Installation Instructions Side by Side Refrigerators Design Guide With Installation Instructions 31-49077-1 224D1889P016 01-15 GE monogram.
Safety Information BEFORE YOU BEGIN 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. Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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 Signale une situation qui présente un danger imminent et qui, si elle n’est pas évitée, entraînera des bles sures graves, voire la mort.
Contents Safety Instructions for Standard Installation Planning Guide The Installation Space Dimensions and Clearances Customization Basics Side Panels Refrigerator Location 1/4” Framed Panel Dimensions 3/4” Overlay Panel Dimensions 130° Door Swing 90° Door Swing Dispenser Trim Installation Instructions Tools, Hardware, Materials Grounding the Unit Step 1. Remove Packaging Step 2. Move the Refrigerator into the House Step 3. Install Water Line Step 4. Installation with Filtration System Step 5.
Instructions for Standard Installation 5
Design Guide - Standard Installation THE INSTALLATION SPACE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 36" Models 12" 42" Models 18" 48" Models 20" 25-3/8" Framed Models 35", 41", or 47" Case Width * Shipping height. The refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout that *84" is 84-1/2” in height. From Use leveling legs Floor and wheels for a maximum 1” height adjustment.
Design Guide - Standard Installation CUSTOMIZATION BASICS: These refrigerators are designed to be customized with decorative panels. Field installed custom door and grille panels are required. Optional Accessory Kits ZKHSS2: Monogram Tubular Stainless Steel handles designed to fit 3/4” overlay panels. ZKHPSS1: Professional Tubular Stainless Steel handles designed to fit 3/4” overlay panels. Kit includes one handle.
Design Guide - Standard Installation 1/4” FRAMED PANEL DIMENSIONS If you choose to install framed panels, they must be cut to the dimensions shown. The panels will slide into the frame on the door and grille. 5/16" Trim Reveal Door Non-Dispenser Models If the custom panel is less than 1/4” thick and it fits loosely in the door frame it can be backed up with a piece of filler material or foam tape to improve the fit.
Design Guide - Standard Installation 3/4” OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS Overlay Panel For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may be installed on trimmed models. The overlay panel must be secured to a 1/4” thick backer panel which slides into the trim. A spacer panel 0.10” thick must be placed between the overlay and backer panel. Door 3/4" Overlay Panel Spacer Panel Backer Panel Assemble the panels with glue and screws: • Center the spacer panel on the backer panel, left to right and top to bottom.
Design Guide - Standard Installation Refrigerator Frameless Cabinets: The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides. Therefore, frameless cabinets may require filler strips to prevent interfeence with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow for filler strips.
Design Guide - Standard Installation 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.
Design Guide - Standard Installation DISPENSER TRIM FIT EXAMPLES: (NOT TO SCALE) 1/4” FRAMED PANEL • The dispenser trim fits over the custom panel and snaps into the freezer door. • The clips will not engage the door if the panel is more than 0.250” thick. • If the panel is less than 0.250” thick, a noticeable gap may be created around the dispenser trim. 1/4” Dispenser Trim 3/4” OVERLAY PANEL • The dispenser trim fits over the custom panel and snaps into the freezer door.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR • Tinsnips to cut banding • Stepladder • 1” Bit extension • Tape measure • Gloves • 1/4” Drywall screws • 5-Gal.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING WARNING STEP 3 INSTALL WATER LINE • A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. The water pressure must be between 40 and 120 p.s.i. • Route 1/4” OD copper or GE SmartConnect™ plastic tubing between house cold water line and the water connection location. • The tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 6 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE (Cont.) STEP 4 INSTALLATION WITH HOUSEHOLD WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM • Cut a 2” x 4” block, 35” long and secure the block to the mounting brackets provided using #12 or #14 wood screws. • Secure the bracket with wood block to the back wall so that it is 84” from the finished floor. Use #12 or #14 wood screws. See the illustration. • The screws must penetrate at least one inch into the vertical wall studs.