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Installation Instructions Side by Side Refrigerators Design Guide With Installation Instructions 31-49077-2 224D1889P016 04-15 GE monogram.com...
3 people are required for proper installation of 36” wide model and 4 people are required for proper installation of a 42” or 48” wide model. For Monogram local service in your area, call 1.800.444.1845. For Monogram service in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344 For Monogram Parts and Accessories, call 1.800.626.2002.
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Contents Safety 2, 3 Installation Instructions Tools, Hardware, Materials Instructions for Standard Installation 5-22 Grounding the Unit Planning Guide Step 1. Remove Packaging The Installation Space Step 2. Move the Refrigerator into the House Dimensions and Clearances Step 3. Install Water Line Customization Basics Step 4.
Design Guide - Standard Installation THE INSTALLATION SPACE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 36" Models 12" 25-3/8" Framed Models 35", 41", or 47" 42" Models 18" 48" Models 20" Case Width * Shipping height. *Finished Width The refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout that 6"...
These refrigerators are designed to be customized with decorative panels. Field installed custom door and grille panels are required. Optional Accessory Kits ZKHSS2: Monogram Tubular Stainless Steel handles ZKHPSS1: Professional Tubular Stainless Steel handles designed to fit 3/4” overlay panels.
Design Guide - Standard Installation 1/4” FRAMED PANEL DIMENSIONS 5/16" If you choose to install framed panels, they must Trim Door Reveal be cut to the dimensions shown. The panels will slide into the frame on the door and grille. Non-Dispenser Models 1/4"...
Design Guide - Standard Installation 3/4” OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS Overlay Panel For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may Door be installed on trimmed models. The overlay panel must 3/4" Spacer Panel be secured to a 1/4” thick backer panel which slides Overlay into the trim.
Design Guide - Standard Installation Frameless Cabinets: The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides. Therefore, frameless cabinets may require filler strips Refrigerator to prevent interfeence with cabinet door 23-7/8" From swing. The opening must allow for filler strips. Rear of Refrigerator 1"...
Design Guide - Standard Installation Frameless Cabinets: The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides. Therefore, Refrigerator frameless cabinets may require filler strips to Case Trim prevent interference with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow for filler strips. 23-7/8"...
Design Guide - Standard Installation DISPENSER TRIM FIT EXAMPLES: (NOT TO SCALE) 1/4” FRAMED PANEL • The dispenser trim fits over the custom panel and snaps into the freezer door. • The clips will not engage the door if the panel is more than 0.250” thick. •...
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR • Tinsnips to cut banding WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. • Stepladder • 1” Bit extension Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, • Tape measure fire, or electrical shock. •...
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING STEP 3 INSTALL WATER LINE • A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker WARNING Tip Over Hazard. operation. The water pressure must be between 40 and The refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the 120 p.s.i.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 4 INSTALLATION WITH STEP 6 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE (Cont.) HOUSEHOLD WATER • Cut a 2” x 4” block, 35” long and secure the block to FILTRATION SYSTEM the mounting brackets provided using #12 or #14 wood screws.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 7 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR STEP 8 ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported PROCEDURE by leveling legs, the rear is supported by adjustable The refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping. wheels.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 9 ADJUST DOOR SWING STEP 10 INSTALL GRILLE PANEL NOTE: This refrigerator has a 3-position door stop: 90°, To insert the framed or overlay panel into the grille: 115°, and 130°. When space does not allow the door •...
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 11 INSTALL 1/4” FRAMED PANELS Go to Step 12A for Overlay Panels Supplied Handle Shown in 1/4” Panel Position Install door panels: • Open the door to 90°. Remove the 6 Phillips head screws from the door handle.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 11A INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS Supplied Handle Shown in Overlay Panel Position Install door panels: • Open door to 90°. Remove the 6 Phillips head screws from the door handle. • Remove the handle. Retain all screws. •...
