Patent ID: 6612671
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: F25D,Y02B,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of providing a support for a shelf that extends between opposing side walls of a liner positioned within an outer shell of an appliance with the side walls being spaced from the outer shell so as to define an insulation zone therebetween, said method comprising:forming a plurality of spaced apertures in each of the side walls of the liner; inserting a body portion of a shelf mounting support into each of said plurality of spaced apertures; adhesively attaching a flange portion of each shelf mounting support to a respective wall surface of the liner by interposing a strip of double-sided adhesive tape between the flange portion and the liner; and retaining the shelf mounting support in a desired position by providing insulation between the side walls of the liner and the outer shell.