Design Guide

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Built-in Refrigeration
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Built-in Refrigeration
Toekick & Venting Grille
Each Bosch built-in refrigeration appliance comes with a 4" (102 mm) tall stainless steel toekick. A custom-made toekick that matches
the surrounding cabinetry may be applied instead. While standard toekick height is 4" (102 mm), depending on the usage of the leveling
legs, the toekick height could vary. Regardless of toekick height, it is imperative that the venting grille remain unblocked to ensure
proper functionality of the appliance. Decorative toekicks should be removable to allow for servicing.
Typical 4" (102 mm) toekick height. Velcro adhesive strips are
used to fasten the toekick to the appliance. Venting grille and
(if applicable) the water filter cavity are located above the
toekick area.
Upper Molding
The planning of decorative upper molding above the cutout
requires taking into account the actual or desired height of the
door panel.
The overall height of the door panel will depend on:
– the height of the appliance, typically 84" (2134 mm) —
leveling legs allow height adjustment ranging from -
1
/
2
" (-13
mm) to +1
3
/
8
" (+35 mm)
– the installed height of the door panel (distance from the
bottom edge of the door panel to the floor, typically 4" (102
mm), and, if desired, any extension of the custom panel
above the appliance cutout)
– the appliance type (single door or bottom freezer)
Important
Please recall that a panel should be installed at a minimum
height of 4" (102 mm) from the floor to allow proper
ventilation of the appliance.
Always ensure that the top of the cutout or upper decorative
molding is at least 4" (102 mm) deep, so that the refrigerator
can be properly secured to the cutout wall. This is particularly
important if a protruding cutout is specially created and
configured with a face frame. Furniture returns for any face
frame must be a minimum of 4" (102 mm) deep.
If required by the surrounding cabinetry design, the distance
between the bottom edge of the door panel and the floor can
be increased from approx. 4" (102 mm) up to 7
1
/
8
" (181 mm),
but should not be decreased. Note, however, that the venting
grille and (if applicable) water filter cavity will be visible, even
if the door is closed.
Vertical Section, Side View:
Door Panel
Toekick
Possible Extension
of the Door Panel
Decorative
Molding
Standard
Door Panel
Appliance Door
Appliance
*Adjustment in leveling legs: -
1
/
2
" (-13 mm) to 1
3
/
8
" (35 mm)