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Top Grille Panel – Routing Requirements

Top and bottom edges of the top panel should be edge routed ¹⁄₂"
(1.3 cm) and ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm), respectively. Both ends should be
edge-routed ⁷⁄₈" (2.2cm) as shown.
NOTE: When creating a panel with face detail, the offsets will be
hidden and must be accounted for in order to center the detail in
the top grille.

Door Panel – Routing Requirements

If an extended handle kit is used, then routing the handle side of
the door and drawer panels is not required. See “Classic,
Architect®, and Overlay Series Factory Panels and Kits” for more
information on ordering extended handles.
If the standard handle is used, rout the entire handle side 3¹⁄₄"
(8.25 cm) to allow for finger clearance. Then rout the other side 1"
(2.54 cm).
Standard Handle – Top View
Door Panel - Side View
Overlay Series Custom Panels
Custom overlay panels 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 following graphic: a decorative
overlay panel, a ¹/₈" (3.18 mm) spacer panel or spacer strips and
a ¹/₄" (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:
■The weight of the refrigerator door overlay panel cannot
exceed 50 lbs (23 kg).
■The weight of the freezer drawer overlay panel cannot exceed
30 lbs (13.5 kg).
■The weight of the top grille overlay panel cannot exceed
10lbs (4.5 kg).
To minimize panel weight, you may use 2" (5.08 cm) spacer strips
around the perimeter in place of full-sheet solid spacer panels.
The spacer strips must be set in at least 1" (2.54 cm) from the
top, bottom and side edges of the backer panel. If you use
spacer strips, it is also recommended that you use two 2"
(5.08cm) strips horizontally centered for added support.
¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm)
max.
⁷⁄₈"
(2.2 cm)
Top
Grille
¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm)
max.
⁷⁄₈"
(2.2 cm)
Top
Grille
¹⁄₂"
(1.3 cm)
min.
¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm) max.
Top
Bottom
³⁄₈"
(9.5 mm)
min.
¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm) max.
Center face
detail between
offsets
2" (5 cm)
min.
¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) max.
3¹⁄₄"
(8.25 cm)
min.
Door
Panel
Handle
1"
(2.54 cm)
Door
Panel
Hinge Side
¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm)
min.
¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm)
max.
Panel
Overlay Panel Spacer Panel
Backer Panel
5/8" to 3/4"
(15.88 to
19.05 mm) 1/8"
(3.18 mm)
1/4"
(6.35 mm)
1" minimum
(2.54 mm)
Door/Grille Trim
Spacer Panel
Offset Dimension
1/8"
(3.18 mm)