Trimkits And Decoratorpanels - GE Appliances 24 Owner's Manual

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Trimkits and decorator panels.
For built-in style models
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
BeforeYouBegin
Some models are equipped with trim kits that allow you
to instafl door panels. You can order pre-cut black or
white decorator panels from GE Parts and Accessories,
800-626-2002, or you can add wood panels to match your
kitchen cabinets.
Panels less than 1/4" (6 mm) Thick
When installing wood panels less than l/4" (6 ram) thick, you need
to create a tiller panel, such as 1/8" cardboard, that will tit between
the ta(e ot the door and the wood panel, If;, ou are installing the
premut decorator panels, pre<ut tiller panels are included in the
kit. The combined thickness ot the decorator or wood panel and
the tiller panel should be 1/4" (6 ram),
3/4" (19 mm) or Raised Panel
•'_ raised, l)and desim-_,., ,screwed or ,glued to a 1/4" (6 ram) thick
backing, or a 3/4" (l 9 ram) routed board can be used. The raised
portion ot the panel nmst be Pabricated to permit clearances ot at
least 2" (51 nun) li'om the handle side tor fingertip clearance.
Weight/imitatioes forcustom panels:
Fresh Food35lb.(16kg)max.
Freezer Door25/b, (11kg)max.
1/4" {6 rnrn}
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HandleSide
Appearanc'_,
Panel Door
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