Product Overview
The VASAGLE Kitchen Island with Drop Leaf, Model UKKI013Y01, is a versatile and mobile kitchen solution designed to enhance your workspace and storage. This unit features a durable construction with a metal frame and engineered wood surfaces, finished in Golden Oak and Cloud White.
Key Features:
- Extendable Worktop: The drop leaf design allows the work surface to extend from 19.7" to 28.7" in depth, providing additional space for meal preparation or dining. This feature can be easily managed by one person.
- Safe Power Strip: A built-in power strip includes 4 AC outlets with a maximum power of 1875 watts and overload protection, ensuring safe and convenient power for multiple kitchen appliances.
- Easy Mobility: Equipped with 4 heavy-duty swivel wheels, two of which are lockable, for effortless movement and secure positioning.
- Ample Storage: Features an adjustable middle lower side shelf to accommodate items of various heights, along with multiple storage spaces for organizing kitchen supplies.
- Convenient Pegboard: A side pegboard offers practical hanging space for kitchen utensils, towels, and other essentials, keeping them within easy reach.
Setup and Assembly
Assembly of the VASAGLE Kitchen Island (Model UKKI013Y01) is required. Detailed assembly instructions are provided in English within the product packaging. Please ensure all components are present before beginning assembly.
For optimal stability and safety, follow the instructions carefully. It is recommended to assemble the unit on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches.
Choosing Your Setup: Wheels or Adjustable Feet
Your kitchen island comes with two types of accessories for customization:
- Option 1: Install the wheels for easy mobility. Two of the wheels are lockable to secure the island in place.
- Option 2: Install the adjustable feet for a stationary setup. These feet allow for minor height adjustments to ensure stability on uneven surfaces.
Image: Kitchen island with wheels installed, demonstrating mobility (Option 1).
Image: Kitchen island with adjustable feet installed, demonstrating a stationary setup (Option 2).
Operating Instructions
Extending and Folding the Drop Leaf Worktop
The kitchen island features a drop leaf mechanism to adjust the worktop size. To extend the worktop, gently lift the leaf until it is level with the main surface. Ensure the support brackets are securely locked into place underneath. To fold the leaf, release the support brackets and carefully lower the leaf.
Image: The drop leaf in both extended and folded positions, allowing for adjustable work surface depth.
Using the Built-in Power Strip
The integrated power strip provides convenient access to electrical outlets. Plug your kitchen appliances into the 4 AC outlets. Always ensure the power strip's on/off switch is in the "off" position before plugging in multiple devices. Activate the switch to "on" for power. The power strip includes overload protection for safety.
Image: Close-up of the built-in power strip, highlighting the 4 AC outlets and safety switch.
Utilizing the Pegboard
The side pegboard offers additional hanging storage. Use S-hooks (not included) to hang kitchen utensils, towels, or other small items, keeping your workspace tidy and organized.
Image: The side pegboard with various kitchen items hanging, demonstrating its utility.
Adjusting Shelf Height
The middle lower side shelf is adjustable. To change its height, remove any items from the shelf, then carefully lift and reposition the shelf supports to the desired level. Ensure the shelf is securely seated before placing items back on it.
Image: Diagram illustrating the adjustable shelf mechanism and height options.