Monogram ZIC36N RH Custom Options Manual And Installation Instructions

36" bottom mount refrigerators

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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 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
36" Bottom Mount
Refrigerators
Custom
Options Guide
and
Installation
Instructions
With Custom Panel Dimensions
and Trim Kit Installation Instructions
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 are designed to be customized with decorator ZIC36N RH door and grille panels. Field installed ZIC36N LH panels are required.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not For Monogram local service in your area, covered under the GE Appliance Warranty. See the 1-800-444-1845. Use & Care Guide for warranty information. For Monogram service in Canada...
  • Page 3: Design Information

    Design Information 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerators Advance Planning Flush or Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations 0" 3/4" 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 Examples, Between Base & Wall Cabinets

    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: Models Available

    Design Information 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator ZIC36N RH Models 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. Advance These refrigerators are designed to be customized with You should:...
  • Page 6: Trim Kit Descriptions

    Design Information 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator 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 grille panel frame is factory set for 84".
  • Page 7: Custom Panel Dimensions

    Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerators ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator Side View Front View 10 3/4" Max Design Information 35" Case 10" Min 36" Overall" 24 3/4" 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 Refrigerators Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim 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 ZKHC1 or ZKHCSS1 for tubular stainless steel Panels secured to 1/4"...
  • Page 9: 3/4" Thick Panels With Supplied Handle, Zktc36L Or Zktc36R

    Custom Panel Dimensions 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator ZIS36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Trim Kits ZKTC36L or ZKTC36R 3/4" thick panel with kit supplied handle • The ZKTC36L (or ZKTC36R) trim kit provides for the 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 Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim ZIC36N Bottom Mount Refrigerator Using Trim Kit ZKTC36L or 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: Side Panel Or Filler Options

    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 • Tinsnips to cut banding • Bucket • 7/16" open-end wrench • Drill and appropriate bits Tools • Stepladder • Level • #2 Phillips screwdriver • 7/16" socket with 3" Required • Appliance Hand Truck •...
  • Page 13: Installation Instructions

    Installation 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator CAUTION: Refrigerator is much heavier at the top than Step 1 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 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator Step 3 • Side panels are not required when the refrigerator is • If you choose to use 1/4" side panels, they should be Install installed into an enclosure. Skip this step if you are inserted into the case trim as illustrated.
  • Page 15 Installation 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator Step 4 CAUTION WARNING ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS Install 2 x 4 Anti-Tip The refrigerator is heavy at the top and must be Block 83-1/2" Brackets secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward. 36" Wide From floor to bottom of wood block •...
  • Page 16 Installation 36" Bottom Mount Refrigerator Step 7 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 Step 9 • Connect refrigerator power cord plug to a properly 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 Step 10 If you are using 3/4"...
  • Page 18: Zgc2 Trim Kit, Grille Panel Frame Adjustment

    ZGC2 Trim Kit Grille panel frame 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.
  • Page 19: Zkhc1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels), Support For Custom Handles

    ZKHC1 Trim Kit (for 1/4" Panels) Support for custom handles Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these Tools and materials required: instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand • #2 Phillips screwdriver models. • Drill and appropriate bits •...
  • Page 20 ZKHC1 Trim Kit (for 1/4" Panels) Support for custom handles Step 2 Locate handle positions 3/4" Min. 1-1/2" Max. Fresh food door: • Determine the desired location of the custom handle • Slide custom panel into the door trim. and mark centerlines of the screw holes. •...
  • Page 21 ZKHC1 Trim Kit (for 1/4" Panels) Support for custom handles Step 3 Assemble panel, Screw extrusion and handle Extrusion Decorator Door Decorator Panel Door Panel Handle 3/4" Min. 1-1/2" Max. Install 4 Screws Freezer drawer: Fresh food door: • Remove the handle extrusion and panel. •...
  • Page 22: Zktc36L/Zktc36R Trim Kit, 3/4" Custom Panels

    ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim Kit 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 door and grille panels. Handles are included and must instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand replace the supplied handles.
  • Page 23 ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim Kit 3/4" Custom Panels Step 1 Fresh food door: Remove • Open door to 90°. handles • Remove the Phillips head screws from the full length and trim handle, remove handle. • Open the door fully to stop. •...
  • Page 24 ZKTC36L/ZKTC36R Trim Kit 3/4" Custom Panels Fresh Food Door: 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 Kit 3/4" Custom Panels Step 4 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 Kit 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 Kit 3/4" Custom Panels Step 8 • 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: Zkhtc1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels), Support For Custom Handles

    ZKHTC1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles Kit Contents Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand models. Tools and materials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits •...
  • Page 29 ZKHTC1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles Step 1 Temporarily mount door panels 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 for Custom Handles Fresh food 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 1-1/2"...
  • Page 31 ZKHTC1 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) Support for 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: Zkhcss1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels), Tubular Stainless Steel Handles

    ZKHCSS1 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 ZKHCSS1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel Handles 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 protect flooring when drilling. extrusions •...
  • Page 34 ZKHCSS1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel Handles If you are installing these handles onto Stainless • Tape extrusion to panel to prevent movement. Step 2A Steel Panels: • Place panel on plywood section, appearance side Use extreme caution if you are drilling through down.
  • Page 35 ZKHCSS1 Trim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Step 4A Install handles and panels STAINLESS STEEL PANELS Screw Extrusion Corrugated Spacer Ring Stainless Panel 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 Trim Kit (For 3/4" Panels), Tubular Stainless Steel Handles

    ZKHTCSS1 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 Step 1 • Cut a piece of corrugated to use as a pad to protect Align ExtrusionEven Match Handle the panel 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 Fresh Food Panel: Step 3 Install • Start mounting screws through the extrusion and just mounting through the custom panel. screws • Stand panel up on the hinge side and hold to access and handles the appearance side.
  • Page 39: Zfc1 Trim Kit, For Side To Side Installation

    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 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 local service in your area, call 1-800-444-1845.

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