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Change Sub-Zero Door Style

Topics:

Change door style from framed to overlay
Change from solid to glass door
Convert door style from glass door to solid door
Switch from overlay door to framed
Change from overlay panel to stainless
Convert single door unit to French door
Change from framed to stainless door style
Change from wood panel to stainless or stainless to custom panel
How to know if door is stainless steel wrap door

Answer:

Sub-Zero supports door style changes on a limited number of products.

Kind of Change

External Dispensers

Adding or removing a dispenser from any Sub-Zero model is not possible. See also, Add or Remove a Water Dispenser.

French doors

Changing from a single door to a French door is not possible on any model.

Glass doors

Glass door to solid door: Possible in some situations.
- See Solid Door Option for Glass Door Models for additional information.
Solid door to glass door: Not possible on any model.
High altitude glass to normal glass: Not possible on any model.

Solid doors

Door may be changed, depending on model. Solid door options include any of the following:

Wrapped stainless door
- All PRO series models.
- In Classic (BI, CL) Series, denoted by a /S at the end of the model number, such as BI-32U/S or CL4850SD/S
- These doors cannot be changed.
Overlay door
- Includes newer panel-ready models, where a panel is mounted seamlessly onto the unit.
- These panels are typically custom wood.
Framed door
- Includes older style panel-ready models, where a panel slides into a visible metal frame.
- 200, 300, 500, 600, and older Classic (BI) Series models used framed panels.
- Panels may be white enamel, stainless steel, or may be custom panels, such as wood.
- See also, Sub-Zero Framed Accessory Panels.

Starting Door	Change	Models Possible
Wrapped stainless door	Different handle style stainless door	Not possible on any model.
Wrapped stainless door	Framed or overlay door	Not possible on any model.
Framed or overlay door	Wrapped stainless door	Not possible on any model.
Framed door	Overlay door	Classic series models: Overlay panels are a minimum 5/8" thick. See also, Classic Framed to Overlay Conversion. 600 Series models: Handle side door trims for each door, an overlay grille, and custom handles are needed. The side door trims are no longer available. This information is for historical purposes only. The channel holds a 1/4" panel on framed doors. Not possible on on 200/300 or 500 Series models.
Overlay door	Framed door	600 and Classic series models: Order framed handles for each door and a louvered grille if desired, or reuse the existing grille.
Flush Inset overlay panels	Flush Inset stainless panels	See also: Framed Stainless Steel Accessory Panels Designer (IW, DET, DEC) Wine Storage Stainless Steel Panel Dimensions
Flush Inset stainless panels	Flush Inset overlay panels

Additional Resources

Refer to Reveal, the custom specification tool, for design specifications, and pictures of Framed and Overlay models.
Refer to the Sub-Zero Specification Library for further information; contact a Local Dealer for further sales information.

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