Full-Overlay Custom Panels; Stainless Steel Series Side Panels - Thermador KBULT3655E Installation Instructions Manual

Door Panel - Side View
" (1.3 cm)
F u l l - O ve r l a y C u s t o m Pa n e l s
Custom overlay panels allow you to blend the exterior of your
refrigerator into the overall kitchen décor and to use custom
handles for additional design flexibility.
NOTE: To use full-overlay custom panels, a Trimless Trim Kit for
36" Bottom-mounts is required (TRIMKITBM). Full-overlay
custom panels and handles are required but not included. Create
the panels according to these specifications. You may order
Thermador's Curved Handle Kit (CURVEDHAND) or select
handles from another source. See the "Models" section under
"Design Specifications" for additional information.
The custom panels must have backer panels attached in order to
mount them to the refrigerator. It is most common to work with
three panels, as shown in the following graphic: a decorative
overlay panel, a / " (3.18 mm) spacer panel or spacer strips and
a / " (6.35 mm) backer panel.
Overlay Panel
Spacer Panel
Backer Panel
5 / " to 3 / "
8 4
1 / "
4
(15.88 to
1 / " (6.35 mm)
8
19.05 mm)
(3.18 mm)
In some cases, your cabinet manufacturer may choose to work
with one panel routed for the different dimensions. Follow these
panel dimension and placement instructions to be sure that the
custom overlay panels will fit properly.
IMPORTANT:
The total weight of the refrigerator door overlay panel cannot
exceed 60 lbs (23 kg).
The total weight of the freezer drawer overlay panel cannot
exceed 30 lbs (13.5 kg).
The total weight of the top grille overlay panel cannot exceed
10 lbs (4.5 kg).
10
"
(6.35 mm)
max.
min.
Spacer Panel
1
/ "
8
(3.18 mm)
1" minimum
(2.54 cm)
Door/Grille Trim
Offset Dimension
To minimize panel weight, you may use 2" (5.08 cm) spacer strips
around the perimeter in place of full-sheet solid spacer panels.
The spacer strips must be set in at least 1" (2.54 cm) from the
top, bottom and sides edges of the backer panel. If you use
spacer strips, it is also recommended that you use two - 2"
(5.08 cm) strips horizontally centered for added support.
7 "
(18.73 cm)
8 "
(21.59 cm)
49 "
(124.78 cm)
50"
(127.0 cm)
20 "
(52.23 cm)
20 "
(51.28 cm)
S t a i n l e s s S t e e l S er ie s S i de Pa n e l s
Custom side panels may be needed when not enough space is
available to have cabinets on both sides of the refrigerator or
when the refrigerator is placed at the end of a cabinet run. You
may choose an Inset, Flush, or Recessed Inset panel installation.
Refrigerator and Side Trim Dimensions
The width and height of a side panel are determined by the type
of installation you are planning.
NOTES:
The dimensions shown are actual product dimensions
and may not reflect the needed panel installation
dimensions.
The side panel should be a minimum of ½" (1.27 cm) thick
to avoid warping.
If the opening depth is 25" (63.5 cm) or more, you may
want to install a support board on the rear wall.
35 "
(89.85 cm)
34 " (87.95 cm)
Bottom Offset
1" (2.54 cm)
34 "
(87.63 cm)
34 "
(87.15 cm)
Bottom Offset
" (11.1 mm)
34 "
(87.63 cm)
34 "
(87.15 cm)
Bottom Offset
" (1.6 mm)
Center
Backer
Panel
left to
right
Center
Backer
Panel
left to
right
Center
Backer
Panel
left to
right