GE Monogram ZIS42N Custom Options Manual And Installation Instructions

42" built-in refrigerators

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These Monogram built-in refrigerators 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
42" Built-In Refrigerators
Custom
Options Guide
and
Installation
Instructions
With Custom Panel Dimensions
and Trim Kit
Installation Instructions
Models:
ZIS42N
ZISW42D
ZISB42D

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  • Page 1 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 42" Built-In Refrigerators Custom Options Guide Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book for future reference. WARNING This appliance must be properly grounded. See “Grounding the Refrigerator,” page 15. ATTENTION CAUTION...
  • Page 3: Cutout And Product Dimensions

    Monogram built-in refrigerators 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 will project forward approximately 3/4" beyond the front face of surrounding cabinetry. In any installation situation, a wide range of appear- ance options can be accomplished through the use of one or more trim kits.
  • Page 4: Installation Between Base & Wall Cabinets

    White or black ® Lexan and stainless steel kits are available. Panels are cut to size and ready to install. These panel kits must be ordered separately. Model ZIS42N ZISW42D ZISB42D Design Information Flush and Semi-Flush Installations 1/4" Thick Side Panels Finished Dim.
  • Page 5: Advance Planning, Exterior Appearance Options

    ZG2 – Provides 1/4" grille panel frame side pieces for 83", 83-1/2" and 84-1/2" installation heights. The supplied grille panel frame is factory set for 84". 42" Built-In Refrigerator cabinet manufacturer. The exact dimension for each trim kit application is provided in this booklet. Find and pull out the page for your application and fax or send it to the cabinet manufacturer.
  • Page 6: Custom Panel Dimensions

    Installation of an easily accessible shut off valve in the water line is recommended. Clearances If the refrigerator is to be installed in a corner: • A 4" min. clearance between the case trim and adjacent wall on both sides of the refrigerator will assure a 90 door opening and access to all drawers.
  • Page 7 Case Trim Door Handle Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator ZIS42N (non-dispenser) Standard Trim with 1/4" Panels • 1/4" Panels: Cut panels to size. • Custom handles with 1/4" door panels require Trim Kit ZKH1 (or ZKHSS1 for tubular-stainless steel handles).
  • Page 8 84-1/2" Important: Maintain 1-1/2" min. gap between top of doors and bottom of grille panel. Custom Panel Dimensions ZIS42N (non-dispenser) Using Trim Kit ZKT42 • The ZKT42 trim kit provides for the installation of 3/4" Fresh Food Panel 67 15/16"...
  • Page 9 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator ZIS42N (non-dispenser) • ZKT42 and ZKHT1 installed together provides for the installation of 3/4" custom door and grille panels, using a custom handle, of your choice. Order ZKHTSS1 for tubular stainless-steel handles.
  • Page 10 If the refrigerator is to be installed in a corner: • A 4" min. clearance between the case trim and adjacent wall on both sides of the refrigerator will assure a 90 door opening and access to all drawers. A 10" clearance is required on both sides for removal of pans.
  • Page 11 1-1/4" from the hinge side to avoid striking adjacent cabinetry and 5/16" from the top and bottom edges to allow for the trim flange, then install. • Countertops adjacent to refrigerator installation should be mitered 45 degrees. Note: ZWCD1 custom collar dispenser trim and 25 1/4"...
  • Page 12 7/8" Wide 12 5/16" Rout 42" Built-In Refrigerator custom door and grille panels, using the standard full- length handle. Cut panels to size and install. bottom of the upper freezer panel and the top of the lower freezer panel to allow placement of support brackets and install (see detail A).
  • Page 13 Fresh Food Door Face Detail C Custom Dispenser Cutout 9 7/16" 7/8" Wide 12 5/16" Rout 42" Built-In Refrigerator Custom Grille Panel 41 1/2" Over 1/4" Thick (3/4" max) Panel Grille Panel height can vary to fill installation height. Installation Height Dimension A 83"...
  • Page 14: Side Panel Or Filler Options

