Whirlpool DU810SWPU Installation Instructions - Page 17

Custom panel dimensions, Routing custom panels, Install customized wood panels in door and access,

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Custom panel dimensions These panels fit only models with frames around the door and access panels. Install customized wood panels in door and access panel. 1. Cut wood door and access panels using specified dimensions. Make sure wood grain direction matches cabinet wood grain. 2. File or sand edges of wood panels to avoid slivers. Dishwasher is subject to some humidity. Cover both sides and edges of wood panels with moisture-resistant sealer. 3. Door Panel: Handle panels gently. Insert finger under one end of retainer and pull toward you in a peeling action. Set retainer aside. NOTE: Access panel is wider than door panel. All edges routed to 5.6 mm) thickness. Routing custom panels Cut door panel to clear access panel when door is in open position. Custom door panel more than 5.6 mm) thick: Route top and bottom to 5.6 mm) thickness. Custom access panel more than 5.6 mm) thick: Route all four sides to 5.6 mm) thickness. Custom panels less than 5.6 mm) thick: Install spacers behind panels. 4. Lift door panel(s) at outer edges. Use one hand to bow bottom of panel(s). Remove panel(s) and spacer. Save panel(s) and spacer for future use. 5. Insert top of wood door panel between sides of door frame about 3" (7.5 cm) below console. Rotate wood door panel down against dishwasher door. Slide top edge of wood door panel under bottom edge of console. Press lower portion of wood door panel in place between sides of door frame, allowing wood door panel to rest on channel at bottom. 17

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Custom panel dimensions
These panels fit only models with frames around the door and
access panels.
NOTE:
Access panel is wider than door panel.
All edges routed to
⁷⁄₃₂
" (5.6 mm) thickness.
Routing custom panels
Cut door panel to clear access panel when door is in open
position.
Custom door panel more than
⁷⁄₃₂
" (5.6 mm) thick: Route top and
bottom to
⁷⁄₃₂
" (5.6 mm) thickness.
Custom access panel more than
⁷⁄₃₂
" (5.6 mm) thick: Route all
four sides to
⁷⁄₃₂
" (5.6 mm) thickness.
Custom panels less than
⁷⁄₃₂
" (5.6 mm) thick: Install spacers
behind panels.
Install customized wood panels in door and access
panel.
1.
Cut wood door and access panels using specified
dimensions. Make sure wood grain direction matches cabinet
wood grain.
2.
File or sand edges of wood panels to avoid slivers.
Dishwasher is subject to some humidity. Cover both sides
and edges of wood panels with moisture-resistant sealer.
3.
Door Panel:
Handle panels gently. Insert finger under one end of retainer
and pull toward you in a peeling action. Set retainer aside.
4.
Lift door panel(s) at outer edges. Use one hand to bow
bottom of panel(s). Remove panel(s) and spacer. Save
panel(s) and spacer for future use.
5.
Insert top of wood door panel between sides of door frame
about 3" (7.5 cm) below console. Rotate wood door panel
down against dishwasher door. Slide top edge of wood door
panel under bottom edge of console. Press lower portion of
wood door panel in place between sides of door frame,
allowing wood door panel to rest on channel at bottom.