Classic, Architect; (36" [91.4 Cm] Models); Classic Series Custom Panels (36" [91.4 Cm] Models) - KitchenAid kblc36fts Installation Manual

Classic, Architect

Factory Panels and Kits

(36" [91.4 cm] Models)

All factory parts are available through your KitchenAid dealer or by
calling KitchenAid Parts and Accessories at 1-800-442-9991. In
Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.
®
Architect Series 72" (183 cm) Top Grille Panel Kit
A 72" (183 cm) wide Top Grille Panel Kit is available. This kit allows
2 units (one left-hand swing and one right-hand) to be installed
side by side with a single grille.
Color
®
Stainless Steel (Architect Series)
Extended Door Handle Kits
Use extended door handles when additional finger clearance is
needed between the door handles and custom panel. Follow the
kit instructions for installing the door handles.
Color Left-Hand Swing
White (Classic #4396119
Series)
Black (Classic #4396116
Series)
Stainless Steel #4396118
(Classic Series)
Matte Aluminum #4396120
Etched (Classic
Series)
Matte Aluminum #4396718
(Overlay Series)
Classic Series Custom Panels
(36" [91.4 cm] Models)
If you plan to install custom wood panels, you will need to create
the panels yourself or consult a qualified cabinetmaker or
carpenter. See dimension drawings for panel specifications.
IMPORTANT: Panels weighing more than recommended may
cause damage to your refrigerator.
NOTE: Dimensions shown have a (±)¹⁄₁₆" (1.5 mm) tolerance.
Panels that are more than ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) thick must be routed. If
panels are less than ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) thick, install a filler panel
between the door and the decorative panel.
Top Grille Panel
The top panel should not weigh more than 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
¹⁄₂
34 "
(87.63 cm)
16
®
, and Overlay Series
72" (183 cm)
#W10153554
Right-Hand
Swing
#8171424
#8171427
#8171425
#8171423
¹⁄₄
7 "
(18.4 cm)
Refrigerator and Freezer Panels
The freezer panel should not weigh more than 20 lbs (9.1 kg). The
refrigerator panel should not weigh more than 50 lbs (22 kg).
¹⁄₄
34
(87 cm)
¹⁄₄
34 "
(87 cm)
Top Grille Panel – Routing Requirements
If the custom panels are thicker than ¹⁄₄" (6.35mm), the top and
bottom edges of the top panel should be edge routed ¹⁄₂"
(1.27 cm) and ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm), respectively. Both ends should be
edge routed ⁷⁄₈" (2.2 cm) as shown.
¹⁄₄
"
(6.35 mm)
max.
Top
Grille
⁷⁄₈
"
(2.2 cm)
"
49"
(124.5 cm)
¹⁄₈
20 "
(51.1 cm)
Top
Grille
⁷⁄₈
"
(2.2 cm)
¹⁄₄
"
(6.35 mm)
max.