Factory Trim Kit

(on some models)

There may be an occasion when you will need to remove the factory-installed trim kit, such as moving the refrigerator to a new home or installing custom-made decorator panels. Please read all instructions carefully before removing the trim kit and decorator panels.

1. 2¹⁄₂" (6.35 cm) clearance

2.Raised Decorator Panel

3.Raised Drawer Panel

Removing the Door Panel

IMPORTANT:

■Door must be removed from refrigerator before removing handle.

■Top trim must be removed from refrigerator before removing door panel.

1.Remove the refrigerator handle:

■Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove top door cap.

■Tap bottom edge of refrigerator door handle upward with a rubber mallet.

■Handle will slide up approximately ³⁄₄ in. (19.05 mm) and release from door.

2.Remove the door panel:

■Slide out decorator panel and filler board.

■Store panel and filler board carefully to prevent scratching.

Replacing the Door Panel

1.Replace the refrigerator door panel:

■Carefully slide the ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm), maximum thickness, decorator panel in grooves provided by bottom door cap and side trim.

■Slide the filler board into place behind the decorator panel, if necessary.

2.Attach the handle and trim.

3.Reinstall refrigerator door.

Removing and Replacing Freezer Drawer Panel

NOTE: You do not need to remove the freezer drawer to remove or replace the decorator panel.

1.Pull freezer drawer out to access handle screws.

2.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove handle screws and lift off handle.

3.Slide decorator panel and filler board up through handle opening.

4.Replace decorator panels by reversing directions.

Care of Decorator Panels

1.Clean panels with stainless steel cleaner and polish or mild soap and water with a clean, soft, damp cloth.

2.Rinse panels thoroughly and blot dry using a dry, soft cloth or chamois.

NOTE: Do not use paper towels or cleaners which contain solvents such as ammonia. They can damage the surface of the panels.

Installing Custom Wood Panels

If you plan to install custom wood decorator panels, you will need to create the panels yourself or consult your cabinetmaker or carpenter. See dimensional drawings for wood panel inserts.

Flat panels:

You can create a custom flat panel a maximum of ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) thick to replace your decorator panels. Flat wood panels less than ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) thick are not recommended.

Raised panels:

A raised panel design can be created by screwing or gluing wood panels to ¹⁄₄ in. (6.35 mm) backing or by using ³⁄₄ in. (19.05 mm) stock with routed edges. Allow 2¹⁄₂ in. (6.35 cm) minimum clearance between raised edge of panel and handle.

Weight requirements for raised panel inserts:

■Refrigerator door panel should not exceed 30 lbs. (14 kg).

■Freezer drawer panels should not exceed 15 lbs. (7 kg) combined weight.

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