Installation
Instructions
36" Built-in All-Refrigerators
and All-Freezers
31-49062-2
224D2601 PO02
01-15 GE
monogram,com
Safety information
BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully,
.IMPORTANT- Savetheseinstructionsforlocal
inspector's use, Observe all governing codes and ordi-
nances,
. 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,
A This is the safety alert symbol, This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others, All safety
messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER", "WARNING", or "CAUTION", These words are defined as;
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury,
_ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury,
If you received a damaged unit, you should immediately
contact your dealer or builder,
Skill Level - Installation of this unit 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,
__ Electrical Shock Hazard.
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Immediately replace electric cords that become frayed
or damaged.
!_ Tip Over Hazard.
These appliances are top heavy, especially with any doors open, and must be secured to prevent tipping forward
which could result in death or serious injury. Read and follow the entire installation instructions for securing the
appliance with the anti-tip system.
_{ Explosion Hazard.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from appliance. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to have
access to small parts during the installation of this product.
Lifting Hazard
This unit is very heavy. To reduce the risk of person injury during maneuvering and installing this appliance, 3
people are required for proper installation.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
Follow the instructions in the section Grounding the
Unit.
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.
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CONSIGNES DE SECURITE
ACe symbole represente une alerte de s6curite, Ce symbole vous avise de dangers possibles pouvant causer la mort, des
blessures ou autres, Tousles messages de s6curite seront prec6d6s du symbole d'alerte de s6curite ainsi que des mots <<
DANGER >>,<<AVERTISSEMENT >>ou <<MISE EN GARDE >>,Ces messages sont les suivants :
Signale une situation qui presente un danger imminent et qui, si elle n'est pas evitee, entrainera des bles
sures graves, voire la mort,
Signale une situation qui presente un danger imminent et qui, si elle n'est pas evitee, peut entrainer des
blessures graves, voire la mort,,
_ ignale une situation qui presente un danger imminent et qui, si elle n'est pas evitee, peut entrainer des
blessures mineures ou graves,
Risque de choc electrique.
Branchez I'appareil dans une prise triple avec terre.
Ne retirez pas la broche de terre.
N'utilisez pas d'adaptateur.
Le non-respect de ces instructions peut entrainer des ris-
ques d'incendies, des chocs electriques ou la mort.
N'utilisez pas de rallonge avec cet appareil.
Le non-respect de ces instructions peut entrainer des ris-
ques d'incendies, des chocs electriques ou la mort.
Suivez les instructions de la section Mise a/a term du
refrigerateur,
Remplacer immediatement tout cordon electrique effilo-
che ou endommage.
_/_ Risque de basculement
Ces r6frigerateurs presentent une partie superieure Iourde, en particulier avec une porte ouverte; ils doivent doric
6tre fixes pour prevenir le basculement vers I'avant et le risque concomitant de blessure grave ou fatale. Lisez et
suivez les instructions d'installation completes pour I'installation du systeme anti-basculement
_!_1[-€Risque d'explosion.
Conservez les materiaux et vapeurs inflammables tels que I'essence a I%cart de votre refrigerateur. Le non-
respect de cette instruction peut entrainer un risque d'incendie, d'explosion ou de deces.
Pour reduire le risque d%touffement pendant I'installation de ce produit, ne pas laisser les
petites pieces a la portee des enfants 896s de moins de 3 arts.
Risque associe a la manutention d'une charge Iourde
Ce refrig6rateur est tres Iourd. Pour reduire le risque de blessure lots de la manutention de ce refrigGrateur, trois
(3) personnes sont necessaires pour proceder a I'installation appropriee du modele 36 pouces, quatre (4) pour
I'installation des modeles 42 ou 48 pouces.
