SECURE CUSTOM PANEL
TO METAL MOUNTING
PANEL
• Lay the custom panel, appearance side down,
on a clean surface.
• Place the flat side of the metal panel onto the
back side of the custom panel, with the
mounting flanges facing up.
• Align the lamp hole in the panel with the
mounting panel.
• Check top, bottom and side overlap dimensions
from the metal panel to wood panel edge as
shown.
STEP 4
3/16"
1/4"
7/32"
1/4"
Top
Bottom
Align Holes
Handle
Attachment Holes
Pub. No. 49-8969-2
Dwg. No. 164D3333P196
977-0298-000 06-04 JR
NOTE:
Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at
General Electric. Therefore, materials, appearance and
specifications are subject to change without notice.
FOR PANELS LESS THAN
3/4” THICK
• Separate the custom panel and metal panel.
• Apply a few horizontal beads of adhesive to the
metal panel. Avoid adhesive within 1” of lamp
hole area and outer edges.
FOR 3/4” (OR GREATER)
THICK PANELS
3/4” thick panels may be secured to the metal
panel with screws.
• Use the metal panel as a template. Position the
metal panel over the back side of the custom
panel and drill pilot holes. Drill pilot holes sized
to match screws being used (screws not
provided).
CAUTION:
Select screw length
carefully to avoid penetration of the finished side.
STEP 5A
STEP 5
INSTALL LAMP JEWEL
Turn the assembly appearance side up.
• Use plastic to wood adhesive to secure the lamp
jewel to the front of the wood panel. On the side
with the bulge, (see illustration) apply a small
bead of adhesive around the outside edge.
Place the jewel into the drilled hole.
STEP 6
Insert
Jewel
Appearance
Side
This Side
Against
Wood
REINSTALL ORIGINAL
HANDLE OR OPTIONAL
CUSTOM HANDLE
A custom handle (not supplied) may be installed.
• Drill pilot holes through the front of the custom
panel and through the metal panel to match the
chosen handle.
NOTE:
The handle screws should be installed
through the metal panel, the custom panel and
into the custom or original handle.
STEP 7
INSTALL ASSEMBLED
PANEL TO THE DRAWER
• Install the custom panel assembly to the exposed
drawer front using the original 7 screws.
STEP 8
Custom Handle
or Original Handle
Back side of Appearance Panel with Support Panel
