GE ZIF36N LH manual

These Monogram refrigerators and freezers 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[...]

CAUTION Before you begin – Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORT ANT – Save these instructions for local inspector ’s use. IMPORT ANT – OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer . Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions with your O wner ’[...]

3 Design Information 36 ″ Refrigerators , Freezers Flush or Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations Side Panel Requirements: • Side panels are not required whenever the refrigerator is installed into an enclosure or between pantry and oven cabinets. • Side panels are required whenever the sides of the refrigerator are exposed. • Side panel sizes[...]

4 For a complete food storage center , install a Monogram Freezer and Refrigerator side by side. Order ZUG75 Unified Grille Panel Kit for one continuous 3/4 ″ panel. • Electrical and water locations must be located as shown for either type of installation. A separate 115V , 60Hz. 20 amp power supply is recommended for each product . NOTE: Addit[...]

5 Installation At End-of-Run Frameless Cabinets NOTE: 1/2 ″ thick side panels shown. Side panels can be any thickness. Add side panel thickness to outside trim width, (36 ″ or 72 ″ for two models) to calculate the rough-in dimension. The leading (front) edge must be finished to match surrounding cabinetry. Side panels, 1/2 ″ minimum thickne[...]

6 Trim kit descriptions ZGC2 – Provides 1/4 ″ grille panel frame side pieces for 83-1/2 ″ and 84-1/2 ″ installation heights. The supplied grille panel frame is factory set for 84 ″ . ZKHR1 – Provides the necessary framework to install a custom handle, of your choice , onto a 1/4 ″ thick panel. (Handle not included.) ZKHRSSI – Tubula[...]

7 ZIR36N Refrigerator ZIF36N Freezer 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. Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed. Side panels are not required w[...]

8 Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim 1/4 ″ thick panels or Panels secured to 1/4 ″ thick backing ZIR36N Refrigerator ZIF36N Freezer • 1/4 ″ Panel: Cut panels to size. • Custom handle with 1/4 ″ door panel requires Trim kits ZKHR1 or ZKHRSS1 for tubular stainless steel handles. Standard Trim with Panels secured to 1/4 ″ t[...]

9 ZIR36N Refrigerator ZIF36N Freezer • The ZKTR36LH (or ZKTR36RH) trim kit provides for the installation of 3/4 ″ thick custom door and grille panels, using the supplied handle. Cut panel to size and install. Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Trim Kits ZKTR36LH or ZKTR36RH 3/4 ″ thick panel with kit supplied handle Installation Height Dimens[...]

10 ZIR36N Refrigerator ZIF36N Freezer • The ZKTR36LH (or ZKTR36RH) trim kit installed together with a ZKHTR1 custom handle kit provides for the installation of 3/4 ″ thick custom door and grille panels with a custom handle of your choice. Order ZKHTRSS1 for a tubular stainless steel handle. Cut panels to size, rout the handle side of the panel [...]

23 5/16" 84" 2 5/16" 24 3/4" 84" 3 3/4" 23 9/16" 84" 2 9/16" T rim 11 1/4 ″ Side Panels Insert end of side panel into trim. Use stick-on hook and loop fast ener strips t o secure the panel t o the refrigerator. Standard 4 ″ high toekick or trim t o fit . Height may vary depending on application. 1/2 [...]

12 Tools Required • Tinsnips to cut banding • Stepladder • 1-1/4 ″ open-end wrench • Bucket • Level • Appliance Hand Truck • Tubing cutter • 7/16 ″ open-end wrench • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Stubby Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • 7/16 ″ socket with 3 ″ extension for ratchet • Safety glasses Mat[...]

13 • Remove outer carton. – Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom. • Slide out back corner posts (2). • Slide car ton off top of cabinet . NOTE: IT IS NO T NECESSARY TO LAY CABINET DOWN IN ORDER TO REMOVE SKID! • The unit is secured to the skid with 4 slotted tie- down straps. First remove the 5/16 ″ bolts from the base channels i[...]

