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Installation
Instructions
36" Built-In All-Refrigerators
and All-Freezers
31-46148
224D2601P001
06-08 JR
monogram.com
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Safety Information Skill Level - Installation of this product requires basic BEFORE YOU BEGIN mechanical, carpentry and plumbing skills. Proper Read these instructions completely and carefully. installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered • IMPORTANT - Save these instructions under the GE Appliance Warranty. See the Owner’s for local inspector’s use. Observe all governing Manual for warranty information. codes and ordinances.
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Design Guide DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES THE INSTALLATION SPACE 25-3/8" Framed Models 35" 25-3/4" Stainless Steel Models Case Width Case Depth * Shipping height. The The finished product can be adjusted cutout width to fit into a cutout that must be is 83-1/2" min. to 84-1/2" 35-1/2". *84" From max. height. Note that *83-1/2" Floor to the top case trim at Top Frame at the front is 1/2" higher Rear and will overlap upper cabinetry or soffit. Use leveling legs and wheels for a maximum 1" height
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Design Guide CLEARANCES 25" 2" Min. to 15" 130° Door Wall Swing 130° Clearances for two products installed side-by-side These units are equipped with a 2-position door stop. with the same (left or right) door swing The factory set 130° door swing can be adjusted to 90° Allow 2" minimum clearance between the products if clearance to adjacent cabinets or walls is restricted. to prevent door swing interference. Order the WX14X99 Order WX14X99 door stop for precise settings between adjustable door
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Design Guide 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. Top View 130° DOOR SWING (factory setting) Scale 1:1 5
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Design Guide Frameless Cabinets: Refrigerator or Freezer The case trim overlaps Case Trim cabinets at the top and sides. Therefore, frameless cabinets may require filler strips to prevent interference with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow 23-7/8" From Rear of for filler strips. Unit Cabinet Front 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" Door 3/4" Overlay 1/4" Panel Top View (Nominal Size) 1/2" 90° DOOR SWING (optional setting) 3/4" Scale 1:1 1" 1-1/4" 6
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Design Guide CUSTOMIZATION BASICS: Framed Or Overlay Panels, Custom Handles and Accessory Kits Professional Style Stainless Steel Models Overlay panels Stainless steel wrapped refrigerators have beveled edges You may also choose to install custom overlay panels and professional-style handles. These models are shipped from your cabinet manufacturer. This design provides ready for installation. a seamless appearance which integrates smoothly with surrounding cabinetry. Stainless Steel Wrapped M
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Design Guide 1/4" FRAMED PANEL DIMENSIONS If you choose to install framed panels, they must be cut to 5/16" the dimensions shown. The panels will slide into the frame Trim on the door and grille. Door Reveal 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 1/4" of filler material or foam tape to improve the fit. Panel IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum weight for door panel is 67 pounds. Maximum total weight for assembled grille panel i
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Design Guide SIDE PANELS ZUG2 GRILLE PANEL DIMENSIONS Side panels must be used whenever the sides The ZUG2 unified grille panel kit provides of the unit will be exposed. The 1/4" side panels will slip for the installation of a framed or overlay grille panel. into the side case trim. Secure the panels to the unit A with stick-on hook and loop fastener strips. Order the side panels from the cabinet manufacturer. Grille Panel B • Cut a notch in the top front corner as shown to allow clearance fo
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Installation Instructions TOOLS REQUIRED HARDWARE SUPPLIED Anti-Tip bracket Custom handle trim (Secured to side of unit.) Tin snips to cut banding #2 Phillips screwdriver 3 lag screws Stepladder Drill and 1/2", 3/16" bits 5 toggles with bolts Water filter 2 Hair Pin Cotters bypass plug Supplied Toekick Bucket Toekick 1/4", 1/2", 5/16", 7/16" socket 4 Washers (Secured to side of unit.) MATERIALS REQUIRED Level ™ • 1/4" copper water line tubing or GE SmartConnect Safety glasses Refrigerator Tubi
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Installation Instructions CAUTION: STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROLL CAUTION: Product is much heavier UNIT OFF SKID. at the top than at the bottom – be careful when moving. When using a hand truck, handle from side only. PRUDENCE: IL NE FAUT PAS ESSAYER DE PRUDENCE: Le produit est beaucoup FAIRE ROULER L’ APPAREIL plus lourd en haut qu’en bas. Il faut être prudent lors MÉNAGER POUR L'ENLEVER des déplacements. Si un diable est utilisé, il faut soulever le réfrigérateur sur le côt
