GE ZIS360NXA, ZIS360NXB, ZIS360NXC, ZIS360NXD, ZIS420NXA Installation Guide

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Installation

Instructions

Side by Side Refrigerators

Design Guide

With InstGIl(]tion Instructions

3!-465!4-2

224D!889P014

09-13 GE

monogrom.com

Safety Information

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully. , IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for

local inspector's use. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

, Note to Installer - Besure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer - Keepthese instructions with your Owner's Manual for future reference.

WARNING:

This appliance must be properly grounded. See "Grounding the Refrigerator," page 10.

AVERTISSEMENT

Cet appareil doit 6tre correctement mis (_la terre. Consultez <<Mise (_la terre du rGfrigGrateur >>,page 10.

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

CAUTION:

Due to the weight and size of this refrigerator, and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product- THREEPEOPLEAREREQUIRED

FORPROPERINSTALLATIONOFA 36" WIDE UNIT. FOURPEOPLEAREREQUIREDFORINSTALLATION

OFA 42" OR 48" WIDE MODEL.

PRUDENCE

cause du poids et de la taille de ce rGfrigGrator

et pour rGduire le risque de blessure et de dommages, IL FAUTTROISPERSONNESPOURINSTALLER

CORRECTEMENTD'UNAPPAREILDE 91 cm (56 po) DELARGE.ILFAUTQUATREPERSONNESPOUR

L'INSTALLATIOND'UN P1ODELEDE107 OU 122 cm (42 OU48 po) DELARGE.

Skill Level -Installation of this refrigerator requires

basic mechanical, carpentry and plumbing skills. Proper installation isthe responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the GEAppliance Warranty. See the Owner's Manual for warranty information.

WARNING:

, These refrigerators are top-heavy and must be

secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward. Anti-Tip protection is required. Seepage 12 for

details.

, 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.

AVERTISSEMENT

, Ces rGfrigGrateurs sont Iourds en haut et il faut les

arrimer pour 6viter leur basculement. II faut avoir un syst_me de protection contre le renversement. Voir les dGtails page 12.

II ne faut utiliser cet appareil que pour I'utilisation

appropriGe.

RGparerou remplacer immGdiatement tout cordon

61ectrique effiloch6 ou endommag&

IIfaut dGbrancher le rGfrigGrateur avant le nettoyage

ou toute intervention.

LesrGparations doivent _tre faites par un technicien

qualifi&

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.

www.monogram.com

CONTENTS

Planning Guide

TheInstallationSpace.......................................5

Dimensionsand Clearances..........................5

130° Door Swing................................................../4

90°DoorSwing.....................................................5

CustomizationBasics........................................6

1/4" FramedPanelDimensions....................7

3//4"OverlayPanelDimensions....................8

RaisedOverlayPanelDesign.........................9

SidePanels..........................................................10

Installation Instructions

Tools, Hardware, Materials .........................10

Grounding the Refrigerator ........................10

Step 1,Remove Packaging .........................11

Step 2,Move Refrigerator into House ...!!

Step 3, Install Water Line ......................11-12

Step/4, Household Water Filtration ........12

Step 5,Install Side Panels ...........................12

Step 6, Install Anti-Tip Brackets ................12

Step 7,Level Refrigerator ............................15

Step 8, Alternate Anti-Tip Procedure .....15

Step 9, Secure Refrigerator to Cabinetry. 1/4

Step 10, Adjust Door Swing ........................1/4

Step 11, Install Grille Panel .........................1/4

Step 12, Install Framed Panels .................15

Step !2A, Install Overlay Panels ........16-17

Step 13, Install Dispenser Trim...................18

Step 1/4,Connect Water Supply ...............18

Step 15, Connect Power ..............................19

Step 16, Start tcemaker ................................19

Step 17, Install Toekick .................................19

ZKHSS2Tubular Handle Kit

Step 1,Remove Door Handles ..................20

Step 2, Install Handles onto Panels ........21

Step 3, Install Assembled Handles ..........22

Step/4, Install Dispenser Trim ....................22

Design Guide

THE INSTALLATION SPACE

36" Models 12" 42" Models 18" 48" Models 20"

_inished Widt_

84 Z!2" max

85 q!2" min

Finished Opening

*The finished cutout width must be:

35-!/2" for 36" models 4!-!/2" for 42" models 47-!/2" for 48" models

Water And Electrical Locations The opening must be prepared with the electrical

and the cold water supply located as shown. The cutout depth must be 24"

The refrigerator will project forward, slightly beyond adjacent cabinetry, depending on your installation.

Cutout depth beneath a soffit: When installed beneath a soffit, the soffit cannot

exceed the 2/4" installation depth shown. The top case trim overlaps the bottom of the soffit.