Contents
Safety
Planning Guide
The Installation Space
Dimensions and Clearances
Customization Basics
3/4" Overlay Panel Dimensions - Flush
1/4" Framed Panel Dimensions - Standard
3/4" Overlay Panel Dimensions - Standard
Side Panels
ZUG2 and ZUGF2 Grille Panel Dimensions
130 ° Door Swing
90 ° Door Swing
Installation Instructions
Tools, Hardware, Materials
Grounding the Unit
Parts Identification
Step 1, Remove Packaging
Step 2, Install Water Line
2,3
5-7
Step 3, Install Side Panels
Step 4, Install Case Trim
5
Step 5, Anti-Tip Procedures
Step 6, Level Unit
8
Step 7, Secure Unit to Cabinetry
9
Step 8, Secure Unit to Wall
10
Step 9, Adjust Door Swing
10
Step 10, Remove Door Trim
11
Step 11, Layout Decorative Door Panels
11
Step 12, Attach Brackets to Panels
Step 13, Hang Decorative Door Panels
12
Step 14, Layout Decorative Grille Panel
13
Step 15, Install Grille Panel
Step 16, Adjust Decorative Panels
14
Step 17 Replace Trim
14
Step 18, Connect Water Supply
15
Step 19, Start Icemaker
16
Step 20, Install Toekick
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Design Guide
THE INSTALLATION SPACE
35-I/2"
FinishedWidth
WallView
75-1/2" From
FloortoBottom
of ElectricalArea
3-1/2" 3-1/2"
_For standard/)xsta/lat/on, the h)x/shed cutout width
must be 35- 7/2'1
_For flush mount/bsta/lat/o_ the hn/shed cutout width
must be 39'1
Water And Electrical Locations
Electrical and water supply must be located as shown,
The Cutout Depth Must Be 24" Minimum for Standard
Installation
The unit will project forward, slightly beyond adjacent
cabinetry, depending on your installation,
Cutout Depth Beneath a Soffit:
When installed beneathh a soffit, the soffit cannot
exceed the 24" installation depth shown, The top case
trim overlaps the bottom of the soffit,
The Cutout Depth Must Be 26-3/16" For Flush
Installation
Wooden cleats are required for flush installation, See
Side Cleats on page 11,
Additional Specifications
, A 115 volt 60Hz,, 15 OF20 amp power supply
is required, An individual properly grounded branch
circuit OFcircuit breaker is recommended, Install
a properly grounded 3-prong electrical receptacle
recessed into the back wall, Electrical must be
located on Fear wall as shown,
Note: GFI (ground fault interrupter)is not
recommended,
, Water line can enter the opening through the
floor OFback wall, The water line should be 1/4" O,D,
copper tubing or GE QuickConnect TM kit between the
cold water line and water connection location, long
enough to extend to the front of the unit, Installation
of an easily accessible shut-off valve in the water line
is required,
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
35"
CaseWidth
_.s _ 36"Framet0
DepthIncludingHandles:
26-7/8"FramedModels
27-3/4"StainlessSteelModels
28-11/16"ProfessionalModels
Product Clearances
These units are equipped with a 3-position door stop,
The factory set 115° door swing can be adjusted to 90°
if clearance to adjacent cabinets OFwalls is restricted,
Order WXl 4X99 door stop for precise settings between
90° and 130°,
130 ° Door Swing
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130
115° Door Swing Min,to
25-3/8"FramedModels
25-3/4"StainlessSteelModels
CaseDepth
*84"From Note that the top case
FI00rt0
TopFrame trim at the front is 1/2"
J
FrameWidth
25"--
_4inimum
to Wall
15"
Wall
Shipping height, The
product can be adjusted
to fit into a cutout that
is 84-1/2" max, height,
upper cabinetry or sof-
higher and will overlap
fit, Use leveling legs and
wheels for a maximum 1"
height adjustment,
90° Door Swing
90° DoorSwing
goo i
"4" stainless and trimmed
models, 5" Pro models,
*Minimum
toaWall
23-7/8"
CaseBehind
Frame
1
136-3/4"
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Allow 25" minimum clearance for a full 130 ° door
swing, Allow 15" for pan removal,
For a 90 ° door swing, allow 4" minimum clearance to
a wall for framed and stainless steel models, Allow 5"
minimum clearance for professional models, If the 90 °
doorstop position is used, pan access is maintained but
pan removal is restricted,
See illustrations pages 6 and 7 to determine door swing
interaction with adjacent cabinets OFcountertops,
Desi n Guide
CLEARANCES FOR FLUSH INSTALLATION ONLY
15"
Iqin. to
Wall
4" Min.toWall
