GE ZIF36N LH, ZIR36N LH, ZIF36N RH, ZIR36N RH Design Information, 36″ Refrigerators, Freezers

*36″ Min. for a flush installation 35-1/2″Min. for a semi-flush installation

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 installation examples on the following page.

Flush or Semi-Flush Enclosure Installations

Design Information

36″ Refrigerators, Freezers

Advance Planning

0" 3/4"

True Flush Installation	Semi-Flush Installation
In a flush installation,
	These refrigerators
the refrigerator doors
	can also be installed
will align evenly with the
	semi-flush into an enclosure
front face of adjacent cabinet
	using the minimum cutout
doors. The refrigerator blends
	width. The case trim creates a
into the surrounding
	frame around the opening.
cabinetry.

Monogram built-in refrigerators and freezers can be	Side Panel Requirements:
installed flush with typical 24-3/4″deep cabinetry.	• Side panels are not required whenever the
When installed semi-flush, the case trim will conceal	refrigerator is installed into an enclosure or
	between pantry and oven cabinets.
slight gaps around the enclosure. The refrigerator or
	• Side panels are required whenever the sides of the
freezer will project forward approximately 3/4″
	refrigerator are exposed.
beyond the front face of surrounding cabinetry.
	• Side panel sizes vary depending on the type of
In any installation situation, a wide range of	installation being made.
appearance options can be accomplished through	To accomplish an attractive installation, you must:
the use of one or more trim kits. See trim kit
	1. Determine the need for side panels.
descriptions and appearance options on page 6.
	2. Determine side panel thickness.
	3. Order matching side panels from the cabinet
	manufacturer. Be sure to provide the exact
	dimensions.

DESIGN INFORMATION

Enclosure	•To achieve a flush fit the finished cutout width must
Cutout and	be at least 36″ wide.
Product	•A semi-flush installation requires 35-1/2″min.
Dimensions	finished cutout width.
	•The electrical and water locations must be located
	as shown for either type of installation.
	35"		24-3/4"
	Case		Case
	Width		Depth
		84"*

26-1/4"	36"
Including	Frame to Frame
Handle

				*Finished Width
					2-1/2"		Electrical			Wall View
						6"	Area
	5"
84-1/2" max			24-3/4" Total							75" From Floor
83-1/2" min			Depth							to Bottom
Finished		3-1/2" Water Supply 3-1/2"								of Electrical
Opening										Area
			5"						5"
								10"
	10"						3-1/2"

*Shipped at 84″ installation height.

Can be adjusted to 83-1/2″or 84-1/2″with grille panel kits.

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