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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 c_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 instwe
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:
ZIC36N RH
ZIC36N LH
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Summary of Contents for GE ZIC36N RH
- Page 1 Guide Installation Instructions With Custom Panel Dimensions and Trim Kit Installation Instructions Models: These Monogram refrigerators ZIC36N RH designed to be customized with decorator door and grille panels. Field installed ZIC36N LH panels are required. Factory installed trim will accommodate 1/4"...
- Page 2 This appliance must be properly grounded. See "Grounding the Refrigerator," page 12. WARNINGS: If you have a question concerning the installation of this product, call the GE Answer Center _>Consumer • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose. Information Service at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day,...
- Page 3 Design Information 36" Bottom Mollnt Refrigerators 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 Design Information 36" Bottom Mount 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 Design Information 36 " Bottom Mount Refrigerator 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 Design Information 36 " Bottom Mount Refrigerator Trim ZKHTCSS1 - Tubular stainless steel handles for 3/4" ZGC2 - Provides 1/4" grille panel frame side pieces for descriptions 83-1/2" and 84-1/2" installation heights. The supplied thick panel installations. This kit must be used in combination with ZKTC36L or ZKTC36R grille panel frame is factory set for 84".
- Page 7 Custom Panel Dimensions 36 " Bottom Mount Refrigerators ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator SideView FrontView 103/4"Max --35"Case 10"Min Design Information 243/4"-- • 36"Overall'_ 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...
- Page 8 Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerators ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim 1/4" thick panels • 1/4" Panels: Cut panels to size. • Custom handles with 1/4" door panels require Trim kits ZKHC1or ZKHCSS1for tubular stainless steel Panels secured to 1/4"...
- Page 9 Custom Panel Dimensions 36 " Bottom Mount Refrigerator Custom Door Panel Dimensions ZIS36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator Using Trim Kits ZKTC36Lor ZKTC36R • The ZKTC36L (or ZKTC36R) trim kit provides for the 314"thick panel with kit supplied handle installation of 3/4" thick custom door and grille panels, using the supplied handle.
- Page 10 Custom Panel Dimensions Mount Re_'igerators 36 " Bottom Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator Using Trim Kit ZKTC36Lor ZKTC36R • The ZKTC36L (or ZKTC36R) trim kit installed together 3/4" thick panel with a ZKHTC1 custom handle kit provides for the installation of 3/4"...
- Page 11 Custom Panel Dimensions 36 " Bottom Mount Refrigerators Side Panel or Filler Options (Not to scale) Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed. 24 3/4"_ _23 9/16"_ 1/2"to 3/4" Side Panels Leading Edge 1/4"...
- Page 12 Installation 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator • Bucket Tools • 7/16"open-end wrench • Tinsnips to cut banding • Drill and appropriate bits • Level • 7/16" socket with 3" • #2 Phillips screwdriver Required • Stepladder extension for ratchet • Appliance Hand Truck •...
- Page 13 Installation 36 " Bottom Mollnt Refrigerator Step CAUTION: Refrigerator is much heavier at the top than Remove at the bottom - be careful when moving. When using a Packaging hand truck, handle from side only. • Remove outer carton. - Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom. •...
- Page 14 Installation 30" Bottom Mount Refrigerator Step • Side panels are not required when the refrigerator • 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...
- Page 15 Installation 36 " Bottom Mount Refrigerator Step ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS Install The refrigerator is heavy at the top and must be Anti-Tip Block 83-1/2" Brackets secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward. 36"Wide From floor to bottom d woodMock • Mount brackets provided using #12 or #14 wood screws located 83-1/2"...
- Page 16 Installation 36" Bottom ]_[ount Refriserator 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 Refrigerator • Connect refrigerator power cord plug to a properly Step Connect grounded receptacle, accessible through the top left 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...
- Page 18 ZGC2 Trim Grille panel frame adj'ustnmnt 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 enclosure from the floor to the underside of soffit.
- Page 19 ZKHC 1 Trim Kit 1/4" (for Panels) Support for custom hanclles Tools and materials required: Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these • #2 Phillips screwdriver instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand • Drill and appropriate bits models.
