GE ZIC36NAALH, ZIC36NAARH, ZIC36NMALH, ZIC36NMARH Installation Guide

GE Monogram ®

36" Bottom Mount

Refrigerators

Custom

Options Guide

and

Installation

Instructions

With Custom Panel Dimensions

These Monogram refrigerators are designed to be customized with decorator door and grille panels. Field installed

panels are required.

Factory installed trim will accommodate

1/4" thick custom panels or optional

Lexan ® and stainless steel panel kits.

Optional trim kits allow an even broader

range of custom appearance options.

Read this bo&_t carefully to accomplish the

desired appearance and to insure a troub_ free instaUation.

This booklet contains information and

illustrations to demonstrate custom possibilities. Custom door and grille panel

sizes vary to accommodate the kit being used. Dimensions for each application are

included and can be faxed or sent to the

and Trim Kit Installation Instructions

Models:

ZIC36N RH ZIC36N LH

cabinet manufacturer so that the panels can be constructed accurately.

Before you begin - Readthese instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT- Savethese instructions for local inspector's use.

iMPORTANT- OBSERVEALL GOVERNINGCODESAND ORDINANCES. Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

Note to Consumer - Keepthese instructions with your Use and Care Book for future reference.

:t I This appliance musthe properlygrounded.See "Grounding the Refrigerator,"page12.

p_j._l_ Cet appareil dolt_tre correctementmisa la terre.

Ifyou have a question concerning the installation of this product, call the GEAnswer Center® Consumer

Information Service at 800.626.2000,24hours a day,

7 days a week.

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

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installen Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the GEAppliance Warranty. Seethe Use & Care Guidefor warranty information.

ForMonogramlocal service in yourarea,

1-800-444-1845.

ForMonogramservice in Canada,

1-888-880-3030

ForMonogramParts andAccessories,call

1-800-626-2002.

Contents DesignInformation

Flushor Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations ...............................................................................................................................3

Enclosure Cutout and ProductDimensions .................................................................................................................................3

Installation Examples,Between Base & Wall Cabinets ...........................................................................................................4

Installation at End-of-Run ...............................................................................................................................................................4

FramelessCabinets ..........................................................................................................................................................................4

Accessory PanelKits .......................................................................................................................................................................4

Models Available ..............................................................................................................................................................................5

Advance Planning Exterior Appearance Options.......................................................................................................................5

Trim KitDescriptions ........................................................................................................................................................................6

Consulter. Mise aterre de re_frige_rateerii, page 12.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose,

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

• Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or making repairs.

• Repairs should be madeby a qualified service

technician.

• II nefaat utiliser cet appareil que pour I'usage pour leqael il a 6t6 constrait,

• II faut rGparer oa remplacer immGdiatement tout cordon d'alimentation 61ectriqueeffiloch6 ou

endommag&

• OGbrancher le rGfrigGrateuravant le nettoyage ou

route intervention,

• Les rGparations doivent _tre faites par un

technicien qualifi&

CustomPanel Dimensions

Product and Cutout Information ....................................................................................................................................................7

1/4"Thick CustomPanels or Panels Secured to 1/4"thick backing ........................................................................................8

3/4"Thick Panelswith Supplied Handle, ZKTC36Lor ZKTC36R..............................................................................................9

3/4"Thick Panelswith CustomHandle .......................................................................................................................................10

Side Panel or Filler Options ..........................................................................................................................................................11

Installation Instructions..........................................................................................................................................................12-17

TrimKits

ZGC2TrimKit, Grille Panel FrameAdjustment ..........................................................................................................................18

ZKHC1Trim Kit(for 1/4"Panels), Support for Custom Handles.........................................................................................19-21

ZKTC36L/ZKTC36RTrim Kit,3/4"Custom Panels..................................................................................................................22-27

ZKHTClTrim Kit (for 3/4" Panels),Support for Custom Handles ......................................................................................28-31

ZKHCSS1Trim Kit (for 1/4"Panels),Tubular Stainless Steel Handles .............................................................................32-35

ZKHTCSS1Trim Kit (for 3/4"Pane]s),Tabular Stainless Steel Handles ...........................................................................36-38

ZFClTrim Kit, for side to side installation ..................................................................................................................................39

Design Information

Flush or Semi-Flush

Enclosure Installations

Advance Planning

Monogram built-in refrigerators can be installed flush with typical 24-3/4"deep cabinetry.

