GE ZIRS36N RH, ZIRS36N LH, ZIFS36N RH, ZIFS36N LH User Manual

GE Monogram

Installation

Instructions

www.monogram.com

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 Owner’s Manual for future reference.

WARNING

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 Owner’s 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.

CAUTION

Due to the weight and size of this refrigerator, and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product – THREE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.

PRUDENCE

À cause du poids et de la taille de ce réfrigérator et pour réduire le risque de blessure et de dommages, IL FAUT TROIS PERSONNES POUR FAIRE L’INSTALLATION CORRECTEMENT.

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

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

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

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

Installation Preparation

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

Electrical and Water Connection Location .......... 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.............................. 12

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

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

Step 10: Adjust Door Alignment .......................... 13

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

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

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

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

ZUGSS Unified Grille Panel Kit.............................. 14

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.

35"

24-3/4"

Case

Width

Depth

84"*

26-3/4" Including Tubular Handles

36" Frame to Frame

*Shipped at 84" installation height.

Can be adjusted to 83-1/2" or 84-1/2" with grille panel kits.

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 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

3 1/2"

Electrical Area

Water Supply

Wall View

75" From Floor

to Bottom

of Electrical

Area

3 1/2"

Design Information

Cabinet

Refrigerator door

Refrigerator

Cabinet

36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers

Side By Side Installation Of Freezer And Refrigerator

84 1/2" max

83 1/2" min

Finished Opening

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 one or two freezers.

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

• 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.

*Finished Width

2 1/2"

Electrical

24 3/4" Total Depth

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.

28 1/2"

Wall View

75" From Floor

to Bottom

of Electrical

Area

Accessory Grille Panel Kits

Installation Examples

Installation Between Base and Wall Cabinets

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.

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"

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.

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.

Installation

Cabinet

Refrigerator

Cabinet

Refrigerator door

10-3/4" Max.

10" Min. 24-3/4"

35" Case

36" Overall

84-1/2" Max.

83-1/2" Min.

73-1/2"

26-3/4"

At End-of-Run

Design Information

36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers

1/2" Thick

Side Panels

Frameless Cabinets

Finished Dim.

Roughed-In Dim.

Refrigerator or Freezer

Finished Dim.

Refrigerator and Freezer

installed side-by-side

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.

Rough-In Dim.

36"

37"

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

Edge Flush With Cabinet

1/2" Thick

Side Panels

72"

73"

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.

Refrigerator

Cabinet

Refrigerator door

Product Dimensions

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.

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

25"

130° Door

Swing

130°

Factory set for a 130° door swing. Order WX14X99 adjustable door stop to reduce swing to as little as 90°.

When Installed into a corner:

Allow 25" for a full 130° door swing. Allow 15" for pan removal. Allow 4" min. clearance when door swing is adjusted to a 90° opening for pan access, but pan removal is restricted.

25"

Min. to

Wall

Min. to

Wall

130° Door

Swing

130° Door

Swing

90° Door Swing

4" Min. to Wall

25"

Min. to

Wall

36-3/4"

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 130° door swing. Allow 15" minimum to a wall to achieve full drawer extension and pan removal.

NOTE: ZUGSS Grille Panel Kit will not fit this installation.

15"

Electrical and Water Connection Locations

Clearances for Multiple Single Door Installations

In a side-by-side installation of a left and right door swing product, no clearance between the units is required. Order ZUGSS Stainless Steel Unified Grille Panel Kit for one continuous grille panel.

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 6" shaded area shown.

– 2-1/2" from the left side.

Between 75" and 81" from the floor.

IMPORTANT: To insure a flush fit and access to the power cord, locate the electrical outlet as shown.

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 130° door swing and to allow pan removal.

NOTE: ZUGSS Grille Panel Kit will not fit this installation.

Electrical Outlet Location 2 1/2"

75"

3 1/2"

Water Location

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