GE ZIS42N manual

GE Monogram ® 42" Built-In Refrigerators Custom Options Guide and Installation Instr uctions With Custom Panel Dimensions and Trim Kit Installation Instructions Models: ZIS42N ZISW42D ZISB42D These Monogram built-in refrigerators are designed to be customized with decorator door and grille panels. Field installed panels are required. Factory [...]

WARNING WARNING • Il ne faut utiliser cet appareil que pour l’usage pour lequel il a été construit. • Il faut réparer ou remplacer immédiatement tout cordon d’alimentation électrique effiloché ou endommagé. • Débrancher le réfrigérateur avant le nettoyage ou toute intervention. • Les réparations doivent être faites par un te[...]

3 DESIGN INFORMATION Design Infor mation 42" Built-In Refrigerator 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. ?[...]

4 DESIGN INFORMATION Design Infor mation 42" Built-In Refrigerators 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 (42") to calculate the rough-in dimension. The leading (front) edge must be finished to match surroundin[...]

5 DESIGN INFORMATION Design Infor mation 42" Built-In Refrigerator 1/4" and 3/4" panels with standard handles. No trim kits required. 3/4" Custom panels with Tubular Stainless Steel handles and custom dispenser collar. Trim Kits ZKHTSS1, ZKT42 & ZWCD1. 3/4" Custom panels with custom handles. Trim kits ZKT42 & ZKHT1.[...]

6 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator ZIS42N (Non-dispenser) Design Information 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 when refrigerator is installed [...]

7 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator ZIS42N (non-dispenser) Standard T rim with 1/4" Panels • 1/4" Panels: Cut panels to size. • Custom handles with 1/4" door panels require T rim Kit ZKH1 (or ZKHSS1 for tubular -stainless steel handles). Standard T rim with Panels secured to 1/4" thick backing • Applyi[...]

8 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using T rim Kit ZKT42 3/4" thick panel with standard handle Grille Panel height can vary to fill installation height. Installation Height Dimension A 83" 8-1/4" 83-1/2" 8-3/4" 84" 9-1/4" 84-1/2" 9-3/4" Important: Mainta[...]

9 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator ZIS42N (non-dispenser) • ZKT42 and ZKHT1 installed together provides for the installation of 3/4" custom door and grille panels, using a custom handle, of your choice. Order ZKHTSS1 for tubular stainless-steel handles. Cut panels to size, rout the handle side of the panels as shown bel[...]

10 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator *42" Min. for a flush installation into an enclosure. *41-1/2" Min. for a semi-flush installation into an enclosure. 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. See installatio[...]

11 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator ZISW42D (white dispenser) ZISB42D (black dispenser) Standard T rim with 1/4" Panels • 1/4" Panels: Cut panels to size. • Custom handles with 1/4" door panels require T rim Kit ZKH1. When using ZKH1 with the standard dispenser trim, the length of the custom handle, top to b[...]

12 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator ZISW42D (white dispenser) ZISB42D (black dispenser) • The ZKT42 trim kit provides for the installation of 3/4" custom door and grille panels, using the standard full- length handle. Cut panels to size and install. • For standard dispenser trim: Cut panels to size, rout the bottom of[...]

13 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using T rim Kit ZKT42 3/4" thick panel with custom handle and/or ZWCD1 custom collar trim Detail B Rout panels to specification below on the handle side of each panel Important: Maintain 1-1/2" min. gap between top of doors and bottom of grille panel. G[...]

14 Custom Panel Dimensions 42" Built-In Refrigerator For All Monogram Built-In Refrigerators Side Panel or Filler Options (not to scale) Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed. 1/4" Side Panels Insert end of side panel into trim. Standard 4" high toekick or trim to fit. Height may vary dependi[...]

15 Installation 42" Built-In Refrigerator Tools Required • T insnips to cut banding • Stepladder • 1-1/2" open-end wrench • Bucket • Level • Appliance Hand T ruck • T ubing cutter • 7/16" open-end wrench • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Stubby Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • 7/16" socket wi[...]

16 Installation 42" Built-In Refrigerator Step 1 Remove Packaging Step 2 Install Water Line PRODUCT INSTALLATION • Remove outer carton. – Carefully cut banding at the top and bottom. • Slide out back corner posts (2). • Slide carton off top of cabinet. NOTE: IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO LA Y CABINET DOWN IN ORDER TO REMOVE SKID! • T o remo[...]