When installed semi-flush, the case trim will conceal slight gaps around the enclosure. The refrigerator will

project forward approximately 3/4" beyondthe front face of surrounding cabinetry.

In any installation situation, a wide range of appear- ance options can be accomplished through the use of

one or more trim kits. See trim kit descriptions and appearance options on page 6.

True FlushInstallation

In a flush installation,

the refrigerator doors

will align evenly with the

front face of adjacent cabinet doors. The refrigerator blends

into the surrounding cabinetry.

36" Bottom Mount ReJi_igerators

;emi-FlushInstallation

These refrigerators

can also be installed

semi-flush into an enclosure

using the minimum cutout

width. The case trim creates a

frame around the opening.

SidePanels Requirements:

• Side panels are not required whenever the

refrigerator is installed into an enclosure or between pantry and oven cabinets.

• Side panels are required whenever the sides of the refrigerator are exposed.

• Side panel sizes vary depending on the type of installation being made.

Toaccomplishan attractive installation, you must:

1.Determine the need for side panels.

2. Determine side panel thickness.

3. Order matching side panels from the cabinet

manufacturer. Be sure to provide the exact dimen- sions.

Enclosure

Cutout and

Product Dimensions

• To achieve a flush fit the finished cutout width must be at least 36"wide.

• A semi-flush installation requires 35-1/2" rain.finished cutout width.

• The electrical andwater locations must be located as shown for either type of installation.

83-1/2"Min

_/2" Max

24-3/4'_

36"

*FinishedWidth

Electrical

_7 1/_q" / Area

WallView

841/2"max 831/2"min

Finished

Opening

*36" Min. for aflush installation

35-1/2"Min. for asemi-flush installation

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. See installation examples on the following page.

-24 3/4"Total

Depth

_ 1/2"

74"FromFloor

toBottom

ofElectrical

Design Information

Installation Between

Base &

WaH Cabinets

Installation Examples

Side panels are required whenever the sides ofthe refrigerator will be exposed.

1/T to 3/4" side panels are normally set into place and

fastened to adjacent cabinetry orto the back wall

before rolling the refrigerator into the opening.

Note: 1/4"thick side panels can be inserted into the ease trim, making the rough-in the same as the outside trim width, 36",

36" Bottom Mount R@ig_rators

Therefore, the rough-in dimensions must allow for side

panelthickness. In both aflush and semi-flush installation, the finished dimension, (the width ofthe

opening after side panels are installed), must accom- modatethe full width of the refrigerator.

See page 11for side panel sizes.

FlushandSemi-Flush

Installations

I II1/4"TNckII I

FinishedDim._35-_ /2"_1

Roughed-InDim._36'_

/_tLy

Cabinet

1/4"SidePanelsInsertendof

sidepanelintotrim

Installation At End-of-Run

Framaless Cabinets

FlushandSemi-Flush

. . . 3 _1

FmmhedDml._ 6_,_

Roughed-InRim._37"_

Note: I/2" thick side panels shown. Side panels can beany thickness, Add side panel thickness to outside

trim width (36")to calculate the rough-in dimension. The leading (front) edge must befinished to match

surrounding cabinetry.

Side panels, 1/2"minimumthickness are required when using frameless cabinets. The side panel acts as a spacer between the cabinet and the case trim and prevents interference with cabinet door swing. The leading (front} edge must be finished to match surrounding cabinetry.

1/2"To3/4"SidePanels.Leading

II1/TThickII I

EdgeFlushWithCabinet

Refrigerator

Cabinet

)Refrigeratordoor \

Cabinet

1/2"To3/4"SidePanelsLeading

EdgeFlushWithCabinet

RefrigeratorY\

Cabinet \

Refrigeratordoor\

Accessory

Panel Kits

These refrigerators require field installed door and grille

panels.Thefactory installed trim will accept accessory panel kits. White or black Lexan® and stainless steel kits are available. Panels are cut to sizeand ready to

install. These panel kits must be ordered separately.

ZWBC36,Black Lexan® Panels ZWWC3g,White Lexan® Panels

ZWSC36,Stainless Steel Panels

Awide range of custom appearance options can be

created with optional trim kits. See page 6 for examples and trim kit descriptions.

Design Information

36" Bottom Mount Re/_igerator

Models available

Advance

planning

exterior appearance

options

ZIC36NRH

36"wide model with handle onthe left side,the door swings left to right.

