GE Monogram ZIC360NXRH User manual

Design Guide with
Installation
Instructions
36”Built-In Bottom-Freezer
Refrigerators
monogram.com
Pub. No. 49-60468-3
Part No. 224D3095P001
08-13 GE

Safety Information
Skill Level³ Installation of this refrigerator requires
basic mechanical, carpentry and plumbing skills.
Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the GE Appliance Warranty. See the
Owner’s Manual for warranty information.
WARNING:
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be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping
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repairs.
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AVERTISSEMENT
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For Monogram local service in your area, call
1.800.444.1845.
For Monogram service in Canada, call
1.800.561.3344
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1.800.626.2002.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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for local inspector’s use. Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
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Note to Consumer³ Keep these instructions
with your Owner’s Manual for future reference.
WARNING:
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“Grounding the Refrigerator,” page 9.
AVERTISSEMENT
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If you received a damaged refrigerator, you should
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CAUTION:
Due to the weight and size of this refrigerator, and to
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CONTENTS
Planning Guide
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130° Door Swing.........................................4
90° Door Swing............................................ 5
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Panel Dimensions.......................................7
Side Panels .................................................... 8
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Installation Instructions
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Grounding the Refrigerator................... 9
Step 1, Remove Packaging................. 10
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Step 3, Install Side Panels.................... 11
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Step 7, Secure Refrigerator to
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Step 8, Adjust Door Swing................... 13
Step 9, Install Grille Panel.................... 13
Step 10, Install Framed Panels ......... 14
Step 10A, Install Overlay Panels....... 15
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36" Frame to
Frame Width
*84" From
Floor to
Top Frame
35"
Case Width
*83-1/2"
at
Rear
25-3/8" Framed Models
25-3/4" Stainless Steel Models
Case Depth
Depth Including Handles:
26-7/8" Framed Models
27-3/4" Stainless Steel Models
28-11/16" Professional Style Models
THE INSTALLATION SPACE
Water And Electrical Locations
Electrical and water supply must be located as shown.
The cutout depth must be 24”
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adjacent cabinetry, depending on your installation.
Allow minimum 1/8” air gap between case back & wall.
Cutout depth beneath a soffit:
When installed beneath a soffit, the soffit cannot exceed
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overlaps the bottom of the soffit.
Additional Specifications
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An individual properly grounded branch circuit or circuit
breaker is recommended. Install
a properly grounded 3-prong electrical receptacle
recessed into the back wall. Electrical must be located
on rear wall as shown.
Note: GFI (ground fault interrupter) is not recommended.
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copper tubing between the cold water line and the
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long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator.
Installation of an easily accessible shut-off valve in the
water line is required.
DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES
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refrigerator can be
adjusted to fit into a
cutout that is 83-1/2”
min. to 84-1/2”max.
height. Note that the top
case trim at the front is
1/2”higher and will
overlap upper cabinetry
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legs and wheels for a
maximum 1”height
adjustment.
Product Clearances
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90° if clearance to adjacent cabinets or walls is restricted.
3
6"
Wall View
Electrical
Area
84-1/2" max
83-1/2" min
Finished
Opening
75" From
Floor to
Bottom
of Electrical Area
10"
24" Cutout Depth
35-1/2"
Finished Width
2-5/16"
5"
10"
10"
3-1/2" 3-1/2"
5"
3-1/2"
Water Supply
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the installation space must be 71-1/2”wide.
Note: Additional cutout width may be required when side
panels are used. Add side panel thickness to the finished
cutout to calculate rough-in width.
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must be located as shown.
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recommended for each product.
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cutout width
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Allow 25”minimum clearance for a full 130° door
swing. Allow 15”for pan removal.
For a 90° door swing, allow 4”min. clearance to a wall,
for framed and stainless steel models. Allow 5”min.
clearance for professional style models. If the 90° door
stop position is used, pan access is maintained, but pan
removal is restricted.
See illustrations pages 4 and 5 to determine door swing
interaction with adjacent cabinets or countertops.
Design Guide