    Side Panel or Filler Options (not to scale) Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed. 1/4" Side Panels Insert end of side panel into trim. Top View 84" Trim Standard 4" high toekick or trim to fit.
  • Page 15 • Custom panels for fresh food, freezer compartments, grille panel Flooring For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is at the same height as the rest of the flooring. This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.
  • Page 16 Step 1 CAUTION Remove Packaging Refrigerator 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.
  • Page 17 If you use the bypass Plug and want a light shield without the filter opening, order a replacement solid light shield WR02X8967. Step 3 • Side panels are not required when the refrigerator is Install installed into an enclosure. Skip this step if you are Side Panels installing in an enclosure.
  • Page 18: Installation Instructions

    Level by leveling legs, the rear is supported by wheels. Refrigerator • To level the back of the refrigerator, turn the 7/16" hex nut located above the front wheels. Turn to raise or lower the refrigerator. • For front leveling, use a 1-1/2" open-end wrench.
  • Page 19 éviter la possibilité de son basculement vers l'avant. To prevent the refrigerator from tipping over, you must: • Install a wood block, the full width of the refrigerator. Secure the block with wood screws penetrating at least 3/4" into wall studs.
  • Page 20 • Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are Step 10 If you are using 3/4" thick custom panels, SKIP THIS Mount STEP.
  • Page 21 Tools and materials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • Custom door panels • Custom handles • Safety glasses Parts List: contents A. Fresh food door extrusion B. Freezer door extrusion for non- dispenser model and dispenser model using custom collar.
  • Page 22 Option 1 Installation Step 2 Locate position of handles Handle must be located Note: 3/4" to 1-1/2" from edge of extrusion. • Slide custom panels into fresh food and freezer door frames. • Temporarily secure the new door extrusions to the doors.
  • Page 23 Option 1 Installation Step 3 Assemble panel, extrusion and handle Decorator Door Panel • Remove the door extrusions and door panels. • Drill 1/16" pilot hole through extrusion. • Drill clearance holes through the panel and extrusion. • Assemble the door panel, extrusion and custom handle.
  • Page 24 • Open door to 90 . Remove the screws from the OPTION 2 For dispenser model full-length aluminum handle of the freezer door. using full-width • Retain screws, discard handle. trim Step 1 Remove handles Step 2 Remove door panel trim above and below dispenser. Remove trim Lift off dispenser trim.
  • Page 25 Option 2 Installation Step 4 • Drill clearance holes through the handle bracket and Install the dispenser trim. custom handle • Install screw(s) long enough to pass through the handle bracket, dispenser trim and into the custom handle. • Mount assembled dispenser trim with handle onto Step 5 Mount the door.
  • Page 26: Grille Panel Frame Adjustment

