Step 9 of 24
SUNNERSTA mini-kitchen step 9 of 24: Slot the upper rail frame into the back posts
Lift the assembled upper rail frame and slide its two posts down through the oval slots at the back corners of the worktop into the back posts of the side frames.
Tools: none, just your hands
All 24 steps
- 1 Lay out the two side frames
- 2 Attach the lower cross-rail to the right side frame
- 3 Attach the left side frame to the lower cross-rail
- 4 Slide on the stainless-steel worktop
- 5 Screw the front corners of the worktop
- 6 Screw the back corners of the worktop
- 7 Place the lower bar in the upper rail frame
- 8 Bolt the lower rail bar to the upper posts
- 9 Slot the upper rail frame into the back posts
- 10 Lock the upper posts with the sleeve nuts and screws
- 11 Screw on the two diagonal cross-braces
- 12 Slide the two L-shaped support tubes into the shelf
- 13 Align the support tubes flush with the shelf edge
- 14 Fit the shelf assembly into the frame
- 15 Screw the lower cross-rail to the shelf
- 16 Stand the mini-kitchen up and bolt the shelf to the side frame
- 17 Push the 8 sink clips into the upside-down sink rim
- 18 Lower the sink bowl into the worktop cutout
- 19 Tighten the 8 sink clips in criss-cross order
- 20 Stick the 2 bumper strips under the sink rails
- 21 Move the mini-kitchen to the wall and level it
- 22 Clip the 2 wall brackets onto the upper posts
- 23 Fit the wall spacers and drive the 2 wall screws common mistake
- 24 Hang the 5 hooks and press in the 2 hole caps
00Overall
The outer size is IKEA's published size.
01Elevations
Drawn from our 3D model, to scale. Point at a part to find it in the list below; click it to jump there.
02Parts / cut list
| Part | Name | Qty | T | W | L | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Side frameWelded white powder-coated steel side frame with two pre-fitted adjustable feet at the bottom.18 × 560 × 890 mm | ×2 | 18 mm | 560 mm | 890 mm | Steel, polyester powder coating |
| B | Lower cross-railHorizontal steel cross-rail spanning between the two side frames at the back of the lower shelf level.18 × 18 × 1084 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 18 mm | 1084 mm | Steel, polyester powder coating |
| C | WorktopBrushed stainless-steel worktop with a raised rim along the back and sides and a sink cutout on the right.20 × 560 × 1120 mm | ×1 | 20 mm | 560 mm | 1120 mm | Stainless steel |
| D | Upper rail frameU-shaped white steel upper frame with two welded horizontal rails at the top.18 × 540 × 1120 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 540 mm | 1120 mm | Steel, polyester powder coating |
| E | Upper rail barHorizontal steel bar bolted between the two posts of the upper rail frame in step 8.18 × 18 × 1084 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 18 mm | 1084 mm | Steel, polyester powder coating |
| F | Cross-braceGalvanized steel strap bracing the back of the frame from the lower cross-rail up to the worktop.3 × 360 × 688 mm | ×2 | 3 mm | 360 mm | 688 mm | Galvanized steel |
| G | Lower shelfPowder-coated steel shelf panel that can be mounted on the right side (steps 12–16) or the left side (pages 23–30).18 × 524 × 560 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 524 mm | 560 mm | Steel, polyester powder coating |
| H | Support tube16 × 542 × 655 mm | ×2 | 16 mm | 542 mm | 655 mm | Steel, polyester powder coating |
| J | Sink bowlPressed stainless-steel single-bowl sink that drops into the right-hand worktop cutout and clamps from below with 8 sink clips (109184).174 × 390 × 450 mm | ×1 | 174 mm | 390 mm | 450 mm | Stainless steel |
The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. The outer dimensions, package weight and fastener specifications are IKEA’s; the tube section and shelf heights are close estimates. IKEA publishes only the outer size.
