GE ZISB360DMA, ZISB420DMA, ZISB420DMD, ZISB480DMA, ZISB480DMC Installation Guide

Installation
Instructions

Side bySide Refrigerators
ZlS360N,ZlSB360D,ZlSW360D

ZlSS360N,ZlSS360D
ZIS420N,ZISB420D,ZISW420D

ZISS420N,ZISS420D
ZIS480N,ZISB480D,ZISW480D

ZISS480N,ZISS480D

Design 6uide

With Installation Instructions

Monogram:

Safety Information

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•IMPORTANT- heseinstructionsfor

local inspector's liNe. 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 fuune reference.

WARNING:

This appliance must be properly grounded. See
"Grounding tile Refligeratoi;" page 10.

AVERTISSEMENT

Cet appareil doit &tre correctemellt mis _ la telre.
Consulter <<MiNe fi la terre du r_flig&ateur >,,page 10.

If you received a damaged refligerator, you should
immediately contact your dealer or buildeL

CAUTION:

Due to tile weight and size of tiffs refrigeratoi; and
to reduce tile risk of personal i_jm y or damage to
tile product - THREE PEOPI,E ARE REQ,UIRED

FOR PROPER INSTA1JATION OF A 36" WIDE
UNIT. FOUR PEOPI,E ARE REQUIRED FOR

INSTA1JATION OF A 42" OR 48" WIDE MODEl,.

PRUDENCE

]k cause du poids et de la taille de ce r_flig_rator et

pour r_duire le risque de blessure et de dommages,
II, FAUT TROIS PERSONNES POUR INSTAIJ,ER

CORRECTEMENT D'UN APPAREII, DE 91 cm (36 po)
DE lARGE. II, FAUT QUATRE PERSONNES POUR

I;INSTAIJATION D'UN MODt_I,E DE 107 OU 122 cm

(42 OU 48 po) DE lARGE.

Skill Level - Installation of tiffs refligerator
requires basic mechanical, carpent_ T and plumbing

skills. Proper installation is tile responsibility of the
insmlleL Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under tile GE Appliance Warranty. See
tile Owner's Manual for warranty information.

WARNING:

• These refligerators are top-heax T and must
be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping
forward. Anti-Tip protection is required. See page

12 for derails.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.

• hnmediately repair or replace elecuic service cords
that become frayed or damaged.

• Unplug tile refligerator before cleaning or making
repairs.

• Repairs should be made by a qualified service
teclmician.

AVERTISSEMENT

• Ces rdfligdrateurs sont lourds ell haut et il faut les
arrimer pour dviter leur basculement. I1 faut avoir
un syst_Ine de protection contre le renversement.

Voir les d_mils page 12.

• I1 ne faut ufiliser cet appareil que pour l'utilisadon
appropri_e.

• R_parer ou remplacer ilnm_diatement tout cordon
_lecuique effiloch_ ou endommag_.

• I1lCaut d_brancher le r_flig_rateur avant le
nettoyage ou toute intervention.

• I,es r_parations doivent &tre faites pal un
technicien qualifi_.

For Monogram local service in your area,

1-800-444-1845.

For Monogram service in Canada

1-888-880-3030

For Monogram Parts and Accessories, call

1-800-626-2002.

www. monogram.corn

CONTENTS

Planning Guide

The InstallationSpace ....................................3

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

130° DoorSwing ..............................................4

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

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

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

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

Raised Overlay PanelDesign ........................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, Secure Refrigerator to Cabinetry ..13

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Step7, Adjust Door Swing ..........................13

Step 8,Install Grille Panel ............................14

Step 9,Install Framed Panels......................15

Step 9A, Install Overlay Panels ..................16

Step 10,Install Dispenser Trim....................17

Step 11,ConnectWater Supply ..................17

Step 12,ConnectPower ..............................18

Step 13,Start Icemaker ................................18

Step 14,Install Toekick ................................18

Design Guide

THE INSTALLATION SPACE

36"Models12"
42"Models18"
48"Models20"

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831/2" min iI Area b i

Finished |I

Opening II 75"FromFloor

i 1/2'

*The finished cutout width must be:

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

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:

_qlen installed beneath a soffit, the soffit cannot

exceed the 24" installation depth shown. The top case
trim overlaps the bottom of the soffit.

*FinishedWidth

Ill to Bottom
Iq - 24" of Electrical

II Area
It 5"t WaterSupplY+5" 3 1/2"

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

25-3/8"FramedModels

25-3/4"StainlessSteelModels
35",41",or47" CaseDepth

i CaseWidth _..... _........_l * Shippingheight.The

i ..... refrigeratorcanbe

adjustedto fit into a
cutoutthat is 83-1/2"

rain.to 84-1/2"max.

•84"From height.Notethat the
Floorto top casetrim atthe

TopFrame front is 1/2"higher

andwill overlap
uppercabinetryor

soffit. Useleveling
legsandwheelsfor a

maximum1"height
adjustment.

