GE 49-60468-1 User Manual

Design Guide with

Installation Instructions

36″ Built-In Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators

monogram.com

Safety Information

Skill Level

— Installation of this refrigerator requires

basic mechanical, carpentry and plumbing skills. Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty. See the Owner’s Manual for warranty information.

WARNING:

• These refrigerators are top-heavy and must be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward. Anti-Tip protection is required. See page 11 for details.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.

• Immediately repair or replace electric service cords that become frayed or damaged.

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or making repairs.

• Repairs should be made by a qualified service technician.

AVERTISSEMENT

• Ces réfrigérateurs sont lourds en haut et il faut les arrimer pour éviter leur basculement. Il faut avoir un système de protection contre le renversement. Voir les détails page 11.

• Il ne faut utiliser cet appareil que pour l’utilisation appropriée.

• Réparer ou remplacer immédiatement tout cordon électrique effiloché ou endommagé.

• Il faut débrancher le réfrigérateur avant le nettoyage ou toute intervention.

• Les réparations doivent être faites par un technicien qualifié.

For Monogram local service in your area, call

1.800.444.1845.

For Monogram service in Canada, call

1.800.561.3344

For Monogram Parts and Accessories, call

1.800.626.2002.

www. monogram.com

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT — Save these instructions

for local inspector’s use. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer — Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer — Keep these instructions

with your Owner’s Manual for future reference.

WARNING:

This appliance must be properly grounded. See “Grounding the Refrigerator,” page 9.

AVERTISSEMENT

Cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre. Consulter « Mise à la terre du réfrigérateur », page 9.

If you received a damaged refrigerator, you should immediately contact your dealer or builder.

CAUTION:

Due to the weight and size of this refrigerator, and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product—THREE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.

PRUDENCE

À cause du poids et de la taille de ce réfrigérator et pour réduire le risque de blessure et de dommages, IL FAUT TROIS PERSONNES POUR FAIRE L’INSTALLATION CORRECTEMENT.

CONTENTS

Planning Guide

The Installation Space ..............................3

Dimensions and Clearances..................3

130° Door Swing..........................................4

90° Door Swing ............................................5

Customization Basics................................6

Panel Dimensions ......................................7

Side Panels ....................................................8

ZUG2 Grille Panel Dimensions..............8

Installation Instructions

Tools, Hardware, Materials ....................9

Grounding the Refrigerator....................9

Step 1, Remove Packaging ..................10

Step 2, Install Water Line......................10

Step 2A, RO Water Line ........................11

Step 3, Install Side Panels ....................11

Step 4, Install Anti-Tip Brackets ........11

Step 5, Level Refrigerator ....................12

Step 6, Alternate Anti-Tip Procedure....12

Step 7, Secure Refrigerator to

Cabinetry......................................12

Step 8, Adjust Door Swing....................13

Step 9, Install Grille Panel ....................13

Step 10, Install Framed Panels ..........14

Step 10A, Install Overlay Panels ......15

Step 11, Connect Water Supply........16

Step 12, Connect Power........................16

Step 13, Start Icemaker ........................16

Step 14, Install Toekick ..........................17

THE INSTALLATION SPACE

Water And Electrical Locations

Electrical and water supply must be located as shown.

The cutout depth must be 24″

The refrigerator will project forward, slightly beyond adjacent cabinetry, depending on your installation.

Cutout depth beneath a soffit:

When installed beneath a soffit, the soffit cannot exceed the 24″ installation depth shown. The top case trim overlaps the bottom of the soffit.

Additional Specifications

• A 115 volt 60Hz., 15 or 20 amp power supply is required. An individual properly grounded branch circuit or circuit breaker is recommended. Install a properly grounded 3-prong electrical receptacle recessed into the back wall. Electrical must be located on rear wall as shown.

Note: GFI (ground fault interrupter) is not recommended.

• Water line can enter the opening through the floor or back wall. Route GE SmartConnect™kit or 1/4″ O.D. copper tubing between the cold water line and the water connection location. The tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator. Installation of an easily accessible shut-off valve in the water line is required.

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

* Shipping height. The

refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout that is 83-1/2

″

min. to 84-1/2″ max. height. Note that the top case trim at the front is 1/2

″ higher and will

overlap upper cabinetry or soffit. Use leveling legs and wheels for a maximum 1

″ height

adjustment.

Product Clearances

These refrigerators are equipped with a 2-position door stop. The factory set 130° door swing can be adjusted to 90° if clearance to adjacent cabinets or walls is restricted.

Wall View

Electrical

Area

84-1/2" max

83-1/2" min

Finished Opening

75" From

Floor to

Bottom

of Electrical Area

10"

24" Cutout Depth

35-1/2"

Finished Width

2-5/16"

10"

3-1/2" 3-1/2"

3-1/2"

Water Supply

ZUG2, ZUGSS2 Unified Grille Panel Kit

• If you are installing two refrigerators, side by side, the installation space must be 71-1/2″ wide.

