Mounting Appliance Pulls
Today’s integrated appliances require the cabinetmaker to fabricate
panels to harmonize the appliances with the rest of the kitchen
cabinets. The owner then gets to select appliance pull hardware to match
(or accent) the other hardware in the kitchen.
Typically, longer and larger pulls are used to allow for greater
leverage to open big refrigerator doors. These pulls are anywhere from
8”-24” long and upwards.
We recommend utilizing you appliance manufacturer’s installation/design
guide for mounting instructions. Professional installation is advised
for all appliance hardware.
One tip is to mount the center of hinged door hardware at the elbow
height of the adult users in the home. This allows the lowest part of
the handle to be used by children comfortably. Drawer pulls should be
centered on the panel’s top rail, regardless of width.
For both door and drawer panels we recommend mounting the hardware
slightly away from the panel edge (see illustration to R). This allows a
little more finger clearance on these larger pulls