14 Step 2 Install Water Line • Install optional water filter in the water line near the refrigerator . A water filter is recommended in areas where water supply contains sand or par ticles. Installation instructions are packed with the filter . • A cold water supply is required for automatic icemaker operation. The water pressure must be betwee[...]

15 Step 3 Install Side P anels • Side panels are not required when the refrigerator or freezer is installed into an enclosure. Skip this step if you are installing into an enclosure. • Side panels are required whenever the sides of the refrigerator or freezer will be exposed and when installed between frameless cabinets. See pages 3 and 4. • [...]

16 Step 5 Level Refrigerator or Freezer All models have 4-point leveling. The front is supported by leveling legs, the rear is supported by wheels. • Adjust rear wheels beneath the product to just barely touch the 2x4 block . • Turn the 7/16 ″ hex nut located above the front wheels. Turn to raise or lower the refrigerator . • For front leve[...]

17 Step 9 Check Powe r • Check to make sure power is on by opening the door to see if interior lights are on. If you are using a 3/4 ″ thick custom panel, SKIP THIS STEP . See Dimensions and Specifications for grille panel sizes. Order ZKTR36LH or ZKTR36RH and follow the installation instructions packed with the kit . The grille panel frame is [...]

18 Step 13 Start Icemaker • A standard toekick is supplied. Install with 2 screws provided, adjust to desired height and tighten screws. IMPORT ANT: The vented toek ick must remain unobstructed for proper air circulation and operation. Step 14 Install Toekick Step 12 Arrange Int erior and Set T emperature Controls • Remove internal packing mate[...]

19 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. •[...]

20 Tools and materials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • Custom door panel • Custom Handle • Safety glasses Parts List: A . Handle side door extrusion (for left hand models) B. Handle side door extrusion (for right hand models) This k it provides the necessar y framework to install a custom handle, of your[...]

21 Step 2 Locate handle position • Determine the desired location of the custom handle and mark centerlines of the screw holes. • Drill 1/16 ″ pilot hole through the panel until it starts into the aluminum extrusion. This will mark the matching location for drilling the clearance hole when assembling the handle, panel and extrusion. • Slide[...]

22 Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand models. Tools and mat erials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • Custom door panels • Putty knife • Safety glasses • 7/16 ″ wrench Parts List A . Top trim B. Handle side trim C. Hinge side trim [...]

23 Step 2 Install 3/4 ″ trim Step 3 Apply panel support brackets • Attach the new 3/4 ″ trim pieces on the top, hinge side and bottom using original screws. • Position support bracket on the back side of the custom panel, 14-5/16 ″ from the hinge side. Secure support bracket to panel with screws provided. Step 4 Install panels • Place t[...]

24 Step 5 Install handles Step 6 Adjust grille panel height • Install new door handle using original screws. • Secure the grille panel support to the back side of the 3/4 ″ custom panel with #6 screws. • Be sure the lip of the suppor t is over the top of the wood panel. Step 7 Secure 3/4 ″ panel t o grille panel support • For shipping p[...]

25 Step 8 Install grille panel • Install four of the six larger undercut screws so that the top of the screws are 1/16 ″ from the sur face of the suppor t . • Attach the assembled panel to the grille opening by inser ting the four protruding screws into the brackets on each side. Back View Grille Panel Support 1/16" ZKTR36LH/ZKTR36RH Tri[...]

26 3/4 ″ custom door panel must be routed to accommodate these door handle extrusions. Rout the panel as illustrated, 1/4 ″ deep, and 1-13/16 ″ wide on the handle side. Refer to installation instructions for ZKTR36LH or ZKTR36RH trim kit for 3/4 ″ custom panels: • Follow Step 1 to remove the standard aluminum trim. • Follow Steps 2 and [...]

27 • Place the prepared 3/4 ″ custom door panel on the bottom trim with support bracket tabs inser ted into trim slots. • Push the panel back against the steel door , making sure the panel is flush with the hinge side trim. • Secure the panel to the trim temporarily by driving 2 screws through the backside of the trim at the top. • Slide [...]

