Monogram ZIPP360NHSS, ZIPS360NHSS Installation Manual

Design Guide with

Installation
Instructions

36” Built-In French Door,

Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators

31-49074
224D3560P002

12-14 GE

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Safety Information

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for

local inspector’s use. 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.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These
words are defined as:

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

If you received a damaged refrigerator, you should
immediately contact your dealer or builder.

Skill Level – Installation of this refrigerator requires

basic mechanical, carpentry and plumbing skills.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the GE Appliance Warranty.
See the Owner’s Manual for warranty information.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Immediately replace electric cords that become frayed

or damaged.

WARNING

These refrigerators are top heavy, especially with any doors open, and must be secured to prevent tipping
forward which could result in death or serious injury. Read and follow the entire installation instructions for
securing the refrigerator with the anti-tip system.

WARNING

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in
fire, explosion, or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.
Follow the instructions in the section Grounding the

Refrigerator.

Tip Over Hazard.

Explosion Hazard.

WARNING

access to small parts during the installation of this product.

CAUTION

This refrigerator is very heavy. To reduce the risk of person injury during maneuvering and installing this
refrigerator, 3 people are required for proper installation.

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To reduce the risk associated with choking, do not allow children under 3 years of age to have

Lifting Hazard

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Consignes de Sécurité

Ce symbole représente une alerte de sécurité. Ce symbole vous avise de dangers possibles pouvant causer la mort, des
blessures ou autres. Tous les messages de sécurité seront précédés du symbole d’alerte de sécurité ainsi que des mots «
DANGER », « AVERTISSEMENT » ou « MISE EN GARDE ». Ces messages sont les suivants :

DANGER

AVERTISSEMENT

ATTENTION

Signale une situation qui présente un danger imminent et qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, entraînera des bles
sures graves, voire la mort.

Signale une situation qui présente un danger imminent et qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, peut entraîner des
blessures graves, voire la mort. .

Signale une situation qui présente un danger imminent et qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, peut entraîner des
blessures mineures ou graves.

AVERTISSEMENT

Branchez l’appareil dans une prise triple avec terre.
Ne retirez pas la broche de terre.
N’utilisez pas d’adaptateur.
Le non-respect de ces instructions peut entraîner des

risques d’incendies, des chocs électriques ou la mort.

Risque de choc électrique.

N’utilisez pas de rallonge avec cet appareil.
Le non-respect de ces instructions peut entraîner des

risques d’incendies, des chocs électriques ou la mort.
Suivez les instructions de la section Mise à la terre du

réfrigérateur.

Remplacer immédiatement tout cordon électrique
effiloché ou endommagé.

AVERTISSEMENT

Risque de basculement

Ces réfrigérateurs présentent une partie supérieure lourde, en particulier avec une porte ouverte; ils doivent donc
être fixés pour prévenir le basculement vers l’avant et le risque concomitant de blessure grave ou fatale. Lisez et
suivez les instructions d’installation complètes pour l’installation du système anti-basculement.

AVERTISSEMENT

Risque d’explosion.

Conservez les matériaux et vapeurs inflammables tels que l’essence à l’écart de votre réfrigérateur. Le non-

respect de cette instruction peut entraîner un risque d’incendie, d’explosion ou de décès.

AVERTISSEMENT

Pour réduire le risque d’étouffement pendant l’installation de ce produit, ne pas laisser les

petites pièces à la portée des enfants âgés de moins de 3 ans.

ATTENTION

Risque associé à la manutention d’une charge lourde

Ce réfrigérateur est très lourd. Pour réduire le risque de blessure lors de la manutention de ce réfrigérateur, trois
(3) personnes sont nécessaires pour procéder à l’installation appropriée du modèle 36 pouces, quatre (4) pour
l’installation des modèles 42 ou 48 pouces.