.36",42",or 48"

Frameto Frame

DepthIncludingHandles:

25-7/8"FramedModels
27-3/4"StainlessSteelModels

Product Clearances

These refligerators 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 resuicted.

130° DoorSwing 90° DoorSwing

'I'T

23_.7/8''

Behind

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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 rear wall as shown.

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

• _rater line can enter the opening through the
floor or back wall. The water line should be 1/4"

O.D. copper robing or GE SmartConnect TM kit
between the cold water line and water connection

location, long enough to extend to the front of the
refligerator. Installation of an easily accessible shut
off valve in the water line is required.

4" Min.
to Wall

Models A B C

36" 13" 15" 20-5/8"
42" 13" 19" 26-5/8"
48" 15" 20" 28-5/8"

Allow minimum clearances for fleezer door

(Dimension A) and fresh food door (Dimension B)

for a flail 130 ° door swing and to allow for pan

removal.

4" minimum clearance is required when door swing
is adjusted to 90°. If the 90 ° door stop position is

used, pan access is maintained, but pan removal is

restricted.

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

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Refrigerator

Design Guide

FramelessCabinets:The case trim

overlaps cabinets atthe top and sides.
Therefore, frameless cabinets may require
filler strips to )revent interfeence with cabinet

23-7/8"From

Rearof

Refrigerator

door swing. The opening must allow for filler

strips.

Case

Trim

1/4"

1/2"

" 2"

3/4"

1-1/4"

1-3/4"

1-1/2"

2-1/4"

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'-..... ....... , .... L...; .......... 1"

"',, (NominalSize)

2-3/4"

2-1/2"

3/4"Overlay

Panel

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Top View

130 ° DOOR SWING
(factory setting)

Scale 1:1

IMPORTANTNOTE-
FORDISPENSERMODELS:

Dispenser models are supplied with two
dispenser trims, oneto fit framed panels
and onefor overlay panels. Dispensertrim

fitto thecustompaneldependson correct
panelthickness. Framedpanels must be

1/4"nominal. Overlay panels should be
constructed as shown to accomplish atotal
l.lO0"thickness. See pages 7 and 8 for details.

Door

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Design Guide

Refrigerator

_--Case _im

FramelessCabinets:

The case trim overlaps

cabinets atthe top
and sides. Therefore,

frameless cabinets may

require filler strips to
prevent interference with
cabinet door swing. The
opening must allow for

filler strips.

234/8"

FromRearof

Refrigerator

Top View
90 ° DOOR SWING

(optional setting)

Scale 1:1

IMPORTANTNOTE-
FORDISPENSERMODELS:

Dispenser models are supplied
with two dispenser trims, one to fit

framed panels and one for overlay

panels. Dispensertrim fit tothe

custompaneldependson correct
panelthickness. Framedpanels

must be 1/4"nominal. Overlay panels
should be constructed asshown to

accomplish atotal 1.100"thickness.
See pages 7 and 8 for details.

......... 1-1/4"

1-1/2"

Door

3/4" Overlay

Panel

(NominalSize)

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CUSTOMIZATION BASICS:

Design Guide

Framed Or Overlay Panels, Custom

Stainless Steel Wrapped Models

36" wide models - ZISS360N, ZISS360D

42" wide models - ZISS420N, ZISS420D
48" wide models - ZISS480N, ZISS480D

Trimmed Models

36" wide models - ZIS360N, ZISB360D, ZISW360D
42" wide models - ZIS420N, ZISB420D, ZISW420D
48" wide models - ZIS480N, ZISB480D, ZISW480D

Stainless Steel Wrapped Refrigerators

Stainless Steel wrapped refrigerators have wrapped
doors and grille panel, beveled edges, and ulbular

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 flom your

cabinet manufacturer. The decorative panel slides into
the factory installed trim. Or, order black, white and
stainless steel accessory panels flom your Monogram

dealer.

Handles and Accessory Kits

Overlay panels

You may also choose to install custom overlay panels

flom your cabinet manufacmreL This design provides
a seamless appearance which integrates smoothly with
surrounding cabineuy.

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Standard supplied handles shown in 3/4"overlay 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 overlay panels. If desired, you
may order ZKHSS2 Monogram stainless steel tubular
handle kit for 3/4" overlay panels.

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StandardDoorHandles

FramedPanel _J

Standard supplied handles shown in 1/4" panel position.

Optional Accessory Kits

ZKHSS2: Monogram Tubular Stainless Steel handles
designed to fit,/4 overla) panels.

Accessory Panels

_qlite, black and stainless steel accessory panels are

available flom your Monogram dealeL Panels are cut to
size and ready to install.

3 " 7

StandardDoorHandles

Side Panels

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

ZISW480D ZPW480D ZPS480D

ZIS480N ZPW480N ZPB480N ZPS480N

ZISB420D ZPB420D ZPS420D

ZISW360D ZPW360D ZPS360D

ZIS360N ZPW360N ZPB360N ZPS360N

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