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®
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
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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. This appliance must be properly grounded. See “Grounding the Refrigerator,” page 7. WARNING Cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre. ATT
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Design Information 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Advance Planning Flush or Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations 0" 3/4" True Flush Installation Semi-Flush Installation In a flush installation, These refrigerators the refrigerator door can also be installed will align evenly with the front semi-flush into an enclosure face of adjacent cabinet doors. using the minimum cutout The refrigerator blends into the width. The case trim creates a surrounding cabinetry. frame around the op
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Design Information 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers *Finished Width Side By Side Installation 2 1/2" Wall View Of Freezer 28 1/2" Electrical And Refrigerator 6" 6" 5" 5" 84 1/2" max 24 3/4" Total 75" From Floor Depth 83 1/2" min to Bottom Finished of Electrical Opening Area 5" Water Supply 26" 3 1/2" Freezer Refrigerator *72" min. for a flush installation For a complete food storage center, install a Monogram 71-1/2" min. for a semi-flush installation Freezer and Refrigerator side b
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Design Information 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Installation At End-of-Run 1/2" Thick Side Panels Refrigerator Cabinet 36" Finished Dim. Roughed-In Dim. 37" 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. 1/2" Thick The leading (front) edge must be Side Panels finished to match surrounding cabinetr
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Installation Preparation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Clearances 2" 25" 15" Min. to 90° Door Swing 130° Door Wall Swing 36-3/4" 130° Clearances for two products installed side-by-side 4" Min. 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. Order the WX14X99 adjustable door stop to reduce the
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Installation Preparation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Grounding the IMPORTANT – (Please read carefully) Refrigerator 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 DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT OR three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle to minimize the REMOVE THE THIRD (GROUND) PRONG FROM THE possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance. POWER
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Installation Preparation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Tools • Tinsnips to cut banding • Appliance hand truck • Drill and appropriate bits Required • Stepladder • Tubing cutter • 7/16" socket with 3" extension for • Bucket • 7/16" open-end wrench ratchet • Level • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Safety glasses • 1-1/4" open-end wrench • Stubby Phillips screwdriver Materials • 2x4, 35" long, for Anti-Tip support, see page 10 • Water shut-off valve Required • Stick-on hook and loop fasten
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Installation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Step 2 • A cold water supply is required for automatic Install icemaker operation. The water pressure must be Freezer between 20 and 120 p.s.i. Water Line ™ • Route 1/4" OD copper or GE SmartConnect tubing between house cold water line and the water Floor connection location. Tubing • Tubing should be long enough to extend to the front of the freezer. Allow enough to accommodate bend leading into the water valve. NOTE: The only GE approved
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Installation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Step 3 • Side panels are required whenever the sides of the • If you choose to use 1/4" side panels, they should be Install product will be exposed and when installed between inserted into the case trim as illustrated. Fasten the Side Panels frameless cabinets. See pages 3 and 4. panels to the product with stick-on hook and loop • Side panels are not required when installed into an fastener strips before setting in place. See enclosure. il
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Installation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Step 5 These products have a 4-point leveling system. The Level front is supported by leveling legs, the rear is supported Refrigerator by wheels. • Adjust rear wheels beneath the product to just barely touch the 2x4 block. Hex Nut Adjusts • Turn the 7/16" hex nut located above the front wheels. Rear 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 L
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Installation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Step 7 • Locate and bring tubing to the front of the cabinet. Connect • Turn the water on to flush debris from the line. Run Freezer about a quart of water through the tubing into a Water Supply 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. ™ GE SmartCon
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Door Hinge Case Hinge Installation 36" Stainless Steel Refrigerators, Freezers Step 10 Check door alignment. The top of the door should be Door Should be Parallel Adjust Door parallel with the grille panel. If the door appears to be With Grille Panel Alignment too high or too low on the handle side, adjustments can be made by turning the hinge. Bushing • To raise the door, turn adjustable hinge pin toward the right. • To lower the door, turn hinge pin toward the left. Turn the hinge pin with a 5
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ZUGSS Trim Kit Unified Stainless Steel Custom Grille Panel Tools and Materials Required: Completion Time: Allow approximately 3 hours to install • #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers or sockets this kit. • 1/4" angled wrench and 1-1/2" open ended IMPORTANT: 2 People are required to install this kit. wrench • Drill and appropriate bits CAUTION: Disconnect power before you begin. • Custom grille panel A • Safety glasses B • Gloves to protect against C sharp edges D E Parts List: A. Soffit Vent Top F
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ZUGSS Trim Kit Unified Stainless Steel Grille Panel Soffit Block Brackets Brackets Not Required Step 2 Required Beneath a WARNING Install Soffit Height Anti-Tip ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS From Brackets Floor These products are heavy at the top and must be to secured to prevent the possibility of tipping over. Bottom of Wood Block ATTENTION PRECAUTIONS CONTRE LES BASCULEMENTS Side View Le réfrigérateur est beaucoup plus lourd en haut et il faut le maintenir en place pour éviter la possibilité 2 x 4 C
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ZUGSS Trim Kit Unified Stainless Steel Grille Panel NOTE: This step can be used as Step 4 Refrigerator an alternative to Step 2, Anti-Tip Secure Cabinet Stud bracket installation, whenever Products brackets cannot be used. To Sides Door Whenever possible, perform this step for additional anti-tip Spacer security. Block OR When using 1/2" to 3/4" thick side panels, the front flange of the case trim is attached to the side panel. If the product is installed between cabinets with no • Open door to
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ZUGSS Trim Kit Unified Stainless Steel Grille Panel Step 7 Install Unified Base Cover Place Grille Base Trim Over Cover Hinges • Open doors fully. • Install the double width grille base cover by slipping the notched ends over the hinges. Install Install 3 Screws 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. Step 8 Remove Remove Remove Grille Frame Screws Screws • Back out 2
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ZUGSS Trim Kit Unified Stainless Steel Grille Panel Slip Dust Gasket Step 9 Slip Second Dust Into Trim On One End Install Gasket Into Trim Soffit Vent Top • Separate the top and hinge side trim pieces by Reinstall removing side screws. Discard top piece; retain Screws 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
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Door Hinge Case Hinge ZUGSS Trim Kit Unified Stainless Steel Grille Panel Step 11 Adjust Door Alignment Bushing 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. 19
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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. 197D3003P001 12-03 JR 65161-01
