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GE ZIC36N RH Manual And Installation Instructions

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GE Monogram
®
36" Bottom
Mount
Refrigerators
Custom
Options
Guide
and
Installation
Instructions
With Custom
Panel
Dimensions
and Trim Kit Installation
Instructions
These
Monogram
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 bo&_t
carefully
to accomplish
the
desired appearance
and to insure
a troub_ free
instaUation.
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.
Models:
ZIC36N
RH
ZIC36N
LH

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  • Page 1 GE Monogram ® 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerators Custom Options Guide Installation Instructions With Custom Panel Dimensions and Trim Kit Installation Instructions Models: These Monogram refrigerators designed to be customized with decorator ZIC36N door and grille panels. Field installed ZIC36N panels are required.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before you begin - Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT- Savethese instructions for local inspector's use. iMPORTANT- OBSERVE ALL GOVERNINGCODESAND ORDINANCES. 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. :t I This appliance must he properly grounded.See "Grounding the Refrigerator,"...

  • Page 3: Flush Or Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations

    Design Information 36" Bottom Mount ReJi_igerators Advance Planning Flush or Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations True FlushInstallation ;emi-FlushInstallation In a flush installation, These refrigerators the refrigerator doors can also be installed will align evenly with the semi-flush into an enclosure front face of adjacent cabinet using the minimum cutout doors.

  • Page 4: Installation Examples, Between Base & Wall Cabinets

    Design Information 36" Bottom Mount R@ig_rators Installation Examples Side panels are required whenever the sides of the Therefore, the rough-in dimensions must allow for side refrigerator will be exposed. panel thickness. In both a flush and semi-flush installation, the finished dimension, (the width of the 1/T to 3/4"...

  • Page 5: Models Available

    Design Information 36" Bottom Mount Re/_igerator Models ZIC36N RH ZIC36N LH available 36"wide model with handle on the left side, the door 36" wide model with handle on the right side, the door swings left to right. swings right to left.

  • Page 6: Trim Kit Descriptions

    Design Information 36" Bottom Mount R@ig_rator Trim kit ZGC2- Provides 1/4" grille panel frame side pieces for ZKHTCSS1- Tubular stainless steel handles for 3/4" descriptions 83-1/2"and 84-1/2"installation heights. The supplied thick panel installations. This kit must be used in combination with ZKTC36Lor ZKTC36R grille panel frame is factory set for 84".

  • Page 7: Custompanel Dimensions

    Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Bottom Mount ReJi_igerators SideView Front V iew 103/4"Max ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator 35"Case_ 10"Min 243/4"_ _6" 0verall'_ Design Information Designed to be installed flush or semi-flush with surrounding cabinetry. Cutout dimensions, clearances and side panel sizes are determined by the many installation options available.

  • Page 8: 1/4"Thick Custom Panels Or Panels Secured To 1/4"Thick Backing

    Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Bottom Mount ReJi_igerators CustomDoorPanel DimensionsUsingStandardTrim ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator 1/4" thick panels • 1/4" Panels:Cut panels to size • Custom handles with 1/4 door panels require Trim kits ZKHC1or ZKHCSSl for tubular stainless steel handles Panels secured to 1/4" thick backing Standard Trim with...

  • Page 9: 3/4"Thick Panels With Supplied Handle, Zktc36Lor Zktc36R

    Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator CustomDoor Panel Dimensions ZIS36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator Using Trim Kits ZKTC36L or ZKTC36R • The ZKTC36L(or ZKTC36R) t rim kit provides for the 3/4" thick panel with kit supplied handle installation of 3/4" thick custom door and grille panels, using the supplied handle.

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

    Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerators CustomDoor Panel DimensionsUsingStandard Trim ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator Using Trim Kit ZKTC36L or ZKTC36R • The ZKTC36L(or ZI(TC36R)trim kit installed together with a ZKHTC1 custom handle kit provides for the 3/4" thick panel installation of 3/4"...

  • Page 11: Side Panel Or Filler Options

    Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerators Side Panel or Filler Options (Not to scale) Side panels mast he used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed. _24 3/4"= _23 9/16"7 1/2" to 3/4" Side Panels LeadingEdge Flushwith Cabinet 114"Side Panels Insert endof Front.The front or...
  • Page 12 Installation 36" Bottom Mount R@ig_rator • Bucket Tools • Tinsnips to cut banding • 7/15" open-end wrench • Drill and appropriate bits • Level • 7/16" socket with 3" • Stepladder • #2 Phillipsscrewdriver Required extension for ratchet • 1-1/2" open-end wrench •...

