U-Line Drawer Panel Installation
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Custom 1/4" Drawer Panel Inserts
Drawer Panel Preparation
Custom drawer panels can be inserted into the drawer fronts.
Custom drawer panels can be flat or raised, as long as the
maximum panel thickness where inserted into the drawer front
reveal (channel) is 1/4"-thick. For raised panels, the depth of the
reveal is 1/4" on all four sides.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Raised panels will reduce the drawer’s front clearance if
the unit is installed facing an appliance or structure (see
Page 5).
Cut the panel inserts to the following dimensions.
Custom 1/4" Dimensions:
Width:23-1/32"
Height:12-15/32"
The door panels must not have a total weight of more than 20 lbs.
Drawer Panel Installation
Install the insert as follows:
CAUTION
Use care when handling the insert. Insert edges may be
sharp.
1. Open drawer. Pull drawer gasket
out of groove (top edge of drawer
only). Start in the middle and pull
outward, moving toward the edge .
This may take some force.
2. Remove and save the two outside
screws.
3. Remove the original handle and
discard.
4. Remove and discard existing panel
and cardboard spacer.
5. Slide custom drawer panel insert
into 1/4-inch channel in drawer
front.
6. Holding drawer gasket out of the
way, replace handle on drawer,
making sure it is seated properly on
insert and that screw holes line up.
7. Install two small screws removed in
Step 2.
8. Starting at the corners and working
inward, push drawer gasket into
place on drawer.
Full Overlay Drawer Panels
Drawer Panel Preparation
Full overlay drawer panels completely cover the drawer fronts and
handles to give a built-in appearance. Overlay units are shipped
ready for Full Overlay installation.
Note:
For standard installations, both drawers mount the same and
a 1/2" gap is achieved between drawers.
Cut the overlay to the following dimensions.
Full Overlay Dimensions:
Width:23-3/4"
Height:14-3/4"
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
The thickness of the wood overlay panel must be 3/4". The
door panel must not weigh more than 20 lbs.
Drawer Panel Installation
Removing Existing Drawer Fronts
1. Open drawer. Pull drawer gasket out of groove (top edge of
drawer only). Start in the middle and pull outward, moving
toward the edge (see below). This may take some force.
2. Remove and save the two screws (
1
) located at the ends of the
handle. Remove the handle.
3. Remove existing panel and cardboard spacer. Discard the spacer.
8 Drawer Panel Installation
Gasket
Handle
Screw
Full Handle
Standard
Handle
Gasket
Handle
Screw
1
