GE ZISB48DC Dimensions

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ZISB48DC - GE Monogram 48" Built-In Refrigerator with Dispenser

and Water Filter

Advanced Planning for a Flush Installation

Monogram built-in refrigerators are designed to be
installed with typical 24-3/4” deep cabinetry.

In a flush installation, the refrigerator doors will align
evenly with the front face of adjacent cabinets.

Side Panels Requirements:

• Side panels are not required whenever the refrigerator

is installed into an enclosure or between pantry and
oven cabinets.

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

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

For a flush 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.

The following cutout dimensions examples will provide a flush fit. If
you have a unique installation situation (other than those illustrated
here), see Product Dimensions to calculate the rough-in dimensions.

Installation Between Wall Oven and Pantry Cabinet

48"

Finished Dimension

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

The minimum cutout for a
custom enclosure should be:

84”Hx42”Wx24-3/4”D

Design Information

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1/4" Thick

Side Panels

47-1/2"

Finished Dim.

48"

Roughed-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, 48”.

ZISB48DC - GE Monogram 48" Built-In Refrigerator with Dispenser

and Water Filter

Design Information
Installation Between Base & Wall Cabinets

Refrigerator door

Refrigerator

Cabinet

1/4” Side Panels. Insert end of side panel
into trim.

49"

1/2" Thick

Side Panels

48"

Finished Dim.

Roughed-In Dim.

Note: 1/2” thick side panels shown.
Side panels can be any thickness.
Add side panel thickness to outside
trim width (48”)to calculate the rough­in dimension

Refrigerator

Cabinet

Refrigerator door

1/2” To 3/4” Side Panels. Leading Edge Flush
With Cabinet.

Installation at End of Run

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.

Frameless Cabinets

48"

Finished Dimension

Refrigerator

Cabinet

Refrigerator door

1/2” To 3/4” Side Panels. Leading Edge Flush
With Cabinet.

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Advantage

• The flush appearance allows the refrigerator to blend into the
surrounding cabinetry or wall.

• The flush fit uses less floor space.

• A custom continuous toekick may be used to form an unbroken line
at the base of cabinetry.

Disadvantage

• The enclosure must be constructed accurately and perfectly
square, otherwise, gaps between case trim and surrounding
cabinetry will show.

True Flush Installation

Semi-Flush Installation

In a flush installation, the

refrigerator doors will align

evenly with the front-face
of adjacent cabinet doors.

These refrigerators

can also be installed

semi-flush into an enclosure

using the minimum cutout

width. The case trim provides

a frame around the refrigerator.

Advantage

• If cabinetry or enclosure is not perfectly square, the case
trim will cover the surrounding cabinetry edges.

Disadvantage

• The refrigerator will project forward, approximately
3/4” beyond the front face of surrounding cabinetry. The
top grille panel will project forward of upper cabinetry
or soffit.

ZISW48D ZISW42D ZISW36D

ZISB48D ZISB42D ZISB36D

ZIS48N ZIS42N ZIS36N

PRODUCT A* 83” 83” 83”

DIMENSIONS B 48” 42” 36”

C 24-3/4” 24-3/4” 24-3/4”

FINISHED D* 84” 84” 84”

FLUSH E

†

48” Min. 42” Min. 36” Min.

ENCLOSURE F 24-3/4” Min. 24-3/4” Min. 24-3/4” Min.

FINISHED D* 84” 84” 84”

SEMI-FLUSH E

†

47-1/2” Min. 41-1/2” Min. 35-1/2” Min.

ENCLOSURE F 24” Min. 24” Min. 24” Min.

*Factory set installation height is 84”. Height adjustments are

accomplished with optional grille panel frame kits.
Order ZG2 grille panel kit for all ZIS models.

†

Side panels are not required when installing into an enclosure.
Side panels are required whenever the sides of the refrigerator are
exposed. If side panels are used, add side panel thickness to
calculate finished cutout width.

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0"

3/4"

See Installation Instructions for Details, Order Pub. No. 49-6964-2
for ZIS36 models, Pub. No. 49-6963-2 for ZIS42 models and Pub.
No. 49-6962-2 for ZIS48 models.

