GE ZISS420DXBSS, ZISS360NXBSS, ZISS360DXBSS, ZISS420NXBSS, ZISP420DXASS Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions

Side by Side Refrigerators

Design Guide

With Installation Instructions

31-46514-1 4

224D1889P01

01-13 GE

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Safety information

BEFOREYOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

, IMPORTANT-Savetheseinstructionsfor

local inspector's use. 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:

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

AVERTISSEMENT

Cet appareil dolt _tre correctement mis 6 la terre.
Consultez << Mise 6 la terre clu r6frig@ateur >>,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- THREE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED
FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF A 36" WIDE UNIT.

FOUR PEOPLEARE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
OF A 42" OR 48" WIDE MODEL.

PRUDENCE

i cause du poids et de la taille de ce r6frig@ator
et pour r6duire le risque de blessure et de dommages,

IL FAUT TROIS PERSONNES POUR INSTALLER
CORRECTEMENT D'UN APPAREIL DE 91 cm (36 po)

DE LARGE. IL FAUT QUATRE PERSONNES POUR
L'INSTALLATION D'UN HODELE DE 107 OU 122 cm

(42 OU 48 po) DE LARGE.

Skill Level -Installation of this refrigerator 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.

WARNING:

o These refrigerators are top-heavy and must be

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

details.

o 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 r6frig@ateurs sont Iourds en haut et il faut les
arrimer pour 6viter leur basculement II faut avoir
un systeme de protection contre le renversement.
Voir les d6tails page 12.

II ne faut utiliser cet appareil que pour I'utilisation

appropri6e.

R6parer ou remplacer imm6diatement tout cordon

61ectrique effiloch6 ou endommag&

IIfaut d6brancher le r6frig@ateur avant le nettoyage

ou toute intervention.

Les r6parations cloivent _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

The Installation Space .......................................3

Dimensions and Clearances ..........................3

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

90°Door Swing.....................................................5

Customization Basics........................................6

1/4" Framed Panel Dimensions ....................7

3/4" Overlay Panel Dimensions ....................8

Raised Overlay Panel Design .........................9

Side Panels ..........................................................10

Installation Instructions

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

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

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

Step 2, Move Refrigerator into House ,,, 11

Step 3, Install Water Line ......................11-1 2

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

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

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

Step 7, Level Refrigerator ............................13

Step 8, Alternate Anti-Tip Procedure ..... 13

Step 9, Secure Refrigerator to Cabinetry, 14

Step 10, Adjust Door Swing ........................14

Step 11, Install Grille Panel .........................14

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

Step 12A, Install Overlay Panels ........16-17

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

Step 14, Connect Water Supply ...............18

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

Step 16, Start Icemaker ................................19

Step 17, tnstoll 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, tnstoll Dispenser Trim ....................22

Design Guide

THE INSTALLATION SPACE

36" Models !.

42" Models !;
48" Models 2q

5" From FIo

to Bottom

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*The finished cutout width must be;

35- 7/2" for 35" models
47- 7/2" for 42" models
47-1/2" 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 24" installation depth shown. The top case
trim overlaps the bottom of the soffit.

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

25-3/8"FramedModels

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

VVidth

...................I Shippingheight,

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42"or48" height adjustmenL

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.

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be adjusted to fit
into a cutout that

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Floorto

TopFrame Note that the top

is-83-1/2" min. to
8q- 7/2" max. height.

case trim at the
f?ont is-7/2"higher

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

for a maximum 7"

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23-7/8"

Behind

Frame

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Additional Specifications
, A 115 volt 60Hz., 15 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 Fear 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 TM 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" 73" 75" 20-5/8"
42" 73" 72" 26-5/8" _4"Stainless and

48" 75" 20" 28-5/8" #rimmed Models.

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 5" min.

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

removal is restricted.

See the illustrations on pages 4 and 5 to determine door
swing interaction with adjacent cabinets or countertops.

