Design Guide

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FREEDOM
®
COLLECTION
INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
TOEkICk & vENTING GRILLE
Each Freedom Collection refrigeration appliance comes with a 4" (102 mm) tall stainless steel toekick. A custom-made toekick that matches
the surrounding cabinetry may be applied instead. While standard toekick height is 4" (102 mm), depending on the usage of the leveling
legs, the toekick height could vary. Regardless of toekick height, it is imperative that the venting grille remain unblocked to ensure proper
functionality of the appliance. Decorative toekicks should be removable to allow for servicing.
UPPER MOLDING
The planning of decorative upper molding above the cutout
requires taking into account the actual or desired height of
the door panel.
The overall height of the door panel will depend on:
– the height of the appliance, typically 84" (2134 mm)—
leveling legs allow height adjustment ranging from -
1
/
2
"
(-13 mm) to +1
3
/
8
" (+35 mm)
– the installed height of the door panel (distance from the
bottom edge of the door panel to the oor, typically 4"
(102 mm), and, if desired, any extension of the custom
panel above the appliance cutout)
– the appliance type (single door or bottom freezer)
IMPORTANT
Please recall that a panel should be installed at a minimum
height of 4" (102 mm) from the oor to allow proper
ventilation of the appliance.
Always ensure that the top of the cutout or upper decorative
molding is at least 4" (102 mm) deep, so that the refrigerator
can be properly secured to the cutout wall. This is particularly
important if a protruding cutout is specially created and
congured with a face frame. Furniture returns for any face
frame must be a minimum of 4" (102 mm) deep.
Typical 4" (102 mm) toekick height. Velcro adhesive
strips are used to fasten the toekick to the appliance.
Venting grille and (if applicable) the water lter cavity
are located above the toekick area.
If required by the surrounding cabinetry design, the distance
between the bottom edge of the door panel and the oor
can be increased from approx. 4" (102 mm) up to 7
1
/
8
"
(181 mm), but should not be decreased. Note, however, that
the venting grille and (if applicable) water lter cavity will be
visible, even if the door is closed.
Door Panel
Toekick
vERTICAL SECTION, SIDE vIEw:
Possible Extension
of the Door Panel
Decorative
Molding
Standard
Door Panel
Appliance Door
Appliance
*Adjustment in leveling legs: -
1
/2" (-13 mm) to 1
3
/8" (35 mm)