Whittier's Anti-Tip Drawer Interlock Safety Mechanism:

Whittier’s chests and dressers feature an Anti-Tip Drawer Interlock Safety Mechanism designed to allow only one drawer per bank of drawers to open at a time. This helps reduce the risk of tip-over by maintaining the furniture’s center of gravity and discouraging children from using open drawers as steps.

The Anti-Tip Drawer Interlock Safety Mechanism clips are on the outer side of each drawer that the lever slips into engaging and disengaging the lock. DO NOT REMOVE THE CLIPS FROM THE FURNITURE.

Its always best to go slow when pushing/pulling while removing or inserting the drawers. Some resistance is normal. When the locks become engaged or disengaged you can hear an auditable click. Getting started, one drawer will need to be removed first.

In order to remove multiple drawers, you need to start with one:

1. Follow the steps to remove the drawer.

2. Once the first drawer is removed, push the Interlock lever back to unlock the next drawer.

When a drawer is removed, the lever will be pointing out locking the other drawers.

Pushing the lever back to unlock the other drawers in a bank of drawers.

Once the Anti-Tip Drawer Interlock Safety Mechanism is unlocked, you can proceed to remove another drawer in the bank of drawers. If the dresser has two banks of drawers, the same process will apply to the other side.

Again, when the drawer is pulled out the lock is engaged and must be pushed back before additional drawers can be removed.

To insert the drawer back in, make sure the lever is facing forward to catch the clip.

The lever should be facing forward for drawer insertion.

Sometimes the things meant to keep you safe can be annoying. If your drawer won't go in or refuses to come out, it could be the Anti-Tip Drawer Interlock Safety Mechanism preventing your access.

When troubleshooting the Interlock system, don't force it! Usually, when the one drawer is removed it is easier to find what may be causing any issues including:

1. The Interlock lever missing the bracket when inserted.

2. Slides not installed in the proper channels preventing a full closure.

3. The Interlock was not fully engaged or disengaged.

Usually, removing the trouble drawer and re-aligning the slides and/or lever while reinserting will fix the issue. If the problem persists, contact the retailer where the furniture was purchase or contact us at support@whittierwood.com.

Safety is very important to Whittier Wood Furniture. We strive to keep our customer safe and informed about the dangers of furniture tip over. We have partnered with Charlies House to bring awareness. Whittier's included Anti-Tip Drawer Interlock Safety Mechanism to help keep customers safe. Instructions can also be found in the Whittier Owner's Manual included with your furniture.