GE ZFGB21HXASS, ZFGB21HXCSS, ZFGP21HXASS, ZFGP21HXCSS, ZFGP21HYASS Installation Guide

Installation

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Stainless Steel Free-StGnding,
Drawer Freezer Refrigerator

31-46515

225DI974PO05 i

monogram.corn

Safet Information

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•IMPORTANT- Savetheseinstructions

for local inspector's use.

•IMPORTANT- Observeallgoverning

codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Besure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer - Keepthese instructions with

your Owner's Manual for future reference.

WARNING:

This appliance must be properly grounded. See
"Grounding the Refrigerator," page 4.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Cet appareil doit _tre correctement mis (_laterre.
Consulter <<Mise _ la terre du r_frig_rateur >>,page 4.

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

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 GEAppliance Warranty.
See the Owner's Manual for warranty information.

,CAUTION:

Dueto the weight and size of this refrigerator, and to
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
product- TWO PEOPLEAREREQUIREDFORPROPER

INSTALLATION.

PRUDENCE :

/_cause du poids et de la taille de ce r_frig_rateur et
pour r_duire le risque de blessure et de dommages,

ILFAUTDEUXPERSONNESPOURFAIREL'INSTALLATION

CORRECTEMENT.

&WARNING:

• Usethis 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.

&AVERTISSEIENT :

• IIne faut utiliser cet appareil que pour I'utilisation

appropri_e.

• R_parer ou remplacer imm_diatement tout cordon

_lectrique effiloch_ ou endommag&

• IIfaut d_brancher le r_frig_rateur avant le nettoyage

ou toute intervention.

• Les r_parations doivent _tre faites par un technicien

qualifi&

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

CONTENTS

Planning Information

Product Dimensions and Clearances ............................................5

The Installation Space..........................................................................5

Installation Instructions

Tools, Hardware, Haterials ................................................................4

Grounding the Refrigerator ..............................................................4

Step 1,Measure Cabinet Opening ................................................5

Step 2,Install Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................5-6

Step 5, Install the Refrigerator ........................................................7

Step/4, Remove the Freezer Drawers ......................................7-8

Step 5,Remove the Fresh Food Doors ........................................8

Step 6, Remove the Toekick ..............................................................9

Step 7,Move the Refrigerator ..........................................................9

Step 8, Replace the Freezer Drawers ....................................9-10

Step 9, Replace Fresh Food Doors ..............................................11

Step 10, Install Water Line ..............................................................11

Step IOA, ROWater Line ................................................................12

Step 11,Connect Water Supply ..................................................12

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

Step 15, Move Refrigerator Into Position ................................12

Step 14, Level Refrigerator ............................................................15

Step 15, Level Doors ..........................................................................15

Step 16, Install Toekick ......................................................................14

Step 17,Start Icemaker ..................................................................14

Step 18,Temperature Controls ......................................................1/4

Plannin Information

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

35-/78" I 27-1/2" I

CaseWidth - T-- Depth-_

69-5/8"

_. I 35-7/8"

Depth Including Har_les_

29-1/2"-TubularHandles

30-1/4"-ProfessionalHandles

These Monogram free-standing refrigerators require the
following clearances for proper air circulation, plumbing

and electrical connections.

Air Circulation Clearances:

• 1/8" on each side

• 1/2" at the back side

THE INSTALLATION SPACE

The opening width must be at least ]6".

36" Din. -_,

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Installation in a corner:

• Allow 4" clearance on each side to an adjacent wall for a
90° opening and access to drawers.

15"- F15'L'J

90° DoorSwing

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24-5/8"

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• Allow 15" clearance to wall on each side for removal
of drawers.

Water And Electrical Locations
The opening must be prepared with the electrical and water

supplg located as shown.
Additional Specifications

• A 1!5 volt 60Hz., !5 or 20 amp power supplg isrequired.
An individual properly grounded branch circuit or circuit

breaker isrecommended. Install a properlg grounded

]-prong electrical receptacle recessed into the back wall.

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

The cold water linecan enter the opening through the floor
or through an adjacent cabinet, as close to the back
wall as possible.The water line should be GE
SmartConnect'" Refrigerator Tubing or 1/4" O.D.copper
tubing between the cold water lineand water connection

location at the rear of the refrigerator. Installation of an

easilg accessible shut off valve in the water line is

recommended.

Installation Instructions

TOOLS REOUIRED

• Adjustable wrench

• ]/8" and 5/!5" socket ratchet/driver

• Phillips head screwdriver
]/]2", 1/8", 1/4" Allen wrenches

1/8" Drill bit and electric or hand drill

Tape measure

Pencil

Wire cutters

1/4" Nut driver
Level

MATERIALS REQUIRED

• 1/4" O.D.compression nut and 2 ferrules (sleeves)
ORGESmartConnect 1MRefrigerator Tubing Kits

GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR

IMPORTANT- (Please read carefullg)
FORPERSONALSAFETY,THIS APPLIANCEMUSTBE

PROPERLYGROUNDED.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with

a ]-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard ]-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to
minimize the possibilitg of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked bg a
qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properlg grounded.

FLOORI NG

Forproper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on
a level surface of hard material that isat the same height
as the rest of the flooring. This surface should be strong
enough to support a fullg loaded refrigerator.

IMPORTANT NOTE:Protect the finish of the flooring.
Cut a large section of the cardboard carton and place
under the refrigerator where Uou are working.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT
OR REMOVE THE THIRD

(GROUND) PRONG

FROM THE POWER CORD.

DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT

THE REFRIGERATORTO A 2-PRONG OUTLET.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH

THIS APPLIANCE.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation to
have it replaced with a properly grounded ]-prong

wall outlet.

4

Installation Instructions

WARNING

Under certain circumstances, this refrigerator

can tip forward.

Injury to persons can result.
Install Anti-Tip Bracket packed with this refrigerator.

STEP i

Measure width of cabinet opening where refrigerator

will be placed, W.

Be sure to account for ang countertop overhang,

baseboard thickness and ang clearance desired.
Width, W, should not be less than ]6 inches.
The refrigerator will be placed approximatelg

in the middle of this opening.

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MEASURE CABINET OPENING
AVAILABLE VS. REFRIGERATOR
WIDTH

RearWall

_', orCountertop

W

_'i (Whichever

REFRIGERATOR

Front

Baseboard

i Overhang

Thickness

i isGreater)Plus
' AnyDesired

RHSide

I Clearance

[STEP 2 LOCATE ANTI-TIP BRACKET

A. Place the anti-tip floor bracket Iocotor template

(included inside the anti-tip kit) onto the floor up
against the rear wall, within W,and in line with the
desired location of the RHside of the refrigerator
(seeFigure 1).

Figure 1- Installation Overview

Floor-Concrete 2Wall Holes

the Refrigerator _ Refrigerator Sheet

B. Placethe anti-tip floor bracket onto the Iocator

template with its RHfloor holes lined up with the
floor holes indicated on the template sheet, approxi-

mately 7-1/4" from the edge of the sheet or the RH
side of the refrigerator.

C. Hold down in position and usethe anti-tip floor

bracket as o template for marking the holes based
upon your configuration and type of construction
as shown inStep 5. Mark the hole locations with
o pencil, nail or owl.

NOTE: It is REQUIREDto use at least 2 screws to
mount the floor bracket (one on each side of the

anti-tip floor bracket). Both must be into either
the wall or the floor. Figure 2 indicates all the
acceptable mounting configurations for screws.
Identify the screw holes on the anti-tip floor bracket
for your configuration.