OVERLAY PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Custom Overlay Drawer Panel

If you plan to install a custom wood panel, you will need to create the panel yourself or consult a qualified cabinetmaker or carpenter. See dimension drawings for panel specifications.

IMPORTANT:

The thickness of the overlay panel must be ¹⁄₂" (12.7 mm) to ³⁄₄" (19.05 mm).

Do not exceed the height dimension for the overlay panel(s). Panel(s) that exceed the height dimension may damage the drawer dishwasher, cabinets or countertop.

The width of the overlay panel may vary according to the width of the cabinet opening.

Overlay Panel Dimensions

237/16"

(59.5 cm)

16 1/4"

(41.3 cm)

3/4"

(1.9 cm)

Hardware Installation

Center the hardware (left to right) onto the overlay panel. When installing the hardware, be sure that the mounting screws are flush with the back of the overlay panel.

Preparing Custom Panel

1.Lay the custom panel face down on a clean, soft work surface.

2.Using a pencil, mark the centerpoints of the two panel fastener pilot holes and the six pilot holes needed for the panel.

 

111/4"

A

111/4"

 

 

(28.5 cm)

(28.5 cm)

 

21/2"

8

1

1

11/2"

(6.3 cm)

/8"

8 /8"

(3.8 cm)

 

(20.7 cm)

(20.7 cm)

8"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20.2 cm)

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

C

141/8"

 

 

 

 

(36.6 cm)

A. Center line

B. Panel fastener pilot holes (2)

C. Pilot holes (6)

3.Using a ¹⁄₈" drill, drill each hole ³⁄₈" (1 cm) deep.

(1 cm)

IMPORTANT: To avoid drilling through to the front of the overlay panel, do not drill deeper than ³⁄₈" (1 cm).

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KitchenAid KUDD03STBL Overlay Panel Installation Instructions, Custom Overlay Drawer Panel, Preparing Custom Panel

KUDD03STBL specifications

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