GE ZISW480DRD, ZISW480DRC, ZISW420DRD, ZISW420DRC, ZISW420DRB Owner’s Manual

OwneF's

Manual

Side-by-Side

B6"42"48"

Built-In Refrigerators

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Monogram:

Consumer Infbrmation

Built-In R</)'ig'erators

Introduction Your new Monogram refl'igerator makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen

planning flexibility: Whether you chose it tot its purity of design, practical storage arrangements
or assiduous attention to derail--or lot all of these reasons--you'll find that your Monogram
refrigerator's superior blend of torm and flmction will delight you tot years to come.

The Monogram refrigerator was designed to provide the flexibility to blend in with wmr kitchen
cabinetry. Decorative door insert panels allow it to match wmr kitchen cabinets or blend with

wmr kitchen decor. Through a series of product choices, the Monogram refl'igerator can be
beautififlly integrated into the kitchen.

Since this is designed to be a built-in product, custom panels are required on the fl'ont
of the Monogram refl'igerator. Consult your kitchen designer or cabinetmaker fin" wmr

customized look.

The intormation on the fi_llowing pages will hel I) you operate and maintain vour
refl'igerator i)roperly.

If w)u have any questions, visit our website at: www.monogram.com

Con_n_

Consumer Services

hnportant Phone Numbers ............. 31

Model and Serial Numbers .............. 3

Problem Solver . .................. 25-28

Product Registration ................... 3

Satetv lnsttuctions .................. 4-7

Smartwater Filter Peril)finance

Dam Sheet .......................... 29

State of Califin'nia

Water Treatment Device Certificate ...... 30

Warranty ................... Back Cover

Care and Clemfing

Cleaning--Outside and Inside .......... 19

Cleaning--Condenser . ............... 24

I,ight Bulb Replacement ........... 20-23

Moving and Vacation ................. 24

Master I,ight Switch ................... 21

Operating Instructions

Automatic lcemaker . ................. 12

Climate Control Drawer . ........ 13, 14, 16

Control I,ock ........................ 14

Ice and X4'ater Dispenser . ........... 10, 11

Shelves and Bins .................. 17, 18

Storage Pans ..................... 15, 16

Temperature Controls .................. 8

Water Filter Cartridge .................. 9

Sabbath Mode Product Kit, ZSAB1 ....... 18

Consunmr Infbnnation

B u ill-In H_frigera lors

using your

r@igewator

Write

down the

model &
serial

n _!l_ll)_s

l/you

received a
damaged

r@igerator

Read this manual carefllllv. It is intended
to hel I) you operate and maintain wmr new

refl'igerator properly:

Kee I) it handy fl)r answers to vom" questions.

You'll see them on a label above the fl'eezer

compartment behind the grille panel.
These nmnbers are also on the Consmner

Product Ownership Registration Card
included with this manual.

hmnediatelv contact the dealer (or builder)
that sold xou the refrigerator,

If wm don't tmderstand something or need
more hell) , there is a list of toll-free consumer

service nmnbe_ included in the back section
of this manual.

OR

Visit our X,_ebsite at: www.monogram.com

Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Nmnber

Serial Nmnber

Use these nmnbers in any correspondence or

serxice calls concerning yore" refrigerator.

Save time

& money

l/you

,teed

service

gefi)re )ou request service, check the
Problem Solxer in the back of this manual.

To obtain setwice, see the Consmner Services
page in the back of this manual.

We're proud of our service and want wm to be
pleased. If tin" some reason you are not hai)py
with the service you receive, here are steps to
tollow tot flu'ther hell).

For customers in the USA:

FIRST, contact the people who se_wiced wmr
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details--including yore" phone nmnber--to:

Manage_; Customer Relations
GE Appliances

Appliance Park

i,ouisville, KY 40225

It lists causes of minor oi)erating, problems that

Vo/I C_lll correct Xotlrself.

For customers in Canada:

FIRST, contact the people who serviced wmr
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if wm are still not pleased, write all the
details-including yore" phone nmnber to:

Manage_; (]ons/luler Relations
Camco Inc.

1 Factory i,ane, Suite 310

Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INS TR UCTIONS

WARNING - X, hen,,sin

this appliance, alwa}:s exercise basic saletv

precautions, including the tollowing:

• Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.

This refrigerator must be properly installed
in accordance with the Installation

Instructions before it is used.

Do not allow children to climb, stand or

hang on the shelves in the refrigerator.
They could damage the refrigerator and
seriously injure thelnselves.

After your refrigerator is in operation,

do not touch the cold surfaces in the
freezer compartment, particularly when

hands are dmnp or wet. Skin may adhere
to these extrelnelv cold surtaces.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinhy of this or any other applimace.