    When there is no soffit, measure to the top of adjacent cabinets. • Adjust refrigerator case trim to desired height. See Product Installation. • Select the side trim pieces for your installation height.
  • Page 27 Tools and materials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Stubby Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • Safety glasses • Custom panels Parts List: Freezer Door contents A. Top trim B. Side trim C. Bottom trim Fresh Food Door D.
  • Page 28 • Open door to 90 . OPTION 1 For non-dispenser • Remove the Phillips head screws from the full-length model handles. or dispenser model • Open the doors fully to stop. using custom • Remove the screws from the aluminum trim, top, collar trim bottom and hinge side.
  • Page 29 Option 1 Installation Step 3 Apply panel Dimension A support brackets ZKT42–6-3/4" Dimension B ZKT42–7-7/8" • Position support bracket on freezer panel, dimension A, from the hinge side edge. • Position support bracket on fresh food panel, dimension B, from the hinge side edge. Step 4 Install panels •...
  • Page 30 Option 1 Installation Step 5 The refrigerator is shipped with the top case trim Adjust secured at the 83" refrigerator height. grille panel • Loosen 2 screws on both sides and raise the top case height trim to meet soffit height, from 83" to 84-1/2".
  • Page 31 OPTION 2 • Open freezer door to 90 . For dispenser • Remove the Phillips head screws from the full-length model using handles. full-width • Open door fully to stop. trim • Remove screws from the aluminum trim, top, bottom and hinge side.
  • Page 32 Step 4 Install panels • Install the lower panel by slipping tabs into the slots on the underside of the dispenser trim. • Hold in position while fitting new bottom trim against the bottom of the door. Tabs should protrude through the bottom trim.
  • Page 33 Tools and materials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Stubby Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • Custom panels • Custom handles • Safety glasses This kit must be used in conjunction with ZKT42 trim kit for Note: 3/4" panel trim. Parts List: contents A.
  • Page 34 Step 1 Temporarily mount door panels • Place the prepared 3/4"custom door panels on the bottom trim with support bracket tabs inserted into slots. • Push the panel back against the steel door, making sure panel is flush with hinge side trim. Step 2 Locate position...
  • Page 35 Option 1 Installation Step 3 • Remove the door extrusions and door panels. Assemble panel, • Drill 1/16" pilot hole through extrusion. extrusion • Drill clearance holes through the panel and extrusion. and handle • Assemble the door panel, extrusions and custom handle.
  • Page 36 Option 1 Installation OPTION 2 For dispenser model using full-width trim Before begin All 3 custom door panels must be routed to accommo- date the door extrusions. Route the panels as illustrated, max. 1/4" deep, 1-13/16" wide, top to bottom on the handle side.
  • Page 37 Option 2 Installation • Drill clearance holes through the handle bracket and Step 2 Install the dispenser trim. custom handle • Install screw(s) long enough to pass through the handle bracket, dispenser trim and into the custom handle. Step 3 •...
  • Page 38 • Retain screws, discard handles. Handles • Locate the 2" x 2" adhesive foam pads packed with the refrigerator. Apply pads to the doors as shown. Corner pads should be as close to inside corners as possible. ZKHSS1 for 1/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Note: It is best that 2 people install this kit.
  • Page 39 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 Extrusions protect flooring when drilling. to Handle • Place custom panels on the pad, appearance side down.
  • Page 40 Step 2A: If you are installing these handles onto Stainless Steel panels: Use extreme caution if you are drilling through stainless steel panels. Stainless panels must be handled gently. Do not kneel on stainless steel panels. STAINLESS It will leave a permanent dent. Do not remove protec- STEEL tive plastic covering until final installation.
  • Page 41 • Allow 5/16" clearance at the top, bottom and handle side edges to allow for the trim flange. • Total 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 42 This kit provides for the installation of Stainless Steel custom handles on 3/4" thick decorator door panels. The door extrusions allow these custom handles to be secured to the door structure, rather than to the custom panels. This kit contains all the necessary parts for dispenser and non-dispenser models.
  • Page 43 Step 1: • Open doors to 90 . Remove the screws from the Remove full-length handles of both doors. Handles • Retain screws, discard handles. Note: If a custom collar is to be used, order ZWCD1 Trim Kit for 36" and 42" wide models. Order ZWCD2 for 48"...
  • Page 44 • Place a handle standoff on each attachment post Step 3: along the handle. Position the screw hole on the Install Standoffs standoff to point to the floor. onto Handles • Install set screws into the bottom of each standoff, using the Allen wrench provided.
  • Page 45 For models with full width dispenser trim and 2 piece freezer panels: It is best that 2 people perform this step. Panels • Carefully, lift the assembled panel to the case trim. (continued) Hold both panels so they do not twist the extrustion. •...
  • Page 46: 3/4" Thick Custom Panels

    Tools and materials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • Custom door panels • Safety glasses Parts List: A. Collar trim contents (Both black and white trim included) B. Top bracket C. Bottom bracket D. Screws (2) This kit provides for the use of a custom dis- penser collar trim,...
  • Page 47 The use of this custom collar trim requires that the hole Cut dispenser hole and rout for dispenser be located and cut very accurately . 3/4" door panel door panels must be routed on all 4 sides of the dispenser cutout. Rout the back side of the panel 1/4"...
  • Page 48 Note: While performing installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. To obtain specific information concerning any Monogram product or service, call GE Answer Center consumer information service at 800.626.2000–any time, day or night. For Monogram 1-800-444-1845.

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