Note: Additional cutout width may be required when side panels are used. Add side panel thickness to the finished cutout to calculate rough-in width.

• The water and electrical locations for each product must be located as shown.

• A separate 115V, 60Hz., 15 or 20 amp power supply is recommended for each product.

The finished cutout width must be 35-1/2″.

Allow 25″ minimum clearance for a full 130° door swing. Allow 15″ for pan removal.

For a 90° door swing, allow 4″ min. clearance to a wall, for framed and stainless steel models. Allow 5″ min. clearance for professional style models. If the 90° door stop position is used, pan access is maintained, but pan removal is restricted.

See illustrations pages 4 and 5 to determine door swing interaction with adjacent cabinets or countertops.

Design Guide

35"

Case Width

*83-1/2"

Rear

Depth Including Handles: 26-7/8" Framed Models 27-3/4" Stainless Steel Models 28-11/16" Professional Style Models

25-3/8" Framed Models 25-3/4" Stainless Steel Models Case Depth

*84" From Floor to Top Frame

36" Frame to Frame Width

71-1/2" Finished Width

84-1/2" max

83-1/2" min

Finished Opening

2-5/16"

Electrical

10"

24" Cutout Depth

3-1/2" 3-1/2" 3-1/2" 3-1/2"

3-1/2"

10"

Water Supply

10"

24-3/16"

10"

3-1/2"

10"

Wall View

75" From

Floor to Bottom

of Electrical Area

Refrigerator

Top View 130° DOOR SWING (factory setting) Scale 1:1

Frameless Cabinets: The case trim

overlaps cabinets at the top and sides. Therefore, frameless cabinets may require filler strips to prevent interference with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow for filler strips.

Design Guide

23-7/8" From

Rear of

Refrigerator

Case

Trim

Door

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

1-1/2"

1-1/4"

Stainless Steel

1-3/4"

1/4"

2-1/2"

2-1/4"

3/4" Overlay

(Nominal Size)

1/2"

2-3/4"

Panel

3/4"

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

1-1/4"

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

1-1/4"

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

1-1/4"

1-1/2"

23-7/8"

From Rear of

Refrigerator

3/4" Overlay

Panel

(Nominal Size)

Case Trim

Refrigerator

Door

Stainless Steel

Top View 90° DOOR SWING (optional setting) Scale 1:1

Frameless Cabinets:

The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides. Therefore, frameless cabinets may require filler strips to prevent interference with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow for filler strips.

Design Guide

CUSTOMIZATION BASICS: Framed Or Overlay Panels, Custom Handles and Accessory Kits

Overlay panels

You may also choose to install custom overlay panels from your cabinet manufacturer. This design provides a seamless appearance which integrates smoothly with surrounding cabinetry.

Standard supplied handles shown in 3/4″ overlay panel position.

Professional Style Stainless Steel Refrigerators

Stainless steel wrapped refrigerators with beveled edges and professional style handles. These models are shipped ready for installation.

Stainless Steel Wrapped Refrigerators

Stainless steel wrapped refrigerators with beveled edges and tubular stainless steel handles that coordinate with other Monogram appliances. These models are shipped ready for installation.

Trimmed Refrigerators

Trimmed refrigerators are designed to be customized with decorative panels. Field installed custom door and grille panels are required.

Framed panels

You may install 1/4″ thick custom panels from your cabinet manufacturer. The decorative panel slides into the factory installed trim. Or, order black, white and stainless steel accessory panels from your Monogram dealer.

Standard supplied handles shown in 1/4″ panel position.

Door and Drawer Handles

The standard supplied handles can be adjusted to accommodate both framed or overlay panels. Custom handles of your choice, supplied by your cabinet maker can also be installed on overlay panels. If desired, you may order ZKHCSS2 Monogram stainless steel tubular handle kit for 3/4″ overlay panels.

Side Panels

Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed.

Optional Accessory Kits

• ZKHCSS2: Monogram Tubular Stainless Steel handles designed to fit 3/4″ overlay panels. This kit also includes a handle side trim for custom handles.

• ZUG2: For side-by-side installation of two trimmed bottom-freezer refrigerators. This kit provides for the installation of a unified custom grille panel to span the width of two units using a framed or overlay panel.

• ZUGSS2: For side-by-side installation of two stainless steel wrapped bottom-freezer refrigerators. This kit provides a unified stainless steel grille panel to span the width of two units.

• ZKHCT: Handle side trim for left-hand and right-hand doors. For use on 3/4″ custom panels when using a custom handle.

Accessory Panels

White, black and stainless steel accessory panels are available from your Monogram dealer. Panels are cut to size and ready to install.

ZPBC360–Black, ZPWC360–White, ZPSC360–Stainless Steel Panels

Standard Door Handle

3/4" Overlay Panel

1/4" Thick Backer Panel

.10" Thick Spacer Panel

Standard Door Handle

Framed Panel

Design Guide

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