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Installation Instructions STEP 4 INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKET WARNING: ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS The unit is top-heavy and must be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward. ATTENTION: PRECAUTIONS CONTRE LES BASCULEMENTS L’appareil ménager est beaucoup plus lourd en haut et il faut le maintenir en place pour éviter la possibilité de son basculement vers l’avant. • The kit supplied with the unit contains 2 lag bolts and 4 toggles with bolts. The wall bracket will be attached to the wall in
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Installation Instructions STEP 4 INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKET (cont.) Install Wall Toggles: Install Screws and Bolts: The wall toggles and bolts can be ordered as Service • Have someone hold the wall bracket centered Kit #WR49X10193. Wall toggles are installed in the in place with each of the holes aligned with drywall and metal studs for stability. Install the wall the correct opening in the bracket and level toggles as follows: with the horizontal line. • Drill 1/2" holes at the wall markings
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Installation Instructions Power Cord STEP 4 INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKET Locate the power cord inside the left cavity. If it has (cont.) not been adjusted so the plug is easily accessible, Remove Grilles for Access to Power Cord and Anti-tip do so now. Locking Hooks “ “L L” ” Bolt Bolt Fresh Food Unit • Open the access door. • Using a 1/4" hex driver, remove the 2 screws at the bottom of the grille. • Pull the bottom of the grille forward, down and out to remove. Left Grille Open Left Grille Ope
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Installation Instructions STEP 5 LEVEL UNIT All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported by leveling legs; the rear is supported by adjustable wheels. Both are accessible from the front of the unit. • To level the back of the unit, turn the 7/16" hex nut located above the front wheels. Turn clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the unit. • For front leveling, use a 1-1/4" open-end wrench. • Adjust height of unit to match installation cutout opening 83-1/2 to 84-1/2". The
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Installation Instructions STEP 6 SECURE UNIT TO WALL • The “L” rods can be found in the upper left and right corners of the unit in the access compartment. Look through the access compartment to make sure the rods line up with the anti-tip bracket. • There are 2 washers and a hair pin cotter per 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. Once it is in the slot, rotate the “L” rod so the hook po
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Installation Instructions STEP 7 ADJUST DOOR SWING STEP 8 INSTALL GRILLE PANEL (TRIMMED MODELS ONLY) NOTE: This refrigerator has a 2-position door stop. When space does not allow the door to swing open • Raise the access panel to the stop position. fully to 130°, you may change the door swing to a 90° opening. Skip this step if door opening is satisfactory for your installation situation. Pin Location For 90° Door Swing Pin Location as Shipped For 130° Door Swing • Loosen the screws on the
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Installation Instructions Right hand models shown. Use the same instructions STEP 9 INSTALL FRAMED PANELS for left hand models. (TRIMMED MODELS ONLY) IF YOU ARE INSTALLING OVERLAY PANELS, GO TO STEP 10A. Handle Door Trim Trim Door Use Front Holes to Secure Trim Use Rear Holes to Secure Handle Standard supplied handle shown in 1/4" panel position. Install Door Panel: • Open the door to 90°. Remove the 6 Phillips head screws • There are two sets of holes in the handle side trim. from the doo
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Installation Instructions Right hand models shown. Use the same instructions STEP 9A INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS for left hand models. Door Trim Handle Trim Door Move Forward For 3/4" Panel Use Front Holes to Secure Handle Use Rear Holes to Secure Trim Supplied handle shown in the overlay panel position. Install Door Panel: • Open the door to 90°. Remove the 6 Phillips head screws • There are two sets of holes in the handle side trim. from the door handle. Replace the handle side trim by instal
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Installation Instructions STEP 11 START ICEMAKER STEP 10 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY (FREEZER MODELS ONLY) Icemaker House Freezer Water Supply Water Supply Power Feeler Arm Switch • Locate and bring the tubing to the front • Slide the switch to ON. The icemaker will begin opera- of the cabinet. tion automatically. • Turn the water on to flush debris from the line. • Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep Run about a quart of water through the tubing of the feeler arm. into a bucket, then shut
