Install Custom Overlay Panel
IMPORTANT: Create custom overlay panel according to the
specifications in the "Custom Panel Dimensions" section.
1. Install the ice maker.
2. Level the ice maker. See "Leveling."
3. Place the ice maker under the cabinet so that the front edge
of the custom panel will align with the front edge of the
surrounding cabinets.
4. Hold the custom panel up to the ice maker and check that the
opening and alignment are correct. Mark location of the panel
on the unit as necessary.
5. Mark location of the handle. Remove the panel from the door,
and then drill holes for the handle.
6. Install the door handle on the panel.
7. Remove the tape from the face of the door.
8. Remove the paper backing from the adhesive pads that are
located on the door front.
9. Place the panel on the door, align with markings and apply
pressure in the area of the adhesive pads.
10. Make sure the ice maker door opens and closes easily.
11. Pull the ice maker forward to access the top and sides of the
door.
12. Remove the gaskets from the interior door panel and set
aside.
13. Using the factory drilled holes as a guide, and mark the
drilling locations on the overlay panel.
14. Drill eight 1/8" x 1/2" (3.18 mm x 12.7 mm) deep holes into
the overlay panel.
NOTE: Do not drill deeper than 1/2" (12.7 mm).
15. Use eight #8 x 1/2" pan-head wood screws to attach the
panel to the door.
16. Replace the gaskets on the inner door panel.
17. Move the ice maker back into place under the counter.
Option 1—Without Hinge-Side Spacer
29
"
¹⁄₂
(74.9 cm)
14¹⁷
"
⁄₃₂
(36.9 cm)
A. #8 x 1/2" pan-head
wood screw
Option 2—With Hinge-Side Spacer
29
"
¹⁄₂
(74.9 cm)
14
⁵⁄₈
"
(37.1 cm)
A. #8 x 1/2" pan-head
wood screw
Door Reversal—Side Swing Only
Tools Needed
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
5/16" wrench
■
1/4" wrench
■
Hinge pin
Handle screw
A
B
C
B. Adhesive pads
C. Custom panel
A
B
C
B. Adhesive pads
C. Custom panel
Flat putty knife
■
Phillips screwdriver
■
5/16" hex-head hinge screw
End cap screw
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