Installation Requirements
Custom Panels and Handles - IF36 Series Models
Custom overlay panels used with the IF36 model series allow you to blend the exterior of your refrigerator into the overall kitchen décor, and to use custom handles for additional design flexibility.
The custom panels must have backer panels attached in order to mount them to the refrigerator. It is most common to work with three panels, as shown in the graphic below. A decorative overlay panel, a ¹/8” (3.18 mm) spacer panel or spacer strips and a ¼” (6.35 mm) backer panel.
In some cases, your cabinet manufacturer may choose to work with one panel routed for the different dimensions. Follow these panel dimension and placement instructions to be sure that the custom overlay panels will fit properly.
IMPORTANT:
Install the panels after moving the refrigerator into place (page 17) .
Overlay Panel | Spacer Panel | ||
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5/8" to 3/4" |
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| 1/4" | ||
(15.88 to |
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1/8" | (6.35 mm) | ||
19.05 mm) | |||
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Spacer Panel |
1/8" |
(3.18mm) |
1" minimum |
(2.54 cm) |
Door/Grille Trim |
Offset Dimension |
The weight of the overlay panels cannot exceed:
50 lbs. (23 kg) for the refrigerator door. 30 lbs. (13.5 kg) for the freezer door. 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) for the top grille.
To minimize panel weight, you may use 2” (5.08 cm) spacer strips around the perimeter in place of
NOTE: For the grille and the door panels to be flush, the overlay door panel should be ¼” (6.35 mm) thicker than the overlay grille panel.
Overlay Panel Dimensions* | Backer Panel Dimensions* |
34¹⁄2 " |
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(87.63 cm) |
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8¹⁄2 "
(21.59 cm)
50"
(127.0 cm)
209⁄16 "
(52.23 cm)
TOP GRILLE PANEL
Maximum Weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
34¹⁄2 "
(87.63 cm)
REFRIGERATOR DOOR PANEL
Maximum Weight: 50 lbs (23 kg)
34¹⁄2 "
(87.63 cm) 
FREEZER DOOR PANEL
Maximum Weight: 20 lbs (9.1 kg)
7³⁄8 "
(18.73 cm)
Bottom Offset 1" (2.54 cm)
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| 345⁄16 " |
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| (87.15 cm) |
| Center |
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| 49¹⁄8 " | ||||
(124.78 cm) |
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Bottom Offset
7⁄16 " (11.1 mm)
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| 345⁄16 " |
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| (87.15 cm) |
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| Backer | ||
| 20³⁄16 " |
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(51.28 cm) |
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| ¹⁄16 " (1.6 mm) |
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* See page 10 for additional panel construction information
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