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Contents

Safety 2-3
Planning Guide

The Installation Space 5
Dimensions and Clearances 5
130° Door Swing 6
90° Door Swing 7
Side Panels 8

Installation Instructions

Tools, Hardware, Materials 9
Grounding the Refrigerator 9
Step 1. Remove Packaging 10
Step 2. Install Water Line 10
Step 2A. Water Line with Reverse Osmosis System 11
Step 3. Install Side Panels 11

Step 4. Anti-Tip Procedures 11-12
Step 5. Level Refrigerator 13
Step 6. Secure Unit to Wall 13
Step 7. Alternate Anti-Tip Procedure 14
Step 8. Secure Refrigerator to Cabinetry 14
Step 9. Connect Water Supply 15
Step 10. Connect Power 15
Step 11. Start Icemaker 15
Step 12. Install Toekick 16

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Design Guide

THE INSTALLATION SPACE

35-1/2"

The finished
cutout width
must be
35-1/2”.

84-1/2" Max.

Finished
Opening

Water And Electrical Locations

Electrical and water supply must be located as shown.

The cutout depth must be 24

The refrigerator will project forward, slightly beyond
adjacent cabinetry, depending on your installation.
Allow minimum 1/8” air gap between case back & wall.

Cutout depth beneath a soffit:

When installed beneath a soffit, the soffit cannot exceed
the 24” installation depth shown. The top case trim
overlaps the bottom of the soffit.

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.

• Water line can enter the opening through the floor
or back wall. Route GE SmartConnect
copper tubing between the cold water line and the
water connection location. The tubing should be
long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator.
Installation of an easily accessible shut-off valve in the
water line is required.

Finished Width

2-5/16"

6"

Electrical

10"

24" Cutout Depth

5"

10"

Area

Water Supply

3-1/2"

”

Wall View

75" From

Floor to

Bottom

of Electrical Area

5"

10"

™

kit or 1/4” O.D.

DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES

35"

Case Width

*83 1/2"

at

Rear

Depth Including Handles:

27-13/16" Stainless Steel Models
28-5/8" Professional Style Models

Product Clearances

These refrigerators 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 restricted.

12-1/8"

Min. to

Wall

130°

Allow 12-1/8” minimum clearance for a full 130° door
swing.

For a 90° door swing, allow 4” min. clearance to a wall,
for framed and stainless steel models. Allow 5” min.
clearance for professional style models. If the 90° door
stop position is used, pan access is maintained, but pan
removal is restricted.

See illustrations pages 6 and 7 to determine door swing

interaction with adjacent cabinets or countertops.

25-3/4" Stainless Steel Models
Case Depth

* Shipping height. The

refrigerator can be
adjusted to fit into a

*84" From
Floor to
Top Frame

cutout that is 83-1/2
min. to 84-1/2
height. Note that the top
case trim at the front is
1/2

” higher and will

overlap upper cabinetry
or soffit. Use leveling

36" Frame to
Frame Width

legs and wheels for a
maximum 1
adjustment.

12-1/8"

Min. to

Wall

130°

*4” Stainless and
Framed Models.
5” Pro Series

” max.

” height

90°90°

23-7/8"

Behind
Frame

18-1/8"

18-3/16”

*Min. Distance
to Wall

”

(Stainless &
Pro Models)

(Framed
Models)

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Refrigerator

Design Guide

23-7/8" From

Rear of

Refrigerator

Frameless Cabinets: The case trim
overlaps cabinets at the top and sides.
Therefore, frameless cabinets
may require filler strips to prevent
interference with cabinet door swing.
The opening must allow for filler strips.

Case

Trim

Door

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

1"

1-1/4"

2"

1-3/4"

1-1/2"

Stainless Steel

1/4"

2-1/2"

2-1/4"

3/4" Overlay

(Nominal Size)

1/2"

2-3/4"

Panel

3/4"

3"

1/4"

1/2"

3/4"

1"

1"

1-1/4"

Top View
130° DOOR SWING

Scale 1:1

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