MALM Chest of 6 Drawers
Assembly Instructions
Safety Warnings
WARNING: Children have died from furniture tipover. To reduce the risk of furniture tipover:
- ALWAYS install the anti-tip device provided.
- NEVER put a TV on this product.
- NEVER allow children to stand, climb, or hang on any drawers, doors, or shelves.
- NEVER open more than one drawer at a time.
- Place heaviest items in the lowest drawers.
Read and follow each step of the instructions carefully.
Tools and Hardware Required
Tools:
- Screwdrivers (Phillips and Flathead)
- Hammer
- Drill
Drill Bit Sizes:
- Ø 8 mm (5/16")
- Ø 3 mm (1/8")
Wall anchors are required for wall mounting.
Parts List
Refer to the diagrams for visual identification of parts.
- Cam bolts: 18x (Part 112996)
- Wooden dowels: 2x (Part 101359), 18x (Part 101345)
- Cam locks: 2x (Part 110126), 6x (Part 120076)
- Screws: 8x (Part 155669), 4x (Part 100365), 2x (Part 109049), 2x (Part 100823), 27x (Part 101221)
- Brackets: 2x (Part 102553)
- Cabinet drawer runners: 6x (Part 153548), 6x (Part 158568)
- Drawer side runners: 2x (Part 118788), 2x (Part 118789)
- Drawer front support piece: 1x (Part 155372)
- Drawer back panel support: 2x (Part 326949)
- Anti-tip hardware kit: 1x (Part 101221)
- Drawer components (sides, top, bottom, back, front): Implied quantities for 6 drawers.
Assembly Steps
Step 1
Insert 18 cam bolts (112996) into the side panels. Insert 18 wooden dowels (101345) into the base panels.
Step 2
Connect the side panels to the base panels using cam locks (110126). Insert 2 wooden dowels (101359) into the top edges of the side panels.
Step 3
Attach the back support piece to the side panels using screws (153548, 158568).
Step 4
Insert 4 wooden dowels (101345) into the top panel. Attach the top panel to the side panels, securing with cam locks (110126).
Step 5
Attach 6 cabinet drawer runners (153548) and 6 cabinet drawer runners (158568) to the inside of the side panels using screws (100365).
Step 6
Attach the drawer front support piece (155372) to the front of the cabinet structure using screws (105248, 155669).
Step 7
Attach the anti-tip brackets (109049) to the top back edge of the cabinet using screws (100823).
Step 8
Insert 8 wooden dowels (105248) into the side panels. Secure the structure with screws (155669).
Step 9
Place the top panel onto the assembled structure.
Step 10
Secure the top panel using 6 cam locks (120076) and cam bolts (110126).
Step 11
Secure the top panel further with screws (105248, 155669).
Step 12
Assemble the drawers. For each drawer: Insert wooden dowels (101345, 101359) into drawer base and back panels. Attach drawer sides to drawer base and back panels using cam bolts (118331, 112996) and cam locks (101345, 101359).
Step 13
Attach drawer front panels to the assembled drawer sides using screws (105248, 102533).
Step 14
Attach 2 drawer side runners (118788) to the sides of each drawer.
Step 15
Attach 2 drawer side runners (118789) to the sides of each drawer.
Step 16
Insert wooden dowels (101345, 101359) into drawer back panels. Attach drawer back panels to the drawer sides.
Step 17
Secure the drawer assembly with cam locks (120076) and cam bolts (110126).
Step 18
Attach the anti-tip bracket (106989) to the back of the chest using screws (100823, 109049).
Step 19
Insert the assembled drawers into the chest by aligning the drawer runners with the cabinet runners.
Step 20
Secure the top of the chest with cam bolts (101345) and cam locks (120076).
Step 21
Secure the top of the chest with cam bolts (101345) and cam locks (120076).
Step 22
Attach the drawer bottom panel using screws (101221).
Step 23
Secure the drawer top panel using screws (101221).
Step 24
Secure the drawer top panel using screws (101221).
Step 25
Secure the drawer top panel with 27 screws (101221).
Step 26
Attach drawer slides to the inside of the chest.
Step 27
Final placement check.
Step 28
Attach drawer slides to the chest using screws (100823, 109048).
Step 29
Insert drawers into the chest.
Wall Mounting Instructions
Important: To prevent tip-over, this furniture must be permanently fixed to the wall using the provided anti-tip device.
Ensure you use appropriate wall fixings for your wall type. If you are unsure, seek professional advice.
Wall Fixing Guide:
- For concrete, brick, or hollow-block walls: Use Ø 8 mm (5/16") drill bit. Insert wall anchor.
- For plasterboard walls: Use Ø 3 mm (1/8") drill bit for pilot holes, and appropriate plasterboard anchors (not included).
Installation Steps:
- Drill holes in the wall at the desired height, ensuring they align with the anti-tip bracket on the furniture.
- Insert wall anchors into the drilled holes.
- Attach the anti-tip bracket to the wall using appropriate screws (not included, choose based on wall type).
- Secure the furniture to the wall by attaching the bracket on the furniture to the wall-mounted bracket.
For more detailed information, visit: www.IKEA.com/secure-it