1/4" 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4"
1"
3/4" Overlay
Panel
(Nominal Size)
Stainless Steel
1/4"
1/2"
3/4"
2"
1-1/4"
1-1/2"
1-3/4"
3"
2-1/4"
2-1/2"
2-3/4"
1/4"
1/2"
3/4"
Door
23-7/8" From
Rear of
Refrigerator
1"
Refrigerator
Case
Trim
Top View
130° DOOR SWING
(factory setting)
Scale 1:1
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overlaps cabinets at the top and sides.
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may require filler strips to prevent
interference with cabinet door swing.
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Design Guide

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1/2"
3/4"
1"
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1/4"
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3/4"
1"
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1-1/2"
23-7/8"
From Rear of
Refrigerator
3/4" Overlay
Panel
(Nominal Size)
Case Trim
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Door
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5
Top View
90° DOOR SWING
(optional setting)
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cabinets at the top and
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cabinets may require
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must allow for filler strips.
Design Guide

CUSTOMIZATION BASICS:
Framed Or Overlay Panels, Custom Handles and Accessory Kits
Overlay panels
You may also choose to install custom overlay panels from
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a seamless appearance which integrates smoothly
with surrounding cabinetry.
Standard supplied handles shown in 3/4”overlay panel position.
Professional Style Stainless Steel Refrigerators
Stainless steel wrapped refrigerators with beveled edges
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ready for installation.
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Stainless steel wrapped refrigerators with beveled edges
and tubular stainless steel handles that coordinate with
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ready for installation.
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decorative panels. Field installed custom door and grille
panels are required.
Framed panels
You may install 1/4”thick custom panels from your
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factory installed trim. Or, order black, white and stainless
steel accessory panels from your Monogram dealer.
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Standard supplied handles shown in 1/4”panel position.
Door and Drawer Handles
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handles of your choice, supplied by your cabinet maker
can also be installed on overlay panels. If desired, you may
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kit for 3/4”overlay panels.
Side Panels
Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the
refrigerator will be exposed.
Optional Accessory Kits
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designed to fit 3/4”RYHUOD\SDQHOV7KLVNLWDOVRLQFOXGHV
a handle side trim for custom handles.
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designed to fit 3/4” overlay panels. Kit includes one
handle. Order 2 kits for bottom-freezer refrigerators from
your Monogram supplier.
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installation of a unified custom grille panel to span the
width of two units using a framed or overlay panel.
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unified stainless steel grille panel to span the width of
two units.
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provides a unified stainless steel grille panel to span
the width of two units.
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doors. For use on 3/4”custom panels when using a
custom handle.
Standard Door Handle Framed Panel
Design Guide

1/4”FRAMED PANEL DIMENSIONS
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If you choose to install framed panels, they must be cut
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frame on the door, drawer and grille.
If the custom panel is less than 1/4”thick and if it fits
loosely in the door frame, it can be backed up with a
piece of filler material or foam tape to improve the fit.
3/4”OVERLAY PANEL DIMENSIONS
For a more custom appearance, overlay panels may be
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secured to a 1/4”thick backer panel which slides into the
trim. A spacer panel 0.10”thick must be placed between
the overlay and backer panel.
Assemble the panels with glue and screws.
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right and top to bottom. Secure the panels with glue.
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panel and secure with glue and screws. Screws must
be countersunk into the backer panel.
Spacer Panel
Backer Panel
Overlay Panel
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1/4”Framed Panel 33-7/8”8-7/8”46-1/16”21-7/8”
Overlay Panel Dimensions
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1/4”Backer Panel 33-7/8”8-7/8”46-1/16”21-7/8”
0.10”Spacer Panel 32-1/2”7-5/8”44-11/16”20-1/2”
3/4”Overlay Panel 34-1/8”9”46-5/16”22”
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top-to-bottom offset.
1/4"
Panel
Door
5/16"
Trim
Reveal
IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum total
panel weight:
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Maximum
total weight for the assembled
panels:
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Design Guide

*84"
2-9/16"
24"
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3/16"
1-7/8"
Design Guide
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SIDE PANELS
Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the
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slip into the side case trim. Secure the panels to the
refrigerator with stick-on hook and loop fastener strips.
Order the side panels from the cabinet manufacturer.
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clearance for corner keys in the front side trim.
ZUG2 GRILLE PANEL DIMENSIONS
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installation of a framed or overlay grille panel.
* Depending on
installation height.
Assemble the overlay panels in the same manner as
the door and drawer panels.
Framed Panel Dimensions
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1/4”Framed Panel 69-7/8”8-7/8”
Overlay Panel Dimensions
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1/4”Backer Panel 69-7/8”8-7/8”
0.10”Spacer Panel 68-1/2”7-5/8”
3/4”Overlay Panel 70-1/8”9”

