8 Drawer Panel Installation
Custom 1/4" Drawer Panel Inserts
Drawer Panel Preparation
Custom drawer panels can be inserted into the drawer fronts. Custom drawer panels can be flat or raised, as long as the maximum panel thickness where inserted into the drawer front reveal (channel) is
IMPORTANT
Raised panels will reduce the drawer’s front clearance if the unit is installed facing an appliance or structure (see Page 5).
Cut the panel inserts to the following dimensions. Custom 1/4" Dimensions:
The door panels must not have a total weight of more than 20 lbs.
Drawer Panel Installation
Install the insert as follows:
CAUTION
Use care when handling the insert. Insert edges may be sharp.
Full Overlay Drawer Panels
Drawer Panel Preparation
Full overlay drawer panels completely cover the drawer fronts and handles to give a
Note: For standard installations, both drawers mount the same and a 1/2" gap is achieved between drawers.
Cut the overlay to the following dimensions. Full Overlay Dimensions:
IMPORTANT
The thickness of the wood overlay panel must be 3/4". The door panel must not weigh more than 20 lbs.
Drawer Panel Installation
Removing Existing Drawer Fronts
1.Open drawer. Pull drawer gasket out of groove (top edge of drawer only). Start in the middle and pull outward, moving toward the edge (see below). This may take some force.
2.Remove and save the two screws (1) located at the ends of the handle. Remove the handle.
Handle
Screw
Gasket
1
1.Open drawer. Pull drawer gasket out of groove (top edge of drawer only). Start in the middle and pull outward, moving toward the edge . This may take some force.
2.Remove and save the two outside screws.
3.Remove the original handle and discard.
4.Remove and discard existing panel and cardboard spacer.
5.Slide custom drawer panel insert into
6.Holding drawer gasket out of the way, replace handle on drawer, making sure it is seated properly on insert and that screw holes line up.
7.Install two small screws removed in Step 2.
8.Starting at the corners and working inward, push drawer gasket into place on drawer.
Handle
Screw
Gasket
Standard
Handle
Full Handle
3. Remove existing panel and cardboard spacer. Discard the spacer.
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