, ElreeCtric°1_5,,

24"

Ii 5"_Water Supply_5'_

75" From Floor

to Bottom

of Electrical

IArea

1/2'

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

25-3/8"FramedModels

35",41" or47" 25-3/4"StainlessSteel Models

I_CaseVVidth.......... ......... I * Shipping height.

The refrigerator con be adjusted to fit

into o cutout that

"84"From is 83-2/2" min. to

"83-1/

Rea

Frameto Frame

DepthIncludingHandles: 26-7/8"FramedModels

27-3/4"StainlessSteelModels 28-11/16"ProfessionalModels

Product Clearances These refrigerators are equipped with a 2-position door

stop. The factory-set 130° door swing can be adjusted to 90° if clearance to adjacent cabinets or walls

is restricted.

230°Door Swing 90° Door Swing

Floorto 84-2/2" max. height. TopFrame Note that the top

case trim at the front is 2/2" higher

and will overlap upper cabinetry or soffit. Useleveling legs and wheels

for o maximum 2" height adjustment.42"or48"

23-7/8"

Behind

Frame

Additional Specifications , A !!5 volt 60Hz., !5 or 20 amp 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 the rear wall as shown.

NOTE: GFI (ground fault interrupter)is not

recommended. , The water line can enter the opening through

the floor or back wall. The water line should be 1/4" O.D. copper tubing or GE SmartConnect _ kit 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 required.

Models A B C *Min. Distance 36" 13" 15" 20-5/8"

42" 13" 19" 26-5/8" "4" Stainless and 48" 15" 20" 28-5/8" Trimmed Models.

toWall

5" Pro Series

Allow minimum clearances for the freezer door

(Dimension A)and fresh food door (Dimension B)

for a full 130° door swing and to allow for pan removal.

For a 90° door swing, allow 4" min. clearance to a wall,

for framed and stainless steel models. Allow S"min.

clearance for professional series models. If the 90° door stop position is used, pan access is maintained, but pan

removal is restricted. Seethe illustrations on pages 4 and S to determine door

swing interaction with adjacent cabinets or countertops.

Refrigerator

Design Guide

23-7/8"From

Rearof

Refrigerator

Case

Trim 3/4"

_J 1/2" i

1/4" '

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Frameless Cabinets: The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides. Therefore, frameless cabinets may require filler strips to prevent interfeence with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow for filler strips.

Top View

130° DOOR SWING

(factory setting)

Scale 1:1

IMPORTANT NOTE- FOR DISPENSERMODELS:

Dispenser models are supplied with two dispenser trims, one to fit framed panels and one for overlay panels. Dispenser trim fit to the custom panel depends on correct panel thickness. Framed panels must be 1/4" nominal. Overlay panels should be constructed as shown to accomplish a total

1.100" thickness. See pages 7 and 8 for details.

Door

3/4" Overlay

Panel

(NominalSize)

i-1/4"

Refrigerator

Design Guide

_Case Dim

i u

' ' 1/4"

i u

Frameless Cabinets: The case trim overlaps

cabinets at the top and sides.Therefore,

fromeless cabinets mGy require filler strips to prevent interference with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow for filler strips.

23-7/8"

FromRearof

Refricerator

Top View 90 ° DOOR SWING

(optional setting} Scale :1.::1.

IMPORTANT NOTE- FOR DISPENSERMODELS:

Dispenser models (]re supplied with two dispenser trims, one to fit framed panels and one for overlay panels. Dispenser trim fit to the custom panel depends on correct panel thickness. Framed panels must be 1/4" nominal. Overlay panels should be constructed as shown to accomplish a total !.100" thickness. See pages 7 and 8 for

details.

Door

Design Guide

CUSTOMIZATION BASICS:

Framed Or Overlay Panels, Custom Handles and Accessory Kits

Professional Style Stainless Steel Refrigerators Stainless steel wrapped refrigerators have beveled edges and professional-style handles. These models are shipped ready for installation.

Stainless Steel Wrapped Refrigerators Stainless Steel wrapped refrigerators 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 Refrigerators Trimmed refrigerators are designed to be customized with decorative panels. Field installed custom door and grille panels are required.

Framed panels You may install !/4" thick custom panels from your cabinet manufacturer. The decorative panel slides into the factory installed trim. Order black or stainless steel accessory panels from your Monogram dealer.

Overlay panels You may also choose to install custom overlay panels from your cabinet manufacturer. This design provides u seamless appearance which integrates smoothly with surrounding cabinetry.

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StandardDoor Handles

Standard supplied handles shown in 3//4" overlay panel position.

Door Handles

The standard supplied handles can be adjusted to accommodate both framed or overlay panels. Custom handles of your choice, supplied by your cabinet maker can also be installed on 3/4" overlay panels. If desired, you may order ZKHSS2Monogram stainless steel tubular handle kit for 3/4" overlay panels.

