GE Monogram ® Installation Instructions Stainless Steel 36" Built-In Refrigerators and Freezers Modds ZIRS36N LH- All Refiqgemtor ZIRS 36N RH- All Refiqgemtor ZIFS36N LH- All b)'wezer ZIFS 36N RH- A ll F_vezer
Before you begin - Readthese instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for local inspector's use. IMPORTANT- OBSERVEALL GOVERNINGCODESAND 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. Inrlv/'.4 This appliance must be properly grounded.See "Grounding the Refrigerator,"page 7. [.
Design Advance Infi)rmation 36" Planning Stai*_le,s,_ Steel R_fi'ig'erator,s, t;reezer,s Flush or Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations True FlushInstallation 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 Infi)rmation 36" Slair_le,v_ Sl_,d R@'ig'_,ralor,s, *FinishedWidth Side By Side Installation Of Freezer And Refrigerator • _-4" 841/2" max 831/2" min Finished Opening 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 ZU6SS Unified 6rille Panel Kit for one continuous stainless steel grille panel.
Design Infi rmation 36 " Stair_l_,ss Ste_,l I?_fi'ig'_,rators, Freezers Installation At End-of-Run I 1/2"Thick [I I Refrigerator_ Fioished Oim Cabinet Roughed-InDim._3T'_ Refrigeratordoor Refrigeratoror Freezer Cak II [I 1/2" Thick II I FinishedDim _L[_] RefrigeratorandFreezer installedside-by-side Frameless Cabinets Rough-InDim. i I NOTE:1/2"thick side panels shown. Side panels can be anythickness.
Installation Preparation 36 " Slai_le,_,s Steel I?_fi'ig'e*'alo*',s, tcfeezer,s Clearances Min. to Wall 130° Door Swing 90° DoorSwing I _15% ___ il ,, i ',, Jj36-3/4" J" _ ')', '\ \, ",\',_),, 130° ',\, ........ ;\_>-" ............. ,,y 4"_Min. Clearances for two productsinstalled side-by-side to Wall with the same (left or right) door swing Factory set for a 130° door swing.
Installation Preparation 36 " ,Stai_le,s,s Grounding the ,Ste_,l I_fi'ig'_,*'ato*',s, t;*'eeze*',s IMPORTANT- (Please read carefully) Refrigerator FORPERSONALSAFETY,THIS APPLIANCEMUST BE PROPERLYGROUNDED. 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" Slai _less St eel R_/?ig'era lots, Ffeezer,s Tools Required • • • • • Materials • 2x4, 35" long, for Anti-]qp support, see page 10 • Stick-on hook and loop fastener strips for 1/4"side panels • 1/4"copper water line tubing or 6E SmartOonnect TubingKit Required ]qnsnips to cut banding Stepladder Bucket Level 1-1/4" open-end wrench • • • • • Appliance hand truck Tubing cutter 7/16" open-end wrench #2 Phillips screwdriver Stubby Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriat
Installation Step 2 Install Freezer Water Line • A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. The water pressure must be between 20 and 120p.s.i. • Route 1/4" OD copper or 6E SmartConnect:Mtubing between house cold water line and the water connection location. Floor Tubing J • Tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the freezer. Allow enough to accommodate bend leading into the water valve.
Installation 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 bythe design of the side panel you have previously chosen. • Side panels must be installed plumb. • If you choose to use 1/4" side panels, they should be inserted into the case trim as illustrated.
Installation 36" Slai_le,s,s Step Level 5 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 out located above the front wheels. Turn to raise or lower. • For front leveling legs, use a 1-1/4" open-end wrench. • Adjust carefully; the product should be level and plumb with cabinetry, and should align with toekick height.
Installation 36 " Slai_lr_ss 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. Steel I_e[)'i£'eralr_rs, Ffr_ezers L[ U CopperTubing: • 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 nutto union. • Turn on the water to check for leaks.
Installation 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 ortoo low on the handle side, adjustments can be made by turning the hinge. !_ DoorShouldbe Parallel With Grille Panel • To raise the door,turn adjustable hinge pin toward the right. • Tolower the door, turn hinge pin toward the left. Turn the hinge pin with a 5/16"wrench or, on some models, use the 3/16" Allen wrench taped to the hinge.
Z U(,SS _ _ Trim Kit Un!/_ed 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 Parts List: A. Soffit Vent Top B. Left Side CaseTrim F --_:/- Custom Grille P_nel IMPORTANT:2 People are required to install this kit. CAUTION: Disconnect power before you begin. A _._ E.Grille Base Wrap F.
ZUGSS Trim Kit U_!/ir'_! Slainlr,,s,s Sled Brackets Required Step 2 Install Anti-Tip Brackets Brackets Not Required Beneatha Soffit ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS These productsare heavy at the top and mustbe secured to prevent the possibility of tipping over. PRECAUTIONSCONTRELESBASCULEMENTS Le refrigerateur est beaucoupplus Iourd en haut et il faut le maintenir en place pour eviter la possibilite de son basculementvers I'avant. SideView 2 x 4 Cutj._r71" Length • Cut a 2"x4"block, 71" long.
ZUGSS Trim Kit U*_!fir,d Stai_zless NOTE:This step can be used as an alternative to Step 2,Anti-Tip bracket installation, whenever brackets cannot be used. Step 4 Secure Products To Sides Steel G*'illr, Pa_el _/ Refrigerator \ Stud_Cabinet \ 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.
ZUGSS Trim Kit U_z!/_ed Staitzless Steel G*'ille Pa_zel Step 7 Install Grille Base Unified BaseCover Place TrimOver Cover 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 Un!/ied Step 9 Install Soffit Vent Top SlipDustGasket IntoTrimOnOneEnd • 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. • Reinstall end pieces to case trims.
ZUGSS Trim Kit Un!fied Stainless Steel Grille Panel Step 11 Adjust Door Alignment 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 ortoo 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. • ® I_or 3lo_wg'ram local _'_Jic_, i_ )our ) 5. l. 800.444. l,_4 area, call ) Note: t l-Odtl([ ill]pl'O_(_lll(!ll[ (;(n_ ral Electric. Thor(fore, spe(ifi(_ltions are su[)je(I to is _ COll[illtlillg ell(l(_a'_OF materials, appearance ( h_lllg(! _,_,illlout noli(e. at and Monogram: GE Consumer Products Pub.No.49-60073-3 PartNo.
