GE ZIC36N RH, Monogram ZIC36N RH, Monogram ZIC36N LH Manual And Installation Instructions

GE Monogram _

36" Bottom Mount

Refrigerators

Custom

Options Guide

and

Installation

Instructions

With Custom Panel Dimensions
and Trim Kit Installation Instructions

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 c_and stainless steel panel kits.

Optional trim kits allow an even broader

range of custom appearance options.

Read this booklet carefully to accomplish the

desired appearance and to instwe a trouble free

installation.

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
cabinet manufacturer so that the panels can

be constructed accurately.

Models:
ZIC36N RH
ZIC36N LH

Monogram

36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator

Before you begin - Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for local inspector's use.

IMPORTANT - 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 Use and Care Book for future reference,

This appliance must be properly grounded. See "Grounding the Refrigerator," page 12.

If you have a question concerning the installation of this
product, call the GE Answer Center _>Consumer
Information Service at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.

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

Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the GE Appliance Warranty. See the
Use & Care Guide for warranty information.

WARNINGS:

• 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.

For Monogramlocal service in yourarea,
1-800-444-1845.

For Monogramservice in Canada
1-888-880-3030

ForMonogramParts andAccessories,call

1-800-626-2002.

Contents Design Information

Flush or Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations ............................................................................................................................... 3

Enclosure Cutout and Product Dimensions ................................................................................................................................. 3

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

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

Frameless Cabinets .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Accessory Panel Kits ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

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

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

Trim Kit Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6

CustomPanel Dimensions

Product andCutout Information ....................................................................................................................................................7

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

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

3/4"Thick Panelswith Custom Handle .......................................................................................................................................10

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

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

Trim Kits

ZGC2 Trim Kit, Grille Panel Frame Adjustment .......................................................................................................................... 18

ZKHC1 Trim Kit (for 1/4" Panels), Support for Custom Handles ......................................................................................... 19-21

ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim Kit, 3/4" Custom Panels .................................................................................................................. 22-27

ZKHTC1 Trim Kit (for 3/4" Panels), Support for Custom Handles ...................................................................................... 28-31

ZKHCSS1 Trim Kit (for 1/4" Panels), Tubular Stainless Steel Handles ............................................................................. 32-35

ZKHTCSS1 Trim Kit (for 3/4" Panels), Tubular Stainless Steel Handles ........................................................................... 36-38

ZFC1 Trim Kit, for side to side installation .................................................................................................................................. 39

Flush or
Semi-Flush
Enclosure
Installations

Advance Planning

Design Information

36" Bottom Mollnt Refrigerators

f

True Flush Installation

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.

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" beyond the 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.

Semi-Flush Installation

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.

Side Panels 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.

To accomplish an 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" min. finished
cutout width.

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

24-3/4'_36,,

83q/2" Min
84q/2" Max

841/2"max
831/2"rain

Finished

Opening

L3 1/2"

",. *FinishedWidth

/ Electrical

"7 Area

"_/_5"

-24 3/4" Total
Depth

*36" Min. for a flush installation

Wall View

74" FromFloor

to Bottom

of Electrical

35-1/2" Min. for a semi-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.

Design Information

36" Bottom Mount Refrigerators

Installation Examples

Side panels are required whenever the sides of the refrigera-

tor will be exposed.

1/2"to 3/4"side panels are normally set into place and
fastened to adjacent cabinetry or to the back wall before

rolling the refrigerator into the opening.

Therefore, the rough-in dimensions must allow for side panel

thickness. In both aflush and semi-flush installation, the

finished dimension, (the width ofthe opening after side panels
are installed), must accommodate the full width of the
refrigerator.

See page 11for side panel sizes.

Installa tion
Between

Base &

Wall Cabinets

Installa tion
A t End-of-Run

Flushand Semi-Flush

Installations

[_ 1/4" Thick

__SidePanels ! I

FinishedDim.I._ 35q,/2_]

RoughedqnDirn,_36" I

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

width, 36".

I

_Refrigerator_

Cabinet _

) Refrigeratordoor \

/"--k.2j/

Cabinet

1/4" Side Panels.Insertendof

side panel into trim

Flushand Semi-Flush

Installations

II1/2"Th °kII I

Finished Dim, k_36'_

Roughedqn Dim._37"

Cad

Refrigerator_4_

Cabinet _

) Refrigeratordoor \

Note: 1/2"thick side panels shown. Side panels can
be any thickness. Add side panel thickness to outside
trim width (36") to calculate the rough-in dimension.
The leading (front) edge must be finished to match
surrounding cabinetry.

1/2" To 3/4" SidePanels.Leading

EdgeFlush With Cabinet

Frameless
Cabinets

Accessory
Panel Kits

Side panels, 1/2"minimum thickness 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 mustbe finished to match

surrounding cabinetry.