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 11A INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS STEP 11A INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS (continued) (continued) Custom Handles • Carefully place the aluminum cover trim into top • If you are using custom handles, the handle must end cap so that the recess is aligned with the cap. be properly secured to the overlay panel before sliding Use the top to bottom grooves along the handle side the panel into the trim.
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation STEP 12 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY STEP 14 START ICEMAKER (continued) GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available ™ Icemaker in the following lengths: 2’ (.6 m) WX08X10002 8’ (2.4 m) WX08X10006 15’ (4.6 m) WX08X1 0015 25’...
Installation Instructions - Standard Installation INSPECT FINAL INSTALLATION Check door alignment. Stand back away from the refrigerator to inspect the final installation. • Check to be sure the handles are evenly aligned with each other at the top. To adjust, loosen the handle screws and slide up or down.
Design Guide - Flush Installation THE INSTALLATION SPACE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 36" Models 12" 25-3/8" Framed Models 35", 41", or 47" 42" Models 19" Case Width 48" Models 22-1/4" * Shipping height. The *Finished Width refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout that is 85”...
These refrigerators are designed to be customized with decorative panels. Field installed custom door and grille panels are required. Optional Accessory Kits ZKHSS2: Monogram Tubular Stainless Steel handles ZUG2: For side-by-side installation of two trimmed models. designed to fit 3/4” overlay panels.
Design Guide - Flush Installation 1/2” OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may be installed on trimmed models. The overlay panel must be Door 1/2" secured to a 1/4” thick backer panel which slides into the Overlay trim.
Design Guide - Flush Installation 3/4” RAISED PANEL DIMENSIONS For a more custom appearance raised panels may be installed on trimmed models. The panels must be 3/4” Door thick at and routed per the instructions below in order to guarantee proper operation 3/4"...
Design Guide - Flush Installation 3/4” RAISED DOOR PANEL ROUTING For 3/4” raised door panel, routing is required. The router depth is 1/4” all the way around the panel back. Additional panel width reductions are required per the diagrams below. This will create a “picture frame” routing that will slide onto the attached door trim.
Design Guide - Flush Installation 3/4” RAISED GRILLE PANEL ROUTING For 3/4” raised grille panel, routing is required. The router depth is 1/4” all the way around the panel back. Additional panel width reductions are required per the diagrams below. This will create a “picture frame” routing that will slide onto the attached grille trim.
Design Guide - Flush Installation DISPENSER TRIM FIT EXAMPLES: (NOT TO SCALE) FREEZER DOOR CUSTOM PANEL • The dispenser trim fits over the custom panel and snaps into the freezer door. Ice / Water Dispenser Custom Panel 3/4”Overlay Dispenser Trim SIDE CLEATS Wood cleats are required to be installed vertically down both sides of the cabinet opening to provide...
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Installation Instruction - Flush Installation GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED • Tinsnips to cut banding WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. • Stepladder • 1” Bit extension Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, • Tape measure fire, or electrical shock. •...
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING STEP 3 INSTALL WATER LINE • A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker WARNING Tip Over Hazard. operation. The water pressure must be between 40 and The refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the 120 p.s.i.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 7 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE STEP 4 INSTALLATION WITH HOUSEHOLD WATER WARNING FILTRATION SYSTEM Tip Over Hazard. These refrigerators are top heavy, especially Skip this step if you do not have a household water with any doors open, and must be secured to filtration system prevent tipping forward which could result in If the water supply to the refrigerator is from any...
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 7 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE (continued) STEP 8 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported We recommend units for flush installation be installed by leveling legs, the rear is supported by adjustable under a soffit.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 9 ADJUST DOOR SWING WARNING NOTE: This refrigerator has a 3-position door stop. Door Trim Pinch Point Hazard Door Trim Pinch Point Hazard When space does not allow the door to swing open Improper installation can lead to a finger pinch fully to 115°, you may change the door swing to a point hazard between the side door trim and the 90°...
