GE Monogram® Installation Instructions Stainless Steel 36" Built-In Refrigerators and Freezers Models ZIRS36N LH – All Refrigerator ZIRS36N RH – All Refrigerator ZIFS36N LH – All Freezer ZIFS36N RH – All Freezer www.monogram.
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 “Grounding the Refrigerator,” page 7. ATTENTION Cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre.
Design Information 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Advance Planning Flush or Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations 0" 3/4" True Flush Installation In a flush installation, the refrigerator door will align evenly with the front face of adjacent cabinet doors. The refrigerator blends into the surrounding cabinetry. Monogram built-in refrigerators and freezers can be installed flush with typical 24-3/4" deep cabinetry.
Design Information 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers *Finished Width Side By Side Installation Of Freezer And Refrigerator 2 1/2" 6" 5" 5" 3 1/2" 5" 75" From Floor to Bottom of Electrical Area Water Supply 26" Freezer Refrigerator For a complete food storage center, install a Monogram Freezer and Refrigerator side by side. For even more capacity, install two refrigerators and one or two freezers. • Order ZUGSS Unified Grille Panel Kit for one continuous stainless steel grille panel.
Design Information 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Installation At End-of-Run 1/2" Thick Side Panels Finished Dim. 36" Roughed-In Dim. 37" Refrigerator Cabinet Refrigerator door Refrigerator or Freezer Cabinet NOTE: 1/2" thick side panels shown. Side panels can be any thickness. Add side panel thickness to outside trim width, (36” or 72" for two models) to calculate the rough-in dimension. The leading (front) edge must be finished to match surrounding cabinetry.
Installation Preparation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Clearances 130° Door Swing 25" Min. to Wall 2" 15" 90° Door Swing 36-3/4" 130° 4" Min. Clearances for two products installed side-by-side to Wall with the same (left or right) door swing Factory set for a 130° door swing. Order WX14X99 Allow 2" minimum clearance between the products to adjustable door stop to reduce swing to as little as 90°. prevent door swing interference.
Installation Preparation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Grounding the Refrigerator IMPORTANT – (Please read carefully) FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug that mates with a standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.
Installation Preparation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Tools Required • Tinsnips to cut banding • Stepladder • Bucket • Level • 1-1/4" open-end wrench Materials Required • 2x4, 35" long, for Anti-Tip support, see page 10 • Stick-on hook and loop fastener strips for 1/4" side panels • 1/4" copper water line tubing or GE SmartConnect™ Tubing Kit Hardware Supplied • 1/4-1/4 union with nuts • Anti-tip mounting brackets Hardware Recommendations • Water shut-off valve • Water filter WR97X021
Installation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Step 2 Install Freezer Water Line • A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. The water pressure must be between 20 and 120 p.s.i. • Route 1/4" OD copper or GE SmartConnect™ tubing between house cold water line and the water connection location. Floor Tubing • Tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the freezer. Allow enough to accommodate bend leading into the water valve.
Installation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Step 3 Install Side Panels • Side panels are required whenever the sides of the product will be exposed and when installed between frameless cabinets. See pages 3 and 4. • Side panels are not required when installed into an enclosure. • Side panel installation will be determined by the design of the side panel you have previously chosen. • Side panels must be installed plumb.
Installation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Step 5 Level Refrigerator These products have a 4-point leveling system. The front is supported by leveling legs, the rear is supported by wheels. • Adjust rear wheels beneath the product to just barely touch the 2x4 block. • Turn the 7/16" hex nut located above the front wheels. Turn to raise or lower. • For front leveling legs, use a 1-1/4" open-end wrench.
Installation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Step 7 Connect Freezer Water Supply • Locate and bring tubing to the front of the cabinet. • Turn the water on to flush debris from the line. Run about a quart of water through the tubing into a bucket, then shut off water. Copper Tubing: • Slip a 1/4" nut and ferrule (provided) over both ends of the copper tubing. Insert tube into the union fitting on the unit and tighten nut to union. • Turn on the water to check for leaks.
Installation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Step 10 Adjust Door Alignment Check door alignment. The top of the door should be parallel with the grille panel. If the door appears to be too high or too low on the handle side, adjustments can be made by turning the hinge. Door Should be Parallel With Grille Panel Bushing • To raise the door, turn adjustable hinge pin toward the right. • To lower the door, turn hinge pin toward the left.
ZUGSS Trim Kit Unified Stainless Steel Custom Grille Panel Tools and Materials Required: • #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers or sockets • 1/4" angled wrench and 1-1/2" open ended wrench • Drill and appropriate bits • Custom grille panel • Safety glasses • Gloves to protect against sharp edges E Parts List: A. Soffit Vent Top F B. Left Side Case Trim C. Right Side Case Trim D. Center U-Shape Trim E. Grille Base Wrap F. Stainless Steel Unified Panel G.
ZUGSS Trim Kit Unified Stainless Steel Grille Panel Step 2 Install Anti-Tip Brackets WARNING Height From Floor to Bottom of Wood Block ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS These products are heavy at the top and must be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping over. ATTENTION PRECAUTIONS CONTRE LES BASCULEMENTS Le réfrigérateur est beaucoup plus lourd en haut et il faut le maintenir en place pour éviter la possibilité de son basculement vers l’avant.
ZUGSS Trim Kit Unified Stainless Steel Grille Panel Step 4 Secure Products To Sides NOTE: This step can be used as an alternative to Step 2, Anti-Tip bracket installation, whenever brackets cannot be used. Whenever possible, perform this step for additional anti-tip security. When using 1/2" to 3/4" thick side panels, the front flange of the case trim is attached to the side panel. • Open door to access case trim. • Drill hole in trim slightly below the interior opening.
ZUGSS Trim Kit Unified Stainless Steel Grille Panel Step 7 Install Grille Base Cover Unified Base Cover Place Trim Over Hinges • Open doors fully. • Install the double width grille base cover by slipping the notched ends over the hinges. Install 3 Screws Install 3 Screws • Place wire fence over the grille base cover (textured side out). Drive original wire fence screws through the fence, the grille base cover and into the frame.
ZUGSS Trim Kit Unified Stainless Steel Grille Panel Step 9 Install Soffit Vent Top Slip Dust Gasket Into Trim On One End • Separate the top and hinge side trim pieces by removing side screws. Discard top piece; retain screws. • Install one end piece to unified top piece with 2 original screws. • Slip end of rubber dust gasket into end of top unified piece and slide trim towards the center. Engage the second piece of gasket and continue sliding trim until even with opposite ends.
ZUGSS Trim Kit Unified Stainless Steel Grille Panel Step 11 Adjust Door Alignment Bushing Door Hin ge Case Hing e Raise Pin Shoulder 5/16" Wrench Check door alignment. The top of the door should be parallel with the grille panel. If the door appears to be too high or too low on the handle side, adjustments can be made. • Use a 5/16" wrench to turn the hinge. • To raise the door, turn adjustable hinge pin toward the right. • To lower the door, turn hinge pin toward the left.
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. Pub. No. 49-60073-3 Part No.
