User's Manual

11
Top Grille Panel – Routing Requirements
Top and bottom edges of the top panel should be edge routed
¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) and ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm), respectively. Both ends should be
edge routed ⁷⁄₈" (2.2 cm) as shown.
NOTE: When creating a panel with face detail, the offsets will be
hidden and must be accounted for in order to center the detail in
the top grille.
Door Panels – Routing Requirements
If an extended handle kit is used, then routing the handle side of
the panels is not required. See “Handle and Door Clearances” for
more information on ordering extended handles.
If the standard handle is used, rout the entire handle side of both
panels 3¹⁄₄" (8.25 cm) to allow for finger clearance. Then rout the
other sides 1" (2.54 cm).
Standard Handle – Top View
Door Panel - Side View
Full-Overlay Custom Panels
Custom overlay panels allow you to blend the exterior of your
refrigerator into the overall kitchen décor, and to use custom
handles for additional design flexibility.
NOTE: To use full-overlay custom panels, a Trimless Trim Kit for
Side by Sides is required (TRIMKITSXS). Full-overlay custom
panels and handles are required but not included. Create the
panels according to these specifications. You may order
Thermador’s Handle Kit (HANDKIT) or select handles from
another source. See the “Models” section under “Design
Specifications” for additional information.
The custom panels must have backer panels attached in order to
mount them to the refrigerator. It is most common to work with
three panels, as shown in the following graphic: a decorative
overlay panel, a ¹/₈" (3.18 mm) spacer panel or spacer strips and
a ¹/₄" (6.35 mm) backer panel.
In some cases, your cabinet manufacturer may choose to work
with one panel routed for the different dimensions. Follow these
panel dimension and placement instructions to be sure that the
custom overlay panels will fit properly.
IMPORTANT:
■ The total weight of the refrigerator door overlay panel cannot
exceed 50 lbs (23 kg).
■ The total weight of the freezer door overlay panel cannot
exceed 30 lbs (13.5 kg).
■ The total weight of the top grille overlay panel cannot exceed
10 lbs (4.5 kg).
¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm)
max.
⁷⁄₈"
(2.2 cm)
Top
Grille
¹⁄₄
"
(6.35 mm)
max.
⁷⁄₈"
(2.2 cm)
Top
Grille
¹⁄₂"
(1.3 cm)
min.
¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm) max.
Top
Bottom
³⁄₈"
(9.5 mm)
min.
¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm) max.
Center face
detail between
offsets
2" (5 cm)
min.
¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) max.
3¹⁄₄"
(8.25 cm)
min.
Door
Panel
Handle
1"
(2.54 cm)
Door
Panel
Hinge Side
¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm)
min.
¹⁄₄"
(6.35 mm)
max.
Panel
Overlay Panel
Spacer Panel
Backer Panel
5
/8" to
3
/4"
(15.88 to
19.05 mm)
1
/8"
(3.18 mm)
1
/4"
(6.35 mm)
1" minimum
(2.54 cm)
Door/Grille Trim
Spacer Panel
Offset Dimension
1
/8"
(3.18 mm)