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 10 INSTALL GRILLE PANEL To insert the framed or overlay panel into the grille: CAUTION • Raise the grille panel to the stop position. SHARP EDGE HAZARD The metal panel may be slippery. Grip the metal panel firmly so the panel does not slip out of the frame and cause personal injury or damage to the frame.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 11 INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS Install door panels: • Open door to 90°. Remove the 6 Phillips head screws from the door handle. • Remove the handle. Retain all screws. • Remove the 6 screws holding the trim, then lift off the trim.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 11 INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS STEP 11 INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS (continued) (continued) Custom Handles • Carefully place the aluminum cover trim into top • Custom handles must be used for flush installation. The end cap so that the recess is aligned with the cap. handle must be properly secured to the overlay panel Use the top to bottom grooves along the handle side before sliding the panel into the trim.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 12 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY STEP 13 CONNECT POWER, CLOSE GRILLE PANEL • Open the grille panel. • Plug in the power cord (if necessary) by reaching into the opening next to the water filter. If access is too tight, remove the 2 screws holding the water filter bracket and move aside.
Installation Instructions - Flush Installation STEP 15 INSTALL TOEKICKS INSPECT FINAL INSTALLATION • Locate the supplied toekicks (shipped taped to the Check door alignment. Stand back away from the side of the refrigerator. refrigerator to inspect the final installation. • The wider set of toe kicks will be used for flush •...
Design Guide - Stainless Steel Installation THE INSTALLATION SPACE DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 36" Models 12" 25-3/8" Framed Models 42" Models 18" 25-3/4" Stainless Steel Models 35", 41", or 47" 48" Models 20" Case Width * Shipping height. *Finished Width The refrigerator can be adjusted to fit into a cutout that is 84-1/2”...
• Install it on a floor strong enough to support it fully doors and grille panel, beveled edges, and tubular loaded. stainless steel handles that coordinate with other Monogram appliances. These models are shipped ready for installation. 24" SIDE PANELS...
Design Guide - Stainless Steel Installation Frameless Cabinets: The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides. Therefore, frameless cabinets may require filler strips Refrigerator to prevent interfeence with cabinet door 23-7/8" From swing. The opening must allow for filler strips. Rear of Refrigerator 1"...
Design Guide - Stainless Steel Installation Frameless Cabinets: The case trim overlaps cabinets at the top and sides. Therefore, Refrigerator frameless cabinets may require filler strips to Case Trim prevent interference with cabinet door swing. The opening must allow for filler strips. 23-7/8"...
Installation Instruction - Stainless Steel Installation GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED • Tinsnips to cut banding WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. • Stepladder • 1” Bit extension Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, • Tape measure fire, or electrical shock.
Installation Instruction - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING STEP 3 INSTALL WATER LINE • A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker WARNING Tip Over Hazard. operation. The water pressure must be between 40 and The refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the 120 p.s.i.
Installation Instruction - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 4 INSTALLATION WITH STEP 6 ANIT-TIP PROCEDURE (Cont.) HOUSEHOLD WATER • Cut a 2” x 4” block, 35” long and secure the block to FILTRATION SYSTEM the mounting brackets provided using #12 or #14 wood screws.
Installation Instruction - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 8 ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP STEP 7 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR PROCEDURE (Cont.) All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported by leveling legs, the rear is supported by adjustable • Use a 1/16” bit to drill to pilot holes through the metal wheels.
Installation Instruction - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 10 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY STEP 11 CONNECT POWER, CLOSE GRILLE PANEL • Open the grille panel. • Plug in the power cord (if necessary) by reaching into the opening next to the water filter. If access is too tight, remove the 2 screws holding the water filter bracket and move aside.
Installation Instruction - Stainless Steel Installation STEP 13 INSTALL TOEKICKS INSPECT FINAL INSTALLATION • Locate the supplied toekicks (shipped taped to the Check door alignment. Stand back away from the side of the refrigerator. refrigerator to inspect the final installation. •...
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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.