Standard Installation - Full Product View
Panel Kit Installation Requirements
See the "36" Models" or the "42" French Door Models" section to
see the panel kit options available for your model.
IMPORTANT:
A Panel Kit installation can be achieved with either a 24"
(60.9 cm) or 25" (63.5 cm) deep opening.
A standard grille is used to achieve a Panel Kit installation.
Use the standard grille bracket (provided with refrigerator) to
attach the standard grille.
The grille panel height, shown in the Standard Installation
Flush Grille graphic, allows for an air gap critical to refrigerator
performance.
Standard Grille Bracket
Panel Kit Installation - Side View
A. Soffit
B. Airflow
A
B
C
D
C. Grille panel
D. Door panel
Panel Kit Installation - Full Product View
Custom Wood Overlay Panels
Custom wood 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.
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 wood overlay panels will fit properly.
IMPORTANT:
For 36" (91.4 cm) models, the refrigerator door wood overlay
panel cannot exceed 60 lbs (27.2 kg) and the freezer drawer
overlay panel cannot exceed 25 lbs (11.3 kg).
For 42" (106.7 cm) models, the refrigerator door wood overlay
panel cannot exceed 38 lbs (17.2 kg) and the freezer drawer
overlay panel cannot exceed 30 lbs (13.6 kg).
The weight of the top grille wood overlay panel cannot exceed
7 lbs (3.2 kg) for both models.
The required thickness for all panels is ³⁄₄" (1.91 cm).
This installation does not require filler or backer panels.
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