KitchenAid KBRC36FTS Installation Guide - Page 14

Overlay Series Custom Panels Custom 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. The custom panels must have backer panels attached in order to mount them to the refrigerator. It is most common to work with three panels, as shown in the following graphic: a decorative overlay panel, a ¹/₈" (3.18 mm) spacer panel or spacer strips and a ¹/₄" (6.35 mm) backer panel. 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 overlay panels will fit properly. IMPORTANT: ■ For 36" (91.4 cm) models, the refrigerator door overlay panel cannot exceed 50 lbs (23 kg) and the freezer drawer overlay panel cannot exceed 20 lbs (9.1 kg). Overlay Panel Spacer Panel Spacer Panel ■ For 42" (106.7 cm) models, the refrigerator door overlay panel cannot exceed 30 lbs (13.5 kg) and the freezer drawer overlay panel cannot exceed 25 lbs (11.4 kg). 1/8" (3.18 mm) Overlay Panel ■ The weight of the top grille overlay panel cannot exceed 10 lbs (4.5 kg) for both models. 5/8" to 3/4" (15.88 to 19.05 mm) Backer Panel 1/4" 1/8" (6.35 mm) (3.18 mm) Backer Panel 1" minimum (2.54 cm) Door/Grille Trim Offset Dimension To minimize panel weight, you may use 2" (5.08 cm) spacer strips around the perimeter in place of full-sheet solid spacer panels. The spacer strips must be set in at least 1" (2.54 cm) from the top, bottom and side edges of the backer panel. If you use spacer strips, it is also recommended that you use two 2" (5.08 cm) strips horizontally centered for added support. Custom Overlay Panel Dimensions Custom Overlay Panels (36" [91.4 cm] Models) Custom Backer Panels (36" [91.4 cm] Models) 7¹⁄₄" (18.42 cm) 34³⁄₄" (88.27 cm) TOP GRILLE PANEL Maximum Weight: 10 lbs (4.5 kg) 34³⁄₄" (88.27 cm) 6 15.72 cm) 33³⁄₄" (85.73 cm) Center Backer Panel left to right Bottom Offset ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm) 51¹⁄₈" (129.86 cm) REFRIGERATOR DOOR PANEL Maximum Weight: 50 lbs (23 kg) 34¹⁄₄" (87.00 cm) 49¹⁄₈" (124.78 cm) Center Backer Panel left to right 34³⁄₄" (88.27 cm) 20³⁄₄" (52.71 cm) FREEZER DOOR PANEL Maximum Weight: 20 lbs (9.1 kg) 14 Bottom Offset 11.1 mm) 34¹⁄₄" (87.00 cm) 20 51.28 cm) Center Backer Panel left to right Bottom Offset ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm)