INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS with Design Guide 36” Built-In Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators Monogram.
Safety Information BEFORE YOU BEGIN If you received a damaged unit, you should immediately contact your dealer or builder. Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for Skill Level – Installation of this unit requires basic 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.
Consignes de sécurité AVANT DE COMMENCER Veuillez lire toutes ces instructions attentivement. • Niveau de compétence – L’installation de cet appareil IMPORTANT – Conservez ces instructions à exige des compétences de base en mécanique, menuiserie et plomberie. La responsabilité d’une installation adéquate relève de l’installateur. La garantie Monogram ne couvre pas les défectuosités du produit causées par une installation inadéquate.
Contents Safety 2, 3 Installation Instructions Tools, Hardware, Materials 29 Grounding the Unit 29 Step 1. Remove Packaging 30 Step 2. Install Water Line 30 Step 2A. Water Line with Reverse Osmosis System 31 Step 3. Install Side Panels 30 Step 4. Install Case Trim 30 Step 5. Anti-Tip Procedure 31-33 Step 6. Alternate Anti-Tip Procedure 33 Step 7. Adjust Door Swing 34 Step 8. Install Grille Panel 34 Step 9. Install Door Panels 35 Step 10. Connect Water Supply 36 Step 11. Connect Power 36 Step 12.
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Design Guide - Standard Installation THE INSTALLATION SPACE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 35" Case Width 35-1/2" Finished Width 6" *83-1/2" at Rear Electrical Area 10" 24" Cutout Depth Water Supply 3-1/2" 3-1/2" 5" 5" 10" * Shipping height. The refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout that is 84-1/2” (214.63 cm) max. height. Note that the top case trim at the front is 1/2” (1.27 cm) higher and will overlap upper cabinetry or soffit. Use leveling legs and wheels for a maximum 1” (2.
Design Guide - Standard Installation CUSTOMIZATION BASICS: Framed Or Overlay Panels, Custom Handles and Accessory Kits Optional Accessory Kits • ZKHCSS2: Monogram Tubular Stainless Steel handles designed to fit 3/4” (1.91 cm) overlay panels. This kit also includes a handle side trim for custom handles. • ZKHPSS1: Professional Tubular Stainless Steel Handle designed to fit 3/4” (1.91 cm) overlay panels. Kit includes one handle. Order 2 kits for bottomfreezer refrigerators from your Monogram supplier.
Design Guide - Standard Installation 1/4” (0.63 cm) 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, drawer and grille. If the custom panel is less than 1/4” thick and if 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 SIDE PANELS ZUG2 GRILLE PANEL DIMENSIONS Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed. The 1/4” (0.63 cm) side panels will slip into the side case trim. Secure the panels to the refrigerator with stick-on hook and loop fastener strips. Order the side panels from the cabinet manufacturer. • Cut a notch in the top front corner as shown to allow clearance for corner keys in the front side trim.
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 interference with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow for filler strips.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation TOOLS REQUIRED MATERIALS REQUIRED • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 35” long 2x4 for Anti-Tip support • 1/4” copper water line tubing or SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits • Water shut-off valve • Custom panels for fresh food door, freezer drawer and grille panel • Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinetry. • Stick-on hook and loop fastener strips for 1/4” (0.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING WARNING • The unit is secured to the skid with 4 slotted tie-down straps. Remove the six 7/16” bolts from the base channels in the tie-downs. Remove 5 base channel • Remove the six 7/16” bolts bolts on each securing the straps to the side skid. NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID. Tip Over Hazard. The refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the bottom—be careful when moving.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 2A WATER LINE INSTALLATION WITH A REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM STEP 4 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE 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 - Standard Installation STEP 4 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE (CONT) • Locate at least 2 studs on the back wall. Mark these points on the horizontal line. • Place the bottom of the wall bracket with tabs on the horizontal line. Align the center notch on the bracket with the center line on the wall. • Gently pull back at the ends of the plastic straps to make the channel rest flush behind the wall.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 6 SECURE UNIT TO WALL STEP 4 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE (Cont) • The “L” rod can be found in the upper left corner of the unit in the access compartment. Look through the access compartment to make sure the rod lines up with the anti-tip bracket. • There are 2 washers and a hair pin cotter with the rod. Remove the washers and hair pin cotter from the end of the rod. • Rotate and move the “L” rod into the slot in the anti-tip bracket tab.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 7 ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP PROCEDURE STEP 8 ADJUST DOOR SWING 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 is available for standard installation only. If used for flush installation, damage will occur to wood panels. Skip this step if door opening is satisfactory for your installation situation.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 9 INSTALL GRILLE PANEL • Raise the access panel to the stop position. • Loosen the screws on the side trim behind the frame. Remove the bottom trim. • Slide the panel over the metal baker panel and into the trim. • If necessary, tap with a wood block until the panel slips under the top trim piece. • Reassemble the bottom trim. Tighten the screws. • Adjust the hinge spring to accommodate the panel weight, if necessary. STEP 10 INSTALL 1/4” (0.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 10A INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS Right hand models shown. Use the same instructions for left hand models. Use Front Hol to Secure Hand Use Rear Holes to Secure Trim Supplied handle shown in the overlay panel position. Install door and drawer panels: • Open door to 90°. Remove the 4 Phillips head screws from the door handle. • Remove handle. Retain all screws. • Remove 4 screws holding trim, lift off trim. Retain screws.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 12 CONNECT POWER STEP 11 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY • Check to be sure the power cord is plugged into the receptacle. WARNING Connect to potable water supply only. AVERTISSEMENT Raccordez l’appareil à une alimentation d’eau potable seulement. • Locate and bring tubing to the front of the cabinet. • Turn the water on to flush debris from line. Run about a quart of water through tubing into a bucket, then shut off water.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 14 INSTALL TOEKICK • Locate the supplied toekicks (shipped taped to the side of the refrigerator. • The narrower set of toe kicks will be used with standard installation. You can discard the other set of toe kicks. • Install the toekick assembly with the 2 screws provided, adjust to the desired height and tighten the screws.
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Design Guide - Flush Installation THE INSTALLATION SPACE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 39" Finished Width 35" Case Width 25-3/8" Case Depth Wall View 4-5/16" * Shipping height. The refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout *84" From that is 85” (215.9 cm) max. Floor to height. Use leveling legs Top Frame and wheels for a maximum 1” (2.54 cm) height adjustment.
Design Guide - Flush Installation 1/2” (1.27 cm) OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS Door For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may be installed on trimmed models. The overlay panel must be secured to a 1/4” (.63 cm) thick backer panel which slides into the trim. A spacer panel 0.10” (0.25 cm) 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” (1.9 cm) DECORATIVE PANEL DIMENSIONS CUSTOMIZATION BASICS: Framed Or Overlay Panels, Custom Handles and Accessory Kits For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may be installed to give a flush appearance with surrounding cabinets. The overlay panel must be 3/4” (1.9 cm) thick. Panel attaches to included brackets to provide mounting to the appliance door. These refrigerators are designed to be customized with decorative panels.
Design Guide - Flush Installation 3/4” (1.9 cm) RAISED FRESH FOOD DOOR PANEL ROUTING For 3/4” (1.9 cm) raised door panel, routing is required. The router depth is 1/4” (0.63 cm) 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” (1.9 cm) RAISED FREEZER DRAWER PANEL ROUTING For 3/4” (1.9 cm) raised door panel, routing is required. The router depth is 1/4” (0.63 cm) 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” (1.9 cm) RAISED GRILLE PANEL ROUTING For 3/4” (1.9 cm) raised grille panel, routing is required. The router depth is 1/4” (0.63 cm) 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” 1-11/16” NOTE: Routed areas should be finished as they may be visible when assembled.
Design Guide - Flush Installation INSTALLATION SIDE PANELS ZUG2 Unified Grille Panel Kit • If you are installing two units, side by side, the installation space must be 75” (190.5 cm) wide. Note: Additional cutout width may be required when side panels are used. Add side panel thickness to the finished cutout to calculate rough-in width. • The water and electrical locations for each product must be located as shown. • A separate 115V, 60Hz., 15 or 20 amp power supply is recommended for each product.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation TOOLS REQUIRED MATERIALS REQUIRED • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 35” (88.9 cm) long 2x4 for Anti-Tip support • 1/4” copper water line tubing or SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits • Water shut-off valve • Custom panels for fresh food door, freezer drawer and grille panel • Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinetry. • Stick-on hook and loop fastener strips for 1/4” (0.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING WARNING Tip Over Hazard. The refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the bottom—be careful when moving. When using a hand truck, handle from the side only. AVERTISSEMENT Risque de basculement Le réfrigérateur est beaucoup plus lourd en haut qu’en bas. Il faut être prudent lors des déplacements. Si un diable est utilisé, il faut soulever le réfrigérateur sur le côté seulement.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 2A WATER LINE INSTALLATION WITH A REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM STEP 5 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE 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 5 INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKET (cont.) • Locate at least 2 studs on the back wall. Mark these points on the horizontal line. • Place the bottom of the wall bracket with tabs on the horizontal line. Align the center notch on the bracket with the center line on the wall. • The anti-tip wall bracket has a series of holes. Select 2 holes that match with the located studs. Make sure the holes selected are on the center of the studs. Mark the wall at these points.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 5 INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKET (cont.) Remove Grilles for Access to Anti-Tip Locking Hooks Fresh Food Unit • Open the access door. • Remove the 4 screws from the grille on the right and 3 from the grill on the left. • Pull the bottom of each grille forward, down and out to remove. Power Cord Locate the power cord inside the left cavity. If it has not been adjusted so the plug is easily accessible, do so now.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 7 ADJUST DOOR SWING STEP 8 INSTALL GRILLE PANEL 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. Skip this step if door opening is satisfactory for your installation situation. • Lift the grille panel to access the wire cover trim. • Remove screws on both sides of the wire cover trim and rotate off.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 9 INSTALL DOOR PANELS Install door panel: • Open door to 90°. Remove the 4 Phillips head screws from the door handle. • Remove the handle. Retain all screws. • Remove the 4 screws holding the trim, then lift off the trim. Retain the screws. 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.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 10 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY STEP 11 CONNECT POWER • Check to be sure the power cord is plugged into the receptacle. WARNING Connect to potable water supply only. AVERTISSEMENT Raccordez l’appareil à une alimentation d’eau potable seulement. Electrical Outlet House Water Supply • Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are on. • The temperature controls are preset at 37°F (-13.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 13 INSTALL TOEKICK • 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 toekick assembly to the refrigerator using the supplied screws (2). • A custom toekick can be installed to match or complement the surrounding cabinetry. Use the supplied toekick as a template to cut the shape.
