Monogram ZIFS36NMBLH User manual

Owner's
Manual
Built-In
36" Single Door
Refrigerators
and
36" Single Door
Freezers
@Monogram:

(;onstlmer lnfbrnlation
I_j} igerator/Fre_,z_,r
Int,vduction Your new Monogram refl'igerator/fl'eezer makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience
and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it flw its purity of design, practical storage
arrangements or assiduous attention to detail--or for all of these reasons--you'll find that your
Monogram relt/"igerator/lt_'eezer's superior blend of fl)rm and hmction will delight you flw years
to COlne.
The Monogram refl'igerator/fi'eezer was designed to provide the flexibiliw to blend in with
yore" kitchen cabinetry. Decorative door insert panels allow it to match your kitchen cabinets
or blend with your kitchen decor. Custom handles are also available to turther personalize
your refi'igerator/fi'eezer. Through a series of product and trim kit choices, the Monogram
refi'igerator/fi'eezer can be beautifully integrated into the kitchen.
Since this is designed to be a built-in product, custom panels are required on the fl'ont of
the Monogram refl-igerator/fl'eezel: Consult your kitchen designer or cabinetmaker fbr your
customized look.
The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your
reffigerator/fi'eezer properly.
If you have any other questions, visit ore" Website at: ge.com.
Contents Consumer Services
Important Phone Numbers ................ 19
Model and Serial Numbers ................. 3
Problem Solver ....................... 16, 17
Product Registration ...................... 3
Salbty Instructions ...................... 4-7
_'k_u'ranty ........................ Back Cover
Care and Cleaning
(;leaning--Outside and Inside ............. 13
Condenser . ............................. 13
I fight Bulb Replacement .................. 14
Vacation ................................ 14
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker ....................... 9
Shelves .............................. 11, 12
Storage Drawers ......................... 10
Temperature Controls ..................... 8
Water Filter Accessory ..................... 9
_'_] ne Rack ................................
Preparation
Clearances .............................. 15
I_eveling ................................ 15
Ixmation ................................ 15
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Read this manual carefully. It is intended to
help you operate and maintain your new
refl'igerator/fi'eezer properly.
Kee I) it handy ii)r answers to your questions.
If you don't understand something or
need more help, there is a list of toll-fl'ee
consmner ser',ice numbers included in
the back section of this manual.
OR
Visit our Website at: ge.com

-Wd te
down the
model
serial
_tt f!zbers
You'll see them on a label inside the
refl'igerator/fl'eezer under the storage drawers.
These nmnbers are also on the ( onsumer
Product (-)wne_ship Registration Card included
with this manual.
Before sending in tiffs card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Ijse these llHI/lbeIB ill all} correspondellce or
service calls concerning }our refl_igerator/fl'eezer.
/./you
received a
damaged
r@igerator/
.fYeezer
Tile _,#arrallD, does llOt CO'_ er dan/age caused
after deliver}.
hmnediatel'_ contact the dealer (or builder)
that sold }ou tile refrigerator/freezer.
Save time
& money
Before you request service, check tile Problem
Solx er in tile back of this manual. It lists causes of minor operating problems that
"}()IS CiUl correct } o/srself.
[[you
7teed
service
To obtain service, see tile Consumer Services
page ill the back of this manual.
We're proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If fl)r some reason you are not happy
with the sesMce you receive, here are steps to
fl)llow for further help.
For customers in the USA:
FIRST, contact tile people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
Ill most cases, this will solve tile problem.
NEXT, if you are still slot pleased, write all tile
details--including your phone number--to:
Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
I,ouisslle, KY 40225
For customers in Canada:
FIP, ST, contact tile people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not })leased.
Ill most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all tile
details--inchlding your phone number to:
Managei; (;onsmner Relations
Camco Inc.
1 Factos T Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
I ¢AD AND SAVE THESE INSTRUC '7ONS
WARNING-whe, ,,singthis
appliance, aE<l_s exercise basic safet_
precautions, including the foHo_dng:
Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this O_ner's Manual,
This refrigerator/freezer must be properly
installed in accordance with the Installation
Instructions before it is used.
, Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerator/freezer.
They could damage the refl'igerator/fl'eezer
and seriously iqjure themselves.
, Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands axe damp or wet.
Skill may adhere to these extremely cold
surl[_lces,
,Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
" If your freezer has an automatic icemaker,
avoid contact with tile moving parts of tile
ejector mechanism, or with the heating
element located on tile bottom of the
icemaker. Do not place fingers or hands on
the automatic icemaking mechanism while
the refl'igerator/fl'eezer is plugged in.
, Unplug your refrigerator/freezer before
deaaaing and maMng repairs. NOTE: We
strongly recommend that ally servicing be
perflmned by a qualified individual.
" Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,
tile refl'igerator/fi'eezer should be unplugged
ill order to aw)id contact with a live wire
filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break
when being replaced.) NOTE: Turning
contl'O] to OFF does 51Ot I'eln ()re power to
tile light circuit.
" Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
DANGER." t SK OF CHTIJ) ENTRAPMI 2NT
Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of tile past.flmked or abandoned
t refrigerator/freezers are still dangerous...even
if thex will sit for 'i}ust a few days." If )ou are
getting rid of )our old refrigerator/freezer,
please follow tile instructions below to help
prevent accidents.
Before You Throw Away Your Old
Refrigerator/Freezer or Freezer:
, _Ed_e off tile doors.
" Leaxe tile sheEes in place so that children
ma) not easil) climb inside.
I 2H GI ?,PudNTS
All refl'igeration products contain refligerants,
which trader federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal, If you are getting rid of an
old refl'igeration product, check with tile
company handling tile disposal about what
to do.

