GE ZISW480DMC, ZISW420DMC, ZISW360DMC, ZISS480NMC, ZISS480DMC Owner’s Manual

Owner's

Manual

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Built-In Refrigerators

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Consumer information

Built-In Refrigerators

Introduction

Contents

Your new Monogram refrigerator makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience and kitchen
planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, practical storage arrangements
or assiduous attention to detail--or for all of these reasons--you'll find that your Monogram
refrigerator's superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.

The Monogram refi'igerator was designed to provide the flexibility to blend in with your kitchen
cabinetry. Decorative door insert panels allow it to match your kitchen cabinets or blend with
your kitchen decol: Through a series of product choices, the Monogram refrigerator can be
beautifully integrated into the kitchen.

Since this is designed to be a built-in product, custom panels are required on the front
of the Monogram refi'igeratol: Consult your kitchen designer or cabinetmaker for your

customized look.

The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your
refrigerator properly.

If you have any questions, visit our website at: www.monogram.com

Consumer Services

Important Phone Numbers ............. 31

Model and Serial Numbers .............. B

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

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

Safety Instructions ................... 4-7

Smartwater Filter PerJ[brmance

Data Sheet .......................... 29

State of California Water Treatment

Device Certificate ..................... 30

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

Operating Instructions

Automatic Icemaker ................... 12

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

Control Lock ........................ 14

Ice and Water Dispenser ............ 10, 11

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

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

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

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

Care and Cleaning

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

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

Light Bulb Replacement ............ 20-23

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

Master Light Switch ................... 21

Consumer Information

Built-In R@igerators

Before

uszng your

refrigerator

Write
down the
model &

serial

numbers

If you
received a

damaged

refrigerator

Read this manual carefully. It is intended
to help you operate and maintain your new

refi'igerator properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

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

compartment behind the grille panel.

These numbers are also on tbe Consumer

Product Ownership Registration Card
included with this manual.

Immediately contact tile dealer (or builder)
that sold you the refrigerator.

If you don't understand something or need
more help, there is a list of toll-fi-ee consumer

service numbers included in the back section
of this manual.

OR

Visit our Website at: www.monogram.eom

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

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or

service calls concerning your refi'igerator.

Save time

& money

If you

need

service

Before you request service, check the
Problem Solver in the back of this manual.

To obtain smwice, see the Consumer Services

page in the back of tiffs manual.

We're proud of our service and want you to be

pleased. If for some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive, here are steps to
tollow tot furtber help.

For customers in the USA:

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
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 your phone number--to:

Manages; Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

It lists causes of minor operating problems that

you can correct yourself.

For customers in Canada:

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
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 your phone number to:

Manages, Consumer Relations
Camco Inc.

1 Factory Lane, Suite 310

Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - Whenusing

this appliance, always exercise basic safety
precautions, including the following:

, 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 themselves.

, After your refrigerator is in operation,

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

hands are damp or wet. Skin may adhere

to these extremely cold surfaces.

, Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

In refrigerators with an automatic icemaker,

avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating

element located on the bottom of the
icemake_: Do not place fingers or hands on

the automatic icemaking mechanism while
the refrigerator is plugged in.

Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas:
clearances between the doors and between

the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are

in the area.

Unplug your refrigerator before deaning
and making repairs. NOTE: We strongly
recommend that any sen,icing be performed

by a qualified individuM.
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,

set the Master Light s,Mtch in the OFF
position to turn off the lights in order to

avoid contact with a live wire filament.

(A burned-out light bulb may break when

being replaced.) NOTE: Setting the
refrigerator temperature controls to OFF
does not remove power to the light circuit.

Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.

DANGER: RISK OF CHILD ENTRAPMENT

Child entrapment and suffocation are not

problems of the past..Junked or abandoned

refrigeration products are still dangerous...
even if they will sit for ".just a fi?w days."

If you are getting rid of your old appliance,

please follow these instructions to help

prevent accidents.

REFRIGERANTS

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants,
which under federal 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.

Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigeration Product:

, Take off the doors.

, Leave the shelves in place so that children

may not easily climb inside.

IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE St CURITt

LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

AVERTISSEMENT :

Lorsque vous utilisez le r6frig6rateur,
observez toujours certaines pr6cautions

de base, notamment :

• N'utilisez le r6frig_rateur que pour son usage
pr6vu, comme d6crit dans le pr&ent manuel.

• Installez le r6frig_rateur conform6ment aux
directives d'installatiou avaut de l'utiliser.

• Ne laissez pas les enfants grimper, s'asseoir,
se tenir debout ni se pendre aux clayettes du
r6frig6rateur. Ils pourraient endommager le

r6fi'ig&ateur et se blesser gravement.

• Une fois le r6frig6rateur en marche, ne

touchez pas les surfaces froides du
cong61ateur, surtout si vous avez les mains
humides ou mouill_es : la peau risque

d'adh_rer 5-ces surfaces tr_s froides.

