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How do you remove the bottom drawer on a kitchen?

Published in Drawer Removal 2 mins read

To remove a kitchen drawer, you typically need to disengage the runners that attach the drawer to the cabinet. This usually involves a simple mechanism you can manipulate by hand. According to a video titled "Cooke & Lewis - Removing Fitted Drawers," you can remove drawers by pulling the runners with your finger.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of how to approach this:

Steps to Removing a Kitchen Drawer

  1. Identify the Runners:

    • Locate the metal runners on each side of the drawer where it slides into the cabinet.
    • These runners are usually made of metal and have a locking mechanism of some sort.
  2. Locate the Release Mechanism:

    • Many modern drawers have a small plastic or metal tab or lever on each runner.
    • This mechanism needs to be engaged to release the drawer.
    • According to the video, you need to pull it over with your finger.
  3. Engage the Release Mechanism:

    • While gently pulling the drawer outward, use your finger to pull the tab or lever over on one side.
    • Repeat this on the other runner.
  4. Pull the Drawer Out:

    • Once both sides are disengaged, carefully pull the drawer completely out of the cabinet.
    • The drawer should now be free from the cabinet.

Things to keep in mind:

  • Gentle Movement: Avoid forcing the drawer, as this may damage the runners or the cabinet.
  • Support: When pulling the drawer completely out, support it so it doesn't fall out.
  • Type of Runners: If the above process doesn't work, your drawers may have a different type of runner. Refer to your manufacturer's instructions.
  • Reinstallation: When putting the drawer back, simply line up the runners and slide the drawer back until you feel or hear the mechanisms click in place. The video suggests that to refit drawers you pull the runners out.
Step Action
1 Locate the runners.
2 Identify the release mechanism.
3 Engage the release on each side.
4 Gently pull out the drawer.