/4"
,J
, g0° DoorSwing
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136-3/4"
115 ° ", '_,
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These units are equipped with a 3-position door stop,
The factory set 115° door swing can be adjusted to 90 °
if clearance to adjacent cabinets or walls is restricted,
Order WX14X99 door stop for precise settings between
90 ° and 115 °,
When Installed into a corner:
Allow 15" for a full 115° door swing and pan removal,
Allow 4" min, clearance when door swing is adjusted
to a 90 ° opening for pan access, but pan removal is
restricted,
1-1/2"
M 2to'
115° Door 115° Door Min. to
Wall
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Swing Swing Woll
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15"
i:r
Clearances for two products installed side-by-side
with the same (left or right) door swing
Allow 2" minimum clearance between the products
to prevent door swing interference, Order the WX14X99
adjustable door stop to reduce the factory set 115 °
door swing, Allow 15" minimum to a wall to achieve
full drawer extension and pan removal,
NOTE: ZUG2 and ZUGSS2 Grille Panel Kit will NOT fit this
installation,
5"
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Clearances for Multiple Single Door Installations
In a side-by-side installation of a left and right door
swing product, a 1-1/2" clearance between the units is
required, Order ZUGF2 Unified Grille Panel Kit for one
continuous grille panel,
FLUSH INSTALLATION ONLY
ZUGF2 Unified Grille Panel Kit
, If you are installing two units, side by side,
the installation space must be 75-1/2" 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,
Clearances for two products installed side-by-side
with right and left side hinges together
Allow 5" minimum between the two products to prevent
one door from striking the other, Use the WX14X99
adjustable door stop to reduce the factory set 115 °
door swing and to allow pan removal,
NOTE: ZUG2 and ZUGSS2 Grille Panel Kit will NOT fit this
installation,
f
_IL2-5/16'' Wail View
75-1/2" Finished Width
Electncal _ 4_24_3/16,, _
m_ s-1/2" re%s-i/2"
91_,, _ Electrical
Cold Water
Supply
75-1/2" From
Floorto Bottom
of ElectricalArea
84-1/2" Hax
Finished
OpeFi_ng
9" Area
24" Minimum i
Cutout Depth
Cold Water
Supply
3-1/2" 3-1/2" 3-1/2" 3-1/2"
Desi n Guide
CLEARANCES FOR STANDARD INSTALLATION AND STAINLESS MODELS ONLY
4"Min.toWall
_25"_
Min.to
2"
130°SwingDoor Wall
0 DoorSwing
z
36-3/4"
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These units are equipped with a 3-position door stop.
The factory set 115° door swing can be adjusted to 90 °
or 130° if clearance to adjacent cabinets or walls is
restricted. Order WX14X99 door stop for precise settings
between 90 ° and 130 °,
When Installed into a corner:
Allow 25" for a full 130° door swing. Allow 15" for pan
removal. Allow 4" rain. clearance when door swing
is adjusted to a 90 ° opening for pan access, but pan
removal is restricted.
1"
130° Door 130° Door Wall
Swing Swing
IF ]
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//
--25"--
Min. to
x,,,
Clearances for Multiple Single Door Installations
In a side-by-side installation of a left and right door
swing product, a 1" clearance between the units is
required. Order ZUGSS2 Stainless Steel Unified Grille
Panel Kit or ZUG2 Custom Panel Unified Grille Panel Kit
for one continuous grille panel.
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Clearances for two products installed side-by-side
with the same (left or right) door swing
Allow 2" minimum clearance between the products
to prevent door swing interference, Order the WX14X99
adjustable door stop to reduce the factory set 115 °
door swing, Allow 15" minimum to a wall to achieve
full drawer extension and pan removal,
NOTE: ZUG2 and ZUGSS2 Grille Panel Kit will NOT fit this
installation.
5"
i,,/[
Clearances for two products installed side-by-side
with right and left side hinges together
Allow 5" minimum between the two products to prevent
one door from striking the other. Use the WX14X99
adjustable door stop to reduce the factory set 115 °
door swing and to allow pan removal.
NOTE: ZUG2 and ZUGSS2 Grille Panel Kit will NOT fit this
installation.
