Installation Instructions Side by Side Refrigerators ZlS360N, ZlSB360D,ZlSW360D ZlSS360N, ZlSS360D ZIS420N, ZISB420D,ZISW420D ZISS420N, ZISS420D ZIS480N, ZISB480D,ZISW480D ZISS480N, ZISS480D Design 6uide With Installation Instructions Monogram:
Safety Information BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely • IMPORTANTlocal inspector's ordinances. • Note • Note your and carefully. heseinstructions for liNe. Observe to Installer instructions Skill Level - Installation of tiffs refligerator requires basic mechanical, carpent_ T and plumbing skills. Proper installation is tile responsibility of the insmlleL Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under tile GE Appliance Warranty.
Design Guide THE INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS SPACE 25-3/8" FramedModels 25-3/4" StainlessSteelModels 35", 41", or 47" CaseDepth i CaseWidth _..... _........_l * Shippingheight.The i ..... refrigeratorcan be adjustedto fit into a cutout that is 83-1/2" rain.to 84-1/2"max. • 84" From height. Note that the Floorto top casetrim at the TopFrame front is 1/2" higher andwill overlap uppercabinetryor soffit. Useleveling legs andwheelsfor a maximum1" height adjustment.
Design Guide FramelessCabinets:The case trim overlaps cabinets atthe top and sides. Therefore, frameless cabinets may require filler strips to )revent interfeence with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow for filler strips. Refrigerator 23-7/8" From Rearof Refrigerator " Case 2" 3/4" Trim 1/2" 1/4" , 1-3/4" 2-3/4" 1-1/2" 1-1/4" 2-1/2" 2-1/4" i | ....... q= '-.....
Design Guide Refrigerator _--Case _im FramelessCabinets: The case trim overlaps cabinets atthe top and sides. Therefore, frameless cabinets may require filler strips to prevent interference with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow for filler strips. 234/8" FromRearof Refrigerator .........
Design Guide CUSTOMIZATION BASICS: Framed Or Overlay Panels, Custom Handles and Accessory Stainless Steel Wrapped Models 36" wide models - ZISS360N, ZISS360D 42" wide models - ZISS420N, ZISS420D 48" wide models - ZISS480N, ZISS480D Trimmed Models 36" wide models - ZIS360N, ZISB360D, ZISW360D 42" wide models - ZIS420N, ZISB420D, ZISW420D 48" wide models - ZIS480N, ZISB480D, ZISW480D Overlay panels You may also choose to install custom overlay panels flom your cabinet manufacmreL This design provides a
Design Guide 1/4" FRAMED PANEL DIMENSIONS t t t , If you choose to install flamed panels, they must be cut to the dimensions shown. The panels will slide into the flame on the (loot and grille. Door |_5/16" L Trim Reveal t t t t 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 tap with a piece of fillet material or foam rope to improve the fit. ............
Design Guide 3/4" OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS Overlay Panel Door For a more installed custom on be secured into the placed appearance, trimmed overlay models. to a 1/4" thick uim. A spacer between the The backer panel overlay which thick backer may panel panel 0.10" and panels overlay must be must slides be BackerPanel 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 DISPENSER MODELS: RAISED OVERLAY PANEL DESIGN 1/4"BackerPanel .10"Spacer 3/4" Overlay When a raised panel design is to be used, a custom wide middle rail is required to accept the dispenser trim. • The middle rail must be wide enough to allow for the dispenser uim to overlap the opening. • The middle rail must be 1.100" total thickness to accept the dispenser trim.
Design Guide SIDE PANELS FLOORING For proper installation, tiffs refligerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is at tim same height as tim rest of tim flooring. This surface should be suong enough to support a fidly loaded refligeratoI, or approximately 1,500 lbs. Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refligerator will be exposed. The 1/4" side panels will slip into the side case trim.