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9
MATERIALS REQUIRED
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and grille panel
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1/4”side panels
FLOORING
For proper installation, this refrigerator must be placed
on a level surface of hard material that is at the same
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be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator,
or approximately 1,200 lbs.
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section of the cardboard carton and place under the
refrigerator where you are working.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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”open-end wrench
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”, 7/16”socket
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”open end wrench
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”ratchet
HARDWARE SUPPLIED
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”nut and ferrule
GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR
,03257$17³(Please read carefully)
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
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a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a
standard three-prong (grounding) wall receptacle
to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
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qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is
properly grounded.
Installation Instructions

STEP 1 REMOVE PACKAGING
CAUTION: Refrigerator is much heavier at the
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using a hand truck, handle from side only.
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remove outer carton.
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25'(5725(029(6.,'
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tie-down straps. Remove the ten 5/16”bolts from the
base channels in the tie-downs.
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bolts securing the straps
to the skid.
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$77(0377252//81,7
OFF SKID.
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)$873$6(66$<(5'()$,5(
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3$/(77(
STEP 2 INSTALL WATER LINE
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between 40 and 120 p.s.i.
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tubing between house cold water line and the water
connection location.
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the refrigerator. Allow enough tubing to accommodate
bend leading into the water line connection.
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use any other plastic water supply line because the line
is under pressure at all times. Other types of plastic may
crack or rupture with age and cause water damage to
your home.
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in the following lengths:
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6¢P:;;
15¢P:;;
25¢P:;;
Shut off the main water supply.
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of water.
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valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet.
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easily accessible.
10
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case must be removed before the refrigerator is
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tilt refrigerator and slide blocks out from beneath.
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Floor
Waterline Tubing
Installation Instructions
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Run about a quart of water through the tubing into
a bucket. Shut off water supply at the shut-off valve.
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many water supply kits, but are not recommended
for this application.
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are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts.
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Remove 2 strap
bolts on each side
Remove 5
base channel
bolts on each
side

11
STEP 2A WATER LINE INSTALLATION WITH
A REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM
Skip this step when not using an RO System
If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a Reverse
Osmosis Water System, use the refrigerator’s filter bypass
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the RO filter can result in hollow ice cubes.
STEP 3 INSTALL SIDE PANELS
Skip this step when not using side panels
If you are using 1/4 ” side panels, they should be inserted
into the case trim. Fasten the panels to the refrigerator
with stick-on hook and loop fastener strips before setting
refrigerator in place.
STEP 4 INSTALL ANTI-TIP BRACKETS
WARNING:$17,7,335(&$87,216
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possibility of tipping forward.
ATTENTION: 35(&$87,216&2175(/(6
%$6&8/(0(176
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vers l’avant.
&XWD ” x 4 ” x 35 ” block and secure the block to the
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cord into the receptacle. Open the grille panel and reach into
the opening at the back to grasp the power cord. Pull the power
cord into the opening as you push the refrigerator back.
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front corners.
Important Note: When the refrigerator is installed under a soffit or if
there is not enough height for this method of security, brackets cannot
be used. Proceed to step 5 to level the refrigerator and then to step 6
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prevent tipping.
Filter Bypass Plug
Installation Instructions

