Appliance front panel retainer

Details Appliance front panel retainer Appliance front panel retainer

1994-07-01

1997-02-18

Cuomo, Peter M.

Supports: cabinet structure

Knockdown or setup type

Removable panel

5271701, E06B 100, E04B 1684

Patent

active

056035578

ABSTRACT:
A kitchen appliance is provided with a removable, replaceable front panel. The bottom edge of the panel is retained by a resilient retainer strip which fits into a channel member. The remaining edges of the panel are retained in grooves disposed in a door frame and control panel. The retainer strip and channel member are configured to snap-fit together. The retainer strip can easily be removed and reinstalled without the use of tools.

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