17 Installation 42" Built-In Refrigerator PRODUCT INSTALLATION Step 3 Install Side Panels • Side panels are not required when the refrigerator is installed into an enclosure. Skip this step if you are installing in an enclosure. • Side panels are required whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed and when installed between fra[...]

Installation 42" Built-In Refrigerator 18 PRODUCT INSTALLATION Step 4 Roll Refrigerator Into Opening Step 5 Level Refrigerator • Gently push refrigerator into opening with hands against front corners. The cardboard protective pad should be beneath the refrigerator . • Roll refrigerator into the opening until it is flush with adjacent cabin[...]

19 Installation 42" Built-In Refrigerator Step 7 OPTION 1 Secure refrigerator at the top T o prevent the refrigerator from tipping over , you must: • Install a wood block, the full width of the refrigerator . Secure the block with wood screws penetrating at least 3/4" into wall studs. Block Soffit Side View Side View When using 1/2"[...]

Installation 42" Built-In Refrigerator 20 Step 9 Connect power • Connect refrigerator power cord plug to properly grounded receptacle, accessible through the top right side of the grille opening. • Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are on. If you are using 3/4" thick [...]

21 ZKH1 T rim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles OPTION 1 For non-dispenser model or dispenser model using custom collar trim Step 1 Remove handles Kit contents Parts List: A. Fresh food door extrusion B. Freezer door extrusion for non- dispenser model and dispenser model using custom collar . (Option 1) C. Freezer door extrusion[...]

• Again, with both doors closed, check the location of the centerlines to be sure they are parallel to the edge of the door , and level with opposite door . • 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 assem- bling the hand[...]

Step 3 Assemble panel, extrusion and handle Extrusion 3/4" Min. 1-1/2" Max. Handle Decorator Door Panel ZKH1 T rim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles Option 1 Installation • Remove the door extrusions and door panels. • Drill 1/16" pilot hole through extrusion. • Drill clearance holes through the panel and ex[...]

24 ZKH1 T rim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles OPTION 2 For dispenser model using full-width trim Step 1 Remove handles • Open door to 90 ° . Remove the screws from the full-length aluminum handle of the freezer door . • Retain screws, discard handle. Remove door panel trim above and below dispenser . Lift off dispenser tr[...]

ZKH1 T rim Kit (For 1/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles Handle Bracket Handle Bracket Custom Handle Dispenser Trim Dispenser Trim Option 2 Installation Step 4 Install custom handle Step 5 Mount assembled dispenser trim • Drill clearance holes through the handle bracket and the dispenser trim. • Install screw(s) long enough to pass thro[...]

ZG2 T rim Kit Grille Panel Frame Adjustment 26 FOR 83", 83-1/2" AND 84-1/2" INSTALLATION HEIGHTS • This kit provides optional side trim pieces for the original grille frame to fit 83", 83-1/2" or 84-1/2" installation heights. T o change grille panel size: • Determine the installation height by measuring the enclosu[...]

27 ZKT42 T rim Kit 3/4" Custom Panels G A B E F J I H C D T ools and materials required: • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Stubby Phillips screwdriver • Drill and appropriate bits • Safety glasses • Custom panels Parts List: Freezer Door A. T op trim B. Side trim C. Bottom trim Fresh Food Door D. T op trim E. Side trim F . Bottom trim G. P[...]

28 Note: If a custom collar is to be used, order ZWCD1 trim kit. If a custom handle is to be used, order ZKHT1 trim kit. Important: When the bottom trim piece is removed, an aluminum shim secured to the bottom of the door can be seen. Do not attempt to remove this piece. 42" Models Step 2 Install 3/4" trim OPTION 1 For non-dispenser model[...]

29 ZKT42 T rim Kit 3/4" Custom Panels ZKT42 – Install 17 screws • Secure support brackets to the bottom of the panels with #4 screws provided. Align the brackets flush with the bottom of the panels, with tabs protruding below . • Bracket location measured from the hinge side, is the same for panels with custom handles or standard handles[...]

The refrigerator is shipped with the top case trim secured at the 83" refrigerator height. • Loosen 2 screws on both sides and raise the top case trim to meet soffit height, from 83" to 84-1/2". • T ighten all 4 screws. • Secure the new grille panel support to the back side of the 3/4" panel with #6 screws. • Be sure the[...]

31 ZKT42 T rim Kit 3/4" Custom Panels Dimension B ZKT42–6-3/4" Dimension A ZKT42–4-3/8" Dimension C ZKT42–4-3/8 " • Position and mark the location for the support brackets on the back side of the panels. Align all brackets flush with the end of the panels, with tabs protruding over the edge. • On the bottom of the uppe[...]

