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GE Monogram ZIF36N LH Installation Instructions Manual

GE Monogram ZIF36N LH Installation Instructions Manual

36" refrigerators and 36" freezers
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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 accommodate
1/4" thick custom panels or optional
®
Lexan
and stainless steel panel kits.
Optional trim kits allow an even broader
range of custom appearance options.
Read this booklet carefully to accomplish the
desired appearance and to insure a trouble free
installation.
This booklet contains information and
illustrations to demonstrate custom
possibilities. Custom door and grille panel
sizes vary to accommodate the kit being
used. Dimensions for each application are
included and can be faxed or sent to the
cabinet manufacturer so that the panels
can be constructed accurately.
GE Monogram
®
36" Refrigerators
and 36" Freezers
Custom
Options Guide
and
Installation
Instructions
With Custom Panel Dimensions
and Trim Kit Installation Instructions
Models:
ZIR36N LH - All Refrigerator
ZIR36N RH - All Refrigerator
ZIF36N LH - All Freezer
ZIF36N RH - All Freezer

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  • Page 1 36" Refrigerators and 36" Freezers Custom Options Guide Installation Instructions With Custom Panel Dimensions and Trim Kit Installation Instructions Models: ZIR36N LH - All Refrigerator ZIR36N RH - All Refrigerator ZIF36N LH - All Freezer ZIF36N RH - All Freezer...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.888.880.3030 For Monogram Parts and Accessories, call 1.800.626.2002. CAUTION Due to the weight and size of this refrigerator, and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product – THREE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION. PRUDENCE À...

  • Page 3: Flush Or Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations

    Monogram built-in refrigerators and freezers can be installed flush with typical 24-3/4" deep cabinetry. When installed semi-flush, the case trim will conceal slight gaps around the enclosure. The refrigerator or freezer will project forward approximately 3/4" beyond the front face of surrounding cabinetry.

  • Page 4: Clearances

    Examples product will be exposed. 1/2" to 3/4" side panels are normally set into place and fastened to adjacent cabinetry or back wall before rolling the refrigerator or freezer into the opening. Design Information 25" Min. to 90° Door Swing Wall 36-3/4"...

  • Page 5: Frameless Cabinets

    Sizes are provided in this booklet. CAUTION: Maximum door panel weight is 50 pounds. Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed. Side panel sizes vary depending on the installation. Design Information Refrigerator or Freezer 1/4"...

  • Page 6: Models Available

    ZKTR36LH (or ZKTR36RH) and ZKHTR1. Design Information 36" Refrigerators, Freezers ZIR36N LH, Refrigerator ZIF36N LH, Freezer 36" wide models with handle on right side, the door swings right to left. ZKHTRSS1 – Tubular stainless steel handles for 3/4" thick panel installations. This kit must be used in combination with ZKTR36LH or ZKTR36RH.

  • Page 7: Custom Panel Dimensions

    The water line should be 1/4" O.D. copper tubing or GE SmartConnect™ kit between the cold water line and water connection location, long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator. Installation of an easily accessible shut off valve is required. ®...

  • Page 8: 1/4" Thick Custom Panels On 1/4" Backing

    67 lbs., maximum grille panel weight is 9 lbs. 1/4" Thick Backing Custom Panel Dimensions ZIR36N Refrigerator 1/4" thick panels ZIF36N Freezer • 1/4" Panel: Cut panels to size. • Custom handle with 1/4" door panel requires Trim kits 35-1/16"...

  • Page 9: 3/4" Thick Panels With Supplied Handle

    71-3/8" 3/4" Thick Panel Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Refrigerators, Freezers ZIR36N Refrigerator ZIF36N Freezer • The ZKTR36LH (or ZKTR36RH) trim kit provides for the installation of 3/4" thick custom door and grille panels, using the supplied handle. Cut panel to size and install.

  • Page 10: 3/4" Thick Panels With Custom Handle

    Unified Custom Grille Panel 71-3/8" 3/4" Thick Panel 36" Refrigerators, Freezers ZIR36N Refrigerator ZIF36N Freezer • The ZKTR36LH (or ZKTR36RH) trim kit installed together with a ZKHTR1 custom handle kit provides for the installation of 3/4" thick custom door and grille panels with a custom handle of your choice.

  • Page 11: Side Panel Or Filler Options

    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 Insert end of side panel into trim. Use stick-on hook and loop fastener strips to secure the panel to the refrigerator.
  • Page 12 For proper installation, the refrigerator or freezer must be placed on a level surface of hard material the same height as the rest of the flooring. The floor should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator or freezer, or approximately 1,200 lbs. Grounding the IMPORTANT –...
  • Page 13 Remove support blocks by carefully tilting cabinet to side and sliding out. Installation 36" Refrigerators, Freezers • Lift the refrigerator off the skid with an appliance dolly. Handle from the sides. CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID.

  • Page 14: Installation Instructions

    Floor Tubing • Install optional water filter in the water line near the refrigerator. A water filter is recommended in areas where water supply contains sand or particles. Installation instructions are packed with the filter. NOTE: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to.
  • Page 15 Proceed to step 5 to level the refrigerator and then to step 6 to secure refrigerator to cabinets. The refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping.
  • Page 16 • Turn the 7/16" hex nut located above the front wheels. Turn to raise or lower the refrigerator. • For front leveling legs, use a 1-1/4" open-end wrench. • Adjust carefully, the refrigerator should be level and plumb with cabinetry, and align with toekick height. CAUTION The rear leveling wheels and front leveling legs are limited to a maximum height adjustment of 1".
  • Page 17 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. •...
  • Page 18 Step 11 Check door alignment. The top of the door should be Adjust Door parallel with the grille panel. If the door appears to be Alignment too high or too low on the handle side, adjustments can be made by turning the hinge. •...