  • Page 13: Installation Instructions

    Installation 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator Step Remove Refrigerator is much heavier at the top than at the bottom - be careful when moving. When using a Packaging hand truck, handle from side only. Le r6frig6rateur est beaucoup plus Iourd en haut qu'en has.
  • Page 14 Installation 36" Bottom Mount ReJi_igerator Step • Side panels are not required when the refrigerator is • If you choose to use 1/4" side panels, they should be Install inserted into the case trim as illustrated. Fasten the installed into an enclosure. Skip this step if you are Side Panels installing into an enclosure, panels to the refrigerator with Velcro strips (provided)
  • Page 15 Installation 36" Bottom Mount R@ig_rator kq h_ [€llANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS !_i_r,111 Step he refrigerator is heavy at the top and must be Install 83-1/2" Anti-Tip From ecured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward. Brackets Floor Bottom ofWood Block PRECAUTIONSCONTRELESBASCULEMENTS Le r(_frigerateurest beaucoupplus Iourd en haut et SideView SideView il faut le maintenir en place poureviter la...
  • Page 16 Installation 36" Bottom Mount R@ig_rator Step Check to be sure that refrigerator power cord is not Connect plugged into the wall outlet. Water Supply • Locate and bring copper tubing to the front of the cabinet. • The copper tubing should be just long enough to reach the coupling.
  • Page 17 Installation 36" Bottom Mount ReJi'igerator Step • Connect refrigerator power cord plug to a properly Connect grounded receptacle, accessible through the top lelt 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 Step If you are using 3/4"...

  • Page 18: Zgc2Trim Kit, Grille Panel Frame Adjustment

    ZGC2 Trim Grille panel.f_'ame adjustment This kit provides optional side trim pieces for the original grille panel frame to fit 83-1/2" and 84-1/2" installation heights. To change grille panel size: • Determine the installation height by measuring the enclosure from the floor to the underside of soffit. When there is no soffit, measure to the top of the adjacent cabinets.

  • Page 19: Zkhc1Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels), Support For Custom Handles

    ZKHCI Trim Kit (for 1/4" Panels) Support Jbr custom handles Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these Tools and materials required: instructions, Follow these instructions for left hand • #2 Phillipsscrewdriver models, • Drill and appropriate bits • Custom door panels •...
  • Page 20 ZKHC1 Trim Kit (for 1/4" Panels) Support Jbr custom handles Step 2 Locate handle !i!_iii!ii_i_iiii!_!_iiiiii!iii_i_i_!:!ij_ii!ii_!i!ii!i! positions 3/4 Min 1-1/2" Max Freshfood door: • Determine the desired location of the custom handle and mark centedinea of the screw holes • Slide custom panel into the door trim. •...
  • Page 21 ZKHCI Trim Kit (for 1/4" Panels Support,/or custom handles Step Assemble Screw panel, extrusion handle _Extrusion Decorator _" Door_-/ Decorator--/ Panel DoorPanel Handle_/ 3/4" Min. _"Max. ÷1 Freshfood (leer: Freezerdrawer: • Remove the door extrusion and custom panel. • Remove the handle extrusion and panel. •...

  • Page 22: Zktc36L/Zktc36R T Rim Kit, 3/4" Custom Panels

    ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim 3/4" Custom Panels Kit Contents This kit provides for the installation of 3/4"thick custom Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand door and grille pane]s. Handles are included and must models.
  • Page 23 ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim Kit 3/4" Custom Panels Freshfood door: Step Remove • Open door to 90° handles • Remove the Phillips head screws from the full length and trim handle, remove handle. • Openthe door fully to stop. • Remove the screws from the aluminum trim, top bottom, hinge and handle side.
  • Page 24 ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim Kit 3/4" Custom Panels FreshFoodDoor: Step 2 Install • Attach the new 3/4" trim pieces on the top, hinge side 3/4" trim and bottom using original screws. Freezer Drawer: • Attach the new 3/4" trim pieces on the bottom and both sides.
  • Page 25 ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim 3/4" Custom Panels /" Step 4 Install panels Fresh FoodPanel: • Place the 3/4" thick panel on the bottom trim with support bracket tabs inserted into slots. Push the panel back against the steel door, flush with hinge side trim.
  • Page 26 ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim 3/4" Custom Panels Step 5 • Install new fresh food door handle using original Install Install screws. 4 Screws handles • Place assembled drawer door onto freezer slides. • Tighten screws and snap on screw covers. • Install new freezer drawer handle with original screws.
  • Page 27 ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim 3/4" Custom Panels Step • Install four of the six larger undercut screw so that the Install top of the screws are 1/16"from the surface of the grille panel support. • Attach the assembled panel to the refrigerator by inserting the four protruding screws into the brackets on each side of the grille opening.