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 7 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR STEP 8 ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP PROCEDURE All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported by leveling legs, the rear is supported by adjustable wheels. Both are accessible from the front of the refrigerator. • To level the back of the refrigerator, turn the 7/16” hex nut located above the front wheels. Turn clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator. • For front leveling, use a 1-1/4” open-end wrench.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 9 ADJUST DOOR SWING STEP 10 INSTALL GRILLE PANEL NOTE: This refrigerator has a 3-position door stop: 90°, 115°, and 130°. When space does not allow the door to swing open fully to 115°, you may change the door swing to a 90° opening. A 130° door swing option is available for standard installation only. Skip this step if door opening is satisfactory for your installation situation. • Open the door to view the bottom hinge.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 11 INSTALL 1/4” FRAMED PANELS Go to Step 12A for Overlay Panels Supplied Handle Shown in 1/4” Panel Position Install door panels: • Open the door to 90°. Remove the 6 Phillips head screws from the door handle. • Remove the handle. Retain all screws. • Remove the 6 screws holding the trim, then lift off the trim. Retain the screws. • Slide the framed panel into the door trim.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 11A INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS Supplied Handle Shown in Overlay Panel Position Install door panels: • Open door to 90°. Remove the 6 Phillips head screws from the door handle. • Remove the handle. Retain all screws. • Remove the 6 screws holding the trim, then lift off the trim. Retain the screws. • Slide the overlay panel into the door trim. Dispenser Models Only: • The dispenser controls protrude beyond the face of the freezer door.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 11A INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS (continued) STEP 11A INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS (continued) Custom Handles • If you are using custom handles, the handle must be properly secured to the overlay panel before sliding the panel into the trim. • The cabinet manufacturer will supply the custom handle and hardware. • Discard the supplied handle. • Carefully place the aluminum cover trim into top end cap so that the recess is aligned with the cap.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 12 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY (continued) STEP 14 START ICEMAKER GE SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the following lengths: 2’ (.6 m) WX08X10002 8’ (2.4 m) WX08X10006 15’ (4.6 m) WX08X1 0015 25’ (7.6 m) WX08X10025 Icemaker • Insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection. Tighten the compression nut until it is just hand tight. • Tighten one additional turn with a wrench.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation INSPECT FINAL INSTALLATION Check door alignment. Stand back away from the refrigerator to inspect the final installation. • Check to be sure the handles are evenly aligned with each other at the top. To adjust, loosen the handle screws and slide up or down. Tighten the screws. • Shipping or the addition of heavy door panels may have caused the doors to move slightly out of alignment.
Instructions for Flush Installation 23
Design Guide - Flush Installation THE INSTALLATION SPACE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 36" Models 12" 42" Models 19" 48" Models 22-1/4" 25-3/8" Framed Models 35", 41", or 47" Case Width * Shipping height. The refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout that is 85” in *84" height. Use leveling From legs and wheels Floor for a maximum 1” height adjustment.
Design Guide - Flush Installation CUSTOMIZATION BASICS: These refrigerators are designed to be customized with decorative panels. Field installed custom door and grille panels are required. Optional Accessory Kits ZKHSS2: Monogram Tubular Stainless Steel handles designed to fit 3/4” overlay panels. ZUG2: For side-by-side installation of two trimmed models. This kit provides for the installation of a unified custom grille panel to span the width of two units using a framed or overlay panel.
Design Guide - Flush Installation 1/2” OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may be installed on trimmed models. The overlay panel must be secured to a 1/4” thick backer panel which slides into the trim. A spacer panel 0.10” thick must be placed between the overlay and backer panel. Assemble the panels with glue and screws: • Center the spacer panel on the backer panel, left to right and top to bottom. Secure the panels with glue.
