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Custom Options Guide and
Installation
Instructions
With Custom Panel Dimensions
and Trim Kit Installation Instructions
These Monogram refrigerators and
freezers are designed to be customized
with decorator door and grille panels.
Field installed panels are required.
Factory installed trim will
36″ Refrigerators and 36″ Freezers
accommodate 1/4″ thick custom
®
ZIR36N LH – All Refrigerator
panels or optional Lexan and stainless
steel panel kits.
ZIR36N RH – All Refrigerator
Optional trim kits a
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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 CAUTION WARNING Refrigerator,” page 12. Cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la t
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DESIGN INFORMATION Design Information 36″ 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 doors can also be installed will align evenly with the semi-flush into an enclosure front face of adjacent cabinet using the minimum cutout doors. The refrigerator blends width. The case trim creates a into the surrounding frame around the opening. cabin
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Design Information 36″ 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. with the same (left or right) door swing to Wall Allow 2″ minimum clearance between the products to Factory set for a 130° door swing. Order WX14X99 prevent door swing interference. Order the WX14X99 adjustable door stop to reduce swing to as little as 90°. adjustable door stop to reduce the factory set 130° do
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Design Information 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Installation Refrigerator or Freezer Between 1/4" Thick Base and Side Panels Refrigerator Wall Cabinets Cabinet Finished Dim. 35-1/2" Rough-In Dim. 36" NOTE: 1/4″ thick side panels can be inserted Door into the case trim, making the rough-in the Cabinet same as the outside trim width, 36″. Refrigerator or Freezer Installation At End-of-Run 1/2" Thick Refrigerator Side Panels Cabinet 36" Finished Dim. Roughed-In Dim. 37" Refrigerator door Cabine
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Design Information 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Models ZIR36N RH, Refrigerator ZIF36N RH, Freezer ZIR36N LH, Refrigerator ZIF36N LH, Freezer available 36″ wide models with handle on left side, the door 36″ wide models with handle on right side, the door swings left to right. swings right to left. Trim kit ZGC2 – Provides 1/4″ grille panel frame side pieces ZKHTRSS1 – Tubular stainless steel handles for 3/4″ descriptions for 83-1/2″ and 84-1/2″ installation heights. The thick panel installations.
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Custom Panel Dimensions 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers ZIR36N Refrigerator 10-3/4" Max. 35" Case 10" Min. ZIF36N Freezer 24-3/4" 36" Overall Design Information Designed to be installed flush or semi-flush with surrounding cabinetry. Cutout dimensions, clearances and side panel sizes are determined by the many installation options available. Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed. Side panels are not required when 26-3/4" installed into an enclosure or betw
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Custom Panel Dimensions 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim ZIR36N Refrigerator 1/4″ thick panels ZIF36N Freezer •1/4″ Panel: Cut panels to size. or •Custom handle with 1/4″ door panel requires Trim Panels secured to 1/4″ thick backing kits ZKHR1 or ZKHRSS1 for tubular stainless steel handles. 35-1/16" Standard Trim with Panels secured to 1/4″ thick backing •Applying a raised panel design to a 1/4″ thick backing (screws or glued): Cut 1/4″ thick panels t
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Custom Panel Dimensions 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Custom Door Panel Dimensions ZIR36N Refrigerator ZIF36N Freezer Using Trim Kits ZKTR36LH or ZKTR36RH 3/4″ thick panel with kit supplied handle •The ZKTR36LH (or ZKTR36RH) trim kit provides for the installation of 3/4″ thick custom door and grille 35 -1/16" panels, using the supplied handle. Cut panel to size and install. IMPORTANT: Maximum door panel weight is 67 lbs., maximum grille panel weight is 9 lbs. 3/4" Thick Custom Panel 68-15/16" Cu
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Custom Panel Dimensions 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim ZIR36N Refrigerator Using Trim Kit ZKTR36LH or ZKTR36RH ZIF36N Freezer •The ZKTR36LH (or ZKTR36RH) trim kit installed 3/4″ thick panel with custom handle together with a ZKHTR1 custom handle kit provides for the installation of 3/4″ thick custom door and 35 1/4 " grille panels with a custom handle of your choice. Order ZKHTRSS1 for a tubular stainless steel handle. Cut panels to size, rout the
