GE Monogram ZIS42N Custom Options Manual And Installation Instructions

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Monogram

42" Built-In

Refrigerators

Custom

Options

Guide

and

Installation

Instructions

With Custom

Panel Dimensions

and Trim Kit

Installation

Instructions

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

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.

Models:

ZIS42N

ZISW42D

ZISB42D

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Page 1 Installation Instructions With Custom Panel Dimensions and Trim Kit Installation Instructions Models: These Monogram built-in refrigerators ZIS42N designed to be customized with decorator ZISW42D door and grille panels. Field installed panels are required. ZISB42D Factory installed trim will accommodate 1/4" thick custom...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
If you have a question concerning the installation of this product, call the GE Answer Center CR) Consumer Information Service at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. 7 days a week.
Page 3: Advance Planning For A Flush Installation
Design Information 42" Built-In Refrigerator Advance Planning Flush Semi-Flush Enclosure Installa tions True Flush Installation Semi-Flush Installation 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 Between Base & Wall Cabinets
Lexan''_and stainless steel kits are available. Panels are cut to examples and trim kit descriptions. size and ready to install. These panel kits must be ordered separately. Model Black White Stainless ZIS42N ZWBP42 ZWWP42 ZWSP42 ZISW42D ZWWP42D ZWSP42D ZISB42D ZWBP42D...
Page 5: Advance Planning, Exterior Appearance Options
Design Information 42" 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 42" Built-In Refrigerator Front View ZIS42N (not to scale) (Non-dispenser) Side View (not to scale 41" Case Width ,_" --24 3/4"_ Design Information 2" Overall Width _ Cutout dimensions, clearances and side panel sizes are 12 1/4" max determined by the many installation options available.
Page 7 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator ZIS42N (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 42" Built-In Refrigerator Custom Door Panel Dimensions ZIS42N (non-dispenser) Using Trim Kit ZKT42 • The ZKT42 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 42" Built-In Refrigerator Custom Door Panel Dimensions ZIS42N (non-dispenser) Using Trim Kits ZKT42 314"thick panel • ZKT42 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 ZKHTSS1 for tubular stainless-steel handles.
Page 10: Zisw36D, Zisb36D
Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator ZISW42D (white dispenser) ZISB42D (black dispenser) Front View (not to scale) Side View Design Information not to scale _41" Case Width _L" Cutout dimensions, clearances and side panel sizes are 3/4"_ _42" Overall Width_ determined by the many installation options...
Page 11 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" BuJlt-In Refrigerator ZISW42D (white dispenser) Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim 1/4" thick panels ZISB42D (black dispenser) Standard Trim with I/4" Panels Panels secured to 1/4" thick backing • 1/4" Panels: Cut panels to size. •...
Page 12 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator Custom Door Panel Dimensions ZISW42D (white dispenser) Using Trim Kit ZKT42 ZISB42D (black dispenser) 314" thick panel with standard handle and/or ZWCD1 custom collar trim The ZKT42 trim kit provides for the installation of 3/4" custom door and grille panels, using the standard full- length handle.
Page 13 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator Custom Door Panel Dimensions ZISW42D (white dispenser) Using Trim Kit ZKT42 ZISB42D (black dispenser) 314" thick panel with custom handle and/or ZWCD1 custom collar trim • ZKT42 and ZKHT1 installed together provides for the installation of 3/4"...
Page 14: Side Panel Or Filler Options
Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator 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 1/2" to 3/4" Side Panels 24 3/4"_ will be exposed. Leading Edge _23 9/16"_ Flush with Cabinet...
Page 15 Installation 42" Built-In Refrigerator • Bucket • Tinsnips to cut banding • 7/16"open-end wrench Tools • Drill and appropriate • Level bits • Stepladder • #2 Phillips screwdriver Required • 7/16" socket with 3" • 1-1/2" open-end wrench • Appliance Hand Truck •...
Page 16 Installation 42" Built-In Refrigerator 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 bas.
Page 17 Lors du raccordement au refrigerateur Rot : /U Osmosis System Osmosis Water System to your du systeme GE de purification de I'eau Only refrigerator, the only approved par osmose inverse seule I'installation Clockwise ,_. ,,b installation is with a GERVKIT.
Page 18: Installation Instructions
