Increase Custom Panel Size
Topics:
- Can the Designer (DET, DEC) or Legacy Designer (IT, IC, ID) panels be larger than the door or drawer?
- Make custom panels for a Sub-Zero bigger than the design guide indicates
- Increase custom panel size on Classic (CL) and Legacy Classic (BI) models
- Can a UC-15I(P) Ice Maker panel be made larger than called out in the specs?
- Can Designer Undercounter (DEU) panels be taller than the door?
- Can Warming Drawer or Vacuum Seal Drawer custom panels be made larger?
Answer:
Sub-Zero Designer Series:
Sub-Zero Designer (DET, DEC), Legacy Designer (IT, IC, ID), Designer Wine Storage, model 427(R) Wine Storage, Designer Undercounter (DEU) and model UC-15I(P) Ice Maker panels can be made larger than the door or drawer of the unit as long as the minimum panel specification requirements are followed.
- Panels may be made taller or wider as long as they do not bind with adjacent cabinetry and are within the maximum panel weight.
- Increasing the panel width on the hinge side of a door can lead to the panel binding on the surrounding cabinetry.
- To increase a door panel width, typically all of the addition is done on the handle side of the panel.
- See also, Cover Glass on a Glass Door Model.
- Maintain minimum reveals around the panel to make sure of the best door or drawer operation.
- Panels can extend wider on both sides of a drawer panel.
- Drawer panel height is typically not increased as a 4" toe kick space is needed. Increasing the height above the drawer would make the unit difficult to use and/or access items inside the drawers.
Sub-Zero Classic Series:
Sub-Zero Classic (CL), Legacy Classic (BI), Undercounter, and other Wine Storage models are not as flexible when it comes to increasing panel sizes.
- The only panel that can be increased in size on Classic series models is an overlay or flush inset grille panel.
- For information about Legacy Classic (BI) models, refer to Legacy Classic Extended Height Grille Option.
- Extended height grille accessories are not available for Classic (CL) Models. However, custom grille panels may be made to extend beyond the finished height of 84" on flush inset installations. Refer to Sub-Zero Classic Series (CL) Extended Height Grille Option.
- Increasing panel sizes on Classic Series will extend the panel below the door, blocking necessary airflow and can also cause interference when the door is opened or closed.
- Increasing the panel size to extend above the door is not possible because of the grille.
- Removing the grille to make room for the panel is not possible, as it would restrict proper airflow for the condenser and would be aesthetically unappealing, as the mechanical components would be visible with the door open.
- Increasing panel sizes on Legacy Undercounter (UC) units can cause hinge interference.
- Refer to Sub-Zero Undercounter (UC) Panel Options for more information.
- For products currently in production, refer to the Sub-Zero Design Guide.
- For products that are no longer in production, refer to Product Specifications and Manuals. Legacy product information is found at the bottom of the page.
Wolf Products:
- Wolf Warming Drawer and Vacuum Seal Drawer custom panels can be made larger than the drawer if desired.
- For details and specifications, refer to:
- For products currently in production, refer to the Wolf Design Guide for design specifications.
- For products that are no longer in production, refer to Product Specifications and Manuals. Legacy product information is found at the bottom of the page.
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