1/2" To 3/4" SidePanels.Leading

EdgeFlush With Cabinet

Cabinet

/

These refrigerators require field installed door and grille
panels.The factory installed trim will accept accessory
panel kits. White or black Lexan ':_and stainless steel
kits are available. Panels are cut to size and ready to
install. These panel kits must be ordered separately.

ZWBC36, Black Lexan _) Panels
ZWWC36, White Lexan CR)Panels
ZWSC36, Stainless Steel Panels

A wide 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 Refrigerator

Models
available

ZIC36N RH

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

ZIC36N LH

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

Advance
planning

exterior
appearance

options

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 sizes vary to accommodate the kit
being used. Sizes are provided in this booklet.

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

Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the
refrigerator will be exposed. Side panel sizes vary
depending on the installation.

3/4" thick custom panels-Without trim kits

A raised panel design, screwed or glued to a 1/4" thick
backing can be used. See page 8 for panel sizes and

clearances.

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 andfax or
send it to the cabinet manufacturer. The cabinet

manufacturer must have this information to con-
struct the panels accurately.

4.Determine the final installation situation and order
matching side panels.

Design Information

36 " Bottom Mount Refrigerator

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 panel frame is factory set for 84".

ZKHC1 - Provides the necessary framework to install
custom handles, ofyour choice, onto 1/4" thick panels.

(Handles not included.)

ZKHCSSI - Tubular stainless steel handles for 1/4" thick

panel installations.

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

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

combination with ZKTC36L or ZKTC36R

ZKHTCSS1 - Tubular stainless steel handles for 3/4"

thick panel installations. This kit must be used in

combination with ZKTC36L or ZKTC36R

ZKTC36L (left opening models),
ZKTC36R (right opening models) - 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.

ZFC1 Trim Kit - For side to side installation of 2
refrigerators. This kit provides a trim strip to cover the

side case trim for a finished appearance.

1/4"Panels with standard
handles. No kits required.

1/4" Custom panels with
custom handles. Trim Kit

ZKHC1.

1/4"Custom panels with
Tubular Stainless Steel

handles, Trim Kit
ZKHCSS1.

3/4"Custompanels with
supplied handle. Trim Kit

ZKTC36L(or ZKTC36R)

3/4"Custom panels with
custom handles. Trim kits

ZKTC36L (or ZKTC36R)
and ZKHTC1.

3/4" Custom panels with
Tubular Stainless Steel

handles, Trim Kits

ZKTC36L (or ZKTC36R)
and ZKHTCSSI

Custom Panel Dimensions

36 " Bottom Mount Refrigerators

SideView

-- 243/4"--

--263/4"

FrontView 103/4"Max

--35"Case 10"Min

• 36"Overall'_

26"

841/2"Max

84 1/2" max

83 1t2" min

Finished

Opening

*Finished Width_

"7

Locate Grounded

Electrical outlet

Within Solid

Area Above

Locate Water

Supply Within

the Shaded

-- 3 112"

Wall View

(not to Scale)

74" From

Floor to

Bottom of

Electrical Area

-3 1/2"

* 36" Min. for a flush 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.

ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator

Design Information

Designed to 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 and oven
cabinets. IMPORTANT - Side panels, 1/2" minimum
thickness are required when using FRAMELESS

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 LexanCR_Panel Kit

• ZWWC36:White Lexan_ Panel Kit

• ZWSC36:Stainless Steel Panel Kit

Optional Custom Trim Kits:

• ZKHCI: Forinstallation of a custom handle of your
choice onto 1/4"Panels.

• ZKTC36Lor ZKTC36R:Forinstallation of 3/4"thick
custom panels.

• ZKHTCI: For installation of acustom handle of your
choice onto 3/4"thick panels. (This kit must be used in

combination with ZKTC36Lor ZKTC36R.

• 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 60Hz.,15or 20amp 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.

• Water line can enter opening through the floor or
back wall. Thewater 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. Installation 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 on the 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 Refrigerators

Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim

1/4"thick panels

or

Panels secured to 1/4"thick backing

"1" 35-1t16'_

Fresh Food Panel

45 1/2"

Freezer Panel

.I 35 118"

21 11/16"

Raised Panel on 1/4" Thick Backing

Using Standard Handles

7 LAppeorance

Backing I I Panel

LLJ

5116" Clearance

Fresh Food Panel

_ 5/16" Clearance

• /

ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator

• 1/4"Panels: Cut panels to size.

• Custom handles with 1/4"door panels require Trim kits
ZKHC1or ZKHCSS1for tubular stainless steel

handles).

Standard Trim with Panels secured

to I/4" thick backing

• Applying a raised panel design to a 1/4" thick backing
(screws or glued): Cut 1/4" 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
edges to allow for the trim flange. For the freezer
drawer, allow 2" clearance at the top handle end and
5/16" clearance on both sides and the bottom edge to
allow for trim flange.

