GE Monogram ZDWI240WII User Manual

Design Guide with

Installation
Instructions

Wine Chiller, Wine Reserve
and Beverage Center

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Safety Information

BEFORE YOU BEGIN:

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

IMPORTANT – Save these instructions

for local inspector’s use.

IMPORTANT – 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 page 5.

AVERTISSEMENT –

Cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre.
Consultez page 5.

If you received a damaged wine chiller, wine reserve
or beverage center, you should immediately contact
your dealer or builder.

Skill Level – Installation requires basic mechanical

skills. Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer. Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty.

WARNINGS:

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose.

• Immediately repair or replace electrical service cords

that become frayed or damaged.

• Unplug the unit before cleaning or making repairs.

• Repairs should be made by a qualied service

technician.

AVERTISSEMENT :

• Il ne faut utiliser cet appareil que pour l’usage pour

lequel il a été construit.

• Il faut réparer ou remplacer immédiatement tout
cordon d’alimentation électrique efloché ou

endommagé.

• Débrancher le bar ou le réfrigérateur a vin avant
le nettoyage ou toute intervention.

• Les réparations doivent être faites par un technicien
qualié.

For Monogram local service in your area, call

1.800.444.1845

For Monogram service in Canada, call

1.800.561.3344

For Monogram Parts and Accessories, call

1.800.626.2002.

www.monogram.com

CONTENTS

Design Guide

The Installation Space ..............................3

Side-by-Side Installations .....................4

Product Clearances ...................................4

Installation Instructions

Tools Required..............................................5

Grounding the Product

Staining Wood Drawer Fronts .............5

Installing the Custom Frame Panel ...5

Step 1, Remove Packaging .................... 5

Step 2, Reverse Door Swing ...................6

Step 3, Level .................................................. 7

Step 4, Connect Power .............................7

...........................5

2

Step 5, Slide Product into Cutout

Step 6, Install Nameplate ........................7

Step 7, Set Temperature Controls .......7

Custom Frame Panel Models ................ 7

Template for Nameplate ....Back Cover

.........7

THE INSTALLATION SPACE

Design Guide

THE INSTALLATION SPACE (cont.)

CABINET

Flush

Installation

Filler panel or cleat
to be set back even
with front of case.

Front edge of product case

Dim. A

CABINET

NOTE:

Handle and handle
standoff depth is 1-3/4"

*For a standard installation of Custom-Framed unit: The

product must be installed so that the front face will project 2"
forward of adjacent cabinets. This position will allow a full door
swing and prevent interference with adjacent cabinetry. The
opening between cabinets must be 23-3/4" minimum.

*For a standard installation of Stainless Steel unit: The product

must be installed so that the front face will project 1-3/4"
forward of adjacent cabinets. This position will allow a full door
swing and prevent interference with adjacent cabinetry. The
opening between cabinets must be 23-3/4" minimum.

**For a flush installation of Stainless Steel unit: Install a

1/2"-wide ller strip on the hinge side. The ller strip will act as

a spacer between the door case and adjacent cabinets and will
prevent interference with the cabinet door swing. Recess the
ller strip 2" back from the front face of the unit, or even with
the front edge of the product case (behind the gasket). The width

of the opening must be 24-1/4" (including the 1/2" ller strip).

*** For a flush installation of Custom-Framed unit: Install a

1"-wide ller strip on the hinge side. The ller strip will act as
a spacer between the door case and adjacent cabinets and
will prevent interference with the cabinet door swing. Recess

the ller strip 2" back from the front face of the unit, or even with

the front edge of the product case (behind the gasket). The width

of the opening must be 24-3/4" (including the 1" ller strip).

• The wine chiller, wine reserve and beverage center can

be installed freestanding.

Front face

These products will t ush to

adjacent cabinets when installed

with a Dim. A-width ller panel
or cleat. The ller panel should

be recessed or set back behind
the door and even with the front
edge of the product case.

Product Dim. A

ZDWI240, ZDBI240 1"

ZDWC240, ZDWR240 1/2"

ZDBC240, ZDBR240 1/2"

Standard

Installation

CABINET

Dim. A

In a standard installation,
the product will project forward
of adjacent cabinets. See Dim. A.

Product Dim. A

ZDWI240, ZDBI240 2"

ZDWC240, ZDWR240 1-3/4"

ZDBC240, ZDBR240 1-3/4"

Front edge of product case

Front face

110°

120°

CABINET

110°

120°

Additional Specifications

• A 120 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
as shown. Electrical must be located on rear wall as shown.
NOTE: GFI (ground fault interrupter) is not recommended.

3

Design Guide

10" Minimum

to Wall

110°*

*95° Door Swing on Custom Frame Models

21-5/8"

23-5/8"

4" Minimum

to Wall

90ϒ

SIDE-BY-SIDE INSTALLATIONS

Increase storage capacity by installing two Monogram
beverage centers, wine chillers or wine reserves together.
Or, for a complete refreshment center, install any two
of these units together.