Installation [STEP 11 REMOVE CAUTION:Refrigerator Instructions • Remove tile four 7/16" bolts securing tile sUaps to tile skid. PACKAGING is much heavier at the CAUTION:DoNOT top than at tile bottom - be careful when moving. When using a hand truck, handle flom side onl> ATTEMPT TO ROI,I, UNIT OFF SKID. PRUDENCE: I_e r_frig&ateur est beaucoup plus lourd en haut qu'en bas. I1 faut &tre prudent lots des d_placements. Si un diable est utilis_, il faut soulever le r_flig_rateur sur le c6t_ setdement.
Installation Instructions STEP 4 INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKETS STEP 2 (continued) WARNING:ANT,-T,P PRECAUT,ONS • Turn on the main water supply and flush debris. Run about a quart of water through the robing into a bucket. Shut off water supply at the shuboff vane. NOTE: Saddle type shut-off valves are included in many water supply kits. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle type vane complies with your local plumbing codes.
Installation Instructions STEP 6 SECURE REFRIGERATOR TO CABINETRY STEP 5 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR All models have supported by leveling adjustable wheels. of the 4-point leveling. legs, Both the are The rear fiont is is supported by flom the flont turn the accessible X4rhenever possible, perform this step for anti-tip securiD_, or when anti-tip brackets cannot be used. The refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping. refligerator.
Installation Instructions STEP 8 INSTALL GRILLE PANEL To insert fiamed • Raise the grille or overlay panel into the grille: panel to stop position. Id" Loosen Side Trim Screw Lotqosen Side Trim Screw AdjustNut Below Springto Accommodate PanelWeight • Loosen bottom screws trim. • Slide panel the trim. on side uim over the metal behind backer flame. panel Remove and into • If necessary, mp with a wood block until panel slips under the top uim piece. • Reassemble bottom trim. Tighten screws.
Installation STEP 9 INSTALL FRAMED Instructions PANELS Goto Step 9Afor OverlayPanels Handle Trim-_ DoorTrim Refrigerator Door !, I_\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\1 Supplied Handle Shown in 1/4" Panel Position Install door panels: • Open door to 90 °. Remove the 6 Phillips head screws flom the door handle. • Remove handle. Retain all screws. J • Remove 6 screws holding uim, lift off uim. Retain screws. • Slide flamed panel into the door trim.
Installation [STEP 9A _" • Instructions INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS DoorTrim Handle Trim hot Refrigerator Door == Move Forward For3/4" Panel {_0t .iiii Supplied Handle Shown in Overlay Panel Position I Install door panels: • Open door to 90 °. Remove the 6 Phillips head screws flom the door handle. • Remove handle. Retain all screws. • Remove 6 screws holding uiln, lift off uiln. Retain screws. • Slide overl W panel into the door trim.
Installation Instructions STEP 10] INSTALL DISPENSER TRIM STEP 11 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY Check to be sure that refrigerator plugged into the wall outlet. Skip this step is you are installing a stainless steel wrapped or a non-dispenser refrigerator. There are refligeratoL applicad two dispenser Select the trims shipped appropriate with trim power cord is not 11 your for your on. I ---. Overlay I Panel I mm ,\ Refrigerator "-\.
Installation [STEP 12 CONNECT Instructions STEP 14 INSTALL TOEKICK POWER • Check to be sure the power cord is plugged tile receptacle. • I,ocate tile supplied toekick (shipped roped to tile side of tile refligerator). Install with 2 screws provided, adjust to desired height and tighten into scIews. L_ • A custom toekick can be installed to match or complement tile surrounding cabinetry. Use tile supplied toekick as a template to cut tile shape.
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Note: While performing installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn• For Monogram ® lo_wl s_r_ia_ in 3'o_ir (m_a, _wll 1-800-444-1845. Note: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric. Thereli)re, materials, appearance and specifications are sul)ject to change without notice. Monogram: GE Consumer Products _wbgNO._ 49-6013s-2 • No.
