Thermador KBULT3655E Installation Instructions Manual page 9

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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 (+j 1/lO"(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 Ibs (4.5 kg) total
weight.
341/2"
(87.63 _) -----_1
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_(18.4 cm)
Refrigerator and Freezer Panels
The freezer panel should not weigh more than 30 Ibs (13.5 kg)
total weight. The refrigerator panel should not weigh more than
60 Ibs (27 kg) total weight.
341/4"
(87 cm)
341/4 ''
(87 cm)
49"
(124.5 cm)
201/8 ''
(51,1 cm)
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Top Grille Panel - Routing Requirements
Top and bottom edges of the top panel should be edge routed
1/2"(1.3 cm) and %" (9.5 mm), respectively. Both ends should be
edge-routed %" (2.2 cm) as shown.
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(6,35 ram) (6.35 mrn)
max. _
Top Top _
max.
Grille Grille
(2.2 cm) (2,2 cm)
NOTE: When creating a panel with face detail, the offsets will be
hidden and must be accounted for in order to center the detail in
the top grille.
,_--- 1/4"
(6,35 mm) max.
1/2" J Top
(I.3 cm)
min.
Center face
detail between
offsets
%" L
(9.5 ram)
min. Bottom
_ _-- I/4"
--(6.35 mm) max.
Door Panel - Routing Requirements
If an extended handle kit is used, then routing the handle side of
the door and drawer panels is not required. See "Handle and
Door Clearances for Custom Panel Series" for more information
on ordering extended handles.
If the standard handle is used, route the entire handle side 31/4 ''
(8.25 cm) to allow for finger clearance. Then route the other side
1" (2.54 cm).
Standard Handle - Top View
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31/4 ''
(8.25 cm)
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Door
Panel
2" (5 cm)
min,
Hinge Side
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Door [_
Panel
1"
(2.54 cm)