GE Monogram ZIS36N Custom Options Manual And Installation Instructions

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Page 1 Guide Installation Instructions With Custom Panel Dimensions and Trim Kit Installation Instructions Models: These Monogram built-in refrigerators ZIS36N designed to be customized with decorator ZISW36D door and grille panels. Field installed panels are required. ZISB36D Factory installed trim will accommodate 1/4"...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty. See the Use & Care Guide for warranty information. • II ne faut utiliser cet appareil que pour I'usage pour...
Page 3 Design Information 36 " Built-In Refrigerator Advance Planning Flush Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations True Flush Installation Semi-Flush Installation In a flush installation, These refrigerators can also be installed the refrigerator doors semi-flush into an enclosure will align evenly with the front face of adjacent cabinet using the minimum cutout width.
Page 4: Frameless Cabinets
Design Information 36" Built-In Refrigerators Installation Examples Side panels are required whenever the sides of the refrigera- Therefore, the rough-in dimensions must allow for side panel tor will be exposed. thickness. In both a flush and semi-flush installation, the finished dimension, (the width of the opening after side panels 1/2"...
Page 5: Appearance Examples, Trim Kit Descriptions
Design Information 36" Built-In Refrigerator Advance These refrigerators are designed to be customized with You should: planning decorator door and grille panels. Field installed custom 1. Select the appearance option. exterior door and grille panels are required. 2. Order the trim kit(s) for that option. appearance 3.
Page 6: Custom Panel Dimensions
Custom Panel Dimensions 36" BzHlt-ln Refrigerator ZIS36N Front View (not to scale) (Non-dispenser) Side View not to scale --35" Case Width/ --24 3/4"-- Design Information --36" Overall Width Cutout dimensions, clearances and side panel sizes are 12 1/4" max determined...
Page 7 Custom Panel Dimensions 36 " Built-In Refrigerator ZIS36N (non-dispenser) Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim 1/4" thick panels Standard Trim with 1/4" Panels • 1/4" Panels: Cut panels to size. Panels secured to 1/4" thick backing • Custom handles with 1/4" door panels require Trim Kit ZKH1 (or ZKHSS1 for tubular-stainless steel handles).
Page 8 Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Built-In Refrigerator Custom Door Panel Dimensions ZIS36N (non-dispenser) Using Trim Kit ZKT36 • The ZKT36 trim kit provides for the installation of 3/4" 314"thick panel with standard handle custom door and grille panels, using the standard full- length handle.
Page 9 Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Built-In Refrigerator Custom Door Panel Dimensions ZIS36N (non-dispenser) Using Trim Kits ZKT36 3/4" thick panel • ZKT36 and ZKHT1 installed together provides for the installation of 3/4" custom door and grille panels, with custom handle using a custom handle, of your choice. Order...
Page 10: Zisw36D, Zibb36D
Custom Panel Dimensions 36" BzHlt-ln Refrigerator ZISW36D (white dispenser) ZISB36D (black dispenser) Front View (not to scale) Side View Design Information not to scale 35" Case Width_ Cutout dimensions, clearances and side panel sizes are --24 3/4"_ 6" Overall Width_ determined by the many installation options available.
Page 11 Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Built-In Refrigerator ZISLIV36D (white dispenser) Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim 1/4" thick panels ZISB36D (black dispenser) Standard Trim with 1/4" Panels Panels secured to 1/4" thick backing • 1/4" Panels: Cut panels to size. •...
Page 12 Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Built-In Refrigerator Custom Door Panel Dimensions ZISW36D (white dispenser) Using Trim Kit ZKT36 ZISB36D (black dispenser) 3/4" thick panel with standard handle and/or ZWCD1 custom collar trim • The ZKT36 trim kit provides for the installation of 3/4"...
Page 13 Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Built-In Refrigerator Custom Door Panel Dimensions ZISW36D (white dispenser) Using Trim Kit ZKT36 ZISB36D (black dispenser) 314" thick panel with custom handle and/or ZWCD1 custom collar trim • ZKT36 and ZKHT1 installed together provides for the installation of 3/4"...
Page 14: Side Panel Or Filler Options
Custom Panel Dimensions 36 " Built-In Refriserator Side Panel or Filler Options For All Monogram Built.In Refrigerators (not to scale) Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed. 1/2" to 3/4" Side Panels 3/4"_ Leading Edge 9/16"- Flush with Cabinet...
