Design Guide
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Designer Series Refrigeration
Stainless Steel Panels
The outdoor model requires the use of Sub-Zero stainless 
steel outdoor accessory panels.
The thickness of indoor stainless steel panels is ⁄" 
(19) and 
outdoor stainless steel panels is 1⁄" 
(38). The depth of each 
Designer Series model is 24" 
(610). Allow for panel thickness 
when planning the finished opening depth.
Reveals of ⁄" 
(3) are typical, however, the reveal between 
the upper and lower outdoor stainless steel panels is ⁄" 
(6) 
to accommodate the lock.
Custom Panels
For Designer Series models, custom door/drawer panels 
and handle hardware must be installed.
Do not install a solid panel on the glass door unit. A solid 
door is available as a sales accessory through an autho-
rized Sub-Zero dealer. 
The thickness of the custom panel can vary. A minimum 
⁄" 
(16) thick panel is required, but the thickness can be 
increased provided it does not exceed the maximum panel 
weight indicated in the chart below. The depth of each 
designer model is 24" 
(610). Allow for panel thickness when 
planning the finished opening depth. Refer to the full-scale 
template on page 53.
PANEL REQUIREMENTS
WEIGHT PER PANEL MAX
18" Column 45 lb (20 kg)
24" Column 60 lb (27 kg)
30" Column 75 lb (34 kg)
36" Column 75 lb (34 kg)
WEIGHT PER PANEL MAX
30" Tall (door) 50 lb (22 kg)
36" Tall (door) 60 lb (27 kg)
Drawer 15 lb (7 kg)
PANEL THICKNESS MIN
All Panels ⁄" (16)
Reveals between panels can vary, ⁄" (3) reveals are typical.
 CAUTION
As reveals between cabinetry and the unit decrease, 
severe finger pinching can occur while the door is 
closing. 
Finish all sides of the custom panels. They will be visible 
when the door/drawer is open.
D-style handles are recommended. Locate the door 
handle near the edge of the panel opposite the hinge and 
centered top to bottom. Locate the drawer handles near 
the top edge of each panel. Stainless steel tubular and 
pro handles are avail able through an authorized Sub-Zero 
dealer. For local dealer information, visit the find a show-
room section of our website, subzero.com.