• In refrigerators with an automatic icemaJcer,

avoid contact with the movilag parts of the
ejector u_echai_isln, or with the heating
element located on the bottom of the

icemaker. Do not place fingers or hands on
the automatic icemaking mechanism while

the refi'igerator is plugged in.

• Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas:

clearances between the doors and between
the doors and cabinet are necessarily slnall.
Be carefld closing doors when children are

in the area.

• Unplug your refrigerator before clemahag

mad making repairs. NOTE: We strongly
recommend that any servicing be pertin'med

by a qualified individual.

• Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,
set the Master I,ight switch in the OFF

position to turn off the lights in order to
avoid contact with a live wire filau_ent.

(A 1)tu'ned-out light bulb may break when

being replaced.) NOTE: Setting the
refl'igerator temperatm'e controls to OFF

does not relnove power to the light circuit,

• Do not refreeze frozen foods which have

thawed completely.

il DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Child entrapment and sufl'ocation are not
l)roblems of the past.,ltmked or abandoned
refl'igeratioi_ products are still dangerous...
even if they will sit tor ",just a ti_w days."
If wm are getting rid of wmr old appliance,
please follow these instructions to help
prevelat accidents.

gefi_re You Throw Away Yore" Old
Refl'igera tion Product:

• Take off the doors,

• I,eave the shelves in place so that children
may not easily climb inside.

REH Gt?,RANTS

All refl'igeration products contain refl'igerants,
which under ti_dei'al law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an
old refrigeration product, check with the
company handling the disposal about what

to do.

IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SI CURITI

LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

ii AVERTISSEMENT :

Lorsque vous utilisez le r6frig6rateur,
observez toujours certahms pr6caufions

de base, notamment :

N'utilisez le r6frig6rateur que pour son usage
pr6vu, COlmne dg_crit dans le prg_sent malmel.

Installez le r6frig6rateur couform6meut aux
directives d'iustaJlatiou avmat de l'utiliser.

Ne laissez pas les enfmlts grimper, s'asseoir,
se tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes du
r_frig6rateur, lls pourraiei_t endolmnager le
i'_frig_rateur et se blesser gravelnelK.

Uue fois le r6frig6rateur en marche, ne
touchez pas les surfaces froides du

cong61ateur, surtout si vous avez les mains
humides ou motfill6es : la peau risque

d'adh_rer _'l ces surtaces tr_s froides.

N'entreposez et n'utilisez pas d'essence ou
autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables h

proximit6 de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appaJceil 61ectrom6nager.

Pour les r6frig6rateurs dot6s d'une machine
/_ glaqons automatique, (_vitez le contact avec
les piOces inobiles du in_canisnle &jecteui, ou
avec l'(dgmlent chauflant situ(_ fi la pattie

inti=rieure de la inachine fi glaqons. Ne posez
pas les doigts ou les mains sur le m6canisme

de la inachine fi glaqons pendant que le
r_frig_rateur est branch,.

f:loignez les doigts des parties du
r6frig6rateur off l'on peut facilement se

pincer : les espaces entre les portes et les
placards sont totljours Otroits. Soyez prudent
lorsque vous tk_rlnez les portes de l'appareil
ell presence des enfiults.

D6brauchez votre r6frig6rateur avmat
de le nettoyer et de le r6parer.

REMARQUE : Nous wins reconllnandons
vivelnent de confier toute r_paration fi un

technicien qualifi6.

• Avmlt de remplacer tree mnpoule grill6e,
inettez le colnlnutateur de huni&re principale
en position OFF (axr&t) pour _teindre la

lulni&re afin d'g_viter tout contact avec un
fil sous tension. (Une ampoule grill_e

peut se briser pendant l'op_ration).
REMARQUE : i,orsque vous placez les
colnlnandes tie telnp_rature till r_ti'ig_rateur
sur OFF (arrSt), l'alilnentation 81ectrique
de l'alnp(mle n'est pas coupSe.

• Ne faJtes PAS recougeler des aliments
surgel6s qui out complStemeut d6gel&

ik DANGER. t RISQUES POUR Id ?,SENFANTS

I,es enfimts pris au pi&ge ou Inorts d'asphyxie
sont tot!jours d'actualit_. I,es appareils tie
r_frig&'ation abandon_s sont toujoul_ aussi
dangereux, in&n/e si o15 n'attend que "quelque

jours" pour s'en d_barasser. Si vous ne gardez

pas votre ancien appareil, veuillez suivre les
directives ci-dessous afin de pr_venir les

accidents.

Avant tie vous d_barasser tie votre vieux
appareil tie r_fl'ig_ration:

• D&nontez les portes.

• i.aissez les clavettes ell place afin d'emp&cher
les enfimts de grilnper fi l'int&'ieur.