Page 15 Installation 36" Built-In Refrigerator • Bucket • 7/16"open-end wrench Tools • Tinsnips to cut banding • Drill and appropriate • Level bits • #2 Phillips screwdriver Required • Stepladder • 7/16" socket with 3" • Appliance Hand Truck • Stubby Phillips •...
Page 16 Installation 36" Built_ln Refriserator Step 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. Le refrigerateur est beaucoup plus Iourd en haut qu'en has.
Page 17 I'installation Clockwise ,_, m,b installation is with a GE RVKIT. avec un ensemble GE RVKIT est To Remove approuvee. If the water supply to the refrigerator from a Reverse Osmosis Water System Si le refrigerateur...
Page 18 Installation 36'" Built-In Refrigerator • Gently push refrigerator into opening with hands Step against front corners The cardboard protective pad Roll Refrigerator Into Opening should be beneath the refrigerator • Roll refrigerator into the opening until it is flush with adjacent cabinets All models have 4-point leveling.
Page 19 Installation 36'" Built-In Refrigerator Step OPTION Secure ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS refrigerator The refrigerator is heavy at the top and must be at the top secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward. PRECAUTIONS CONTRE LES BASCULEMENTS Le retrigerateur est beaucoup plus Iourd en haut et il faut le maintenir en place pour eviter la possibilite de son basculement...
Page 20 Installation 36" Built-In Refrigerator Step • Connect refrigerator power cord plug to properly Connect grounded receptacle, accessible through the top right power side of the grille opening. • Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are If you are using 3/4"...
Page 21 ZKH1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Support for Custom H;_ndles Tools and materials These instructions are divided into 2 options: Option 1--For non-dispenser and dispenser models required: using custom collar trim. Phillips • #2 s crewdriver Option 2--For dispenser model using the standard •...
Page 22 ZKH1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Support Custom H;_nctles Option I Installation Step Locate position _.../Door Extrusion handles Min. lq/2" Max Note: Handlemust be located 3/4" to 1ol/2" from edgeof extrusion. • Again, with both doors closed, check the location of •...
Page 23 ZKH1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Support Custom H;_ndles Option 1 Installation Step Assemble panel, extrusion handle Screw _Extrusion Decorator Door _/ Decorator_ Panel DoorPanel 3/4"Min. Handle_l; 1-1/2"Max, Door Handle-__ • Remove the door extrusions and door panels. • Drill 1/16" pilot hole through extrusion. •...
Page 24 ZKH1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Support Custom H;_ndles OPTION • Open door to 90°. Remove the screws from the full-length aluminum handle of the freezer door. dispenser model • Retain screws, discard handle. using full-width trim Step Remove handles Step Remove door panel trim above and below dispenser.
Page 25 ZKH1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Support for Custom H;_ndles Option 2 Installation • Drill clearance holes through the handle bracket and Step Install the dispenser trim. custom handle • Install screw(s) long enough to pass through the handle bracket, dispenser trim and into the custom handle.
Page 26 ZG2 Trim GHlle Panel Frame Ac[j't/stment FOR83",83-1/2" • This kit provides optional side trim pieces for the AND 84-1/2" original grille frame to fit 83", 83-1/2" or 84-1/2" INSTALLATION installation heights. HEIGHTS To change grille panel size: • Determine the installation height by measuring the enclosure from the floor to the underside of soffit.
Page 27 ZKT36 Trim 3/4" Custom Panel_ Tools and materials These instructions are divided into 2 options: required: Option 1--For non-dispenser and dispenser models using custom collar trim. • #2 Phillips screwdriver Option 2--For dispenser model using the standard • Stubby Phillips screwdriver full-width trim.
Page 28 ZKT36 Trim " Custom Propels OPTION • Open door to 90°. 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...
Page 29 ZKT36 Trim " Custom P;mels Option 1 Installation Step 3 BackSide DoorPanel_ Apply panel Dimension A support brackets ZKT36-6-3/4" Dimension B ZKT367J/8" Bottom Edge Bottom Edge Freezer Panels Fresh Food Panel • Position support bracket on freezer panel, • Secure support brackets to the bottom of the panels dimension A, from the hinge side edge.
Page 30 ZKT36 Trim " Custom P_nds Option 1 Installation Step 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"...
Page 31 ZKT36 Trim " Custom Pm_eI_ OPTION • Open freezer door to 90°. 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 ZKT36 Trim " Custonl Propels Step Install panels ¢ ¢ • Install the lower panel by slipping tabs into the slots • Place the upper panel onto the top of the dispenser with tabs inserted into the slots. on the underside of the dispenser trim.