INSTALLATION FOR STANDARD AND
STAINLESS MODELS ONLY
ZUG2, ZUGSS2 Unified Grille Panel Kit
, If you are installing two units, 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,
84-1/2"max
83-1/2"min ii
Finished
Opening
t 71-1/2"FinishedWidth t
Electrical 4_ 24-3/16"_
m_ 5-1/2"
9"
ii - 24" Minimum
CutoutDepth
ColdWater
Supply
3-1/2" 3-1/2" 3-1/2" 3-1/2"
Electrical
9" Area i
ColdWater
Supply
i
WallView
75-1/2" From
Floorto Bottom
i of ElectricalArea
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Desi n Guide
CUSTOMIZATION BASICS:
Framed Or Overlay Panels, Custom
Handles and Accessory Kits
Professional Style Stainless Steel Models
Stainless steel wrapped refrigerators have beveled
edges and professional-style handles, These models are
shipped ready for installation,
Stainless Steel Wrapped Models
Stainless Steel wrapped models have wrapped doors
and grille panel, beveled edges, and tubular stainless
steel handles that coordinate with other Monogram
appliances, These models are shipped ready for
installation,
Trimmed Models
Trimmed models are designed to be customized with
decorative panels, Field installed custom door and grille
panels are required,
Optional Accessory Kits
. ZKHSS2: Monogram Tubular Stainless Steel handles
designed to fit 3/4" overlay panels,
. ZKHPSSI: Pro Tubular Stainless Steel handle designed
to fit 3/4" overlay panels,
. ZUG2: For side-by-side installation of two trimmed
models, 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 models, This kit provides a unified
stainless steel grille panel to span the width of two
units,
. ZUGF2: For side-by-side installation of two trimmed
models, This kit provides for the installation of a unified
custom grille panel to span the width of two units
using flush installation panel,
. ZTK36SDHRH: Trim kit for standard installation using
custom panels, This kit is for use with a right hand door
swing,
. ZTK36SDHLH: Trim kit for standard installation using
custom panels, This kit is for use with a left hand door
swing,
Desi n Guide
3/4" OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS
(Flush Installation Only)
For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may be
installed to give a flush appearance with surrounding
cabinets, The overlay panel must be 3/4" thick, Panel
attaches to included brackets to provide mounting to the
appliance door,
NOTE: We recommend that decorative panels have inside
corners and edges rounded or beveled by cabinet maker
to avoid sharp edges on the panels. Edges to be treated
should include the top, bottom and hinge side edges.
I_ 38" _1
i Gri"ePone'i '8
Door 69-!3/!6"
Ponel
CUSTOM HANDLE DESIGN GUIDE
(Flush Installation Only)
For custom handle installation, counterbore holes in
rear of decorative panels may not exceed 1/4" depth
to ensure 1/2" material thickness remains for handle
support, NOTE: The counterbore must not exceed 1" in
diameter, 1/2"
t
_2-&/2"
Minimum distance from
handle side edge to handle
center should be 2-1/2" as
shown.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum total weight for the assembled
panels:
. Door panel - 67 Ibs, . Grille Panel - 18 Ibs,
Door Trim Pinch Point Hazard
Improperinstallationcanleadto a finger pinch
pointhazardbetweenthesidedoortrim andthe
cabinetswhen operatingthe door,espeda]ly
with children.To minimizethis riskyoumust
followthe installation instructionsfor cabinet
dimensions,trim assembly,anddoorstop angle.
1/4" FRAMED PANEL DIMENSIONS
Desi n Guide
(Standard Installation Only)
Ifyou choose to install framed panels, they must be cut to
the dimensions shown, The panels will slide into the frame
on the door and grille,
If the custom panel is less than 1/4" thick and if it fits
loosely in the door frame, it can be backed up with a piece
of filler material or foam tape to improve the fit,
IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum weight for door panel
is 67 pounds, Maximum total weight for assembled grille
panel is 11 pounds,
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[ Grille Panel ]]
Door
Panel
Framed Panel Dimensions
1/4" Framed Panel 33-7/8" 8-7/8" 69-5/16"
Overlay Panel Dimensions
1/4" Backer Panel 33-7/8" 8-7/8" 69-5/16"
0,10" Spacer Panel 32-1/2" 7-5/8" 67-15/16"
3/4" Overlay Panel 34-1/8" 9" 69-9/16"
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A (Width) B (Grille Height) C (Door Height)
A (Width) B (Grille Height) C (Door Height)
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Reveal
Panel
3/4" OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS
(Standard Installation Only)
For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may
be installed on trimmed models, The overlay panel must
be secured to a 1/4" thick backer panel which slides
into the trim, A spacer panel 0,10" thick must be placed
between the overlay and backer panel,
IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum total weight for assembled
door panel is 67 pounds, Maximum total weight for
assembled grille panel is 11 pounds,
Assemble the panels with glue and screws,
. Center the spacer panel on the backer panel, left to
right and top to bottom, Secure the panels with glue,
. Center the spacer and backer panel on the overlay
panel and secure with glue and screws, Screws must
be countersunk into the backer panel,
Door
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NOTE: Left-to-right offset is not always equal
to top-to-bottom offset,
10