Decorator Door Panel Instruction (Select Models)
35 5/8"
(905 mm)
For Extruded Handle
42"
(1067 mm)
23 1/4"
(591 mm)
6 1/32"
153 mm
29 31/32
761 mm
2 31/32"
75 mm
2 7/8"
73 mm
1/4" dia. typ.
0.6 cm
For Handle
42 1/16"
1068 mm
6 1/4"
159 mm
23 9/16"
598 mm
36 3/32"
(917 mm)
Allow room for
hand clearence
Attached Raised Panel
1
/
4
" (6mm) Typical
Door Panel (End view)
IMPORTANT:
Door must be removed from refrigerator before removing
handle. Top trim must be removed from refrigerator before
removing door panel.
For Models with extruded handles.
1. Remove the refrigerator handle:
• Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove top door cap.
• Tap bottom edge of refrigerator door handle upward
with a rubber mallet.
• Handle will slide up approximately 3/4” (19.05 mm)
and release from door.
2. Remove the door panel:
• Slide out decorator panel and filler board. (If Present)
• Store panel and filler board carefully to prevent
scratching.
3. Replace the refrigerator door panel:
• Carefully slide the 1/4” (6.35 mm), maximum
thickness, decorator panel in grooves provided by
bottom door cap and side trim.
• Slide the filler board into place behind the decorator
panel, if necessary.
• Attach the handle and trim.
• Reinstall refrigerator door.
NOTE : You do not need to remove the freezer drawer to
remove or replace the decorator panel.
4. Pull freezer drawer out to access handle screws .
• Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove handle screws
and lift off handle.
1/4" hole
0.6 cm
36 3/32"
917 mm
23 13/16"
605 mm
• Slide decorator panel and filler board up through
handle opening.
• Replace decorator panels by reversing directions .
• Door reversal: If you intend to reverse doors retrieve the alternative side door trim, shipped with
the refrigerator.
Installing custom wood p anels
NOTE: If you plan to install custom wood decorator panels,
you will need to create the panels yourself or consult your
cabinetmaker.
See dimensional drawings for wood panel inserts .
Flat Panels:
You can create a custom flat panel a maximum of 1/4“
(6.35 mm) thick to replace your decorator panels. Flat
wood panels less than 1/4” (6.35 mm) thick are not
recommended.
Raised Panels:
A raised panel design can be created by screwing or gluing
wood panels to 1/4” (6.35 mm) backing or by using 3/4”
(19.05 mm) stock with routed edges. Allow Sufficient hand
clearance between raised edge of panel and handle.
Weight requirements for raised panel inserts :
• Refrigerator door panel should not exceed 30 lbs. (14
kg) combined weight.
• Freezer drawer panels should not exceed 15 lbs . (7 kg).
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3 Door Decorator Panel Installation
6 1/32"
153 mm
29 31/32
761 mm
2 31/32"
75 mm
6 1/4"
159 mm
1 1/2"
38 mm
23 9/16"
598 mm
1/4" hole
6 mm
1/4" dia. typ.
6 mm
17 29/32"
455 mm
42 1/16"
1068 mm
23 13/16"
605 mm
1
/
4" (6mm)
Typical
3
1
/
4" (6mm)
Typical
Left Refrigerator Door Panel
(Showing optional routed 3/4" panel)
/4" (19mm)
HOW TO INSTALL AND
REMOVE JENN-AIR
H
ANDLES
In some cases, handles may need
to be removed to transport unit
through tight spaces, reversing
doors, or installing panels. Some
models may come with handles
shipped separate from the
refrigerator door.
T ools Required
Phillips screw driver
3/32” Allen Wrench
1/4” Hex head screw driver
REMOVING HANDLES
1. Locate set screws in handle and loosen set screws with
a 3/32" Allen wrench.
2. Lift handle from handle mounting posts
to remove.
1 1/2” (3.8cm) long
1/4” hex head screw
(factory installed)
(Note customer to
provide 2” (5.1cm) long
screw for 3/4” panel.)
36 3/32"
917 mm
Weight requirements for raised panel inserts :
•
Individual refrigerator door panels should not exceed 15
lbs. (7 kg).
•
Freezer drawer panel should not exceed 15 lbs. (7 kg).
Panel Installation
Tools required: Phillips screw driver
• Remove handle
• Remove top trim screws.
• Install panel and replace top
trim and screws.
• Replace Handle
NOTE: Inside door edges on three door
model are not trimmed. Installed wood panel
edges will be exposed and require finishing.
INSTALLING HANDLES
1. Retrieve handle from shipping material
(some models).
2. Locate handle mounting posts on face
of door.
3. Position handle over mounting posts.
4. Tighten set screws (A) with a 3/32"
Allen wrench
Freezer Door
Refrigerator Door
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