GE ZIRS36N LH User Manual

GE Monogram Installation Instructions

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Stainless Steel 36" Built-In Refrigerators and Freezers

Models ZIRS36N LH - All Refrigerator ZIRS36N RH - All Refrigerator ZIFS36N LH - All Freezer ZIFS36N RH - All Freezer

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.

WARNING

CAUTION

ATTENTION

If you received a damaged product, 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 Owners’ Manual for warranty information.

For Monogram local service in your area, 1-800-444-1845. For Monogram Service in Canada, 1-888-880-3030. For Monogram Parts and Accessories, call 1-800-626-2002.

This appliance must be properly grounded. See “Grounding the Refrigerator,” page 7.

Cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre. Consulter « Mise à terre du réfrigérateur », page 7.

WARNING

• 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 made by a qualified service technician.

ATTENTION

• Il ne faut utiliser cet appareil que pour l’usage pour lequel il a été construit.

• Il faut réparer ou remplacer immédiatement tout cordon d’alimentation électrique effiloché ou endommagé.

• Débrancher le réfrigérateur avant le nettoyage ou toute intervention.

• Les réparations doivent être faites par un technicien qualifié.

Contents

Design Information

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

Enclosure Cutout and Product Dimensions........................................................................................................................... 3, 4

Installation Examples................................................................................................................................................................. 4, 5

Product Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Installation Preparation

Clearances....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Electrical and Water Connection Location................................................................................................................................ 6

Accessory Grille Panel Kits .......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Grounding the Refrigerator........................................................................................................................................................... 7

Tools Required................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Materials Required......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Hardware Supplied......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Hardware Recommendations....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Flooring ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Step 1: Remove Packaging ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

Installation Instructions

Step 2: Install Water Line .............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Step 3: Install Side Panels ..........................................................................................................................................................10

Step 4: Install Anti-Tip Brackets ................................................................................................................................................ 10

Step 5: Level Refrigerator ...........................................................................................................................................................11

Step 6: Optional Anti-Tip Precaution......................................................................................................................................... 11

Step 7: Connect Water Supply ................................................................................................................................................... 11

Step 8: Connect Power ................................................................................................................................................................ 12

Step 9: Mount Top Grille Panel................................................................................................................................................... 12

Step 10: Adjust Door Alignment................................................................................................................................................ 12

Step 11: Install Toekick ................................................................................................................................................................13

Step 12: Set Temperature Controls............................................................................................................................................ 13

Step 13: Start Icemaker ............................................................................................................................................................... 13

Problem Solving ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13

ZFC1 Trim Kit for Side to Side Installation................................................................................................................................14

ZUGSS Unified Grille Panel Kit ................................................................................................................................................... 15

Design Information

Flush or Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations

Advance Planning

True Flush Installation

In a flush installation,

the refrigerator door

will align evenly with the

front face of adjacent cabinet

doors. The refrigerator blends

into the surrounding cabinetry.

Monogram built-in refrigerators and freezers 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.

36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers

3/4"

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 Panel Requirements:

• Side panels are not required whenever the refrigerator or freezer is installed into an enclosure or between pantry and oven cabinets.

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

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

Enclosure Cutout and Product Dimensions

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

• In a semi-flush installation, the finished cutout must be 35-1/2".

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

84"*

24-3/4"

*Shipped at 84" installation heigt. Can be adjusted to 83-1/2"

or 84-1/2" with grille panel kits.

36"

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 dimensions.

*Finished Width 2 1/2"

84 1/2" max

83 1/2" min

Finished Opening

*36" for for a flush installation.

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.

24 3/4" Total Depth

Water Supply

3 1/2"

Electrical Area

Wall View

74" From Floor

to Bottom

of Electrical

3 1/2"

Design Information

36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers

Side By Side Installation Of Freezer And Refrigerator

84"

84 1/2" max

83 1/2" min

Finished Opening

24-3/4"

36"

*Shipped at 84" Installation Height.

3 1/2"

For a complete food storage center, install a Monogram Freezer and Refrigerator side by side. For even more capacity, install two refrigerators and on or two freezers.

• Order ZFC1 Trim Kit to cover the side trim and/or gap between the two products.

• Order ZUGSS Unified Grille Panel Kit for one continuous stainless steel grille panel.

*Finished Width

2 1/2"

5" 24 3/4" Total

Depth

Electrical

28 1/2"

Wall View

74" From Floor

to Bottom

of Electrical

Water Supply

26"

Freezer Refrigerator

*72" min. for a flush installation 71-1/2" 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 below.

• The electrical and water locations must be located as shown for either type of installation. A separate 115V, 60Hz., 20 amp power supply is recommended for each product.

Installation Examples

Installation Between Base & Wall Cabinets

Side panels are required whenever the sides of the product 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 or freezer into the opening.

1/4" Thick

Side Panels

Refrigerator or Freezer

Finished Dim.

Rough-In Dim.

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”.

35-1/2"

36"

Finished Dim.

Rough-In Dim.

Refrigerator and Freezer

installed side-by-side

Therefore, the rough-in dimensions must allow for side panel thickness. In both a flush and semi-flush installation, the finished dimension, (the width of the opening after side panels are installed), must accommodate the full width of the product.

See page 10 for side panel sizes.

Refrigerator

Cabinet

Refrigerator door

Cabinet

1/4" Thick

Side Panels

71-1/2"

72"

ZFC1 Trim Kit to cover side trim and/or gap between the two products. Order ZUGSS Unified Stainless Steel Grille Panel Kit for one continuous panel.

Installation

Refrigerator

Cabinet

Refrigerator door

At End-of-Run

Refrigerator or Freezer

Refrigerator and Freezer

installed side-by-side

Finished Dim.