7"

Electrical

Area

74" From Floor

to

Bottom

of Electrical

5"

5"

3 1/2"

5"

3 1/2"

Water Supply

36" Models 12-3/8"
42" Models 18-3/8"
48" Models 20-3/8"

D

F

B

A

C

E

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ZISB48DC - GE Monogram 48" Built-In Refrigerator with Dispenser

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Dimensions and Specifications (in inches)

Side View

(not to scale)

24 3/4"

4"

Front View

(not to scale)

48" Overall Width

47" Case Width

84 1/2" max*

83" min

72 1/4"

12 1/4" max
10 3/4" min

*84" Shipping Height. For 84-1/2"

Height Installation order ZG2

*Finished Width

7"

Wall View

(not to Scale)

Locate Grounded

Electrical outlet

Within Solid

Area Above

84 1/2" max

83" min

Finished

Rough

Opening

74"

From Floor to

Bottom of

Electrical Area

5"

20 3/8"

5"

3 1/2"

5"

3 1/2"

Locate Water

Supply Within

the Shaded
Area Below

*The finished and rough-in dimensions are determined by the

type of installation being made. The rough-in cutout width
includes side panel thicknesses. See “Advanced Planning For
A Flush Installation.”

Design Information: Designed to be installed flush with surrounding
cabinetry. Cutout dimensions, clearances and side panel sizes are
determined by the many installation options available. Side panels must be
used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed. Side panels
are not required when refrigerator is installed into an enclosure or between
pantry and oven cabinet. Important-Side panels, 1/2” min. thickness are
required for frameless cabinets.

Field installed custom panels, Lexan®‚ or stainless steel panels are
required. Custom door panels and grille panel sizes vary to accommodate
the kit being used.

A custom toekick can be installed to match or complement the surrounding
cabinetry. A standard toekick is supplied. For a custom toekick, use supplied
toekick as a template to cut notches for hinges and water lines.

Optional Kits:

• ZWBP48: Black Lexan®‚ Panel Kit (no trim kit required).

• ZWWP48: White Lexan®‚ Panel Kit (no trim kit required).

• ZWSP48: Stainless Steel Panel Kit (no trim kit required).

• ZKH1: Provides for the installation of a custom handle on 1/4” custom
panels.

• ZG2: Provides 1/4” grille panel frame side pieces for 83”, 83-1/2” and
84-1/2” installation heights. Factory set height is 84”.

• ZKT48: Provides for the installation of 3/4” custom door and grille panels.

• ZKHT1: Provides for the installation of a custom handle using 3/4”
custom panels. (This kit must be used in combination with ZKT48.)

• ZKHSS1: Tubular stainless steel handles on 1/4” panels.

• ZKHTSS1: Tubular stainless steel handles on 3/4” panels. This kit must
be used in combination with ZKT48.

• ZWCD2: Provides for the installation of a custom collar trim on the
dispenser for one continuous custom panel on the freezer door. this kit
can be used alone, or with one or more trim kits.

Additional Specifications: A 115 volt 60 Hz., 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.

Water line can enter opening through the floor or back wall. The water line
should be 1/4” O.D. copper tubing 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
recommended.

Clearances: If the refrigerator is to be installed in a corner, a 4” min.
clearance between the case trim and adjacent wall on both sides of the
refrigerator will assure a 90° door opening and access to all drawers. A
10” clearance is required on both sides for removal of pans.

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Dimensions and Specifications (in inches)

Standard Trim with 1/4” Panel: 1/4” Panels: Cut panels to size.

Custom handles with 1/4” door panels require Trim Kit ZKH1. When using
ZKH1 with the standard dispenser trim, the length of the custom handle,
top to bottom cannot exceed 11-3/4”.

Tubular stainless steel handle kit ZKHSS1.
Custom collar dispenser trim with 1/4” door panels require trim kit ZWCD2.

Standard Trim with Panels secured to 1/4” thick backing: Applying a
raised panel design to a 1/4” thick backing (screwed or glued): Cut 1/4”
panels to size, fabricate the raised panel to permit clearances of at least 2”
from the handle side for fingertip clearance, 1-1/4” from the hinge side to
avoid striking adjacent cabinetry and 5/16” from the top and bottom edges
to allow for the trim flange, then install.

Countertops adjacent to refrigerator installation should be mitered
45° degrees.