• A side-by-side installation requires at least a 47-1/2"-

wide minimum opening for standard installation and

a 48-1/2"-wide minimum opening for ush installation

of stainless steel models. A 49-1/2"-wide minimum
opening is required for side-by-side ush installation
of custom framed models.

• Products must operate from separate, properly

grounded receptacles.

PRODUCT CLEARANCES

The stainless steel wine chiller, wine reserve and
beverage center is factory set for a 110° door swing.
Models that accept custom panels have a 95° door
swing.

When installed in a corner:

• Allow 4" min. clearance on the hinge side for the 90°
door swing and to allow racks to slide out.

• Allow 10" minimum clearance on the hinge side for

a full 110° door swing. (Models ZDWI240WII and
ZDBI240WII have a 95° door swing.)

NOTE: Custom handle clearances may vary, depending
on custom handle depth.

90° Door Swing

• The door swing is reversible on all models. If desired,

change the door swing before installation or before
installing the custom frame panel.

Choose the location:

• These products may be closed in on the top and

three sides as long as the front is unobstructed for air
circulation and proper access to the door.

• Do not install these products where the temperature

will go below 55°F (13°C) or above 90°F (32°C).

• Do not install where it will be subject to direct sunlight,
heat or moisture.

• These products are not designed to be stacked one

over the other.

Black or Stainless Steel Toekick Options

• These products are shipped with a black toekick

installed. An optional stainless steel toekick is also
supplied with each product. For shipping purposes, the
stainless steel toekick is secured to the back of the unit.

4

Installation Instructions

TOOLS REQUIRED

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• Adjustable wrench

PARTS SUPPLIED

• Monogram nameplate

• Hardware for changing door swing

• Optional stainless steel toekick with screws and

spacers

• Left and right side hinge covers

• Top screw hole cover

GROUNDING THE WINE CHILLER,
WINE RESERVE AND BEVERAGE
CENTER

IMPORTANT – Please read carefully.

FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.

STAINING WOOD DRAWER FRONTS

The drawer fronts are unnished cherry wood. During

use, oil from hands may accumulate and stain the
wood.

• The drawer fronts may be stained and sealed to

match adjacent cabinetry. The tinted glass will make
the stained wood appear darker. A true color match
can be seen only when the door is opened.

• Apply the stain and sealer according to the

manufacturer’s instructions. To avoid unpleasant
odor, keep the door open to ventilate and allow
the stain/sealer to dry completely before using
the product.

INSTALLING THE CUSTOM FRAME PANEL

Go to page 6 for custom frame panel size, depending
on your cabinet size and style.

• Install a custom handle of your choice onto the

custom panel before the panel is secured to the door.

• The custom panel should be installed before sliding

the product into the installation location.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to
minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from
this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualied

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.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT

OR REMOVE THE THIRD

(GROUND) PRONG

FROM THE POWER CORD.

DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT THE
REFRIGERATOR TO A 2-PRONG OUTLET.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS

APPLIANCE.

STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING

• Remove corner blocks and foam drawer stops.

• Remove all packing material, tape and protective

plastic coverings.

• Remove stainless steel toekick taped to the back
of the unit.

CAUTION: Small objects are a choke

hazard for children. Remove and discard any parts
not used.

MISE EN GARDE : Les petits

objets peuvent étrangler les enfants. Il faut jeter toutes
les piéces qui ne sont pas utilisées.

5

Remove

Top Hinge

Remove

Hinge

Install
3 Hinge
Screws

Door Stop

and Cam Riser

Hinge
Pin and
Bracket

Install Covers

Installation Instructions

STEP 2 REVERSE DOOR SWING

SKIP THIS STEP IF DOOR SWING SUITS THE
INSTALLATION

Parts Included:

• Top left case hinge

• Bottom left case hinge

• Left and right side decorative hinge cover

• Decorative hinge screw hole cover

• Torx® driver bit

Tools Required:

• Phillips screwdriver

• Electric drill

Remove the door:

• Flatten the shipping carton to use as a pad.

• Remove the 2 screws and the toekick. Set aside
the screws and toekick for nal installation.

• Use the supplied Torx® bit and electric drill to remove

the 3 screws holding the top case hinge. Lift off the
hinge. (Screws will be used to install the new hinge.)

• Lift the door off the bottom case hinge.

• Remove the bottom case hinge pin and bracket.

Rotate the door:

The handle will be on the right side of the door; hinges
will be installed on the left side of the case.

• Remove the door stop and cam riser on the original

bottom right side of the door.

• Remove the ll plug on the top right side
of the door.

• Turn the door over and reinstall the ll plug on
the new left side.

Reinstall the door:

• Install the original door stop and cam riser onto
the bottom left side of the door.

• Install the new supplied bottom case hinge pin and

bracket onto bottom left side.

• Place the door onto the bottom case hinge.