Design Guide - Flush Installation 3/4” RAISED PANEL DIMENSIONS For a more custom appearance raised panels may be installed on trimmed models. The panels must be 3/4” thick at and routed per the instructions below in order to guarantee proper operation Door 3/4" Raised Panel IMPORTANT NOTE – DISPENSER MODELS • If the panel is more than 0.85” the dispenser trim cannot be secured to the door.
Design Guide - Flush Installation 3/4” RAISED DOOR PANEL ROUTING For 3/4” raised door panel, routing is required. The router depth is 1/4” all the way around the panel back. Additional panel width reductions are required per the diagrams below. This will create a “picture frame” routing that will slide onto the attached door trim. TOP DETAIL TOP NOTE: Routed areas should be finished as they may be visible when assembled.
Design Guide - Flush Installation 3/4” RAISED GRILLE PANEL ROUTING For 3/4” raised grille panel, routing is required. The router depth is 1/4” all the way around the panel back. Additional panel width reductions are required per the diagrams below. This will create a “picture frame” routing that will slide onto the attached grille trim. DETAIL TOP TOP ROUTER DEPTH 1/4” 1-1/2” NOTE: Routed areas should be finished as they may be visible when assembled.
Design Guide - Flush Installation DISPENSER TRIM FIT EXAMPLES: (NOT TO SCALE) FREEZER DOOR CUSTOM PANEL • The dispenser trim fits over the custom panel and snaps into the freezer door. Custom Panel Ice / Water Dispenser 3/4”Overlay Dispenser Trim SIDE CLEATS Wood cleats are required to be installed vertically down both sides of the cabinet opening to provide depth stop for the refrigerator when installed into the opening.
Installation Instruction - Flush Installation GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED • Tinsnips to cut banding • Stepladder • 1” Bit extension • Tape measure • Gloves • 1/4” Drywall screws • 5-Gal.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING WARNING STEP 3 INSTALL WATER LINE • A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. The water pressure must be between 40 and 120 p.s.i. • Route 1/4” OD copper or GE SmartConnect™ plastic tubing between house cold water line and the water connection location. • The tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator. Allow enough tubing to accommodate the bend leading into the water line connection.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 7 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE STEP 4 INSTALLATION WITH HOUSEHOLD WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM WARNING Tip Over Hazard. 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.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 8 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR STEP 7 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE (continued) All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported by leveling legs, the rear is supported by adjustable wheels. Both are accessible from the front of the refrigerator. • To level the back of the refrigerator, turn the 7/16” hex nut located above the front wheels. Turn clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator. • For front leveling, use a 1-1/4” open-end wrench.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 9 ADJUST DOOR SWING WARNING NOTE: This refrigerator has a 3-position door stop. When space does not allow the door to swing open fully to 115°, you may change the door swing to a 90° opening. A 130° door swing option is available for standard installation only. Skip this step if door opening is satisfactory for your installation situation. • Open the door to view the bottom hinge. Note the door stop pin locations.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 10 INSTALL GRILLE PANEL To insert the framed or overlay panel into the grille: • Raise the grille panel to the stop position. CAUTION SHARP EDGE HAZARD The metal panel may be slippery. Grip the metal panel firmly so the panel does not slip out of the frame and cause personal injury or damage to the frame. ATTENTION RISQUE DE COUPURE : ATTENTION AUX ARÊTES VIVES Le panneau en métal peut bêtre glissant.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 11 INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS Install door panels: • Open door to 90°. Remove the 6 Phillips head screws from the door handle. • Remove the handle. Retain all screws. • Remove the 6 screws holding the trim, then lift off the trim. Retain the screws. • Slide the overlay panel into the door trim. • Custom handles must be used with flush inset. Make sure handles are attached before installing panels.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 11 INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS (continued) STEP 11 INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS (continued) Custom Handles • Custom handles must be used for flush installation. The handle must be properly secured to the overlay panel before sliding the panel into the trim. • The cabinet manufacturer will supply the custom handle and hardware. • Discard the supplied handle. • Carefully place the aluminum cover trim into top end cap so that the recess is aligned with the cap.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 13 CONNECT POWER, CLOSE GRILLE PANEL STEP 12 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY • Open the grille panel. • Plug in the power cord (if necessary) by reaching into the opening next to the water filter. If access is too tight, remove the 2 screws holding the water filter bracket and move aside. Plug in the power cord and secure the bracket with the original screws.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 15 INSTALL TOEKICKS INSPECT FINAL INSTALLATION • Locate the supplied toekicks (shipped taped to the side of the refrigerator. • The wider set of toe kicks will be used for flush installation. You can discard the other set of toe kicks. • Attach the LARGER toekick to the refrigerator using ONLY the top center hole (1). • Attach the toekick skirt to the refrigerator using the three lower slots (2). Check door alignment.