Note: ZKHTC1 custom handle kit cannot be used in

this configuration.

Custom Grille Panel

35 1t8"

1/4" Thick Panel

The grille panel frame is factory assembled for 84"
installation height. If installation height varies, order

ZGC2 trim kit that provides optional side trim pieces.
Cut grille panel to sizes shown below.

Installation Height Panel Height

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

1-1/4"
Clearance

hinge side

2" Clearance
Handle End

Freezer Panel

5/16" Clearance

Custom Panel Dimensions

36 " Bottom Mount Refrigerator

Custom Door Panel Dimensions

Using Trim KitsZKTC36Lor ZKTC36R

314"thick panel with kit supplied handle

75 -1t16" _1" [

45-9tl 6"

Fresh Food Panel

ZIS36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator

• The ZKTC36L (or ZKTC36R) trim kit provides for the
installation of 3/4" thick custom door and grille panels,
using the supplied handle. Cut panels to size and

install.

Freezer Panel

Custom Grille Panel

35 1/4"

A 3/4" Thick Panel

Grille Panel height can vary to fill installation
height.

Installation Height Dimension A

83-112" 7-314"

84" 8-I/4"

84-I/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 Re_'igerators

Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim

Using Trim KitZKTC36Lor ZKTC36R

3/4"thick panel

with custom handle

"[- 35 114"

4

Fresh Food Panel

45 9/16"

Freezer Panel 21 13/16"

35 114 "

ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator

• The ZKTC36L (or ZKTC36R) trim kit installed together

with a ZKHTC1 custom handle kit provides for the

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

with a custom handle of your choice. Order

ZKHTCSS1 for tubular stainless steel handles. Cut
panels to size, rout the handle side of the panels as

shown below and install.

t

1/4"

FFlax

Rout paneHsto specification bellow on

the handHe side of each paneH

_1/4" max

1 13116" 1

'<" _\ Freezer

Fresh Food Door Face Door

Face

Custom GriHHePanel

35 1t4"

_r

A 3/4" Thick Panel

A=

Grille Panel height can vary to fill installation

height.

Installation Height Dimension A

83-I12" 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.

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Custom Panel Dimensions

36 " Bottom Mount Refrigerators

Side Panel or Filler Options

(Notto scale)

Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the

refrigerator will be exposed.

1/4" Side Panels
Insertend of
side panel intotrim.

84"

\

/

Standar A,,,="

d-, mgh toekick or trimto fit.

Heightmayvarydepending onapplication.

_23 9/16"_

1/2"to 3/4" Side Panels
Leading Edge

Flushwith Cabinet
Front.The front or
leading edgemustbe

finished to match
cabinetry.

24 3/4"_

3 3/4"

Standar A,,,-"

d-, mgh toekick or trimto fit.

Heightmayvarydepending onapplication.

1/2"to 3/4"Side Panels
Recessedfront edge.

84"

Standard4" hightoekick or trim to fit.
Heightmay varydepending onapplication.

_23 5/16"_

2 5/16"

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Installation

36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator

Tools

Required

• Tinsnips to cut banding

• Stepladder

• Bucket

• Level

• Appliance Hand Truck

• Tubing cutter

• 7/16"open-end wrench

• #2Phillips screwdriver

• Stubby Phillips
screwdriver

• Drill and appropriate bits

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

• Safety glasses

Materials
Required

Hardware
Supplied

• Water shut-off valve (optional but recommended)

• Water filter WR97X0214 (optional but recommended)

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

• Side panels

• Hardware for side panel installation.

• 36"long 2x4for Anti-Tip support

• 1-1/2"stamped open-end wrench

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

• 1/4-1/4 union with nuts

• Anti-Tip Mounting Brackets

Flooring

For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed
on a level surface of hard material that is at the same

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

CAUTION: Protect the finish of the flooring. Cut a large
section of the cardboard carton and place under the

refrigerator where you are working.

Grounding
the

Refrigerator

IMPORTANT- (Please read carefully)

FORPERSONALSAFETY,THISAPPLIANCEMUST 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

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure 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.

DONOT,UNDERANY
CIRCUMSTANCES,CUT
ORREMOVETHETHIRD
(GROUND)PRONG

FROMTHEPOWERCORD.

Use of Adapter plug
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, a TEMPORARY CONNECTION, 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

CAUTION: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, and
the wall outlet is grounded through the house wiring,

Youshould have the circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to makesure the outlet is properly
grounded.

When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter,
always hold the adapter in place with one hand 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, DO NOT USE
the appliance until a proper ground has again been

established.

Useof [xtension Cords
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 agrounding type plug and outlet andthat the
electrical rating of the cord be 15amperes (minimum)

and 120volts.

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