32 • Place the upper panel onto the top of the dispenser with tabs inserted into the slots. • Push the panel back against the steel door . • Open door and install screws through the back of the trim and into the panel, at the top and hinge side. ZKT42 T rim Kit 3/4" Custom Panels Step 4 Install panels Step 5 Install handles • Install t[...]

33 ZKHT1 T rim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles These instructions are divided into 2 options: Option 1—For non-dispenser and dispenser models using custom collar trim. Option 2—For dispenser model using the standard full-width trim. instructions in Option 1 when applying custom handles to a non-dispenser model or dispenser[...]

• Secure the panel to the trim temporarily by driving 2 screws through the back side of the trim at the top. • Slide door extrusion in between panel and steel door . T emporarily secure with 2 screws. • Drill 1⁄16" pilot hole through the panel until it starts into the aluminum extrusion. This will mark the matching location for drillin[...]

35 ZKHT1 T rim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles Option 1 Installation Step 3 Assemble panel, extrusion and handle Step 4 Mount assembled panels • Remove the door extrusions and door panels. • Drill 1/16" pilot hole through extrusion. • Drill clearance holes through the panel and extrusion. • Assemble the door panel[...]

Note: Optimal final appearance depends on careful routing depth. Do not exceed 1 ⁄ 4" routing depth. • Position the handle bracket onto the steel door by matching existing screw holes on the door and bracket. • Re-install dispenser trim, temporarily . • Determine the desired location of the custom handle and carefully mark centerlines [...]

37 ZKHT1 T rim Kit (For 3/4" Panels) Support for Custom Handles • Drill clearance holes through the handle bracket and the dispenser trim. • Install screw(s) long enough to pass through the handle bracket, dispenser trim and into the custom handle. Option 2 Installation Step 2 Install custom handle Step 3 Mount assembled dispenser trim Imp[...]

38 This kit provides for the installation of Stainless Steel custom handles on 1/4" thick decorator door panels. The door extru- sions allow these custom handles to be secured to the door structure, rather than to the custom panels. This kit contains all the necessary parts for dispenser and non-dispenser models. Step 1: Remove Handles • Ope[...]

39 ZKHSS1 for 1/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Step 2: Match Handle Extrusions to Handle • 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 panels on the pad, appearance side down. Note: If panels are wood, be sure to n[...]

40 ZKHSS1 for 1/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Step 3: Install Standoffs onto Handles • Place a handle standoff on each attachment post along the handle. Position the set screw hole on each standoff to point to the floor . • Install set screws into the bottom of each standoff, using the Allen wrench provided. The standoff should[...]

41 ZKHSS1 for 1/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel Handles 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 to avoid[...]

42 ZKHTSS1 for 3/4" Panels Tubulor Stainless Steel Handles This kit provides for the installation of Stainless Steel custom handles on 3/4" thick decorator door panels. The door extrusions allow these custom handles to be secured to the door structure, rather than to the custom panels. This kit contains all the necessary parts for dispens[...]

43 ZKHTSS1 for 3/4" Panels Tubulor Stainless Steel Handles Step 2: Match Handle Extrusions to 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 panels on the pad, appearance side down. Note: If panels are wood, be sure to [...]

44 ZKHTSS1 for 3/4" panels Tubular Stainless Steel Handles Step 3: Install Standoffs onto Handles • Place a handle standoff on each attachment post along the handle. Position the 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 [...]

45 ZKHTSS1 for 3/4" Panels Tubular Stainless Steel Handles For models with full width dispenser trim and 2 piece freezer panels: It is best that 2 people perform this step. • Carefully , lift the assembled panel to the case trim. Hold both panels so they do not twist the extrustion. • Insert the support bracket tabs into the bottom trim. ?[...]

46 ZWCD1 T rim Kit Custom Dispenser Collar B C D A • 3/4" thick panels using optional custom handles. Select the panel size accordingly . Parts List: A. Collar trim (Both black and white trim included) B. T op bracket C. Bottom bracket D. Screws (2) This kit provides for the use of a custom dis- penser collar trim, replacing the standard ful[...]

47 ZWCD1 T rim Kit Custom Dispenser Collar Note: 1/4" door panels do not require routing. • Secure top and bottom brackets to the dispenser , using the screws previously removed. • Install the custom panels according to the appropriate installation instructions. • Select the black or white collar trim according to appearance desired. •[...]

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