- Page 20 ZKHC 1 Trim Kit (for 1/4" Panels) Support for custom handles Step Locate handle positions 3/4" Min. 1-1/2" Max. Freshfood door: • Determine the desired location of the custom handle and mark centerlines of the screw holes. • Slide custom panel into the door trim. •...
- Page 21 ZKHC 1 Trim Kit (for 1/4" Panels) Support for custom handles Step Assemble sc:w I panel, extrusion handle _Extrusion Decorator Door_/ Decorator _ Panel DoorPanel 3/4" Min. Handle 1-1/2" Max. Install 4 Screws Fresh food door: Freezer drawer: • Remove the door extrusion and custom panel. •...
- Page 22 ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim " Custom Pm_eIs 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 panels. Handles are included and must models.
- Page 23 ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim 3/4" Custom PaneIs Fresh food door: Step Remove • Open door to 90 ° handles • Remove the Phillips head screws from the full length trim handle, remove handle. • Open the door fully to stop. • Remove the screws from the aluminum trim, top bottom, hinge and handle side.
- Page 24 ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim 3/4" Custom Panels Fresh Food Door: Step 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, Front Face Freezer Drawer BackSide FreshFoodPanel...
- Page 25 ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim " Custonl Propels Step Install panels Fresh Food Panel: • 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 " C'tlstom P_nels • Install new fresh food door handle using original Step 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 " Custom Pm_eIs • Install four of the six larger undercut screw so that the Step Install top of the screws are 1/16" from the surface of the grille panel support • Attach the assembled panel to the refrigerator inserting the four protruding screws into the brackets...
- Page 28 ZKHTC1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) H;_nclles Support CIIStOlll Contents Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand models. Toolsandmaterials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • Custom door panels •...
- Page 29 ZKHTC1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) H;_nclles Support CIIStOlll Step Temporarily mount door pane_ Fresh food door: • Place the prepared 3/4"custom door panels on the bottom trim with support bracket tabs inserted into trim slots. • Push the 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 Ctlstonl H;_ndles Fresh food door: Step • Determine the location of the custom handles Locate and carefully mark centerlines of the screw position holes. The handles must be located 3/4" to handles 1-1/2" from the edge of the extrusion. •...
- Page 31 ZKHTC1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) H;_ndles Support CIIStOlll Step Mount Install assembled 4 Screws panels 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 ZKHCSS1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) TubuMr Stainless Steel H;_ndles 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.
- Page 33 ZKHCSS1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) TubuMr Stainless Steel H;_nclles 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 ZKHCSS1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel H;_nctles If you are installing these handles onto Stainless • Tape extrusion to panel to prevent movement. Step Steel Panels: • Place panel on plywood section, appearance side Use extreme caution if you are drilling through down.
- Page 35 ZKHCSS1 1/4" Trim Kit (For Panels) Tubulnr Stainless Steel Hnndles Step Install handles panels Handle_]) • Place extrusion onto panel. Use a pencil to punch • Crimp top and bottom edges of corrugated. hole in tape covering spacer rings and align with •...
- Page 36 ZKHTCSS1 for 3/4" panels Tubular Stainless Steel H;mdles This kit must be used in combination with ZKTC36, trim Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these Contents instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand 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 H:_nctles Step • Cut a piece of corrugated to use as a pad to protect Align ExtrusionEven Match Handle With Panel the panel finish. Additional material may be required Extrusions to protect flooring when drilling. to Panels •...
- Page 38 ZKHTCSS1 For 3/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel [Janctles Fresh FoodPanel: Step Install • Start mounting screws through the extrusion andjust mounting through the custom panel. screws • Stand panel up on the hinge side and hold to access handles the appearance side. Place handle against mounting screws on the appearance side, drive top screw from the back of the extrusion partially into the standoff.
- Page 39 ZFC1 Trim Kit 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 installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. To obta#_ .specific #_foHn_ttion (_nc_m#_ MonQqmm plvduct o7"service, c_rtllGE Answer CenteF _ COllStlmel"illfo1711aHo17.service at 800. 6'26'. 2000 tinw, ct_{y07" n_ht. For MonQg1_tn[" lo(_rtl .service 07 yotu" area, (_tll 1 800 444 1845.