03Tools & materials
| Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hex key (100092)In the box: drives all 14 M6 × 25 mm screws (105103) in the frame, worktop, upper rail bar and lower shelf. | In the box 100092 | |
| Cross-head screwdriverDrives the 4 short cross-brace screws (106917) in step 11, tightens the 8 sink clips (109184) in step 19, and drives the 2 wall screws in step 23. | You need it | |
| Spirit levelLaid on the left side of the worktop in step 21 while the 4 adjustable feet under the side frames are turned to level the mini-kitchen. | You need it | |
| Materials | ||
| Steel, polyester powder coating | ABDEGH | |
| Stainless steel | CJ | |
| Galvanized steel | F | |
Not in the box: 2 pan-head wall screws and 2 wall plugs suited to your wall, LILLVIKEN water trap and strainer and a kitchen mixer tap (sold separately).
04Hardware
| ×8 | Sink clip | 109184 | 28–38 mm | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×14 | Screw | 105103 | M6 × 25 mm | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×6 | Short screw2 of them spare | 106917 | 3.9 × 9.5 mm | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×2 | Sleeve nut | 10121567 | M6, 21 × 15 mm | White polyamide |
| ×2 | Bumper strip | 10121701 | EVA plastic | |
| ×2 | Cover cap | 10121733 | 26.2 × 16 × 7.5 mm | White polypropylene |
| ×1 | Angle bracket1 of them spare | 194597 | 56 × 23 × 1.5 mm | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×2 | Wall bracket | 124439 | 35 × 29.5 mm | Polyoxymethylene (POM) |
| ×2 | Wall spacer | 124461 | 30 × 30 × 16 mm | Plastic |
| ×5 | Hook | 10121702 | 14.6 × 58 mm | ABS plastic |
| ×2 | Corner bracket2 of them spare | 10121699 | 33 × 30.5 × 36 mm | Zinc-plated steel |
Questions
Can the SUNNERSTA lower shelf be installed on the left side instead of under the sink?
Yes. Steps 12–16 (pages 13–15) fit the shelf under the sink on the right side, while pages 23–30 show the mirror-image assembly with the shelf on the left side so an under-counter TILLREDA mini-fridge can stand on the right or left. Whichever side is left open takes the 2 oval cover caps (10121733) in the unused holes on the lower back cross-rail.
What are the extra brackets (194597 and 10121699) and 2 leftover short screws (106917) for?
They are only used if you fit an IKEA TILLREDA mini-fridge in the open bay (steps 25–28 on pages 32–33): the flat angle bracket (194597) bolts under one rear screw (105103), and the 2 L-shaped corner brackets (10121699) screw to the front of the side frame and shelf rail with the 2 remaining short screws (106917) to hold the fridge feet.
What tools do I need to assemble the SUNNERSTA mini-kitchen?
The 4 mm hex key (100092) for all 14 M6 × 25 mm screws (105103) is included in the box. You only need a cross-head screwdriver (for the 4 short cross-brace screws 106917, the 8 sink clips 109184, and the 2 wall screws) and a spirit level to level the 4 adjustable feet.
How do the wall spacers (124461) work with different skirting board thicknesses?
Page 20 shows three setups: if the frame stands within 3 mm of the wall, drive the wall screws through the wall brackets (124439) alone; for a 10 mm gap or a 15 mm gap, orient the rectangular spacers (124461) behind the brackets to bridge the gap before driving the 2 pan-head wall screws.
Safety
Furniture that tips over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. IKEA says this mini-kitchen must be fixed to the wall using the enclosed wall brackets (124439), spacers (124461) where needed, and 2 pan-head screws and wall plugs suited to your wall.
About this guide
This is an independent 3D engineering guide modeled from physical hardware specifications and standard fastener part numbers so you can identify your pieces before building. The outer size, 112 × 56 × 139 cm, is IKEA's published size. The outer dimensions, package weight and fastener specifications are IKEA’s; the tube section and shelf heights are close estimates. The 3D runs faster than real hands do.
The manufacturer's instructions are on IKEA's product page (PDF). If something here differs from the manual in your box, follow the manual.
The 3D models, drawings and text are our own. IKEA and SUNNERSTA are named only to say which product this guide is for.