LIP £ ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
AVERTISSEMENT •
o
I_ol_que wins utilisez le rg_fl_igg_rilteur/conggdateul;
observez toujours certaines prg_cautions de
base, **Otal*u**el*[ :
" N'utilisez l'appaaceil que pour son usage
pr6vu, comme d(4crit darts le pr(4sent manuel
de 1'utilisatem'.
, Installez le r_frig&rateur/cong&lateur
conform&ment aux directives d'installation
avant de l'utiliser.
, Ne laissez pas les enfants grimper, s'asseoir,
se teuir debout ni se peudre aux clayettes du
r6frig&rateur/cong&lateur. Ils pomTaient
endommager le rg_t/"ig(4rateur et se blesser
gravem e**t.
" Une lois le cong&lateur en marche,
ne touchez pas les surfaces froides du
cong&lateur, surtout si vous avez les mains
humides ou mouill&es : la peas* risque
d'adh6rer 5 ces surihces tr&s fi'oides.
N'entreposez et n'utilisez pas d'essence ou
autres vapeurs et liquides inflammables fi
proximit& de cet appareil ou de tout autre
app axeil &lectrom&nager.
Pour les r&frig&rateurs dot& d'une machine fi
gla¢ons automatique, &'itez le contact avec les
pi_ces mobiles du m_canisme _jecteur
ou avec l'616ment chauiihl*t situ(_ _ la pattie
infl_fieure de la machine 5 glacons. Ne posez
pas les doigts ou les mains sur le mOcanisme
de la machine a glacons pendant que le
rOfl'igOrateur/congOlatem" est branch0.
,D&branchez votre r&frig&rateur/cong&lateur
avant de le nettoyer et de le r&parer,
REMARQUE : Nous wins recommandons
vivement de confier route rg_paration atm
technicien qualifi6.
" Ararat de remplacer tree mnpoule grill&e, le
r6fl_g6rateur/cong61ateur dolt 6tre d6brlmch6
aft** d'&'iter tout contact avec sm fil sons
tension. (rUne ampoule grillOe peut se briser
pendant l'op&'ation). REMARQUE : I,orsque
vous placez la commande sur <_0,, @teint),
l'alimentation _lectrique de l'ampoule n'est
})as cos*p(qe.
* Ne faites PAN recongeler des aliments
surgel&s qui out compl6tement d&gel&
DANGER : PdSQUES POUR I_ g SENFANTS
Les enfimts pris au pi&ge ou morts d'asphyxie
sont toujom's d'actualit6. Les appareils de
rOfl'igOration abandon_s sont toujours aussi
dangereux, mOme si on n'attend que "quelque
jours" pour s'en dObarasser. Si vous ne gardez
pas wme ancien appareil, veuillez suivre les
directives ci-dessous aft** de prOvenir les
accidents.
Avaaat de vous d&barasser de votre vieux
appaxeil de r&frig&ration :
* D(4molltez les pos'tes.
" Laissez les clayettes en place aft** d'emp6cher
les enfimts de grimper 5 l'intg_riem'.
REFRIGERANT 5
Tousles appareils de r_fl'igOration contiennent
des r_fl'ig&'ants qui, confiwm&nent aux lois
tiadOrales, doivent _tre enlevOs avant toute
_limination de l'appareil. Si vous vous
dObarrassez de vieux appareils de rOfrigOration,
v&'ifiez, aupr&s de la soci_t_ qui s'occuI)e de
lem" 01imination, ce que vous devez taire.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO CONNECT EId 2CTPdCITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or
remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord, Fur personal safety, this appliance
must be properly grounded,
Tile power cord of this appliance is equipped
with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates
with a standaid 3-prong (grotmding) wall
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric
shock hazard from this appliance,
Have tile wall outlet and circuit checked by
a qualified electrician to make sure tile outlet
is properly grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is
encountered, it is your personal responsibility
and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grotmded 3-prong wall outlet.
Tile refrigerator/freezer should always be
plugged into its own individual electrical outlet
which has a w)ltage rating that matches the
rating plate.
DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO
CONNECT THE REFRIGERATOR/FRF_]ZER
TO A 2-PRONG OUTLET,
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD
WITH THIS APPLIANCE,
This provides tile best perflmnance and also
prevents overh)ading house wiring circuits
which could cause a fire hazard fl'om
overheated wires.
Never unplug your refl'igerator/fi'eezer by
pulling on tile power cord. Alwass grip plug
firefly and pull straight out ti'om tile outlet.
Repair or replace immediately all power
cords that have become fl'aved or otherwise
damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks
or abrasion damage ahmg its length or at
either end.
_hen moving tile refrigerator/freezer awax
froill tile wall, be carehd not to roll over or
d'lnrloe,,_ tile power cord.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

