Design Guide

182 | Refrigeration | Benchmark
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| Planning Checklist
Planning Checklist
Benchmark
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Built-in Refrigeration
This custom product requires attention to the finest details. Did you remember to…?
Choose a desired configuration – side-by-side or stand-
alone columns (See page 186 for details)
Plan the cutout height(s) – 84" (See pages 177, 179 and 181
for details)
Plan the cutout width(s) – depends on configuration and
column width (See pages 177, 179, 181 and 188 for details)
Plan the cutout depth – 25" for North American style
cabinets, 24" with installation frame accessory, 24" for
European style cabinets (See page 189 for details)
Ensure the cutout interior (top and sides) is flush to the
appliance at a depth of min. 4", preferably 6" from face
frame (See pages 177, 179, 181 and 189‒190 for details)
Ensure the cutout interior returns (top and sides) are
finished to match exterior at a depth of min. 4", preferably
6" from face frame (See pages 177, 179, 181 and 189‒190
for details)
Ensure proper clearance for appliance doors including
handle(s) – check for interference with other appliances,
open or closed cabinets and doors, nearby walls (See page
188 for details)
Properly site the electrical outlet and (if applicable) water
box (See page 187 for details)
Ensure the reverse of any custom panel is finished to match
the exterior
Choose the toekick style – stainless (included with
appliance) or design custom toekick(s) (See page 191
for details)
Procure the proper installation accessories – stainless steel
frame kit (FRAMKITB80) for framed installations in 24-inch
deep cutouts, heater kit (HEATKITB80) for installations
where two appliances are installed side-by-side or instances
where any appliances are installed less than 6" apart
from another but not connected. The heater kit is also
recommended for use with any installation in areas that are
subject to humidity, or located next to an outside wall.
(See page 184 for details)
If applicable, procure the proper water filter accessories
– additional replacement filters, filter by-pass for in-home
water filtration system (See page 184 for details)