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5" Pro Series

Refrigerator

Design Guide

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Rearof

Refrigerator

Case

Trim 3/4"

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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 DISPENSER MODELS:

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

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Frameless Cabinets:
The case trim overlaps

cabinets at the top
Gnd sides. Therefore,

frameless cabinets may
require filler strips to
prevent interference
with cabinet door swing.
The opening must GIIow
for filler strips.

23-7/8"

FromRearof

Refrkerator

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Top View
90 ° DOOR SWING

(optional setting)
Scale 1:1

IMPORTANT NOTE -
FOR DISPENSER MODELS:

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 (_total 1.100"
thickness. See pGges 7 Gnd 8 for

details.

1-1/2"

Door

3/4"Overlay

Panel

(NominalSize)

1-1/4"

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 1/4" 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.

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

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Standard Door Handles

StP_nd_rd sup/Dried hc_ndles shown in 3/4" overl_y /Dc_ne/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

Standard Door Handles

St_nd_rd sup/Dried hc_ndles shown in 7/4"/Dcme/position,

Optional Accessory Kits
ZKHSS2:Monogram Tubular Stainless Steel handles

designed to fit 3/4" overlay panels.

Accessory Panels
Black and stainless steel accessory panels are available

from your Monogram dealer. Panels are cut to size and
ready to install,

Side Panels
Side panels must be used whenever the sides

of the refrigerator will be exposed,

ZISW480D ZPS480D

ZISa80N ZPBa80N ZPSa80N

ZISB420D ZPB420D ZPS420D

ZISW360D ZPS360D

ZIS360N ZPB360N ZPS360N

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 backed 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: M_ximum tariff panel weight;

Fresh food door panel - 75 Ibs,

t Freezer door panel - 53 Ibs,
t Grille P_nel - 78 Ibs,

, If the panel is more than 0.250" thick, the dispenser

trim cannot be secured to the door.

See Dispenser Trim Fit Example, page 9.

Reveal

Panel

..............1!4"

Grille Panel

U

F

Cutout

)ispen se L

Freezer Fresh

Panel Food

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Panel

Dispenser Cutout

The #amed panel must be 7/4" nominal

thickness to fit the dispenser trim,

Side-by-Side (in inches)

!

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

3/4" 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 be placed
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 bucker panel on the overlay

panel and secure with glue and screws. Screws must
be countersunk into the backer panel.

IMPORTANTNOTE- 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 !.100" a noticeable gap may

be created around the dispenser trim.

, If the panel is more than !.100" the dispenser trim

cannot be secured to the door.

See Dispenser Trim Fit Example, page 9.

Door

L

NOTE: Left-to-right offset is-

not nlwz_ys equn/ to top-to-

Backer .

bottom off#eL

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

,250" + , 70" + ,750" - 7,7OO" Tote# P_nel 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 inthe required 1.100" panel thickness.

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

middle rail is required. See page 9 for details.

OverlaL

£ackerPanel

A

GrillePanel B

U

F

Cutout

)ispen se L

Freezer Fresh

Panel Food

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Panel

Dispenser Cutout

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

panels have been assembled,

IMPORTANT NOTE:Maximum total weight for the assembled
panels:

, Fresh food door panel - 75 Ibs.

Freezer door panel - 53 Ibs.

e Grille Panel- 18 Ibs.

36"Side-by-Side(ininches)

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

.10"SpacerPanel 33 8-3/8 67 13-1/4 17-1/4
3/4" OverlayPanel 34-1/8 9-1/4 68-5/8 14-13/16 18-13/16

42"Side-by-Side(ininches)

1/4" BackerPanel 39-7/8 9-1/2 68-3/8 14-9/16 24-9/16

.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 14-13/16 24-13/16

48"Side-by-Side(ininches)

1/4" BackerPanel 45-7/8 9-1/2 68-3/8 18-9/16 26-9/16

.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