IKEA MALM Console Table
Safety First: Preventing Furniture Tip-Over
WARNING: Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from furniture tip-over. To prevent this, it is crucial to ALWAYS secure this furniture to the wall using the provided tip-over restraints. To further reduce the risk of serious injury and death from tip-overs, please follow these guidelines:
- Place the heaviest items in the lowest drawer.
- Do not place televisions or other heavy objects on top of this product.
- Never allow children to climb or hang on drawers, doors, or shelves.
Assembly Instructions
Tools Required:
- Screwdrivers (Phillips and Flathead)
- Hammer
- Drill (for wall mounting)
- Measuring tape
- Pencil
Parts and Hardware:
The following parts and hardware are typically included (refer to diagrams for specific quantities and part numbers):
- Side panels
- Base panel
- Top panel (potentially glass)
- Drawer slides
- Dowels
- Cam locks and screws
- Wall mounting brackets and screws
- Drawer components (sides, back, front)
Assembly Steps:
- Step 1: Attach Brackets to Top PanelSecure the provided brackets (e.g., part 10003193) to the underside of the main top panel using screws (e.g., 114334).
- Step 2: Attach Drawer Slides to Side PanelsAttach the drawer slides (e.g., 100349) to the inner sides of the main side panels using screws (e.g., 101353). Ensure correct orientation.
- Step 3: Insert Dowels into Side PanelsInsert dowels (e.g., 101353) into the designated holes on the side panels.
- Step 4: Prepare Side Panels with Cam LocksInsert cam lock fittings (e.g., 110519, 118331) into the appropriate holes on the side panels.
- Step 5: Connect Side Panels to BaseAlign the side panels with the base panel, ensuring dowels and cam lock screws engage. Tighten the cam locks to secure the structure.
- Step 6: Attach Wall Mounting Bracket to UnitSecure the wall mounting bracket (e.g., 106989) to the back of the assembled unit using screws (e.g., 109049, 100823).
- Step 7: Place Top PanelCarefully place the top panel (e.g., glass top 10066373, 10087006) onto the assembled base structure.
- Step 8: Secure Top Panel SupportsAttach support brackets (e.g., 10003193) underneath the top panel to connect it to the main structure, using screws (e.g., 109560).
- Step 9: Finalize Top Panel AttachmentEnsure the top panel is securely fastened.
- Step 10: Attach Drawer Runners to Unit BodyAttach the corresponding drawer runners (e.g., 100349) to the inside of the unit's body where the drawer will be housed.
- Step 11: Mark Wall for MountingDetermine the desired location for the furniture and mark the wall for the wall bracket.
- Step 12: Secure Wall Bracket to WallUsing appropriate wall anchors and screws (e.g., 109048, 100823), securely attach the wall bracket to the wall. Ensure it is level and firmly fixed.
- Step 13: Mount Unit to Wall BracketCarefully lift the assembled furniture unit and hook it onto the wall bracket.
- Step 14: Assemble Drawer Sides and BackConnect the drawer side panels and back panel using dowels (e.g., 101345) and screws.
- Step 15: Attach Drawer FrontAttach the drawer front panel to the assembled drawer frame.
- Step 16: Attach Drawer Runners to DrawerAttach the remaining drawer runners (e.g., 110630) to the sides of the assembled drawer.
- Step 17: Insert Drawer into UnitCarefully slide the assembled drawer into the unit, aligning the runners.
- Step 18: Secure DrawerUse screws (e.g., 105344) to secure the drawer in place, possibly by attaching a bracket to the drawer front and then to the unit.
- Step 19: Final Drawer PlacementEnsure the drawer is correctly positioned and slides smoothly.
- Step 20: Attach Drawer Front (Alternative/Detail)Secure the drawer front from the inside with screws (e.g., 110519).
- Step 21: Final Drawer Front SecuringFinalize the attachment of the drawer front with screws (e.g., 105344).
- Step 22: Attach Drawer Runners to Unit Body (Detail)Detail view of drawer runner attachment to the unit body.
- Step 23: Insert DrawersInsert the completed drawers into the unit.