  • Page 28: Zkhtcl Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels), Support For Custom Handles

    ZKHTC1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) Support,/or Custom Handles Kit Contents Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand models. Toolsand materials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits •...
  • Page 29 ZKHTC1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) Support,/or Custom Handles Step Temporarily mount door pane_ Freshfood door: • Place the prepared 3/4" custom door panels on the bottom trim with support bracket tabs inserted into trim slots. • Pushthe panel back against the steel door, making sure the panel is flush with the hinge side trim.
  • Page 30 ZKHTC1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) Support jbr Custom Handles Freshfood door: Step 2 • Determine the location of the custom handles Locate and carefully mark centerlines of the screw position of handles holes. The handles must be located 3/4" to 1-1/Z from the edge of the extrusion.
  • Page 31 ZKHTC1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) Support,/br Custom Handles Step 4 Mount assembled Install panels 4 Screws Fresh food door: Freezer drawer: • Place assembled panel onto the bottom trim with • Mount assembled door with panel onto freezer slides. support bracket tabs inserted into slots.

  • Page 32: Zkhcss1Trim Kit (For 1/4"Panels), Tubular Stainless Steel Handles

    ZKHCSSI Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these This kit provides for the installation of Stainless Steel instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand handles on 1/4"thick decorator door panels. The door models.
  • Page 33 ZKHCSSI Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Step • 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 •...
  • Page 34 ZKHCSSI Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel Handles If yon are installing those handlesonto Stainless • Tape extrusion to panel to prevent movement. Stop 2A Steel Panels: • Place panel on plywood section, appearance side Use extreme caution if youare drilling through down.
  • Page 35 ZKHCSSI Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Step Install handles panels Screw Stp_n,e;_iat_ SRP__ Extrusi°n Handle_--; • Place extrusion onto panel. Use a pencil to punch • Crimp top and bottom edges of corrugated. • Slide corrugated into door and drawer trim, Leave hole in tape covering spacer rings and align with screw holes about 1/4"...

  • Page 36: Zkhtcss1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Pane]S),Tabular Stainless Steel Handles

    ZKHTCSSI for 3/4" panels Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these This kit must be used in combination with ZKTC36,trim Contents instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand kit. models. Note: It is best that 2 people install this kit. This kit provides for the installation of Stainless Steel handles on 3/4"...
  • Page 37 ZKHTCSS1 for 3/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel Handles • Cut a piece of corrugated to use as a pad to protect Step Align ExtrusionEven Match Handle the pane] finish. Additional material may be required With Panel Extrusions to protect flooring when drilling. to Panels •...
  • Page 38 ZKHTCSS1 For 3/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel Handles FreshFoodPanel: Step Install • Start mounting screws through the extrusion and iust mounting through the custom panel. screws • Stand panel up on the hinge side and hold to access and handles the appearance side.

  • Page 39: Zfcl Trim Kit, For Side To Side Installation

    ZFC1 Trim Side to Side Installation For the ultimate in convenience, install two refrigerators side to side. This trim kit includes 6 foam spacer pads to fill the gap between the refrigerator side case trims. For a finished appearance, a trim strip is provided to conceal the case trim of the two refrigerators.
  • Page 40 Note: While performing installationsdescribed in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn, "l_ obtain spec!fic i_zJbrmation cor_cernin E l_r_y Monogram product or service, caa GE Ar_sw_ Cente_ consumer b_lbrmatior_ service at 800.626.2000-a_y time, day or nik,ht. bbr Monogram '_' Ncal semice ir_ your area, caa 1-800-444-1845.

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