• N'entreposez et n'utilisez pas d'essence ou
autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables _t
proximit_ de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil _lectrom6nager.

• Pour les r6frig6rateurs dot6s d'une machine
_tgla_:ons automatique, 6vitez le contact avec

les pi_ces mobiles du m&anisme _jectetn, ou

avec l'dldment chauffant situd 5-la pattie

infdrieure de la machine 5_glaqons. Ne posez
pas les doigts ou les mains sur le m6canisme
de la machine 5_glaqons pendant que le
rdfi'igdrateur est branchd.

l_loignez les doigts des parties du
r6frig6rateur oh l'on peut facilement se

pincer : les espaces entre les portes et les
placards sont tot_ours 6troits. Soyez prudent
lorsque vous fermez les portes de l'appareil
en pr6sence des enfants.

D6branchez votre r6frig_rateur avant
de le nettoyer et de le r_parer.

REMARQUE : Nous vous recommandons
vivement de confier route r_paration 5- tin
technicien qualifi6.

Avant de remplacer une ampoule grill6e,

mettez le commutateur de lumi&re principale
en position OFF (arr_t) pour dteindre la

lumi&re afin d'dviter tout contact avec un
fil sous tension. (Une ampoule grill6e

petit se briser pendant l'opdration).
REMARQUE : Lorsque vous placez les
commandes de temp6rature du rdfrigdrateur
stir OFF (arr6t), l'alimentation 61ectrique
de l'ampoule n'est pas coupde.

Ne faites PAS recongeler des aliments
surgel6s qui ont compl_tement d6gel6.

A DANGER! RISQUES POUR LES ENFANTS

Les enfants pris au pi&ge ou morts d'asphyxie
sont mt_jours d'actualitd. Les appareils de

r6fi'ig6ration abandon& sont toujours aussi

dangereux, m_me si on n'attend que "quelque

jours" pour s'en ddbarasseE Si vous ne gardez

pas votre ancien appareil, veuillez suivre les

directives ci-dessous afin de pr6venir les
accidents.

Avant de vous d_barasser de votre vieux
appareil de r6frigdratlon:

• D6montez les portes.

• Laissez les clayettes en place afin d'emp&cher

les enfants de grimper 5_l'int_rieuE

REFRIGERANTS

Tousles appareils de r6fi'ig&ation contiennent
des r6frig6rants qui, conform6ment aux lois

_Sd6rales, doivent &tre enlev6s avant route
61imination de l'appareil. Si vous vous

d6barrassez de vieux appareils de r6fi'ig6ration,
v6rifiez, aupr&s de la soci6t6 qui s'occupe de

leur 6limination, ce que vous devez f_aire.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

HOW TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY

Do not, under any circumstances, 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
Mth a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standard 3-prong (grounding) ,a-all
outlet m minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard fi'om this appliance.

Have the w-alloutlet and circuit checked

by a qualified electrician to make sure the
outlet is properly grounded.

Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.

Use of a GF1 (Ground Fault Interruptor) is not
recommended for the refrigerator outlet.

The appliance should always be plugged into

its own individual electrical outlet which has

a voltage rating that matches tile rating plate.
This provides tile best performance and also

prevents overloading house wiring circuits

which could cause a fire hazard fi'om
overheated wires.

DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO

CONNECT THE REFRIGERATOR TO

A 2-PRONG OUTLET.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

Never unplug an appliance by pulling on the
power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and
pull straight out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords
that have become frayed or otherwise damaged.

Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion

damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the appliance, be carefi.d not to

roll over or damage the power cord.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE St CURITt

RA CCORDEMENT ELECTRIQUE

Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisi_me
broche (mise _ la terre) de la fiche du cordon
d'alimentation. Pour votre s_curit_, cet

appm_il doit _tre correctement mis _ la terre.

Le cordon d'alimentation de cet appareil est

muni d'une fiche _t3 broches (mise _tla terre)

qui se branche dans une prise mural ordinaire
_t3 alvdoles (mise _tla terre) pour rdduire au

minimum les risques du chocs dlectriques.

Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit

par un _lectricien qualifid pour vous assurer

que la prise est correctement mise 'a la terre.
Si la prise murale est du type standard

_t2 alvdoles, il vous incombe de la faire

remplacer pal" une prise 'a 3 alv_oles

correctement mise 'a la terre.
L'utilisation d'un interrupteur de ddfaut

_tla terre (GFI_,round Fault Interruptor)

n&t pas recommand_ pour la prise de

courant du rdfi'igdrateun
La machine 'a glagons doit tot_ours _tre

branch_ dans sa propre prise de courant,
dont la tension nominale est identique _t
celle indiqu_e sur la plaque signaldtique. Cette

precaution est recommand_e pour garantir tin
rendement optimum et _viter une surcharge

des circuits _lectriques de la r&idence, ce qui

pourrait crder un risque d'incendie par

surschaufte des ills.

