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Replacing the Door Panels
1. Replace the refrigerator or freezer door panels:
■Open refrigerator or freezer door.
■Carefully slide the ¹⁄₈" decorator panel into place
behind the side trim.
■Push the filler board into place behind the decorator
panel.
■Repeat process for other panels and filler boards.
2. Attach the handles:
NOTE: Freezer door handle is notched to fit around the
dispenser panel.
■Align the top of the refrigerator or freezer handle
flush with the top trim. Fasten the handle to the
refrigerator or freezer door with the screws, using a
Phillips screwdriver.
■Repeat the process for the other handle.
Care of Decorator Panels
1. Clean panels with an anti-static cleaner (available in
electronics or computer departments) 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.
3. DO NOT use paper towels or cleaners which contain
solvents such as ammonia. They can damage the
surface of the panels.
4. If small scratches should appear on the panels, they
may be filled using an automotive paste wax (NOT a
cleaner/wax combination). Apply wax sparingly and
buff lightly with a clean, soft cloth using a circular
motion.
Installing Custom Wood Panels
If you plan to install custom wood decorator panels, you
will need to create the panels yourself or consult you r
cabinet maker or carpenter. See dimensional drawings for
wood panel inserts.
Flat panels:
You can create a custom flat panel ¹⁄₄" (6 mm) thick to
replace your decorator panels. Flat wood panels less than
¹⁄₄" (6 mm) thick are not recommended.
Raised panels:
A raised panel design can be created by screwing or
gluing wood panels to ¹⁄₄" (6 mm) backing or by using ³⁄₄"
(19 mm) stock with routed edges.
Weight requirements for raised panel inserts:
■Refrigerator door panel shoul d not exceed 25 lbs
(9.98 kg).
■Freezer door panels should not exceed 18 lbs (6.80
kg) combined weight.
Dimensions for Custom Wood Panels:
22 cu. ft. 22 cu. ft.
Freezer door Refrigerator door
panel dimensions panel dimensions
177/16"
123/16"
281/2"
603/8"
1/4"
5/16"
TOP VIEW
3/4" min. 3/4"
1/4"
1911/16"
123/16"
(7.93 mm)
(6.35 mm)
1/4"
5/16"
(7.93 mm)
1/4"
5/16"
(6.35 mm)
(7.93 mm)
(30.96 cm)
(30.96 cm)
(44.3 cm)
(153.35 cm)
(50.01 cm)
(72.4 cm)
(19.05 mm min.) (19.05 mm)
(6.35 mm)
(6.35 mm)
1/4"
5/16"
(6.35 mm)
(7.93 mm)
TOP VIEW
3/4" min.
(19.05 mm min.) 3 1/4" 3/4"
1/4"
(82.55 mm min.) (19.05 mm)
(6.35 mm)
3 1/4"
(82.55 mm min.)