In this guide — 3 adjustments
Install and level the cabinet before adjusting its doors. The cabinet must be securely fixed, level and plumb or the doors may not align correctly.
Tool you’ll need
Screwdriver
Find the adjustment points
The adjustment screws are on the hinge mounting plates inside the cabinet.
The numbered screws in this diagram correspond with the adjustment instructions below.
Hinge adjustments
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Adjust the door height
Slightly loosen both screws marked #1 on every hinge mounting plate attached to the door.
Move the entire door up or down until it is correctly aligned with the cabinet and any neighbouring doors.
Hold the door in position and retighten all screws marked #1.
You may need to gently push the hinge mounting plates up or down after loosening the screws.
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Adjust the side-to-side position
Turn screw #2 to move the door sideways.
- Turn screw #2 anticlockwise to move the hinge side of the door towards the outside edge of the cabinet.
- Turn screw #2 clockwise to move the hinge side of the door away from the outside edge of the cabinet.
Make small adjustments to each hinge and close the door regularly to check the gap.
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Adjust the door depth
Slightly loosen screw #3 on each hinge.
Move the door forwards or backwards until it sits at the correct distance from the cabinet.
Hold the door in position and retighten screws #3.
This adjustment controls how far forwards or backwards the door sits when it is closed.
Check the final alignment
Open and close the door several times. Check that it operates smoothly, sits evenly against the cabinet and has consistent gaps around its edges.
If the cabinet has multiple doors, compare their height, spacing and depth before making any final adjustments.