These refrigerators are designed to be customized with

decorator door and grille panels. Field installed custom door and grille panels are required for these models.

Factory installed trim will accommodate 1/4"thick custom panels, Lexan® or stainless steel panel kits.

Door and grille panel sizesvary to accommodate the kit being used. Sizes are provided inthis booklet,

Caution: Maximum panel weight for fresh food door is 50pounds and 30 pounds for freezer drawer panel,

Side panels must be used whenever the sides ofthe refrigerator will beexposed. Side panel sizes vary depending onthe installation.

3/4"thick custom panels-Withouttrim kits A raised panel design, screwed or glued to a 1/4"thick backing can be used. Seepage 8 for panel sizes and

clearances.

ZIC36NLH 36"wide model with handle on the right side, the door

swings right to left.

Youshould:

1.Select the appearance option.

2. Order the trim kit for that option.

3. Order the custom door and grille panels from the cabinet manufacturer. The exact dimension for each

trim kit application is provided in this booklet. Find and pull out the page for your application and fax or

send itto the cabinet manufacturer. The cabinet manufacturer must havethis information to

construct the panels accurately.

4. Determine the final installation situation and order

matching side panels.

Design Information

36" Bottom Mount R@ig_rator

Trim kit descriptions

ZGC2- Provides 1/4"grille panel frame side pieces for 83-1/2"and 84-1/2"installation heights. The supplied

grille panelframe is factory set for 84".

ZKHCI - Provides the necessary framework to install custom handles, of your choice, onto 1/4"thick panels.

(Handles not included.)

ZKHCSSI-Tabular stainless steel handles for 1/4"thick panel installations.

ZKHTC1- Provides the necessary framework to install custom handles, of your choice, onto 3/4"thick panels.

(Handles not included.) This kit must be used in combination with ZKTC36LorZKTC36R

ZKHTCSS1- Tubular stainless steel handles for 3/4" thick panel installations. This kit must beused in

combination with ZKTC36Lor ZKTC36R

ZKTC36L(left openingmodels), ZKTC36R(right openingmodels)- Provides for the

installation of 3/4"thick custom door and grille panels.

This kit provides a standard handle to fit 3/4"thick

panels.

ZFC1TrimKit - For sideto side installation of 2

refrigerators. This kit provides a trim strip to cover the side case trim for a finished appearance.

1/4"Panelswith standard handles. No kits required.

3/4"Custom panels with supplied handle. Trim Kit

ZKTC36L(or ZKTC36R)

1/4"Custompanels with custom handles. Trim Kit

ZKHC1.

_ Custompanels with

custom handles, Trim kits

ZKTC36L (or ZKTC36H)

andZKHTC1,

1/4"Custompanels with

TubularStainless Steel handles, Trim Kit

ZKHCSS1.

3/4" Custom panels with Tubular Stainless Steel

handles, Trim Kits

ZKTC36L(or ZKTC36H)

andZKHTCSSI

Custom Panel Dimensions

36" Bottom Mount ReJi_igerators

SideView

243/4"_

_26 3/4"

FrontView 103/4"Max

35"Case_ 10"Min

_6" 0verall'_

841/2"Max 831/2"Min

H/2"

26"

_Finished Width _

Wall View

(not to Scale)

Locate Grounded

Electrical outlet

84 1/2" max

83 1/2" min

Finished

Opening

1/2"

* 36"Min. for aflush installation into an enclosure. * 35-1/2"Min. for a semi-flush installation into an enclosure.

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

calculate rough-in width. See installation examples on page 4.

Within Solid

Area Above

Locate Water

Supply Within

the Shaded

_iiii \

74" From

Floor to

Bottom of

Electrical Area

3 1/2"

ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator

Design Information

Designedto be installed flush or semi-flush with surrounding cabinetry. Cutout dimensions, clearances and side panel sizes are determined by the many installation options available. Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed. Side panels are not required when refrigerator is installed into an enclosure or between pantry andoven

cabinets. IMPORTANT- Side panels, 1/2"minimum thickness are required when usingFRAMELESS

CABINETS.

• Field installed custom panels, Lexan® or stainless

steel panels are required. The door panels and grille panel sizes vary to accommodate the kit being used.

• The supplied toekick is vented and must remain

unobstructed for proper air circulation.