Roughed-In Dim.

Finished Dim.

Rough-In Dim.

1/2" Thick

Side Panels

36" 37"

Design Information

36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers

Cabinet

1/2" Thick

Side Panels

72" 73"

Refrigerator

Cabinet

Refrigerator door

Note: 1/2" thick side panels shown. Side panels can be any thickness. Add side panel thickness to outside trim width, (36” or 72" for two models) to calculate the rough-in dimension. The leading (front) edge must be finished to match surrounding cabinetry.

Frameless Cabinets

Product Dimensions

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 must be finished to match surrounding cabinetry.

1/2" To 3/4" Side Panels. Leading

Edge Flush With Cabinet

ZIRS36N RH, Refrigerator ZIFS36N RH, Freezer

Handle on the left side, the door swings left to right.

ZIRS36N LH, Refrigerator ZIFS36N LH, Freezer

Handle on the right side, the door swings right to left.

CAUTION

Refrigerators are much heavier at the top than at the bottom – be extra careful when moving.

73-1/2"

10-3/4" Max.

10" Min. 24-3/4"

26-3/4"

35" Case

36" Overall

84-1/2" Max.

83-1/2" Min.

PRUDENCE

Les réfrigérateurs sont beaucoup plus lourds en haut qu'en bas. Il faut être prudent lors des déplacements.

Installation Preparation

36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers

Clearances

Electrical and Water Connection Locations

When installed into a corner: Allow 15" clearance on the hinge side for a 130° opening and full extension of bottom pans and pan removal.

The water line can be routed through the floor or back wall.

• The icemaker water line should be: –Approximately 3-1/2" from the floor on the back wall,

or 3-1/2" from the back wall on the floor.

–At least 5" from either side of the opening.

A 115 volt, 60 Hz. 15 or 20 amp power supply is recommended. An individual properly grounded branch circuit or circuit breaker is recommended, as noted on the rating plate.

• Locate the electrical outlet within 5" x 7" shaded area

shown.

–2-1/2" from the left side.

Between 74" and 81" from the floor.

Two products installed side-by-side, both with hinges on left sides (or right sides) will require a 2" min. clearance between the products. The 2" min. separation will prevent one door handle striking the handle on the opposite product.

Electrical Outlet Location 2 1/2"

74"

3 1/2"

Water Location

Important:

cord, locate the electrical outlet as shown.

To insure a flush fit and access to the power

Accessory Grille Panel Kits

These models are factory set for 84" installation height. Adjustments to 83-1/2" or 84-1/2" heights can be made by changing the grille panel. Order ZGCSS36RH (right hand) or ZGCSS36LH (left hand) Grille Panel Kit. These kits include 2 grille panels, for 83-1/2" and 84-1/2" installation heights.

ZUGSS Unified Grille Panel Kit

For side by side installation, order ZUGSS grille panel kit. This kit provides one continuous panel to span the width of two products installed together for a unified appearance.

Installation Preparation

36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers

Grounding the Refrigerator

IMPORTANT - (Please read carefully) FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

PROPERLY GROUNDED. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a

3-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.

IMPORTANT:

We recommend two separate 115V, 60Hz, 20 amp properly grounded electrical outlets for a side by side installation of two products. Each electrical outlet should have a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.

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.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD.

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.

Use of Extension 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 a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts.

PRUDENCE

FICHE D’ADAPTATION (Fiches d’adaptation non permises au Canada)

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. You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded.

Installation Preparation

36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers

Tools Required

Materials Required

Hardware Supplied

Hardware Recommendations

Flooring

Step 1 Remove Packaging

• Tinsnips to cut banding

• Stepladder

• Bucket

• Level

• 1-1/4" open-end wrench

• 2x4, 35" long, for Anti-Tip support, see page 10

• Stick-on hook and loop fastener strips for 1/4" side panels

• 1/4-1/4 union with nuts

• Anti-tip mounting brackets

• Water shut-off valve

• Water filter WR97X0214

For proper installation, the refrigerator and freezer 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 product.

• Appliance hand truck

• Tubing cutter

• 7/16" open-end wrench

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• Stubby Phillips screwdriver

CAUTION

Refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the bottom – be careful when moving. When using a hand truck, handle from side only.

• Drill and appropriate bits

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

• Safety glasses

• Copper waterline tubing

• Water shut-off valve (optional but recommended)

• Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinetry

Note: Protect the finish of the flooring. Cut a large section of the cardboard carton and place under the product where you are working.

PRUDENCE

Le réfrigérateur est beaucoup plus lourd en haut qu'en bas. Il faut être prudent lors des déplacements. Si un diable est utilisé, il faut soulever le réfrigérateur sur le côté seulement.

• Remove outer carton. –Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom.

• Slide out back corner posts (2).

• Slide carton off top of cabinet.

• Remove styrofoam pads taped to base cabinet.

NOTE: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO LAY CABINET DOWN IN ORDER TO REMOVE SKID!

• The unit is secured to the skid with 3 slotted tie-down

straps. First remove the 5/16" bolts from the base channels in the tie-downs, then remove the 7/16" bolts securing the straps to the skid.

• Protect the flooring. Cut a large piece of the cardboard

carton and place under the product where you are working.

• Support blocks on the bottom must be removed before

sliding unit off skid. Remove support blocks by carefully tilting cabinet to side and sliding out.

• Carefully slide product off skid.

7/16" Bolt

CAUTION

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID.

PRUDENCE

IL NE FAUT PAS ESSAYER DE FAIRE ROULER LE RÉFRIGÉRATEUR POUR L'ENLEVER DE LAY PALETTE.

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