Trimkits and decoratorpanels.
For CustomStgM °'models
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Before YouBegin
Some models are equipped with trim kits that aflow you to install door panels. You can order
pre-cut black, white, bisque or stainless steel 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
]/4"
(6 ram)
thick,
you
need
to create
a filler
panel,
such
as ]/8"
cardboard,
that
Mll fit between
the
ti_ce of the
door
and the
wood
panel.
If you
are installing
the
pre-cut
decorator
panels,
ix'e-cut
filler
panels
are
included
in the
kit. The
coml)ined
thickness
of the
decorator
or wood
panel
and
the
filler
panel
should
be
1/4"
(6 ram).
PanelsI/4" thickor less
1/4" max
3/4" (19 mm) or Raised Panel
A raised
panel
design
screwed
or glued
to a 1/4"
(6 ram)
thick
backing,
or a ./4
(19 ram)
routed
board
can be
used.
The
raised
portion
of the
panel
must
be tid)ricated
to i)ennit
clearances
of at least
_" (5. l cm)
from
the
handle
side tot
fingertip
clearance.
•/4
(l 9 ram) max, xdll reqmre
that the outer
:)/16
(8 ram)
of
Panels thicker
than
1/4" (6 ram),
uI) to 3
.......
panel
perimeter
be no thicker
than 1/4"
(6 ram).
Weightlimitations for custom panels."
FreshFood38Ibs. (17kg) max.
FreezerDoor28 Ibs.(13kg) max.
Panels thickerthan 1/4" (6 ram)
1/4" (6 ram)max
3/4"(19 ram/
f
2"(5.1 cm)
Clearance
HandleSide
Appearance "'"
Panel
1/4" (6 ram)
k Backing
Door
19