Dacor IF36BNDF, IF36BNNF, IF36INDF Installation Instructions Manual

REFRIGERATOR MODELS: IF36BNDF, IF36BNNF and IF36INDF

CUSTOM OVERLAY PANEL

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Individual door panels must not exceed the maximum weight specications.

Introduction

Custom decorator panels cover the door trim of Dacor IF36 series refrigerators for an attractive
seamless look that flows into the overall design of the room. Fabricate the panels first, then slide
them into the door trim frames. The panels are custom designed and installed by your cabinet
maker. Installation may be accomplished using various methods. Below are three examples.
For additional installation ideas, see the 3-Door Custom Overlay Installation Guide (PN 102426).

Three Panel Method

The backing panel (1/4” [6 mm] thick) slides behind the trim frames that surround the edges of
each door. The spacer (1/8” [3 mm] thick) compensates for the thickness of the trim frame. The
decorative front panels (3/4” [19 mm] thick maximum) are designed to match the surrounding
cabinets and cover the trim frame around the edges of the door. Countersink the screws used to
assemble the panels.

Front panel (3/4” max.)

Spacer panel (1/8”)

Trim frame

surrounding door

Routed Raised Panel Method

Create a routed raised panel and screw or glue the front panel directly to the 1/4” thick backing
panel. Instead of using a spacer panel, route the edges of the front panel to compensate for the
trim frame thickness. For the top two doors on three door models, do not route the inner edges
because there are no trim frames in the center where the doors come together. Countersink the
screws used to assemble the panels.

Trim frame

surrounding door

Backing panel (1/4”)

Refrigerator door

Routed area
(1/4” W X 1/8” D)

Front panel (7/8” Max.)

Backing panel (1/4”)

Refrigerator door

Single Panel Method

A single 1/4” panel design can be created using the trim
frames to frame the panel (the trim frames will be exposed).

Single 1/4” panel

Trim frame surrounding door

Refrigerator door

Part No. 100504 Rev. G

IF36 Panel Overlay Installation

B

A

C

D

D

D

Door Panel Weight Specifications

Panel Maximum

Weight Specifications

1 15 lb. (7 kg)

2 30 lb. (14kg)

WARNING:

To prevent the unit from tipping
forward and to provide a stable
installation, the refrigerator must
be secured in place with an anti-tip
device.

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Models: IF36BNDF, IF36BNNF

Three Doors

Panel Specifications

No trim

frame*

Three Door Models

NOTE: Modification to the dimensions above may be required to allow for

door swing and other considerations depending on the location and type
of cabinet installation.

No trim

frame*

Two Door Model

Front Panels

Model: IF36INDF

Two Doors

Backing Panel

(Thickness = 1/4”)

A* 17 7/8” (45.4 cm)

B 42” (106.7 cm)

C 23 13/16” (60.5 cm)

D 36 3/16” (91.9 cm)

Spacer Panel - Routed Area

(Thickness = 1/8”)

A* 17 5/8” (44.8 cm)

B 41 1/2” (105.4 cm)

C 23 5/16” (59.2 cm)

D 35 11/16” (90.6 cm)

Front Panel

(Thickness = 3/4”)

A* 18 1/8” (46.0 cm)

B 42 3/16” (107.2 cm)

C 24” (61.0 cm)

D 36 1/2” (92.7 cm)

* On three door models there are no
trim frames on the inner edges of
each door. The inner door surfaces
must be completely finished for a
refined look (see page 3). Stated
dimensions are to the finished edge.

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IF36 Panel Overlay Installation

Finishing the Inner Refrigerator Doors Edges on Three Door Models

See Detail “C”

and “D”

Back of door

Refrigerator door surface

French Style Refrigerator

Door Detail

Front of door

Top trim frame

Trim frame

screw

Trim frame screw

Back of door

Refrigerator
door surface

Front of door

1/4” backing panel

1/8” Spacer or
front panel inset

Decorative front panel,
3/4” maximum thickness

Decorative 1/4” thick panel,
finish exposed edge

Detail “C”

Single Panel Method

Top trim frame

Detail “D”

Three Panel and Routed

Raised Panel Methods

Fill all joints and finish

exposed edge

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