3/4mm which allows for the brackets on the lower half..