Note: ZWCD2 custom collar dispenser trim and ZKHT1 custom handle kits
cannot be used in this configuration.

Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim
1/4" thick panels or panels secured to 1/4" thick backing

1 1/4"
Clearance
hinge side

2" Clearance
handle side

Appearance
Panel

1/4"

Thick

Backing

Raised Panel on 1/4" Thick Backing

Door
Handle

Case Trim

16 5/8"

36 7/8"

3 9/16"

67 7/8"

19 1/4" 19 1/4"

27 1/4"

17 11/16"

Fresh Food Panel

Freezer Panel

Standard

Dispenser

Freezer Panel

Custom

Dispenser

47"

9"

1/4" Thick Panel

Custom Grille Panel

(not to scale)

The grille panel frame is factory assembled for
84” installation height. If installation height
varies, order ZG2 trim kit which provides optional
side trim pieces. Cut custom, Lexan®‚ or stainless
panel to sizes shown below.

Important: Maintain 1-1/2" minimum gap between top
of doors and bottom of panel frame.

Installation Height Panel Height

83" 8"
83-1/2" 8-1/2"
84-1/2" 9-1/2"

12 1/16"

12 5/16"

Custom Dispenser

Cutout

The Cutout is 12 1/16"
wide by 12 5/16" high.

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ZISB48DC - GE Monogram 48" Built-In Refrigerator with Dispenser

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Dimensions and Specifications (in inches)

The ZKT48 trim kit provides for the installation of 3/4” custom door and
grille panels, using the standard full-length handle. Cut panels to size and
install.

For standard dispenser trim: Cut panels to size, rout the bottom of the
upper freezer panel and the top of the lower freezer panel to allow
placement of support brackets and install (see detail A).

For custom dispenser trim ZWCD2 kit must be used: Cut panels to size,
refer to detail B for dispenser cutout routing instructions and install. When
a raised panel design is used, a custom middle rail is required. A 13-1/2”
wide middle rail must be used because the custom collar trim must be
located within the raised portion of the panel. This area must be 3/4” thick.
See detail C for raised panel design requirements.

Custom Door Panel Dimensions When Using Trim Kit
ZKT48 3/4" thick panel with standard handle and/or
ZWCD2 custom collar trim.

3/32"

1"

1"

Upper

Freezer

Panel

Lower

Freezer

Panel

Panel

Face

The Cutout is 12 1/16" wide
by 12 5/16" high. 3/4" panels
must be routed on all four
sides of the cutout. Rout
the back side of the panel
1/4" deep 7/8" wide.
(shaded area)

12 5/16"

12 1/16"

7/8" wide rout

Detail B

Custom Dispenser Cutout

Detail A

16 11/16"

37"

3 5/16"

67 15/16"

19 1/16"

17 11/16"

Fresh Food

Panel

Freezer Panel

Standard

Dispenser

Freezer Panel

Custom

Dispenser

19 1/16"

27 1/16"

47 1/2"

A

Over 1/4" Thick (3/4" max) Panel

Custom Grille Panel

(not to scale)

Grille Panel Height can vary to fill installation height.

Important: Maintain 1-1/2" minimum gap between
top of doors and bottom of grille panel.

The Cutout is 12 1/16" wide by 12 5/16" high.
3/4" panels must be routed on all four sides
of the cutout. Rout the back side of the panel
1/4" deep 7/8" wide. (shaded area)

13 1/2"

Wide

Middle

Rail

Hole is
Cut After
Door
Fabrication

Section AA

A

A

Handle
Side

Detail C

Raised Panel Design

Installation Height Dimension A

83" 8-1/4"

83-1/2" 8-3/4"

84" 9-1/4"

84-1/2" 9-3/4"

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ZISB48DC - GE Monogram 48" Built-In Refrigerator with Dispenser

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Dimensions and Specifications (in inches)

ZKT48 and ZKHT1 installed together provides for the installation of 3/4”
custom door and grille panels, using a custom handle of your choice. Cut
panels to size, rout the handle side of the panels as shown below and
install (see detail B).

For ZKHTSS1, tubular stainless steel handle kit, cut panels to size and rout
the handle side of the panels as shown in detail B

For standard dispenser trim: Cut panels to size, rout the handle side of the
panels as shown in detail B, rout the bottom of the upper freezer panel and
the top of the lower freezer panel to allow placement of support brackets
(see detail A) and install.

