IKEA MALM Dressing Table Assembly Guide

Important Safety Information

⚠️ WARNING: Serious or fatal crushing injuries can occur from furniture tip-over.

ALWAYS secure this furniture to the wall using tip-over restraints.

To further reduce the risk of serious injury and death from tip-overs:

• Place heaviest items in the lower drawer.
• Do not set TVs or other heavy objects on top of this product.
• Never let children climb or hang on drawers, doors, or shelves.

This safety information is provided in multiple languages throughout the original document.

Tools and Hardware

The following tools are typically required for assembly:

• Phillips head screwdriver
• Flat head screwdriver
• Hammer
• Drill with drill bits (Ø 8 mm / 5/16" for pilot holes, Ø 3 mm / 1/8" for specific screws)
• Allen key (often included)

Various hardware components are provided, including screws, dowels, cam locks, brackets, drawer slides, and wall mounting accessories. Specific part numbers are indicated in the diagrams.

Assembly Steps

Step 1: Attach Bracket to Panel

Secure a bracket (109049) to a wooden panel using screws (113453) and a washer (114334).

Step 2: Connect Panels with Dowels and Screws

Insert dowels (101353) into pre-drilled holes on one panel, then connect it to another panel using screws (100349).

Step 3: Insert Dowels

Insert wooden dowels (101353) into the designated holes on the panels.

Step 4: Assemble Main Frame

Attach the side panels to the base panel. Use cam lock fittings (122998) and screws (113453) to secure them.

Step 5: Attach Additional Panel

Secure another panel to the structure using screws (153548).

Step 6: Attach Back Bracket

Fix a bracket (106989) to the rear of the unit using screws (100823) and a washer (109049).

Step 7: Place Top Surface

Carefully place the top surface (e.g., glass top) onto the assembled frame.

Step 8: Attach Top Surface Brackets

Secure brackets (10003193) to the underside of the top surface using screws (109560).

Step 9: Secure Top Surface

Fasten the top surface to the main frame using screws (109560).

Step 10: Attach Drawer Slides to Unit Sides

Mount the drawer slides (10139504, 10139543) onto the inner sides of the unit's frame.

Step 11: Prepare Drawer Components

Insert dowels (101345) into the pre-drilled holes on the drawer side panels.

Step 12: Attach Drawer Runners to Drawer Sides

Attach the corresponding drawer runners (118331) to the drawer side panels.

Step 13: Assemble Drawer Sides

Connect the drawer side panels using screws (110630).

Step 14: Attach Drawer Bottom

Slide the drawer bottom panel into the grooves and secure it with screws (105344).

Step 15: Attach Drawer Front

Attach the drawer front panel using the provided fittings and screws.

Step 16: Insert Drawer into Unit

Carefully slide the assembled drawer into the unit, aligning the runners.

Step 17: Attach Drawer Runners to Unit

Mount the final set of drawer runners (110519) onto the inside of the unit's frame.

Step 18: Insert Drawer into Unit

Slide the drawer into the unit, engaging with the runners.

Step 19: Final Drawer Adjustment

Adjust the drawer alignment using the provided adjustment screws (109558) for a perfect fit.

Wall Mounting Instructions

Crucial: To prevent tip-over accidents, this furniture MUST be secured to the wall.

Use the provided wall mounting hardware. The type of hardware to use depends on your wall material:

• For solid walls (A): Use screws directly into the wall material.
• For hollow walls (B): Use the provided wall plugs (anchors) with the screws. Drill a hole suitable for the plug, insert the plug, then screw the bracket into the plug.
• For solid wood (C): Use screws directly into the wood without plugs.

If you are uncertain about your wall type or the correct hardware, seek professional advice.

The diagrams show specific steps for drilling and attaching brackets to the wall and the furniture unit.

General Wall Mounting Steps:

1. Identify the wall studs or appropriate mounting points.
2. Drill pilot holes if necessary.
3. Insert wall anchors if using for hollow walls.
4. Attach the wall bracket to the wall using appropriate screws.
5. Attach the furniture bracket to the back of the unit using screws.
6. Connect the wall bracket and furniture bracket using the provided strap or connector.

Ensure the furniture is level and stable after mounting.