GE 23 Owner's Manual And Installation page 19

Trimkits and decoratorpanels.
For CustomSlyM °'models
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Before YouBegin
Some models are equipped with trim kits that aflow you to install door panels. You can order
pre-cut black, white, bisque or stainless steel decorator panels from GE Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002, or you can add wood panels to match your kitchen cabinets.
Panels less than 1/4" (6 mm) thick
When installing wood panels less than ]/4" (6 ram) thick, you need to create a filler panel, such as ]/8"
cardboard, that Mll fit between the ti_ce of the door and the wood panel. If you are installing the IX'e-cut
decorator panels, ix'e-cut filler panels are included in the kit. The combined thickness of the decorator
or wood panel and the filler panel should be 1/4" (6 ram).
PanelsI/4" thickor less
1/4" max
3/4" (19 mm) or Raised Panel
A raised I)anel desion_ screwed or ,glued to a ]/4" (6 ram) thick backing, or a 3/4" (1 (.)ram) _outed board
can be rise(l. The raised portion of the panel m tlSt be fhbricated to pe_nit clearances of at least 2" (5. l cm)
from the handle side fi)r fingertip clearance.
Panels thicker than l/4" (6 ram), up to 3/4 (l .) ram) max, will reqture that the outer :)/16 (8 ram) of
panel pecimeter be no thicker than 1/4" (6 ram).
Weight limitations for custompanels:
Fresh Food38 Ibs. (17kg) max.
FreezerDoor28 Ihs. (13kg) max.
Panels thickerthan 1/4" (6 ram)
1/4" (6 ram)max
3/4"(19 ram/
f
2"(5.1 cm)
Clearance
HandleSide
Appearance "'"
Panel
1/4" (6 ram)
k Backing
Door
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