For custom dispenser trim ZWCD2 kit must be used: Cut panels to size,
refer to detail C for dispenser cutout routing instructions and install. When
a raised panel design is used, a custom middle rail is required. A 13-1/2”
wide middle rail must be used because the custom collar trim must be
located within the raised portion of the panel. This area must be 3/4” thick.
See detail D for raised panel design requirements.

When using the standard full-width dispenser trim, the length of the
custom handle, top to bottom cannot exceed 11-3/4”. Locate the handle
a minimum of 3/4” and a maximum of 1-1/2” from the edge of the panel.
There are no length restrictions on handles for models using a custom
collar dispenser trim (ZWCD2).

Custom Door Panel Dimensions When Using Trim Kit
ZKT48 3/4" thick panel with custom handle
and/or ZWCD2 custom collar trim.

47 1/2"

A

Over 1/4" Thick (3/4" max) Panel

Custom Grille Panel

(not to scale)

Grille Panel Height can vary to fill installation height.

Important: Maintain 1-1/2" minimum gap between
top of doors and bottom of grille panel.

3/32"

1"

1"

Detail A

Upper

Freezer

Panel

Lower

Freezer

Panel

1-13/16"

1-13/16"

1/4"
max

Freezer Door Face

Fresh Food Door Face

the handle side of each anel

Detail B

Rout panels to specification below on

the handle side of each panel

Detail C

Custom Dispenser Cutout

16 11/16"

37"

3 9/16"

67 15/16"

19 5/16"

27 5/16"

17 11/16"

Fresh Food

Panel

Freezer Panel

Standard

Dispenser

Freezer Panel

Custom

Dispenser

19 5/16"

The Cutout is 12 1/16" wide
by 12 5/16" high. 3/4" panels
must be routed on all four
sides of the cutout. Rout
the back side of the panel
1/4" deep 7/8" wide.
(shaded area)

12 5/16"

12 1/16"

7/8" wide rout

13 1/2"

Wide

Middle

Rail

Hole is
Cut After
Door
Fabrication

Section AA

A

A

Handle
Side

Detail D

Raised Panel Design

Installation Height Dimension A

83" 8-1/4"

83-1/2" 8-3/4"

84" 9-1/4"

84-1/2" 9-3/4"

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24 3/4"

84"

3 3/4"

ZISB48DC - GE Monogram 48" Built-In Refrigerator with Dispenser

and Water Filter

Dimensions and Specifications (in inches)

1/4" to 3/4" Side Panels
Leading Edge
Flush with Cabinet
Front.

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

23 9/16"

84"

2 9/16"

Trim

1/4" Side Panels
Insert end of
side panel into trim.

Standard 4" high toekick or trim to fit.
Height may vary depending on application.

Standard 4" high toekick or trim to fit.
Height may vary depending on application.

Standard 4" high toekick or trim to fit.
Height may vary depending on application.

Standard 4" high toekick or trim to fit.
Height may vary depending on application.

23 5/16"

84"

2 5/16"

24 3/4"

84"

3 3/4"

1 1/2"

1/4" to 3/4" Side Panels
Leading edge routed
1/4" deep, 1-1/2" top to
bottom.

1/2" to 3/4" Side Panels
Recessed front edge.

*Not to scale.

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Features and Benefits

• Black Dispenser Model

•29.8 cu. ft. Capacity (Fresh Food 17.8 cu.
ft., Freezer 12.0 cu. ft.)

• Exterior Dispenser with Cubes, Crushed
Ice and Chilled Water

• GE SmartWater™ Filtration System

• 2 Adjustable Humidity Vegetable/
Fruit Pans

• Sealed Snack Pan

• 4 Adjustable Spill-Proof Glass Fresh
Food Shelves

• Slide-Back Shelf

• 5 Adjustable Fresh Food Door Bins

• 2 Dairy Compartments

• Wine Holder

• Glass-Covered Butter Dish

• 4 Adjustable Wire Freezer Shelves

• 2 Utility Baskets

• 3 Adjustable Freezer Door Bins

• Full-Length Aluminum Door Handles

• Model ZISW48DC—White Dispenser

• Model ZISB48DC—Black Dispenser