Instructions for Stainless Steel Installation 41
Design Guide - Stainless Steel Installation THE INSTALLATION SPACE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 36" Models 12" 42" Models 18" 48" Models 20" 25-3/8" Framed Models 25-3/4" Stainless Steel Models 35", 41", or 47" Case Width * Shipping height. The refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout that is 84-1/2” in height. *84" Use leveling legs From and wheels for a Floor maximum 1” height adjustment.
Design Guide - Stainless Steel Installation CUSTOMIZATION BASICS: REFRIGERATOR LOCATION Professional Style Stainless Steel Refrigerators Stainless steel wrapped refrigerators have beveled edges and professional-style handles. These models are shipped ready for installation. • Do not install the refrigerator where the temperature will go below 55°F (13°C). It will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures. • Do not install the refrigerator where temperatures will go above 100°F (37°C).
Design Guide - Stainless Steel Installation Refrigerator Frameless Cabinets: The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides. Therefore, frameless cabinets may require filler strips to prevent interfeence with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow for filler strips.
Design Guide - Stainless Steel Installation 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.
Installation Instruction - Stainless Steel Installation GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED • Tinsnips to cut banding • Stepladder • 1” Bit extension • Tape measure • Gloves • 1/4” Drywall screws • 5-Gal.
Installation Instruction - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING WARNING STEP 3 INSTALL WATER LINE • A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. The water pressure must be between 40 and 120 p.s.i. • Route 1/4” OD copper or GE SmartConnect™ plastic tubing between house cold water line and the water connection location. • The tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator.
Installation Instruction - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 6 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE (Cont.) STEP 4 INSTALLATION WITH HOUSEHOLD WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM • Cut a 2” x 4” block, 35” long and secure the block to the mounting brackets provided using #12 or #14 wood screws. • Secure the bracket with wood block to the back wall so that it is 84” from the finished floor. Use #12 or #14 wood screws. See the illustration. • The screws must penetrate at least one inch into the vertical wall studs.
Installation Instruction - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 8 ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP PROCEDURE (Cont.) STEP 7 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported by leveling legs, the rear is supported by adjustable wheels. Both are accessible from the front of the refrigerator. • To level the back of the refrigerator, turn the 7/16” hex nut located above the front wheels. Turn clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator.
Installation Instruction - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 11 CONNECT POWER, CLOSE GRILLE PANEL STEP 10 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY • Open the grille panel. • Plug in the power cord (if necessary) by reaching into the opening next to the water filter. If access is too tight, remove the 2 screws holding the water filter bracket and move aside. Plug in the power cord and secure the bracket with the original screws.
Installation Instruction - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 13 INSTALL TOEKICKS INSPECT FINAL INSTALLATION • Locate the supplied toekicks (shipped taped to the side of the refrigerator. • Attach the LARGER toekick to the refrigerator using ONLY the top center hole (1). • Attach the toekick skirt to the refrigerator using the three lower slots (2). Check door alignment. Stand back away from the refrigerator to inspect the final installation.
Notes 52
Notes 53
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 specifications are subject to change without notice. 31-49077-1 224D1889P016 01-15 GE Printed in the United States GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 GEAppliances.
