Install Custom Overlay Panel
IMPORTANT: Create custom overlay panel according to the specifications in the “Custom Overlay Panel” section.
1.Install the ice maker.
2.Level the ice maker. See “Leveling.”
3.Place the ice maker under the cabinet so that the front edge of the custom panel will align with the front edge of the surrounding cabinets.
4.Hold the custom panel up to the ice maker and check that the opening and alignment are correct. Mark location of the panel as necessary.
5.Remove the tape from the face of the door.
6.Remove the paper backing from the adhesive pads that are located on the door front.
7.Place the panel on the door, align with markings and apply pressure in the area of the adhesive pads.
8.Make sure the ice maker door opens and closes easily.
9.Pull the ice maker forward to access the top and sides of the door.
10.Remove the gaskets from the interior door panel and set aside.
11.Using the factory drilled holes as a guide, use a scribe and mark the drilling locations on the overlay panel.
12.Drill eight ¹⁄₈" x ¹⁄₂" (3.18 mm x 12.7 mm) deep holes into the overlay panel.
NOTE: Do not drill deeper than ¹⁄₂" (12.7 mm).
13.Use eight #8 x ¹⁄₂"
14.Attach a handle of necessary.
15.Replace the gaskets on the inner door panel.
16.Move the ice maker back into place under the counter.
A
B
29³¹⁄₆₄"
(73.0 cm)
C
14³³⁄₆₄"
(36.9 cm)
Ice Maker Door
TOOLS NEEDED:
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
■ | ⁵⁄₁₆" wrench | ■ | Flat putty knife |
■ | ¹⁄₄" wrench | ■ | Phillips screwdriver |
Hinge pin | ⁵⁄₁₆" |
Handle screw | End Cap screw |
Remove Door
1.Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2.Remove the handle screws and handle from the top of the door (on some models). Keep the parts together and set them aside.
3.Remove the hinge pin from the top hinge.
4.Remove the door from the hinges and screw the top hinge pin back into the top hinge.
5.Remove the door skin (on some models) as follows:
■Remove the two screws from the top and bottom of the door skin.
■Remove the skin and the edge protectors from the door. Keep the parts together and set them aside.
6.Reverse the door end caps as follows:
■Remove the screw and end cap from the top corner. Move it diagonally to the opposite side's bottom corner, keeping the straight side of the end cap facing the front of the ice maker.
■Remove the screw and end cap from the bottom corner. Move it diagonally to the opposite side's top corner, keeping the straight side of the end cap facing the front of the ice maker.
AB CD
A. #8 x ¹⁄₂"
B. Adhesive pads
C. Custom panel
DC BA
A. Top Corner Open (no end cap)
B. Beginning Top Corner End Cap
C. Beginning Bottom Corner End Cap
D. Bottom Corner Open (no end cap)
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