3/4" Overlay Panel Dimensions - Flush - GE Side by Side Refrigerators Installation Instructions Manual

3/4" OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS
(Flush Installation Only)
For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may be
installed to give a flush appearance with surrounding
cabinets. The overlay panel must be 3/4" thick. Panel
attaches to included brackets to provide mounting to the
appliance door.
A
Grille Panel
F
Dispenser
Cutout
G
Fresh
Freezer
Food
Panel
Panel
E
D
1-1/4" 1"
1/2"
1/2"
1-1/4" 1"
CUSTOM HANDLE DESIGN GUIDE
(Flush Installation Only)
For custom handle installation, counterbore holes in rear
of decorative panels may not exceed 1/4" depth to ensure
1/2" material thickness remains for handle support.
NOTE: The counterbore must not exceed 1" in diameter.
1/4"
3/4"
Design Guide
Dispenser Cutout
B
15-3/8"
9-5/8"
C
Refrigerator
36" Side-by-Side
(in inches)
42" Side-by-Side
(in inches)
48" Side-by-Side
(in inches)
Top/Bottom Hinge Clearance
Router 1/8" Deep
1/2"
IMPORTANT NOTE – DISPENSER MODELS
The refrigerator is supplied with matching adjustable
dispenser trims. The overlay dispenser trim is designed to fit
a total panel thickness of 3/4" plus up to 1/8" adjustability.
• If the panel is less than 3/4" a noticeable gap may be
created around the dispenser trim.
• If the panel is more than 3/4" and fully adjusted away
from door face, the dispenser trim cannot be secured to
the door.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum total weight for the assembled
panels:
•
Fresh food door panel – 75 lbs.
•
Freezer door panel – 53 lbs.
•
Grille Panel – 18 lbs.
A B C
38" 10-5/8" 68-13/16"
44" 10-5/8" 68-13/16"
50" 10-5/8" 68-13/16"
Door Trim Pinch Point Hazard
Improper installation can lead to a finger pinch
point hazard between the side door trim and the
cabinets when operating the door, especially
with children. To minimize this risk you must
follow the installation instructions for cabinet
dimensions, trim assembly, and door stop angle.
Minimum distance from handle
side edge to handle center
should be 1-1/4" as shown.
7
Dispenser
Cutout
Position
D E F
16-7/8" 20-7/8" 18"
16-7/8" 26-7/8" 18"
20-7/8" 28-7/8" 18"
WARNING
1-1/4"
G
3-7/16"
3-7/16"
5-7/16"
1-1/4"