Page 33 ZKHT1 3/4" Trim Kit (For Panels) Support Custom Hi, holies Tools and materials These instructions are divided into 2 options: Option 1--For non-dispenser and dispenser models required: using custom collar trim. #2 Phillips screwdriver Option 2--For dispenser model using the standard Stubby Phillips screwdriver full-width trim.
Page 34 ZKHT1 3/4" Trim Kit (For Panels) Support Custom H;_nctles Step Temporarily mount door panels • Secure the panel to the trim temporarily by driving • Place the prepared 3/4"custom door panels on the bottom trim with support bracket tabs inserted into 2 screws through the back side of the trim at the top.
Page 35 ZKHT1 3/4" Trim Kit (For Panels) H;_ndles Support CIIStOlll Option 1 Installation • Remove the door extrusions and door panels. Step Assemble panelr • Drill 1/16" pilot hole through extrusion. extrusion • Drill clearance holes through the panel and extrusion. handle •...
Page 36 ZKHT1 3/4" Trim Kit (For Panels) Support Custom Hi, holies Option I Installation OPTION dispenser Note: Optimal final 1 13/16" _1-1 :}/16" model using appearancedependson careful Back Side y_,_1/4" Max. %ok Side full-width routing depth. Do not exceed _ ..............trim 1/4"...
Page 37 ZKHT1 3/4" Trim Kit (For Panels) Support Custom H:_nctles Option 2 Installation • Drill clearance holes through the handle bracket and Step Install the dispenser trim. custom handle • Install screw(s) long enough to pass through the handle bracket, dispenser trim and into the custom handle.
Page 38 ZKHSS1 for 1/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel [-[nz_ctles This kit provides for the installation of Stainless Steel custom Note: It is best that 2 people install this kit. handles on 1/4" thick decorator door panels. The door extru- sions 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 39 ZKHSS1 for 1/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel [-[;_nctles • Cut a piece of corrugated to use as a pad to protect Step2: Match the panel finish. Use 1/2" thick section of plywood to Handle Extrusions protect flooring when drilling. Note: Besure to orient Handle •...
Page 40 ZKHSSI for 1/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel [-[_nctles If you are installing these handles onto Stainless Steel • Align extrusion to pencil mark(s) as shown in Step 2. Step 2.4: panels: Mark each screw hole location with pencil. Use extreme caution if you are drilling through •...
Page 41 ZKHSS1 for 1/4" Panels Tubulnr Stainless Steel [-[nnctles Step Install Handles Panels Handle StainlessPanel Corrugated For Stainless Panels: • Press foam pads against steel doers to temporarily • Place a spacer ring over each of the 4 screw holes on reduce thickness.
Page 42 ZKHTSS1 for 3/4" Panels Tubulor Stninless Steel [t;_nctles This kit provides for the installation of Stainless Steel This kit must be used in combination with ZKT36, ZKT42 or ZKT48 trim kiL custom handles on 3/4" thick decorator door panels. The door extrusions allow these custom handles to be The ZKT trim kits provide the framework to support 3/4"...
Page 43 ZKHTSS1 for 3/4" Panels Tubulor Stainless Steel [-[;_nctles Step • Open doors to 90°. Remove the screws from the full- Remove 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"...
Page 44 ZKHTSS1 for 3/4" panels Tubular Stainless Steel [-[;_nctles • Place a handle standoff on each attachment post Step Install along the handle. Position the screw hole on the Standoffs standoff to point to the floor. onto Handles • Install set screws into the bottom of each standoff, _Screw using the Allen wrench provided.
Page 45 ZKHTSS1 for 3/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel H;mctles Step For models with full width dispenser trim and 2 piece Install freezer panels: Assembled 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
ZWCD1 Trim Kit Custonl Dispenser Collar 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.
Page 47: Custom Dispenser Collar
ZWCD1 Trim Kit Custom Dispenser Collar The use of this custom collar trim requires that the hole dispenser hole 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.
Page 48 General Electric. Therefore, materials, appearance specifications subject to change without notice. Monogram; Pub. No. 49=5954=2 Part No. 152D953OPOO3 ¢o 1999 GE Appliances General Elecu ic OJmpany Printed in U,S.A. (NA1484) 12/99 LouisdOe, KY 40225 7758...

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