GE ZIF36N LH, ZIR36N LH, ZIF36N RH Step Install Side Panels, Illustration a, Illustration B

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Installation

36″ Refrigerators, Freezers

Step 3

Install

Side Panels

•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.

•Side panel installation will be determined by the design of the side panel you have previously chosen.

•Side panels must be installed plumb.

Illustration A

Refrigerator

Cabinet

Refrigerator door

Cabinet

1/4″ Side panels – Insert end of side panel into case trim. Fasten with stick-on hook and loop strips.

•If you choose to use 1/4″ side panels, they should be inserted into the case trim as illustrated. Fasten the panels to the refrigerator with stick-on hook and loop fastener strips before setting refrigerator in place. See illustration A.

•1/2″ to 3/4″ side panels are normally set into place and fastened to adjacent cabinetry or the back wall before rolling the refrigerator into the opening. See illustration B.

Illustration B

Refrigerator

Cabinet

Refrigerator door

1/2″ to 3/4″ Side Panels – Leading edge of side

panel is flush with cabinet front. Fasten to the back wall using a cleat.

Step 4 Install

WARNING

Brackets

Block

Soffit

Brackets

Not Required

Anti-Tip Brackets

ANTI-TIP PRECAUTIONS

The refrigerator is top-heavy and must be secured to prevent the possibility of tipping forward.

ATTENTION

PRECAUTIONS CONTRE LES BASCULEMENTS Le réfrigérateur est beaucoup plus lourd en haut et il faut le maintenir en place pour éviter la possibilité de son basculement vers l’avant.

• Cut a 2″ x 4″ x 35″ block and secure the block to

the mounting brackets provided using #12 or #14

wood screws.

• Secure the bracket with wood block to the back

wall so that it is 84″ (or your installation height)

Required

2 x 4 Cut 35" Length

Height

From

Floor

to

Bottom

of Wood

Block

Side View

Beneath a

Soffit

from the finished floor. Use #12 or #14 wood

screws. See illustration.

• Screws must penetrate at least one inch into

vertical wall studs.

• Before pushing the refrigerator into the opening,

plug the power 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.

• Gently push refrigerator into the opening with

hands against front corners.

Installation Mounting

Height Bracket

From Floor

Screws Mounted into

Vertical Wall Studs

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 to secure refrigerator to cabinets. The refrigerator must be secured to prevent tipping.

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Contents Installation Instructions ING Contents36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Design InformationSide By Side Installation Freezer Refrigerator When Installed into a corner″ thick custom panels-Without trim kits Installation Between Base Wall CabinetsInstallation At End-of-Run Advance planning exterior appearance optionsDescriptions ModelsAvailable Trim kitClearances Custom Panel Dimensions35-1/16 Handles ″ Panel Cut panels to sizeUnified Custom Grille Panel 71-3/8 Thick Panel Custom Door Panel DimensionsDimension a 35 -1/16Custom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim ″ Side Panels Insert end Trim23 5/16 Grounding the Refrigerator InstallationMaterials Required FlooringStep Remove Packaging Shut off the main water supply InstallStep Water Line″ to 3/4″ Side Panels Leading edge of side Step Install Side PanelsIllustration a Illustration BTo Sides LevelOr Freezer Step SecureCheck Install 1/4″Power Step Door panelsArrange Interior Adjust DoorTemperature Controls AlignmentPieces Grille Panel Frame AdjustmentZGC2 Trim Kit To change grille panel sizeTools and materials required Parts ListZKHR1 Trim Kit For 1/4 ″ Panels Support for Custom HandlesLocate handle position Door using at least 2 screwsReinstall original screws into the door extrusion ZKHR1 Trim Kit For 1/4″ Panels″ Custom Panels ZKTR36LH/ZKTR36RH Trim KitBack Side Custom Panel Install panelsPanel height Install Handles StepAdjust GrilleInstall four of the six larger undercut screws so that Top of the screws are 1/16″ from the surfaceGrille panel Before ZKHTR1 Trim Kit For 3/4″ PanelsTools and materials required Part ListAssemble Temporarily mount door panelLocate PositionMount assembled panel Tubular Stainless Steel Handles ZKHRSS1 Trim Kit For 1/4″ PanelsMeasure and mark 1/4″ below the top edge If you are installing handle onto a Stainless Steel PanelStep Match handle extrusions to handle On the back side of the panel-at the handle sideStep Install standoffs onto handles Step Install handles and panelsDecorator Raised Panel on 1/4″ Thick Backing Begin ZKHTRSS1 For 3/4″ PanelsKit Before youShould be tight against the handle Using the Allen wrench provided. The standoffMatch Handle To PanelStep Install Spacer Pads ZUG75 Trim KitUnified 3/4″ Custom Grille Panel Kit Roll Both Products into Opening Refrigerator and freezer must be secured to prevent tippingStep Level Both Products Install Center Step Remove Wire Fence and Switch CoverTrim Strip Unified Base Cover Step Install Grille Base Cover Remove Grille FrameRemoving side screws. Discard top piece, retain Step Install Soffit Vent Top Secure Custom Panel To SupportStep Adjust Door Alignment
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