GE 162D9616P001, Use And Care Manual

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TRIM KITS AND DECORATOR PANELS
(for Built-In Style models)
Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you to install door panels. You can
order pre-cut black or white decorator panels from your dealer, or you can add wood panels
to match your kitchen cabinets.
Panels Less Than 6 mm (1/4
″
) Thick Care of Pre-Cut Panels
When installing wood panels less than 6 mm (1/4
″
) thick, you need to
create a filler panel, such as 1/8
″
cardboard, that will fit between the
face of the door and the wood panel. If you are installing the pre-cut
decorator panels, pre-cut filler panels are included in the kit. The
combined thickness of the decorator or wood panel and the filler panel
should be 6 mm (1/4
″
).
Clean these panels using an anti-static cleaner or a mild detergent
and water. (Look for anti-static cleaner in electronic or computer
departments.) Rinse thoroughly and blot dry with a clean, damp cloth
or chamois. Do not use paper towels to wash or dry the panels. Do not
use cleaners that contain solvents, such as ammonia, because they can
damage the panels.
Shallow scratches and abrasions can be corrected with a good grade
of hard automobile paste wax. Do not use a cleaner/wax combination.
The wax will fill in any minor surface scratches and will help to
maintain the luster of the panels. Apply the wax sparingly and buff
lightly with a clean, soft cloth using a circular motion.
19 mm (3/4
″
) or Raised Panel
A raised panel design screwed or glued to a 6 mm (1/4
″
) thick
backing, or a 19 mm (3/4
″
) routed board can be used. The raised
portion of the panel must be fabricated to permit clearances of at least
51 mm (2
″
) from the handle side for fingertip clearance.
Weight limitations for custom panels:
Fresh Food 16 kg (35 lb.) max.
Freezer Door 11 kg (25 lb.) max.
6 mm (1/4
″
)
Thick Backing
Refrigerator
Door
19 mm (3/4
″
)
Appearance
Panel
51 mm (2
″
)
Clearance
Handle Side
Dimensions
Wood panels need to be cut to the following specifications.
Cut
out
Depth of
material to be
routed out
Cut
out Cut
out
371 mm
(14 5
/
8
″)
371 mm
(14 5
/
8
″)
25 mm
(1
″)
25 mm
(1
″)
478 mm
(18
13
/
16
″)
467 mm
(18
3
/
8
″)
478 mm
(18
13
/
16
″)
872 mm
(34 5
/
16
″)
368 mm
(14 1
/
2
″)
368 mm
(14 1
/
2
″)
491 mm
(19 5
/
16
″)
25 mm (1
″)
25 mm (1
″)
25 mm (1
″)
50 mm
(2
″)
50 mm
(2
″)
13 mm
(1/2
″)
6 mm
(1/4
″)
Front
5 mm (3/16
″)
50 mm
(2
″)
25 mm (1
″)
1705 mm
(67 1
/
8
″)
1705 mm
(67 1
/
8
″)
6 mm
(7/32
″)
6 mm
(7/32
″)
2 mm (3/32
″)
2 mm (3/32
″)
2 mm (3/32
″)
6 mm
(7/32
″)
FRONT FRONT FRONT
25 mm
(1
″)
Example of Routing
The areas at the top of the panels
need to be cut out of the panels.
All other dotted lines indicate
areas that must be routed out
about 5 mm (3/16
″
) on the back
side of panels 6 mm (1/4
″
) thick
or more. For panels less than
6 mm (1/4
″
) thick, these areas
can be cut out of the filler
panels.
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Freezer Panel
Without Dispenser Freezer Panels
With Dispenser
Fresh Food Panel