Installation 42" Built-In Refi'igerator Step • Gently push refrigerator into opening with hands Roll Refrigerator against front corners. The cardboard protective Into Opening should be beneath the refrigerator. • Roll refrigerator into the opening until it is flush with adjacent cabinets.
Page 19 Installation 42" 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 refrigerateur est beaucoup plus Iourd en haut et il faut le maintenir en place pour eviter la possibilite de son basculement...
Page 20 Installation 42" 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 Installation Instructions Custom Handles With 1/4" Thick Panels
ZKH1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Support Custom H;_ndles Tools and materials These instructions are divided into 2 options: Option 1--For non-dispenser and dispenser models required: Phillips using custom collar trim, • #2 s crewdriver Option 2--For dispenser model using the standard •...
Page 22 ZKH1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) H;_nd]es Support Ctlstonl Option I Installation Step Locate position sDoor Extrusion handles 3/4" Min 1-1/2" Max. Note: Handlemust be located 3/4" to 1-1/2" from edgeof extrusion. • Again, with both doors closed, check the location of •...
Page 23 ZKH1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Support Custom H;_nctles Option 1 Installation Step Assemble panel, extrusion handle _Extrusion Decorator Door_,_/ __z____ Decorator_ Panel DoorPanel 3/4"Min. Handle_; 1-1/2"Max, • 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 Handles 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 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 Step • 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.
Page 26: Grille Panel Frame Adjustment
ZG2 Trim Grille Pnnel Frame Adjusnllent 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...
Page 27: Zkt42 Trim Kit Installation Instructions 3/4" Thick Custom Panels
ZKT42 Trim 3/4" Custom Panels 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 ZKT42 Trim 3/4" Custom Pm_eIs 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 ZKT42 Trim " Custom P;_neIs Option 1 Installation _Back SideDoorPanel_ Step Apply panel Dimension A support brackets ZKT42-6-3/4" Dimension B ZKT427-7/81' Bottom Edge Bottom Edge FreshFoodPanel Freezer Panels • Position support bracket on freezer panel, • Secure support brackets to the bottom of the panels dimension A, from the hinge side edge.
Page 30 ZKT42 Trim " Custom PaneIs 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 ZKT42 Trim " Custom P;_nels 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 ZKT42 Trim " Custom P;_neIs 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 Trim Kit Installation Instructions Custom Handles With 3/4" Thick Panels
ZKHT1 3/4" Trim Kit (For Panels) Support Custom Hi_lzctles 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 Step • Remove the door extrusions and door panels. 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 1 13/16"_ 1_1 13/16" Note: Optimal final Back Side TT_I/4" Max_7_T Back Side model using appearancedependson careful full-width routing depth. Do not exceed trim Handle Side Handle Side 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 Trim Kit Installation Instructions Tubular Stainless Steel Handles For 1/4" Panel Installation
ZKHSS1 for 1/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel [-[;_nctles 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.
Page 39 ZKHSS1 for 1/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel H;_nctles • Cut a piece of corrugated to use as a pad to protect Step Match the panel finish. Use 1/2" thick section of plywood to Handle Extrusions protect flooring when drilling. Note: Be sure to orient to Handle •...
Page 40 ZKHSS1 for 1/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel [:f;_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 Tubular Stainle_ Steel H;_nctle_ Step Install Handles Panels Handle Stainless Panel Corrugated For Stainless Panels: • Press foam pads against steel doors to temporarily • Place a spacer ring over each of the 4 screw holes on reduce thickness.
Page 42: Zkhtss1 Trim Kit Installation Instructions Tubular Stainless Steel Handles For 3/4" Panel Installation
ZKHTSS1 for 3/4" Panels Tubulor Sminle_ Steel [t_nctle_ This kit must be used in combination with ZKT4Z ZKT42 This kit provides for the installation of Stainless Steel 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 H:_nctles Step • 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"...
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 [-[;_nctles 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: Custom Dispenser Collar
ZWCD1 Trim Kit Custom 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, Bottom bracket D.
Page 47 ZWCD1 Trim Kit Custom Dispenser Collar ..iii 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.
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