N'UTILISEZ PAS UNE FICHE D'ADAPTATION
POUR RACCORDER LE R_RIGI_RATEUR

DANS UNE PRISE MURALE A 2 ALVI_OLES.
N'UTILISEZ PAS DE CORDONS

PROLONGATEURS AVEC CET APPAREIL.

Ne d_branchezjamais l'appareil en tirant le

cordon d'alimentation. Saisissez fermement

la fiche du cordon et tirez droit pour la retirer

de la prise.

Rg_parez ou remplacez imm_diatement tout

cordon effiloch_ ou endommag& N'utilisez

pas un cordon fbndilld ou pr&entant des

signes d'usure.
Lorsque vous d_placez l'appareil du mm;

fhites attention de ne pas la faire rouler
stir le cordon d'alimentation afin de ne pas

l'endommagen

CONSER VEZ CES DIRECTIVES

Temperature Controls

PresetSettings:
Allow 24hoursto reachthesepresettemperatures.

Built-In Refrigerators

7 mperature

controls

Changing
display
temperatures

fi'om 5 to °C

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

compartments. The actual temperature may
va W slightly from the set temperature based

on ti_ctors such as door opening, amount of
food, defi'ost cycling and room temperature.

To turn off the cooling system in both the
fi'eezer and fresh tbod compartments, press

either (2) pad until both displays show OFF.
To turn the cooling system on, press either

(g) 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/°F.

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

press the @ or Q_ pad once. After 5 seconds,
the display will return to the actual temperature.

To change the temperature settings, press

the Q_ or Q_ pads. Allow 24 hours for the
refi'igerator to reach the temperature you

have set.

Temperature Ranges

Low High

Fresh Food 34°F1°C 45°F7°c

Freezer -6°F +6°F

NOTE: Setting the controls m OFF stops
cooling, but does not shut off electrical power

to the refrigerator.

_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 dispensm; the Door Alarm
feature is located on the dispenser panel on

the front of the freezer door.

When the DOOR ALARM

is active, the alarm will flash

and beep if you keep the
door open for more than

2 minutes.

Water Filter Cartridge

Built-In Refrigerators

Water filter

cartridge

The water filter cartridge is located in the
back upper right corner of the refrigerator

compartment.

To ReplacetheF'dter:

The filter cartridge is designed W/_[1WFILI_R

to filter 500 gallons of w-ater _"_€""_"
(lasting approximately 12 months).

It should be replaced when the

status light turns red or if you notice

the ice cubes getting hollow or small.

Installing theF'dterCartridge:

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

drip down. Do not pull down on tbe cartridge.

2. Fill tile new cartridge witb water from the
tap to allow for better flow immediately alter

installation.

3. Line up tile arrow on the cartridge with the
center of the holdel: Do not push it up into

tbe holder.

4. Slowly turn it to the right until tbe cartridge
stops. It will rotate about 1/4 turn. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN.

To Reset the Filter Status Light:

Press and hold tbe RESET pad for 3 seconds.

Filter Bypass Plug:

You must use the filter bypass plug:

a) if you have a household

reverse osmosis wateF sTstem

b) if a replacement filter is not

available.

The icemaker and dispenser will not operate
witbout tim filter or filter bypass plug installed.

Replacement Filters:

To order additional filters in the United States,
call GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
GWF

Suggested Retail $234.95
Customers in Canada should consult tim yellow

pages for tim nearest Camco Service Centen

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ice & Water Dispenser (on some models)

Built-In Refrigerators

Dispense,"

with

glass-touch
controls

How it Works

The electronic controls on the dispenser are

truly interactive. The control panel is equipped

with a proximity sensor that causes the panel

to light up as you approach the dispenser

(approx. 2 inches). To make a selection,
simply touch the graphic for the feature you
w_ant, and tile halo for that feature will light

up. When you walk away fi'om the refrigerator,

the lighted graphics switch off automatically.

How to Use
To dispense _.ter 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 self<lraining. To reduce

water spotting, the shelf and its grille should
be cleaned regularly.

If no ,a-ater is dispensed when the refrigerator

is first installed, there may be air in the water

line system. Press the dispenser cradle fbr at

least two minutes to remove trapped air from

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

throw away the first gallon of water.

CAUTION: Never put fingers

or any other objects into the ice crusher
discharge opening.

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SpirtShelf

Dispenser Light:
This fizature turns the night fight

on and off. The light also comes
on when the dispenser cradle is

pressed. If this light burns out,
it should be replaced with a 6 w-att

12V maximum bulb. The bulb is

available through GE Parts and Accessories,

800.626.2002. Order part number WR02X10675.

Door Alarm:
To turn the Door Alarm feature
on, touch DOOR ALARM once.

To turn it of[, press it again.
When the DOORALARM

is active, the alarm will flash and beep if you
keep the door open for more than 2 minutes.

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Locking the Dispenser:
Touch CONTROL LOCK for

3 seconds to lock the dispenser
and control pad. To unlock,

touch it again for 3 seconds.