CCORDEMt;N7 ET£CT'tUQUE
Ne coupez ni retirez en auctm cas la troisi&me
broche (raise a la terre) de la fiche du cordon
d'alimentation. Pour votre s_curit_, cet appa_eil
doit _tre correctement mis a la terre.
Le cordon d'alimentation de cet appareil est
muni d'une fiche d 3 broches (raise 5 la terre)
qui se branche darts une prise mm'al ordinaire
d 3 alvg_oles (raise d la terre) pour rg_duire au
minimum les risques du chocs (_lectriques.
Faites examiner la prise de courant et le circuit
par tm (qectricien qualifi(4 pour vous assurer
que la prise est correctement raise fi la terre.
Si la prise murale est du type standard a
2alvOoles, il vous incombe de la fidre
remplacer par une prise a 3 alv&Aes
COlTecteI//ent I//ise _'lla telTe.
Le rOIi'ig6rateur/cong6latem" dolt toujours 6tre
branchO darts sa propre prise de com'ant, dont la
tension nominale est identique a celle indiquOe
sur la plaque signalOtique.
N'UTILISEZ PAS UNE FICHE
D'ADAPTATION POUR RACCORDER
LE R/_ZFRIGI_ZRATEUR /C O N GI_ZLATEUR
DANS UNE PRISE MURALE A 2 ALVI_OLES.
N'UTILISEZ PAS DE CORDONS
PROLONGATEURS AVEC CET APPAREIL.
Cette prg_caution est recommandg_e pour
garantir un rendement optimum et (_viter
une surcharge des circuits (_lectriques de la
rt4sidence, ce qui pomTait crt4er tm risque
d'incendie par surschauitb des ills.
Ne &4branchezjamais l'appareil en tirant le
Col'don d'alimentation. Saisissez f}:'rI/lel//ent
la fiche du cordon et tirez droit pore" la retirer
de la prise.
Rg_parez ou remplacez immg_diatement tOtlt
cordon eltiloch_ ou endommag& N'utilisez pas
tm cordon fendill(4 ou pr(4sentant des signes
d'tlStlre.
Lorsque xous d(4placez l'appareil du ram', faites
attention de ne pas la fhire fouler sur le cordon
d'alimentation afin de ne })as l'endommager,.
CONSERVEZ CES
DIRECTIVES

Operating Instructions
I:b,/ri_'¢rator/Freezer,.....
Set the
temp ature
control
WHEN YOU FIRST TURN THE
REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER ON,
SET THE CONTROL AT 5.
9 is tile coldest setting, 1 is tile warinest.
For (older or w_li'i/leY tenlperatures, ;a(!just
tile contFol one nIlIllbeY _lt _1 tiIlle.
IMPORTANT: When first setting the control,
or adjusting it, allow 24 hours for the
refrigerator/freezer to get cold.
NOTE: Turning the control to the OFF
position stops cooling in the refrigerator/
freezer, but does not shut off power to
the refrigerator/freezer.
5 IS NORMAL
9 ISCOLDEST
How to test
temp atures
Use the milk test for the refrigerator. Place a
container of milk on tile top shelf. Check it a
day later. If the milk is too warm or too cold,
at)just tile temperature control.
Use the ice cream test for the freezer. Place
a container of ice cream in tile center of the
fl'eezer. Check it after a day. If it's too hard
or too soii, a(!just the temperatm'e control.
Always allow 24 hours for the refrigerator/
freezer to reach the temperature you set.

