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Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you to install door panels. You can
order pre-cut black or white decorator panels from your dealer, or you can add wood panels
to match your kitchen cabinets.
Panels Less Than 6 mm (1/4 " ) Thick
When installing wood panels less than 6 mm (1/4") thick, you need to
create a filler panel, such as 1/8" cardboard, that will fit between the
face of the door and the wood panel. If you are installing the pre-cut
decorator panels, pre-cut filler panels are included in the kit. The
combined thickness of the decorator or wood panel and the filler panel
should be 6 mm (1/4").
19 mm (3/4 " ) or Raised Panel
A raised panel design screwed or glued to a 6 mm (1/4") thick
backing, or a 19 mm (3/4") routed board can be used. The raised
portion of the panel must be fabricated to permit clearances of at least
51 mm (2") from the handle side for fingertip clearance.
Weight limitations for custom panels:
Fresh Food 16 kg (35 lb.) max.
Freezer Door 11 kg (25 lb.) max.
Dimensions
Wood panels need to be cut to the following specifications.
Freezer Panel
Without Dispenser
Cut
2 mm (3/32")
out
6 mm
(7/32")
467 mm
/
")
(18
3
8
371 mm
/
")
(14
5
8
1705 mm
/
")
(67
1
8
FRONT
368 mm
/
")
(14
1
2
50 mm
(2")
16
25 mm (1")
TRIM KITS AND DECORATOR PANELS
Freezer Panels
With Dispenser
Cut
2 mm (3/32")
out
6 mm
(7/32")
478 mm
/
")
(18
13
16
25 mm
(1")
25 mm (1")
FRONT
872 mm
/
")
(34
5
16
368 mm
/
")
(14
1
2
25 mm (1")
(for Built-In Style models)
Care of Pre-Cut Panels
Clean these panels using an anti-static cleaner or a mild detergent
and water. (Look for anti-static cleaner in electronic or computer
departments.) Rinse thoroughly and blot dry with a clean, damp cloth
or chamois. Do not use paper towels to wash or dry the panels. Do not
use cleaners that contain solvents, such as ammonia, because they can
damage the panels.
Shallow scratches and abrasions can be corrected with a good grade
of hard automobile paste wax. Do not use a cleaner/wax combination.
The wax will fill in any minor surface scratches and will help to
maintain the luster of the panels. Apply the wax sparingly and buff
lightly with a clean, soft cloth using a circular motion.
51 mm (2")
Clearance
Handle Side
Appearance
Panel
Fresh Food Panel
2 mm (3/32")
478 mm
/
")
(18
13
13 mm
16
(1/2")
25 mm
(1")
371 mm
/
")
(14
5
8
1705 mm
(67
FRONT
491 mm
/
")
(19
5
16
50 mm
(2")
50 mm
(2")
25 mm (1")
6 mm (1/4")
Thick Backing
The areas at the top of the panels
need to be cut out of the panels.
All other dotted lines indicate
Cut
areas that must be routed out
out
about 5 mm (3/16") on the back
side of panels 6 mm (1/4") thick
or more. For panels less than
6 mm
6 mm (1/4") thick, these areas
(7/32")
can be cut out of the filler
panels.
6 mm
/
")
1
8
(1/4")
5 mm (3/16")
Example of Routing
19 mm (3/4")
Refrigerator
Door
Depth of
material to be
routed out
25 mm
(1")
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