Framed Panel

StandardDoor Handles

Standard supplied handles shown in1//4" panel position.

Optional Accessory Kits ZKHSS2:Monogram Tubular Stainless Steel handles designed to fit 3/4" overlay panels.

Side Panels Side panels must be used whenever the sides

of the refrigerator will be exposed.

ZKHPSSI: Professional Tubular Stainless Steel handles designed to fit 3/4" overlay panels. Kit includes one

handle. Order 2 kits for side-by-side refrigerator models from your Monogram supplier

Design Guide

1/4" FRAMED PANEL DIMENSIONS

If you 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.

Non-Dispenser Models If the custom panel is less than 1/4" thick and it fits loosely in the door frame it can be becked up with a piece of filler material or foam tape to improve

the fit.

IMPORTANT NOTE- DISPENSERMODELS The refrigerator is supplied with two dispenser trims,

one for framed panels and one for overlay panels. . If the panel is less than 0.250" thick, a noticeable gap

may be created around the dispenser trim. Foam tape may be applied on the door to improve the fit.

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Door

IMPORTANT NOTE:Maximum total panel weight:

• Fresh food door panel - 75 Ibs.

• Freezer door panel - 53 Ibs.

• Grille Panel - ]_8Ibs.

. If the panel is more than 0.280" thick, the dispenser

trim cannot be secured to the door.

See Dispenser Trim Fit Example, page 9.

Reveal

Panel

..............114"

Grille Panel

Cutout

Dispenser

Freezer Fresh

Panel Food

I-_D _1 I_E_

Panel

Dispenser Cutout

The framed panel must be if/z#" nominal thickness to fit the dispenser trim.

15-3/8"

Side-by-Side(ininches)

36"Models 33-7/8 9 68-3/8 14-9/16 18-9/16 42"Models 39-7/8 9-1/2 68-3/8 14-9/16 24-9/16 48"Models /45-7/8 9-1/2 68-3/8 18-9/16 26-9/16

Design Guide

314'° OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS

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 beplaced between the overlay and backer panel.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE- DISPENSERMODELS

The refrigerator is supplied with two dispenser trims, one for framed panels and one for overlay panels. The overlay dispenser trim is designed to fit a total panel

thickness of 1.100".

, If the panel is less than 1.100" a noticeable gap may

be created around the dispenser trim.

, If the panel is more than 1.100" the dispenser trim

cannot be secured to the door.

See Dispenser Trim Fit Example, page 9.

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bacKer 4 * .10"

NOTE:Left-to-right offset is

not always equal to top-to- bottom offset.

Panel.......................Spacer

.250" + .lO" + .750" = l.lO0" Total Panel Thickness

, The overlay panel must be constructed according to

the specifications shown to achieve the correct total thickness.

, Alternative panel construction methods such as

securing a 3/4" panel to a 1/4" backer panel cannot

be used. Another method, routing a 3/4" thick panel

on all sides, cannot be used. These methods will not

result in the required !.!00" panel thickness.

When a raised panel design is to be used, a custom

middle rail is required. See page 9 for details.

OverlaL

SackerPanel

GrillePanel B

Cutout

Dispenser L

Freezer Fresh

Panel Food

-- I

Panel

_D _ I_E_

Dispenser Cutout

15-3/8"

9-5!8" _

36" Side-by-Side (in inches)

1/4" Backer Panel 33-7/8 9 68-3/8 14-9/16 18-9/16

.10" Spacer Panel 33 8-3/8 67 13-1//4 17-1//4 3/4" Overlay Panel 3/4-1/8 9-1//4 68-5/8 1/4-13/16 18-13/16

*Cut the dispenser opening after the backer, spacer and overlay

panels have been assembled.

IMPORTANT NOTE:IVlaximum total weight for the assembled panels:

, Fresh food door panel - 75 Ibs. , Freezer door panel - 53 Ibs.

, Grille Panel - 18 Ibs.

42"Side-by-Side(ininches)

!/4" BackerPanel 39-7/8 9-!/2 68-3/8 !4-9/!6 24-9/!6

.10"SpacerPanel 39 8-5/8 67 13-1/4 23-1/4 3/4" OverlayPanel /40-1/8 9-3//4 68-5/8 1/4-13/16 2/4-13/16

48"Side-by-Side(ininches)

!/4" BackerPanel /45-7/8 9-!/2 68-3/8 !8-9/!6 26-9/!6

.10"SpacerPanel /45 8-5/8 67 17-1/4 25-1/4 3/4" OverlayPanel /46-1/8 9-3//4 68-5/8 18-13/16 26-13/16

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