How do I remove the drawers on the estilo 750mm vanity unit.
Hi @hprider
First you need to open the draws and you should find two black levers on each side of the draw inside the slide rail stand each side of the draws and on the left hand side push the little lever down and on the right side lift it up pulling draw gently outwards.
On some models there mabye a lever lock located in an opening 30mm past the levers deeper into the draw aslo inside the sliding channel you need to depress before operating the levers.
If these instructions dont work try other combinations of lever release upwards and or downwards appling gentle force to draw outwards you should feel it slide forward a bit once released.
See how you go. 🙂
Found this youtube video which may help you more they take screws out ? I dont think that is necessary, try the levers first.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX3uGuGXBpw
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @hprider. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about removing drawers.Since Estilo is closed during the holiday break, let's try to solve the issue now. Please push the bottom draw in and then take a picture underneath the top drawer showing the drawer slides and any mechanisms. As @Jewelleryrescue mentioned, there's likely a mechanism to depress that will allow you to remove the drawer. Also, try the old-fashioned method of fully pulling the drawer out, lifting the front at an angle, and continuing to pull it out. Please let me know if you have any questions.Mitchell
Thank you for your reply.
I have tried lifting the drawer on an angle but this was not successful.
I have taken photos of the rails but it is a very tight space and cannot be seen without a camera.
Unfortunately the video of the floating Estilo unit is not applicable to the runners on this unit.
I had a plumber here yesterday who was also unsuccessful in trying to remove this drawer.
I am wondering if I will need to dismantle the drawer.
What about the front of the runner from underneath @hprider? Your last image shows the back of the runner, but typically, there would be a button or lug that needs to be pushed in at the front of the runner to allow the drawer to run off the end of the slider.
I have see mechanisms where the front of the drawer needs to be removed to access it.
Mitchell
Hi Mitchell,
There are no visible levers or ones that I can feel at front of the runner.
Please see photos.
Hi @hprider Both myself and @MitchellMc are expecting to find a release mechanisim for those draws somewhere yet it is defying the normal draw sets functions.
The last straw method is to pull draw out looking for peep holes through the slider and undo the screws mounting the metal slider to the draw timber itself, . To reinstall is the reverse of this. But with drawer closeto wall the wall side screw hard to access.
Sorry this is turning into a bafffing mystery where it should be easy.
Dear Jewellery rescue and Mitchell,
Thank you both for your help and suggestions. I will look into accessing the screw mounts.
I need to access the breach for the taps so removing the vanity top is my next option but not my favourite option.
Best wishes,
Heather
There don't appear to be any obvious mechanisms to release the drawer from the runners @hprider. I'd suggest the next move might be to remove the drawer front to see if that reveals any hidden mechanisms.
I have removed the front panel and have attached photos. The metal piece I have circled does not move but appears to push something in the rnner for the slow release. At the point this happens the inside runner is not accessible.
Many thanks,
Hmmm, the mystery continues, @hprider. So sorry this is proving difficult.
There must be a contact point or bump stop when the drawer is fully open that stops it from rolling straight off the track. The contact point typically will have a button or device that needs to be depressed to retract it, allowing the drawer removal. Open the drawer fully until it hits this bump stop, then return it slightly. Repeat this process and listen to where the drawer and cabinet sliders are making contact. The location that is making that contact noise is likely where the button for release is located.
I know you mentioned that you tried it before, but with the drawer in the closed position (as pictured), lift the front as high as it will go and pull it out whilst holding the drawer front up.
If we can't solve this issue ourselves, I'll need to contact Estilo after the break to get some assistance.
I suggest having a quick look at this discussion - How to remove the drawers in a Mondella Rococo floating vanity? by @Eonevans. The drawer runner setup looks very similar. A locking screw that is hidden at the front of the drawer runner might be the key to removing it.
Red
Dear Mitchell,
Thank you for the above suggestions. I have tried the above but unfortunately I have been unsuccessful. Apart from the plumber I have asked another family member to follow these instructions carefully but unfortunately we have not been able to release the drawer.
Hopefully Estilo can provide some further ideas.
Thanks again!
Hi Red,
Thank you for your message and suggestion. I have now removed these screws on both sides but unfortunately this hasn't released the drawer.
Hi @hprider,
Just an update that I've contacted the supplier and have requested they supply details on how to remove these drawers. I'll update you as soon as they've responded.
Many thanks for your patience.
Many thanks Mitchell.
Hello @hprider
Now that you've removed the screws underneath the drawer, I suggest trying this technique. Hold the front of the drawer and see if you can lift it up, don't lift the back at the same time just front end. It might be a little tight, but you should be able to lift it up. I've placed a sample image below to give you an idea of how you might be able to remove it. Please let me know if the drawer comes off.
Please keep us updated with your progress, we look forward to seeing the drawer taken off.
Eric
Hi Eric,
Thank you for your message and suggestion. Unfortunately this did not work. The plumber returned to work on the sink and also tried this technique with no luck.
I'm sorry that the drawer did not come out. Allow me to investigate further as soon as I have more information, I'll get back to you.
Thank you Eric.
I'm so sorry for the delay in my reply. I've heard back from the manufacturer with the following: "On both sides push down the below lever fully as shown and the drawer will then pull out."
I haven't seen that mechanism in your pictures. Can you please confirm you have the Estilo 750mm Freestanding Vanity With SMC Top as that was the closest I could find?
Thank you for your message.
This picture shows side rails but the rails on this cupboard are underneath the drawer. The tabs are not visible on the drawer runners.
That is the vanity unit but I note in the pictures on the Bunnings site there is only one hole for the mixer tap but on our unit there are three for two taps and fawcet.
I'll provide those details to the manufacturer and see if they have other ideas.
I presume there's a fairly specific reason that the drawers must be removed, but can I ask what that is? Perhaps our members might have suggestions on resolving the issue without removing the drawers.
This sounds a bit similar to what we've already tried @hprider, but could you give this a go?
Draw removal is the same across the vanity range.
The draws can be removed by:
Thank you for this however it has been done. I think I have attached photos of this step.
I was very hopeful this suggestion would work but unfortunately it didn't. When the plumber returned last week he tried this as well as I had not put the screws back in.
It would seem the drawer cannot be removed. The plumber managed to access the breach at the back and replace the pipe.
Hearher
So sorry I wasn't able to assist you @hprider. It appears that the instructions are either unclear or we're missing something.
Just to clarify, the plumber has completed the work and there is no longer an immediate need to remove the drawers? I just wanted to make sure so I don't leave you in a situation that still needs to be resolved. Obviously, I would have liked to get you the answer you needed.
Thank you for your message. Yes, the plumber was able to complete the job. It was challenging but the alternative was trying to remove top. No immediate need to remove drawer now.
Thanks
So the info is correct on this thread.
There is a screw on the underside of the drawers holding the rail onto it and there is also a button with a gear that can be turned to lower or raise or can brute force lift the front side up and out as in the rear there are 2 hooks holding the back ends in
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @SquashedPotato. It's sensational to have you join us, and many thanks for jumping into the discussion.Thanks for the confirmation, as I'm sure any members coming across this discussion with a similar issue will appreciate your input.We look forward to hearing all about your projects and plans around the house and garden. Feel free to reach out anytime you need assistance or have something to share with the community.Mitchell