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CUSTOM PANEL DIMENSIONS Custom Panel Dimensions 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Side Panel or Filler Options (Not to scale) Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator or freezer will be exposed. 1/4″ Side Panels 1/2″ to 3/4″ Side Panels 23 9/16" 24 3/4" Insert end of Leading Edge side panel into trim. Flush with Cabinet Use stick-on hook and Front. The front or loop fastener strips to leading edge must be secure the panel to finished to match the refrigerator. cabinetry. Top V
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Installation 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Tools • Tinsnips to cut banding • Bucket • 7/16″ open-end wrench • 7/16″ socket with Required • Stepladder • Level • #2 Phillips screwdriver 3″ extension for • 1-1/4″ open-end • Appliance Hand Truck • Stubby Phillips ratchet wrench • Tubing cutter screwdriver • Safety glasses • Drill and appropriate bits • Stick-on hook and loop fastener strips for 1/4″ side Materials • Water shut-off valve panels Required • Water filter WR97X0214 • 35″ long 2x4 for Ant
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Installation 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Step 1 CAUTION Remove Packaging Refrigerator and freezer is much heavier at the top than at the bottom – be careful when moving. When using a hand truck, handle from side only. PRUDENCE 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. 7/16" Bolt • Remove outer carton. – Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom. • Sl
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Installation 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Step 2 • A cold water supply is required for automatic Install icemaker operation. The water pressure must be Water Line 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 should be long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator. Allow enough to Waterline Tubing accommodate bend leading into the water valve. NOTE: The only GE approved plastic
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Installation 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Step 3 • Side panels are not required when the refrigerator • If you choose to use 1/4″ side panels, they should Install or freezer is installed into an enclosure. Skip this be inserted into the case trim as illustrated. Fasten Side Panels step if you are installing into an enclosure. the panels to the refrigerator with stick-on hook • Side panels are required whenever the sides of the and loop fastener strips before setting refrigerator refrigerator or f
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Installation 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Step 5 All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported Level by leveling legs, the rear is supported by wheels. Hex Nut Adjusts Refrigerator •Adjust rear wheels beneath the product to just barely Rear Wheels or Freezer touch the 2x4 block. •Turn the 7/16″ hex nut located above the front wheels. Turn to raise or lower the refrigerator. Leveling Leg •For front leveling legs, use a 1-1/4″ open-end wrench. •Adjust carefully, the refrigerator should b
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Installation 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Step 8 If you are using a 3/4″ thick custom panel, SKIP THIS Install 1/4″ STEP. See Custom Panel Dimensions pages for panel door panels sizes with ZKTR36LH or ZKTR36RH trim kit and other kits. Refer to trim kit instructions in this booklet. • Open door to 90° stop. Remove the Phillips head screws from the aluminum trim door handle. • Remove handle. Retain all screws and handle. • Slide custom panel into the door trim. • Replace door handle and secure with
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Door Hinge Case Hinge Installation 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Step 11 Check door alignment. The top of the door should Door Should be Parallel Adjust Door be parallel with the grille panel. If the door appears With Grille Panel Alignment to be 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 towards the right. • To lower the door, turn hinge pin towards the left. Turn the hinge pin with a 5/16″ wrench or
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ZGC2 Trim Kit Grille Panel Frame Adjustment This kit provides optional side trim pieces for the original grille panel frame to fit 83-1/2″ and 84-1/2″ installation heights. To change grille panel size: • Determine the installation height by measuring the enclosure from the floor to the underside of soffit. When there is no soffit, measure to the top of the adjacent cabinets. • Adjust refrigerator case trim to desired height. E. Mount the assembled panel by dropping into slots See Product Inst
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ZKHR1 Trim Kit (For 1/4″ Panels) Support for Custom Handles Tools and materials required: Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these • #2 Phillips screwdriver instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand • Drill and appropriate bits models. • Custom door panel • Custom Handle • Safety glasses Parts List: A. Handle side door extrusion (for left hand models) B. Handle side door extrusion (for right hand models) This kit provides the necessary framework to install a custom hand