Optional Panel Kits:

• ZWBC36:Black Lexan® Panel Kit

• ZWWC36:White Lexan® Panel Kit

• ZWSC36:Stainless Steel PanelKit

Optional Custom Trim Kits:

• ZKHCl: For installation of a custom handle of your

choice onto 1/4"Panels.

• ZKTC36Lor ZKTC36R:For installation of 3/4"thick

custom panels.

• ZKHTCI: Forinstallation of a custom handle of your

choice onto 3/4"thick panels. (This kit must be used in combination with ZKTC36LorZKTC36R.

• ZKHCSSI: Tubular Stainless Steel handles for 1/4"

thick panels.

• ZKHTCSSI:Tubular Stainless Steel handles for 3/4"

thick panels.

• ZGC2:1/4"grille panel frame side pieces for 83-1/2

and 84-1/2" installation heights. Factory set height is 84".

Additional Specifications

• A 115volt 6OHz.,15or 20 amp power supply is

required. An individual properly grounded branch circuit or circuit breskeris recommended. Install a

properly grounded 3-prong electrical receptacle recessed into the back wall. Electrical must be

located on rear wall as shown.

• Water line can enter opening through the floor or

back wall. The water line should be 1/4"O.D.copper tubing between the cold water line and water connection location, long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator. Instagation of an easily

accessible shut off valve in the water line is recommended.

Clearances:

• If the refrigerator is to be installed in a corner:

A 4" clearance is required onthe hinge side for a 90°

door opening and access to fresh food drawers. A 10"

clearance is required on the hinge side for removal of

pans.

Custom Panel Dimensions

36" Bottom Mount ReJi_igerators

CustomDoorPanel DimensionsUsingStandardTrim

1/4" thick panels

Panels secured to 1/4" thick backing

@ 35-1/16 _

Fresh Food Panel 45 1/2"

Freezer Panel

35 1/8"

21 11/16"

ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator

• 1/4"Panels:Cutpanels to size

• Custom handles with 1/4 door panels require Trim kits ZKHC1orZKHCSSl for tubular stainless steel handles

Standard Trim with Panels secured to 1/4" thick backing

• Applying a raised panel design to a 1/4"thick backing (screws or glued): Cut1/4"thick panels to size On the fresh food door,fabricate the raised panel to permit at

least 2, fingertip clearance of the standard handle 1- 1/4 clearance from the hinge side to avoid striking adjacent cabinetry and 5/16 from the top and bottom edgesto allow for the trim flange For the freezer drawer, allow 2"clearance at the top handle endand 5/16 clearance on both sides andthe bottom edge to allow for trim flange

Note: ZKHTCl custom handle kit cannot be used in this configuration

Custom Grille Panel

35 1/8"

8" 1/4" Thick Panel

1/4"-

Thick

Backing

Raised Panel on 1/4" Thick Backing

Using Standard Handles

-Appearance

Panel

2anC/_ar_i_tCee2_

5/16" Clearance

Fresh Food Panel

5/16" Clearance •

2" Clearance Handle End

Freezer Panel

8/16" Clearance

The grille panel frame isfactory assembled for 84" installation height If installation height varies, order

ZGC2trim kit that provides optional side trim pieces Cut grille panel to sizes shown below

Installation Height PanelHeight

83-1/2' 7-1/2" 84-1/2" 8-1/2"

1-1/4"

Clearance

hinge side

5/16" Clearance

Custom Panel Dimensions

36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator

CustomDoorPanel Dimensions

UsingTrim KitsZKTC36Lor ZKTC36R

3/4" thick panel with kit supplied handle

35-1/16"

Fresh Food Panel

Freezer Panel

35 4/4"

45-9/16"

/ /

2141/16"

ZIS36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator

• TheZKTC36L(or ZKTC36R)trim kit provides for the installation of 3/4"thick custom door andgrille panels, using the supplied handle. Cat panels to size and

install.