12
STEP 5 LEVEL REFRIGERATOR
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by leveling legs, the rear is supported by adjustable
wheels. Both are accessible from the front of the
refrigerator.
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raise or counterclockwise to lower the refrigerator.
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cutout opening 83-1/2 to 84-1/2”7KHUHIULJHUDWRU
should be level and plumb with cabinetry.
STEP 7 SECURE REFRIGERATOR
TO CABINETRY
Whenever possible, perform this step for anti-tip
security, or when anti-tip brackets cannot be used.
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adjacent cabinet.
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Drive Screws
Through Case Trim and Into
Adjacent Cabinets
CAUTION:
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limited to a maximum height adjustment of 1”. If the
installation requires more than 84-1/2”height, the
installer should elevate the refrigerator on a sheet
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added across the top of the opening to shorten the
opening. If you attempt to raise the refrigerator more
than 1”, you will damage the front leveling legs and the
rear leveling wheels.
PRUDENCE
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possible d’ajouter des baguettes de finition des
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endommage les pattes de nivellement avant
et les roues de nivellement arrière.
Installation Instructions
STEP 6 ALTERNATE ANTI-TIP
PROCEDURE
The refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping.
The anti-tip brackets cannot be used on metal wall
studs. Use this Alternate Procedure to secure the
refrigerator against tip-over whenever metal wall
studs are encountered and there is no soffit.
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8VHD”bit to drill four evenly spaced clearance
holes through the metal top case trim.
8VHD”bit to drill to pilot holes through the metal
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should be centered in the soffit or a 3/4”min. wood
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securely fastened to cabinets on both sides.
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STEP 8 ADJUST DOOR SWING
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When space does not allow the door to swing open
fully to 130°, you may change the door swing to a 90°
opening. Skip this step if door opening is satisfactory
for your installation situation.
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and rotate off.
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90° position.
STEP 9 INSTALL GRILLE PANEL
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13
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Remove
Wire Cover
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bottom trim.
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the trim.
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under the top trim piece.
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weight, if necessary.
Installation Instructions

14
STEP 10 INSTALL 1/4”FRAMED PANELS
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Replace handle side trim by installing the original screws
in the )5217 screw holes.
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screw holes.
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Right hand models shown. Use the same instructions
for left hand models.
IF YOU ARE INSTALLING OVERLAY PANELS,
GO TO STEP 10A.
Install door and drawer panels:
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from the door handle.
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Retain screws.
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Standard supplied handle shown
in 1/4”panel position.
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STEP 10A INSTALL OVERLAY PANELS
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Replace handle side trim by installing the original screws
in the REAR screw holes.
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screw holes.
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Custom handles
If you are using custom handles, the handle must be
properly secured to the panel before sliding the panel
into the trim.
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handle and hardware.
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and REAR screw holes. Discard supplied handle.
Right hand models shown. Use the same instructions
for left hand models.
Install door and drawer panels:
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from the door handle.
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Retain screws.
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Supplied handle shown in the
overlay panel position.
Use Rear Holes
to Secure Trim
Use Front Hol
to Secure Han
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STEP 11 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY
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a quart of water through tubing into a bucket, then
shut off water.
Copper Tubing:
6OLSD”nut and ferrule (provided) over both ends
of the copper tubing. Insert tube into the union fitting
on the unit and tighten nut to union.
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GE SmartConnect™Tubing:
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until it is just hand tight.
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2YHUWLJKWHQLQJFDQFDXVHOHDNV
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Note: Make sure excess tubing length does not
interfere with drawer closing or toekick installation.
STEP 12 CONNECT POWER
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receptacle.
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by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights
are on.
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for the fresh food section and 0°F for the freezer.
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adjustments.
STEP 13 START ICEMAKER
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operation automatically.
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the feeler arm.
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ON OFF
Refrigerator
Water Supply
House
Water Supply
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STEP 14 INSTALL TOEKICK
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the side of the refrigerator). Install the toekick
assembly with the 3 screws provided, adjust to the
desired height and tighten the screws.
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FRPSOHPHQWWKHVXUURXQGLQJFDELQHWU\8VHWKH
supplied toekick as a template to cut the shape.
IMPORTANT:7KHJDSEHWZHHQWKHERWWRPRIWKH
refrigerator cabinet and the top of the toekick must
remain unobstructed for proper air circulation.

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Notes

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Notes

NOTE: While performing installations described in this book,
safety glasses or goggles should be worn.
For Monogram®local service in your area, call
1.800.444.1845.
NOTE: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor
DW*HQHUDO(OHFWULF7KHUHIRUHPDWHULDOVDSSHDUDQFHDQG
specifications are subject to change without notice.
Pub. No. 49-60468-3
Part No. 224D3095P001
08-13 GE
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Appliances
General Electric Company
Louisville, KY 40225
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