• Install the supplied left-hand top case hinge with

the 3 original screws.

• Select the hinge cover marked with an “L”.

• Peel backing off the tape inside the decorative hinge

cover.

• Press and snap the hinge
cover into place.

• Snap the screw hole cover into
place on the opposite side.

IMPORTANT:

Check to be sure screws are tight and that the door
is straight and does not sag. The door should swing
freely.

Apply Monogram Nameplate:

• Install the Monogram nameplate. See instructions
and template on back cover.

Install Toekick

The toekick has a
cutout on the left
and right sides.
Remove
the plug
on the left
side and
reinstall
on the right
side. If you
choose to
install the
stainless steel toekick,
reinstall the plug on the right side of that toekick.

• Install original screws and spacers or screws and

spacers supplied with the stainless steel toekick.
Install screws through the spacer standoff, toekick
and into the base as shown.

6

23-1/8”

30”

GLASS

25-1/4”

18-5/8”

2-1/4”

Rout the back

side of the

opening 7/16”

deep, 1-1/8” wide

Cut the notch
1/8” deep, 1/4”
wide and 1/4”
high

2-1/4”

1/8”

1/4”

1/4”

2-1/4”

2-1/2” at

bottom

23-1/8”

29-3/4”

GLASS

25-1/4”

3/4” Thick Custom Panel,

Back Side

18-5/8”

2-1/4”
wide,
all sides

Rout the

back side

of the

opening

7/16”deep,

1-1/8” wide

Turn Right to Lower
Turn Left to Raise

Installation Instructions

GLASS

Back

Custom
Framed
Panel

Door
Frame

STEP 3 LEVEL

• Use an adjustable wrench to turn the leveling legs and

raise or lower the product.

• Adjust carefully; the product should be level and plumb

with cabinetry, and should align with adjacent toekick
height.

If you skipped Step 2:

• Select the hinge cover marked “R” or “L”, depending
on door swing.

• Peel backing off the tape inside the decorative
hinge cover. Press and snap into position.

• Snap the screw hole cover into place on the
opposite side.

CUSTOM FRAME PANEL MODELS

Model ZDWI240WII and ZDBI240WII

These models require a custom panel frame surrounding
the glass. There are two options: the panel may be 29-3/4"
or 30" high. A 30" panel requires a notch cut into the bottom
of the panel to avoid interference with the hinges.

• Rout the back side of the panel to the dimensions shown.

• A custom handle of your choice must be installed before

the panel is mounted onto the door.

NOTE: The 4 corners
of the routed areas

must be squared

to fit the corners
of the metal
door frame.

Option 1

Option 2

STEP 4 CONNECT POWER

• Connect power cord plug to a properly grounded

receptacle.

• Check to make sure power is on by opening the door

to see if interior light turns on.

STEP 5 SLIDE PRODUCT INTO
THE CUTOUT

• Carefully, slide the unit into the opening. Be careful
not to entangle the power cord.

• Make certain that the door protrudes 1" beyond
the surrounding cabinets (1-7/8" for custom frame
models).

• Check again to be sure the unit is level.

STEP 6 INSTALL NAMEPLATE

• Follow instructions on the back page for installation of

the Monogram nameplate.

STEP 7 SET TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

• The temperature controls are preset. Refer to the

Owner’s Manual for more information. Allow 24 hours
for temperature to stabilize.

NOTE: Right-hand models
illustrated. Cut notches
for hinge clearance on the
opposite side for left-hand
door swing.

Choose Option 1 or Option 2 panel size depending on cabinetry
size or style.

NOTE: A solid panel that covers the door glass CANNOT be
installed on these models.

Install the custom panel:

• Open the door fully.

• Remove the gasket surrounding the inside of the door to
expose the existing screw holes for the custom panel.

• Hold the custom frame panel against the door and align

carefully, top to bottom and side to side. Mark screw hole
locations on the back side of the panel.

• Drill pilot holes in the back side of the custom panel. In

hardwood, drill 3/32" pilot holes. In softwood, drill 5/64" holes.

• Secure the prepared panel to the door using ten (10)
#8 x 5/8" screws. Drive the screws through the door frame

and into the wood.

• Replace the gasket.

#8 x 5/8"
Screws

7

TEMPLATE FOR NAMEPLATE LOCATION

To position nameplate:

• Cut template along dotted line.

• Hold or tape template behind glass

door so that it is visible from the
front side.

• Remove backing from nameplate.

• Place nameplate onto front side of

door, matching illustration on the
template.

IMPORTANT: Nameplate must
be placed on the opposite side
of the door handle.

Note: While performing installations described in this book,
safety glasses or goggles should be worn.

For Monogram® local service in your area, call

1.800.444.1845.

Note: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at
General Electric. Therefore, materials, appearance and

specications are subject to change without notice.

Pub. No. 31-46122-3
Part No. 197D7840P001

09-09 JR
Printed in Slovenia