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Design Guide - Stainless Steel Installation THE INSTALLATION SPACE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 35-1/2" Finished Width 35" Case Width Wall View 2-5/16" 6" 10" 84-1/2" max Finished Opening *83-1/2" at Rear Electrical Area 24" Cutout Depth Water Supply 3-1/2" 3-1/2" 5" 5" 10" 3-1/2" 75" From Floor to Bottom of Electrical Area *84" From Floor to Top Frame * Shipping height. The refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout that is 84-1/2” (214.63 cm) max. height.
Design Guide - Stainless Steel Installation CUSTOMIZATION BASICS: Framed Or Overlay Panels, Custom Handles and Accessory Kits OPTIONAL ACCESSORY KITS • ZUGPP2: For side-by-side installation of two professional-style bottom-freezer refrigerators. This kit provides a unified stainless steel grille panel to span the width of two units. • ZUGSS2: For side-by-side installation of two stainless steel wrapped bottom-freezer refrigerators.
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 interference with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow for filler strips.
Installation Instructions - Stainless Steel Installation TOOLS REQUIRED MATERIALS REQUIRED • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 35” (88.9 cm) long 2x4 for Anti-Tip support • 1/4” copper water line tubing or SmartConnect™ Refrigerator Tubing kits • Water shut-off valve • Custom panels for fresh food door, freezer drawer and grille panel • Screws to secure refrigerator to cabinetry.
Installation Instructions - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING WARNING Tip Over Hazard. The refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the bottom—be careful when moving. When using a hand truck, handle from the side only. AVERTISSEMENT Risque de basculement Le réfrigérateur est beaucoup plus lourd en haut qu’en bas. Il faut être prudent lors des déplacements. Si un diable est utilisé, il faut soulever le réfrigérateur sur le côté seulement.
Installation Instructions - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 2A WATER LINE INSTALLATION WITH A REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM STEP 4 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE 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 antitip system.
Installation Instructions - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 4 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE (CONT) • Place the bottom of the wall bracket with tabs on the horizontal line. Align the center notch on the bracket with the center line on the wall. • Hold the metal channel flat against the plastic straps and slide the channel through the hole. Plastic Straps Metal Channel • Gently pull back at the ends of the plastic straps to make the channel rest flush behind the wall.
Installation Instructions - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 4 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE (CONT) STEP 6 SECURE UNIT TO WALL • The “L” rod can be found in the upper left corner of the unit in the access compartment. Look through the access compartment to make sure the rod lines up with the anti-tip bracket. • There are 2 washers and a hair pin cotter with the rod. Remove the washers and hair pin cotter from the end of the rod. • Rotate and move the “L” rod into the slot in the anti-tip bracket tab.
Installation Instructions - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 7 ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP PROCEDURE STEP 8 ADJUST DOOR SWING 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 is available for standard installation only. If used for flush installation, damage will occur to wood panels. Skip this step if door opening is satisfactory for your installation situation.
Installation Instructions - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 9 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY STEP 10 CONNECT POWER • Check to be sure the power cord is plugged into the receptacle. WARNING Connect to potable water supply only. AVERTISSEMENT Raccordez l’appareil à une alimentation d’eau potable seulement. Electrical Outlet House Water Supply • Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are on.
Installation Instructions - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 12 INSTALL TOEKICK • Locate the supplied toekick (shipped taped to the side of the refrigerator). Install the toekick assembly with the 2 screws provided, adjust to the desired height and tighten the screws. IMPORTANT: A custom toekick can be installed to match or complement the surrounding cabinetry but can NOT cover the horizontal vent slots of the factory toe kick.
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NOTE: While performing installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. NOTE: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at Monogram. Therefore, materials, appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.