REH Gt ?,RANTS

Tousles appareils tie r_frig&'ation contiennent
des r_fl'ig&'ants qui, confornl_inent aux lois

tiad&'ales, doivent _tre enlev_s awmt tome
_liluination tie l'appareil. Si vous vous

d_barrassez de vieux appareils de r_frig_ration,
v_rifiez, aupr&s tie la soci_t_ qui s'occupe tie
leur _lilnination, ce que wins devez t,lire.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

HOW 7"0 CONNECT EIJ ?,CTRICITY

Do not, under rely circumstmlces, cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the

power cord. For personal safety, this appliance
must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates

with a standard 3-prong (gro/mding) wall
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric

shock hazard fl'om this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked

by a qualified electrician to make sm'e tile
outlet is properly gro/mded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is wmr personal responsibility

and obligation to have it replaced with
a properly gro/mded 3-prong wall outlet.

Use of a GFI (Ground Fault ]nterHq_tor) is not
recommended ti)r the reii'igerator outlet.

Tile appliance should always be plugged into
its own individual electrical outlet which has

a w)ltage rating that matches tile rating plate.
This provides the best perti)rmance and also

prevents overloading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard from

overheated wires,

DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO
CONNECT THE REFRIGERATOR TO

A 2-PRONG OUTLET.

DO NOT USE AN FkXTENSION CORD

WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

Never m_plug an appliance by pulling on tile
power cord. Always grip tile plug firmly and

pull straight out fl'om tile outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords
that have become fl'aved or otherwise damaged.

Do not rise a cord that shows cracks or abI'asion

damage along its length or at either end.
When moving the appliance, be careflfl not to

roll over or damage tile power cord.

SAVE THESE INSTR UCTYONS

IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SI CURITI

_ _" "7 4 _ _" 7 4

RA CCORDEMEN7 EZE CT'RIQUE

Ne coupez _fi retirez en aucun cas la troisibme
broche (raise fi la terre) de la fiche du cordon

d'alimentation. Pour votre s6curit6, cet
appa_eil doit 6tre correctement mis a la terre.

I,e cordon d'alilnei_tation de cet appareil est
muni d'une fiche fi 3 broches (raise fi la terre)

qui se branche darts une prise mural ordinaire
a 3 alv0oles (raise a la terre) pour r0duire au

minimmn les risques du chocs 01ectriques.

Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit
par un 01ectricien qualifi(_ pour vous assm'er

que la prise est correctement raise a la terre.

Si la prise tam'ale est du type standard
fi 2 alvg_oles, il wins incombe de la fifire

remplacer par tllle prise fi 3 alvg_oles
correctement raise fi la terre.

i,'utilisation d'un interrupteur de d_fimt
h la terre (GFl-Grotmd Fault lnter_uptor)

n_st pas recommand0 pore" la prise de
courant du r(_fl'ig(_rateur.

I,a machine a gla_ons doit tot{jours _tre
branch0 darts sa propre prise de com'ant,

dont la tension nominale est identique a
celle indiqu0e sin" la plaque signal0tique.

Cette precaution est reconllnand(_e pour
garantir un rendement optimum et (_viter

tree sm'charge des circuits (dectriques de la
r(_sidence, ce qui pourrait cr(_er un risque

d'incendie par sm'schauffe des ills.

N'UTILISEZ PAS UNE FICHE D'ADAPTATION
POUR RACCORDER LE RI_:FRIG]_]RATEUR

DANS UNE PRISE MURALE A 2 ALV_:OLFS.

N'UT1LISEZ PAS DE CORDONS
PROLONGATEURS AVEC CET APPARF1L

Ne d0branchezjamais l'appareil en tirant le
cordon d'alimentation. Saisissez termement

la fiche du cordon et tirez droit pour la retirer
de la prise.

R_parez ou remplacez imm0diatement tout
cordon efliloch(_ ou endommag(_. N'utilisez

pas un cordon fendill(_ ou pr(_sentant des
signes d'usure.

I,orsque vous d_placez l'appareil du m m;
taites attention de ne pas la taire fouler

sur le cordon d'alimentation afin de ne pas
l'endommager.

CONSER VEZ C1"2SDIP 2CT1VES

Temperature Controls

FREEZER

Preset Settings:
Allow 24 hours to reachthese preset temperatures.

Buill-ln R@ig'eralors

7 mp ature

contrvIs

Changing

diCtay

temp atures

from °F to °C

The temperature display shows the actual
temperature of the freezer mid fresh food

compaxtments. The actual temperature will

wu'v fron_ the set temi_erature based on thcto_
such as door opening, amount of ti)od, defrost

cycling and room temperature.
NOTE: Frequent door openings or door left

open for periods of time may increase the
internal temperature of the freezer and fi'esh

tood compartments temporarily.

To turn off the cooling system in both the
freezer and ti'esh food compartments, press

either @ pad m_til both displays show OFF.