28 Step 4 Mount assembled panel • Place assembled panel onto the bottom trim with support bracket tabs inser ted into slots. • Push the panel back against the steel door with handle extrusion flush to handle side of the door . • Open door fully to stop. • Install original screws at the top, hinge side and handle side. ZKHTR1 Trim Kit (For 3[...]

29 Step 1 Remove handle Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand models. NOTE: It is best that 2 people install this kit . Tools and mat erials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • Custom door panel • Safety glasses • Center punch • Masking [...]

30 Step 2 Match handle extrusions to handle FOR CUSTOM WOOD P ANELS See Step 2A for Stainless Steel panels • Cut a piece of corrugated to use as a pad to protect the panel finish. Use 1/2 ″ thick section of plywood to protect flooring when drilling. • Place custom panel on the pad, appearance side down. • On the back side of the panel—at [...]

31 Step 3 Install standoffs onto handles • Place a handle standoff onto each attachment post along the handle. Position the set screw hole on the standoff to point to the floor . • Install set screws into the bottom of each standoff, using the Allen wrench provided. The standoff should be tight against the handle. Step 4 Install handles and pan[...]

32 Raised Panel on 1/4 ″ Thick Backing: A raised panel design secured to a 1/4 ″ thick backing (screwed or glued) can be used with this handle kit . • Cut the 1/4 ″ thick panels to size. • Fabricate the raised panel to allow 1-1/4 ″ clearance from the hinge side of the panel to avoid striking adjacent cabinetry. • Allow 5/16 ″ clear[...]

33 Before you begin: Right hand door swing models are illustrated in these instructions. Follow these instructions for left hand models. This kit provides for the installation of a Tubular Stainless Steel handle on a 3/4 ″ thick decorator door panel. The door extrusions allow the custom handle to be secured to the door structure, rather than to t[...]

34 Step 1 Match Handle Extrusion to Panel • Cut a piece of corrugated to use as a pad to protect the panel finish. Additional material may be required to protect flooring when drilling. • Place custom panel on the pad, appearance side down. • Select handle extrusion for your model, left or right side extr usion. • Place extrusion against th[...]

35 This kit provides for the installation of a 3/4 ″ thick custom grille panel to span the combined width of a side by side installation. Use this kit in combination with 3/4 ″ custom panel kits, ZKTR36LH and ZKTR36RH. Tools and mat erials Required: • #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers or sockets • 1/4 ″ angled wrench and 1/2 ″ open-ended [...]

36 • Cut a 2 ″ x4 ″ block , 71 ″ long. Secure the 2 ″ x4 ″ to the 4 mounting brackets provided using #12 or #14 wood screws. • Secure the brackets with wood block to the back wall so that it is 84 ″ (or your installation height) from the finished floor . Use #12 or #14 wood screws. See illustration. • Screws must penetrate at leas[...]

Stud Spacer Block Refrigerator Cabinet Door 37 Step 5 Install Cent er Trim Strip • Open doors fully. • Starting at the top, press trim strip over inside case trims of both products. • Continue pressing trim until you reach the bottom of the case trims. The trim will align with the top and bottom of the case trim. Case Trim U-Shape Trim Step 6[...]

Unified Base Cover Place T rim Over Hinges 38 Step 7 Install Grille Base Cover • Open doors fully. • Install the double width grille base cover by slipping the notched ends over the hinges. • Place wire fence over the grille base cover (textured side out). Drive original wire fence screws through the fence, the grille base cover and into the [...]

39 Step 9 Install Soffit Vent Top • Separate the top and hinge side trim pieces by removing side screws. Discard top piece, retain screws. • Install one end piece to unified top piece with 2 original screws. • Slip end of rubber dust gasket into end of top unified piece and slide trim towards the center . Engage the second piece of gasket and[...]

Pub. No. 49-60055-4 Dwg. No. 197D2785P001 08-07 JR NOTE: While per forming installations described in this book , safety glasses or goggles should be worn. For Monogram ® local ser vice in your area, call 1.800.444.1845. NOTE: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric. Therefore, materials, appearance and specifications are [...]