Custom Grille Panel

35 1/4"

A 3/4" Thick Panel

Grille Panel height can vary to fill installation height,

Installation Height Dimension A

83-1/2" 7-3/4"

84" 8-1/4"

84-1/2" 8-3/4"

Important:Maintain 1-1/2"min, gap between top of door and bottom of grille panel,

Custom Panel Dimensions

36" Bottom Mount Refrigerators

CustomDoor PanelDimensionsUsingStandardTrim

Using Trim Kit ZKTC36L or ZKTC36R

3/4" thick panel

with custom handle

4F 35 1/4 "

Fresh Food Panel 45 9/16"

Freezer Panel

Rout panels to specification below on

the handle side of each panel

35 1/4"

ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator

• The ZKTC36L(or ZI(TC36R)trim kit installed together with aZKHTC1custom handle kit provides for the installation of 3/4"thick custom door and grille panels with a custom handle of your choice, Order

ZKHTCSS1for tubular stainless steel handles. Cut

panelsto size, rout the handle side of the panels as

shown below and install.

1 13/16"

1/4"

max

Fresh Food Door Face

A 3/4" Thick Panel

Custom Grille Panel

35 1/4"

Grille Panel height can vary to fill installation height.

Installation Height Dimension A

83-1/2" 7-3/4"

84" 8-1/4"

84-1/2" 8-3/4"

Important:Maintain 1-1/T min. gap between

top of door and bottom of grille panel.

1 13/16"

Door Face

Side Panel or Filler Options

(Notto scale)

Side panelsmast heused whenever the sides ofthe

refrigerator will beexposed.

Custom Panel Dimensions

36" Bottom Mount Refrigerators

114"Side Panels

Insertendof

side panel intotrim,

84"

\\\\

Standard4"hightoekick ortrim to fit, Height may varydependingonapplication.

_23 9/16"7

-23 5/16" q_

1/2" to3/4"Side Panels

_24 3/4"=

LeadingEdge Flushwith Cabinet

Front.Thefront or

leadingedge mastbe finishedto match cabinetry.

84"

Standard4"hightoekick ortrim tofit. Height mayvarydependingonapplication.

112"to 3/4" Side Panels

Recessedfrontedge.

84"

Standard4"hightoekick or trim tofit. Heightmayvarydependingonapplication.

25/16"

Installation

36" Bottom Mount R@ig_rator

Tools Required

Materials Required

Hardware Supplied

Flooring

Grounding the

Refrigerator

• Tinsnips to cut banding

• Stepladder

• 1-1/2"open-end wrench

• Bucket

• Level

• Appliance Hand Truck

• Tubing cutter

• Water shut-off valve (optional but recommended)

• Water filter WR97XO214(optional but recommended)

• Custom panels for fresh food, freezer drawer, grille panel

• Special Velcro adhesive strips for 1/4"side panels

• 1/4-1/4union with nuts

• Anti-Tip Mounting Brackets

Forproper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on alevel surface of hard material that is atthe same

height asthe rest of the flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

IMPORTANT- (Please read carefully)

FORPERSONALSAFETY,THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLYGROUNDED.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a

standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from

this appliance.

• 7/15"open-end wrench

• #2 Phillipsscrewdriver

• Stubby Phillips screwdriver

• Drill and appropriate bits

• 7/16"socket with 3" extension for ratchet

• Safety glasses

• Side panels

• Hardware for side pane] installation.

• 35"long 2x4for Anti-'tip support

NOTE:Protectthe finish ofthe flooring. Cut a large section of the cardboard carton and place under the refrigerator where you are working.

Attaching the adapter ground terminal to a wall outlet cover screw does not ground the appliance

unless the cover screw is metal, and not insulated, andthe wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring. Youshould have the circuit checked by a

qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

Havethe wall outlet and circuit checked bya qualified electrician to makesure the outlet is properly grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it

is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

DO NOT,UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES,CUT

ORREMOVETHETHIRD (GROUND)PRONG FROMTHEPOWERCORD.

Useof Adapterplug

Because of potential hazards under certain conditions,

we strongly recommend against use of an adapter plug.

However, if you still elect to use an adapter, where local codes permit, aTEMPORARYCONNECTION,may be made to a properly grounded 2-prong wall outlet by use of a UL listed adapter available at most hardware

stores.

The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the

larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in

the connection of the power cord.

FICHED'ADAPTAT]ON

(Fiches d'adaptation non permises au Canada)

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,

always hold the adapter in place with onehand and pulling the power cord with the other hand. If this is not done,the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break

with repeated use.

Should the adapter ground terminal break, DONOTUSE

the appliance until a proper ground has again been

established.

Useof ExtensionCords

Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension cord. However, if you still elect to use an extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL listed 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug andoutlet and that the

electrical rating of the cord be 15amperes (minimum) and 120volts.

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