Automatic Icemaker (fleezer models)
R_i/)'igera tor/Freezer
A utomatic
icernaher
0 }eeze'rmodels)
A newly-installed freezer may take 12-24 hours
to begin making ice.
The icemaker will produce seven cubes per
cycle--approximately ]00-130 cubes in a
24-hour pevh)d, depending on the ii'eezer
telnperifftlre, roolll teI/lperifftlre, ntllllber of
door openings and other use conditions.
If your ti'eezer is operated befl_re the water
connection is made to the icemaker, set the
power switch to O (off).
When the freezer has been connected to the
water suppl> set the power switch to I (on).
The green light will come on.
The icemaker will fill with water when it cools
to 15°lL A newly-installed ti'eezer mav take
12-24 hours to begin making ice cubes.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow
the water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of
the feeler aHn.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler
arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice.
PowerSwitch Icemaker
Green
PowerLight FeelerAne
It is normal fl)r several cubes to be joined
together.
If ice is not used fl'equently, old ice cubes will
become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
If ice cubes get stuck in the icemake*; the green
power light will blink. To correct this,
set the power switch to O (off) and remove the
cubes. Set the power switch to I (on) to restart
the icemaker.
After the icemaker has been turned on again,
th ere will be a delay of a bo ut 45 rain utes before
the icemaker resumes operations.
NOTE: In homes with lowe>than-average water
pressure, you may hear the icemaker cycle
multiple times when making one batch of ice.
Water filter
(lCggS'SOr_
The water filter is an option at extra cost and
is available fi'om your deale*; GE Paiq:s and
Accessories, 800.626.2002 or ge.com. Specit_' your
choice of either GXPd_Q or GXITQ. Both have
complete installation instructions and install on
1/4" ().D. water line.
Both water filters require replacement
camddges. Replacement cartridges are ax;dlable
through GE Parts and Accessories,
800.626.2002, or ge.com.
Replacement
Model No. Cartridge No.
cxRi,q CXRTqR
(;X Tq CX TqR
In-LineRefrigerator/IcemakerFilter
Model#GXRLQ
<_
RefrigeratorWaterFilterKit
Model#GXITQ

Storage Drawers
I:b',/ri_'erator/Freezer,.....
R rigerator--
Storage
drawers
The upper drawers have individual, ac!iustable
lmmiditv controls that let you control the
amount of cold air entering the drawers.
Slide the control all the way to the High setting
and the drawer provides higher hmnidity levels
recommended fin" most leaI}' vegetables,
Slide the control all the way to the Low setting
and the drawer provides lower humidity levels
recommended fl)r most fl nits.
Excess water that ma) accumulate in the
bottom of the drawers should be emptied
and the drawers wiped dry.
t @igerator--
Sea#d snack
paTis
The sealed snack pans retain high lmmidiw
fin" the convenient storage ofhmch meats and
cheese, hors d'oeuw'es, spreads and snacks.
To remove a snack pm_, pull the pan out and
lift the fl'ont of the pan up tmtil it snaps out of
the wire holder,
To replace a snack pm_, place the back of the
pan in the wire holder, i,ower the fl'ont of the
pan, then push down until the fl'ont of the pan
snaps into the wire holder:
Drawer
removal Drawers inthe refl'igerator/freezer will
stop befin'e coming all the way out, to hel I)
prevent contents fi'om spilling onto floor.
To remove a drawer, pull the drawer out and lilt
the fl'ont of the drawer up and out of the wire
holder. I,ili the back of the drawer up and out.
To remove the upper drawers when the door
cmmot be opened fully, the shelf above the
drawers must be removed. Push the shelf back,
then lilt up. Tilt the cover and take it out.
To replace a drawer, place the back of the
drawer in the wire holder, making sure the
extensions of the side of the drawer fit into
the back of the wire holder. I,ower the fl'ont
of the drawer into the wire holder. Press
firmly on the top of the drawer.
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