Step 1: Verify door alignment
Verify that the door is aligned correctly with the cabinet prior
to fabricating the custom panel. Failure to do so may result in
mis-alignment of the custom panel with the hinge bracket. The
door should be parallel to the sides and top of the refrigerator.
If alignment is necessary the door may be adjusted by loosening
the 2 screws which secure the top and/or bottom hinge adapter
brackets located on the top and bottom of the door, and adjust-
ing the door side to side. Use a 5/32" allen wrench for this pro-
cedure. (See Figure 7 below). When finished aligning the door,
tighten the screws securely.
Hinge adapter bracket lo-
cated on top and bottom of
the door.
Figure 7
Step 2: Remove door
Remove the top hinge pin from the hinge with an 1/8" allen
wrench. Remove the door by angling the top of the door out-
ward and lifting the door off the bottom hinge.
(See detail in Figure 7).
Step 3: Remove gasket
Lay the door on its front being careful not to scratch it. Remove
the door gasket by peeling up and out of the channel.
Step 4: Cut overlay panel
Depending on the refrigerator model cut the overlay panel to the
dimensions shown in Figure 8 and Table A below.
FULL OVERLAY PANEL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Remove top hinge
pin to remove the
door.
(7mm)
Door should be
parallel to top
and sides of
refrigerator.
For overlay with lock option panel thickness to be
3/4" (19mm) maximum to 5/8" (16mm) minimum.
Weight of the overlay panel should not exceed 20 pounds (9.1
kilograms).
For the door to close properly, it is necessary to maintain a
minimum space of 9/32" (7mm) between the door and cabinet
flange (See Figure 7). This space can be adjusted by adjusting the
top and bottom hinge adapter brackets.
9/32"
Step 5: Drill hinge clearance holes in overlay panel
Set the overlay panel on the door front, align the edges, and
clamp together. Clamp the panel firmly but be careful not to
damage the door or the panel. Mark center of hinge adapter
hole on wood panel, top and bottom. (See Figure 9.) Remove
wood panel from door and drill 5/16" (8mm) diameter clearance
holes into the overlay panels 3/4" (20mm) deep. These will be
clearance holes for the top and bottom hinge pins.
This is also a convenient time to locate and drill the holes for
your handle. Most often the handle is to match that of the sur-
rounding cabinetry. If your handle attaches from the back-side
of the custom panel, locate the mounting holes while the panel
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NOTE
NOTE
W
Front of
overlay
panel
Figure 8
Model
W
14-5/8"
30ARM
(37.13cm)
(76.99cm)
23-5/8"
61ARM
(59.99cm)
(76.99cm)
23-5/8"
27-11/16"
6ADAM
(59.99cm)
(70.33cm)
Table A
H
H
30-5/16"
30-5/16"