To turn the cooling system on, press either

@ pad. The preset temperatures of 0°F and

37°F will appear in the display:

To change the temperature display
between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press
Temp Display °C/°E

To check the current temperature setting
for the fresh food or freezer compartment,

press tile @ or @ pad once. After 5 seconds,
the display will retm'n to the actual temperature.

To change the temperature settings, press
the @ or @ pads to desired temperature set

point fin" ti'esh fi_ocl and freezer separately.
Allow 24 hours liar the refrigerator to reach the

temperature you have set.

Temperature Ranges

Low High

Fresh Food

Freezer

NOTE: Setting the controls to OFF" stops

cooling, but does not shut off electrical power
to the reli'igerato_:

34°F 45°F

1°(2 7°C

_6°F +6°F

_21°C _14°C

Door

alarm

To turn the Door Alarm feature on, press
DOOR ALARM once. The ACTIVE light will

come on. To turn it off, press it again.

On models with a dispenser, the Door Alam_
feature is located on the dispenser panel on

the ti'ont of the ti'eezer door.

_Ahen the DOOR ALARM
is actixe, the alarm will flash •

and beep if )ou keep the
door open fi_r more than

2 minutes. ((_

Water Filter Cartridge

Built-l*_ I¢_qrigerators

The water filter cartfido-e is located in the
back ulI) )er right, corner (>fthe refrigerator,

COlllpa i'tillent.

To Replace the Filter:
The filter camidge is designed

to filter 300 gallons of water

(lasting approximately 12 months).

It should be replaced when the

st;IttlS light ttlrns red or it W)tl notice

the ice cubes getting h(>llow or small.
Installing the Filter Cartridge:

1.

Remove the old cartridge by slowly turning
it to the left. A small amotmt of water may

drip down. Do not pull down on the cartridge.

Fill the new cartridge with water from the
tap to allow ti>r better flow immediately after

installation.

3. I,ine up tile arrow on tile cartridge with the
center (>f the h(>lde+: Do not push it up int(>

the h(>lde_:

4. Sh>wlv turn it t(> the right until the cartridge
st<>ps. It will r(>tate about 1/4 turn. DO NOT
OVERTI GHTEN.

WATERRL'I1ER

=®

To Reset the Filter Status Light:
Press and h(>ld the RESET pad tot 3 sec(mds.

Filter Bypass Plug:

Y>u must use the filter bypass plug:

a) it wm have a h(>usehold

Ye;'eiNe OSIllosis water svsteIll

and/or another titan (>Ihome
water filtration system

b) if a replacement filter is not

available.

The icemaker and dispenser will not operate
with(rot the filter or filter b)pass plug installed.

Replacement Filters:
To order additional filters in the United States,

call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.

Suggested Retail $34.95
()mtome_ in Canada sh(mld consult the yellow

pages tot the nearest (_alnc(> Service Centei:

Bypass

Plug

Slowlyturnit to the rigi)t.
Donotovertighten.

Cartridge

Ice & Water Dispenser (on some models)

Buill-ln H_/rig'eralors

Dispenser

with

glass-touch

controls

How it Works

The electronic controls on the dispenser are
t_uly interactive. The control panel is equipped
with a proximity sensor that Catlses the panel
to light up as you approach the dispenser

(approx. 2 inches). To make a selection,
simply to/ich the graphic tor the feattlre roll
want, and the halo for that feature will light
up. When you walk away from the retiigeratm;
the lighted graphics switch off automatically.

How to Use

To dispense water or ice: select WATER _,
CUBED ICE _] or CRUSHED ICE
Then press the glass gently against the
top of the dispenser cradle.

The spill shelf is not selfXdraining. To reduce
water spotting, the shelf and its grille should
be cleaned regularl}.

If no water is dispensed when the refrigerator
is first installed, there may be air in the water

line sxstem. Press the dispenser cradle for at
least two minutes to remoxe trapped air from

the water line and to fill the water sxstem.
To flush out impurities in the water line,

throw awax the first galhm of water.

CAUTION: Never put fingers

or any other objects into the ice crusher
discharge opmfing.

®®®

Spill%elf

Dispenser Light:
This ti_amre turns the night light

on and off. The light also comes
on when the dispenser cradle is
pressed. If this light bm'ns out,
it should be replaced with a 6 watt

12V maximmn bulb. The bulb is

available through GE Parts and Accessories,

800.626.2002. Order part nmnber WR02X10675.
Door Alarm:

To turn the Door Alarm ligature
on, touch DOOR ALARM once.
To turn it off, press it again.

When the DOOR ALARM
is actixe, the alarm will flash and beep if xou

keep the door open fi)r more than 2 minute,<

c , N

Locking the Dispenser:
Touch CONTROL LOCK tor

3 seconds to lock the dispenser
and control pad. To mdock,
touch it again for 3 seconds.

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