GE 48, 42 owner manual Install Door Panels, Installation Instructions, Reinstall Handles

Installation Instructions

11 INSTALL DOOR PANELS

Install 1/4″ Decorative Panels:

•Remove Handles

Open door to 90°. Remove 5 Phillips head screws from the Fresh Food and Freezer door handles; retain all screws. Lift off door handles.

•Install Door Panels

NOTE: Stainless steel and acrylic panels are covered with a protective film. Remove the film before installing the panel. Carefully push the Fresh Food panel in until it slides into the slot behind the trim. Gently push to opposite side. Repeat procedure for upper and lower Freezer panels.

•Reinstall Handles

Reinstall Fresh Food door handle with the original 5 Phillips head screws. Tighten. Repeat for Freezer door handle.

NOTE: Ensure that the edge of the handle does not pinch the door gasket.

•3/4″ Custom Decorative Panels

If you choose to install custom wood panels, they must be cut to dimensions shown on pages 23–26. The panels will slide into the frame on the doors

and grille.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum custom panel thickness must not exceed 1-1/8″thick and 70 lb for Fresh Food door, 30 lb total for Freezer door and 15 lb for Grille panel.

Handle

Fresh Food

Refrigerator

Door

3/4" Custom Panel

if Required

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