GE ZISB480DR, ZPS480D, ZPB480D, ZPB480N, ZPS480N Installation Instructions Manual

Side by Side Refrigerators

Design Guide
With Installation Instructions

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Installation
Instructions

Safety Information

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:

• 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.

• 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 réfrigérateurs sont lourds en haut et il faut les
arrimer pour éviter leur basculement. Il faut avoir
un système de protection contre le renversement.
Voir les détails page 12.

• Il ne faut utiliser cet appareil que pour l’utilisation
appropriée.

• Réparer ou remplacer immédiatement tout cordon
électrique effiloché ou endommagé.

• Il faut débrancher le réfrigérateur avant le
nettoyage ou toute intervention.

• Les réparations doivent être faites par un
technicien qualifié.

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1.800.444.1845.

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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 – 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 doit être correctement mis à la terre.
Consulter « Mise à la terre du réfrigérateur », 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 PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR
INSTALLATION OF A 42" OR 48" WIDE MODEL.

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 INSTALLER
CORRECTEMENT D’UN APPAREIL DE 91 cm (36 po)
DE LARGE. IL FAUT QUATRE PERSONNES POUR
L’INSTALLATION D’UN MODÈLE DE 107 OU 122 cm
(42 OU 48 po) DE LARGE.

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, Install Water Line ............................11

Step 2A, RO Water Line ................................12

Step 3, Install Side Panels ..........................12

Step 4, Install Anti-Tip Brackets ................12

Step 5, Level Refrigerator ............................13

Step 6, Alternate Anti-Tip Procedure ........13

Step 7, Secure Refrigerator to Cabinetry ..14

Step 8, Adjust Door Swing ..........................14

Step 9, Install Grille Panel ............................14

Step 10, Install Framed Panels ....................15

Step 10A, Install Overlay Panels ..........16–17

Step 11, Install Dispenser Trim ....................18

Step 12, Connect Water Supply ..................18

Step 13, Connect Power ..............................19

Step 14, Start Icemaker ................................19

Step 15, Install Toekick ................................19

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A

Design Guide

THE INSTALLATION SPACE

Water And Electrical Locations

The opening must be prepared with the electrical
and 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.

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 rear wall as shown.

NOTE: GFI (ground fault interrupter) is not
recommended.

• 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.

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

* Shipping height. The

refrigerator can be
adjusted to fit into a
cutout that is 83-1/2"
min. to 84-1/2" max.
height. Note that the
top case trim at the
front is 1/2" higher
and will overlap
upper cabinetry or
soffit. Use leveling
legs and wheels for a
maximum 1” height
adjustment.

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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*The finished cutout width must be:

35-1/2" for 36" models
41-1/2" for 42" models
47-1/2" for 48" models

90° Door Swing130° Door Swing

*Finished Width

6"

5"

Electrical
Area

84 1/2" max

83 1/2" min

Finished
Opening

75" From Floor

to Bottom

of Electrical

Area

24"

5"

5"

3 1/2"

Water Supply

3 1/2"

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

Allow minimum clearances for 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 illustrations pages 4 and 5 to determine
door swing interaction with adjacent cabinets or
countertops.

23-7/8"
Behind

Frame

C

90° Door Swing

*Min. Distance

to Wall

Models A B C
36" 13" 15" 20-5/8"
42" 13" 19" 26-5/8"
48" 15" 20" 28-5/8"

*84" From
Floor to
Top Frame

25-3/8" Framed Models
25-3/4" Stainless Steel Models

Depth Including Handles:
26-7/8" Framed Models
27-3/4" Stainless Steel Models
28-11/16" Professional Models

36", 42" or 48"

Frame to Frame

35", 41", or 47"

Case Width

*83-1/2"

at

Rear

*4" Stainless and
Trimmed Models.

5" Pro Series

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

1"

1-1/4"

1"

3/4" Overlay

Panel

(Nominal Size)

Stainless Steel

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

2"

1-1/4"

1-1/2"

1-3/4"

3"

2-1/4"

2-1/2"

2-3/4"

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

Door

23-7/8" From

Rear of

Refrigerator

1"

Refrigerator

Case
Trim

Design Guide

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.

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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.

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

1"

1-1/4"

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

1"

1-1/4"

1-1/2"

23-7/8"

From Rear of

Refrigerator

3/4" Overlay

Panel

(Nominal Size)

Case Trim

Refrigerator

Door

Stainless Steel

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

Frameless Cabinets:

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

Design Guide

Standard Door Handles

3/4" Overlay Panel
.10" Thick Spacer Panel
1/4" Thick Backer Panel

CUSTOMIZATION BASICS:
Framed Or Overlay Panels, Custom Handles and Accessory Kits

Overlay panels

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

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

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. Or, order black, white and
stainless steel accessory panels from your Monogram
dealer.

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Standard supplied handles shown in 1/4" 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 ZKHSS2 Monogram stainless steel
tubular handle kit for 3/4" overlay panels.

Side Panels

Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the
refrigerator will be exposed.

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.

Models Black Stainless

Acrylic Steel

ZISW480D ZPS480D
ZISB480D ZPB480D ZPS480D
ZIS480N ZPB480N ZPS480N
ZISW420D ZPS420D
ZISB420D ZPB420D ZPS420D
ZIS420N ZPB420N ZPS420N
ZISW360D ZPS360D
ZISB360D ZPB360D ZPS360D
ZIS360N ZPB360N ZPS360N

Framed Panel

Standard Door Handles

Design Guide