  • Page 19: Zgc2 Trim Kit, Grille Panel Frame Adjustment

    When there is no soffit, measure to the top of the adjacent cabinets. • Adjust refrigerator case trim to desired height. See Product Installation. • Select the side trim pieces for your installation height.

  • Page 20: Support For Custom Handles

    Tools and materials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • 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 handle, of your choice, onto a 1/4"...

  • Page 21: Support For Custom Handles

    Step 2 Locate handle position • Slide custom panel into the door trim. • Temporarily secure the new handle extrusion to the door using at least 2 screws. • The custom handles must be located 3/4" to 1-1/2" from the edge of the extrusion. Step 3 Assemble panel,...

  • Page 22: Zktr36Lh/Zktr36Rh Trim Kit, 3/4" Custom Panels

    Kit Contents Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand models. Tools and materials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • Custom door panels • Putty knife • Safety glasses •...
  • Page 23 Step 2 • Attach the new 3/4" trim pieces on the top, hinge side Install and bottom using original screws. 3/4" trim Step 3 • Position support bracket on the back side of the Apply panel custom panel, 14-5/16" from the hinge side. Secure support support bracket to panel with screws provided.
  • Page 24 Step 5 • Install new door handle using original screws. Install handles Step 6 • For shipping purposes, the top case trim is secured at Adjust the 84" installation height. grille • Loosen 2 screws on both sides of the case trim and panel height raise or lower trim to meet soffit height, from 83-1/2"...

  • Page 25: Custom Panels

    Step 8 • Install four of the six larger undercut screw so that Install the top of the screws are 1/16" from the surface of grille panel the support. • Attach the assembled panel to the grille opening by inserting the four protruding screws into the brackets on each side.
  • Page 26 Kit Contents Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand models. Tools and materials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • Custom door panel • Custom handle • Safety glasses NOTE: This kit must be used in combination with ZKTR36LH or ZKTR36RH trim kit for 3/4"...
  • Page 27 Step 1 Temporarily mount door panel • Place the prepared 3/4" custom door panel on the bottom trim with support bracket tabs inserted into trim slots. • Push the panel back against the steel door, making sure the panel is flush with the hinge side trim. •...

  • Page 28: Support For Custom Handles

    Step 4 Mount assembled panel • Place assembled panel onto the bottom trim with support bracket tabs inserted into slots. • Push the panel back against the steel door with handle extrusion flush to handle side of the door. • Open door fully to stop. •...

  • Page 29: Zkhrss1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels)

    Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand models. NOTE: It is best that 2 people install this kit. Tools and materials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits •...

  • Page 30: Tubular Stainless Steel Handles

    Step 2 • Cut a piece of corrugated to use as a pad to protect Match the panel finish. Use 1/2" thick section of plywood to handle protect flooring when drilling. extrusions • Place custom panel on the pad, appearance side to handle down.
  • Page 31 Step 3 • Place a handle standoff onto each attachment post Install along the handle. Position the set screw hole on the standoffs standoff to point to the floor. onto handles • Install set screws into the bottom of each standoff, using the Allen wrench provided.
  • Page 32 • Allow 5/16" clearance at the other edges to allow for the trim flange. • Total panel thickness should not exceed 3/4". • Countertops adjacent to the refrigerator installation should be mitered 45°. NOTE: Longer Screws, obtained locally, will be required to accommodate panel thickness.
  • Page 33 Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these Contents instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand models. This kit provides for the installation of a Tubular Stainless Steel handle on a 3/4" thick decorator door panel. The door extrusions allows the custom handle to be secured to the door structure, rather than to the custom panel.
  • Page 34 Step 1 • Cut a piece of corrugated to use as a pad to protect Match Handle the panel finish. Additional material may be required Extrusion to protect flooring when drilling. to Panel • Place custom panel on the pad, appearance side down.

  • Page 35: Zug75 Trim Kit, Unified 3/4" Grille Panel Kit

    This kit provides for the installation of a 3/4" thick custom grille panel to span the combined width of a side by side installation. Use this kit in combination with 3/4" custom panel kits, ZKTR36LH and ZKTR36RH. Tools and materials Required: •...
  • Page 36 2x4 block. • Turn the 7/16" hex nut located above the front wheels to raise or lower the back of the refrigerator. • To adjust the front leveling legs: Use a 1/4" angled wrench to turn the top of the leveling leg, or turn the bottom of the legs with a 1-1/4"...
  • Page 37 If the product is installed between cabinets with no side panels or into a custom enclosure, install a spacer block as shown. Remove 3 Screws • Lift off grille base covers. Discard covers. Unified 3/4" Custom Grille Panel Kit Refrigerator Cabinet Stud Door Spacer Block Case Trim...
  • Page 38 Step 7 Install Grille Base Cover • Open doors fully. • Install the double width grille base cover by slipping the notched ends over the hinges. • Place wire fence over the grill base cover (textured side out). Drive original wire fence screws through the fence, the grille base cover and into the frame.
  • Page 39 Step 9 Install Soffit Vent Top • Separate the top and hinge side trim pieces by removing side screws. Discard top piece, retain 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.
  • Page 40 Step 11 Adjust Door Alignment 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. •...

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