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Design Information

36″ Refrigerators, Freezers

Installation

Between

Base and

Wall Cabinets

Refrigerator or Freezer

 

1/4" Thick

 

Side Panels

Finished Dim.

35-1/2"

Rough-In Dim.

36"

NOTE: 1/4″ thick side panels can be inserted into the case trim, making the rough-in the same as the outside trim width, 36″.

Refrigerator

Cabinet

Door

Cabinet

Installation At End-of-Run

Refrigerator or Freezer

 

 

1/2" Thick

Refrigerator

 

Side Panels

 

Cabinet

 

 

Finished Dim.

36"

 

Roughed-In Dim.

37"

Refrigerator door

 

 

Cabinet

Refrigerator and Freezer

installed side-by-side

 

1/2" Thick

 

Side Panels

Finished Dim.

72"

Rough-In Dim.

 

73"

 

NOTE: 1/2″ thick side panels shown. Side panels can be any thickness. Add side panel thickness to outside trim width, (36″ or 72″ for two models) to calculate the rough-in dimension. The leading (front) edge must be finished to match surrounding cabinetry.

Frameless Cabinets

Side panels, 1/2″ minimum thickness are required when using frameless cabinets. The side panel acts as a spacer between the cabinet and the case trim and prevents interference with cabinet door swing. The leading (front) edge must be finished to match surrounding cabinetry.

1/2″ To 3/4″ Side Panels. Leading

Edge Flush With Cabinet

Refrigerator

Cabinet

Refrigerator door

Accessory Panel Kits

These refrigerators and freezers require field installed

ZWBR36, Black Lexan® Panels

door and grille panels. The factory installed trim will

ZWSR36, Stainless Steel Panels

accept accessory panel kits. Black Lexan® and

 

stainless steel kits are available. Panels are cut

 

to size and ready to install. Panel kits must be

 

ordered separately.

 

Advance planning exterior appearance options

These refrigerators and freezers are designed to be customized with decorator door and grille panels. Field installed custom door and grille panels are required.

Door and grille panel sizes vary to accommodate the kit being used. Sizes are provided in this booklet.

CAUTION: Maximum door panel weight is 50 pounds.

Side panels must be used whenever the sides of the refrigerator will be exposed. Side panel sizes vary depending on the installation.

3/4″ thick custom panels—Without trim kits

A raised panel design, screwed or glued to a 1/4″ thick backing can be used. See page 8.

You should:

1.Select the appearance option.

2.Order the trim kit for that option.

3.Order the custom door and grille panels from the cabinet manufacturer. The exact dimension for each trim kit application is provided in this booklet. Find and pull out the page for your application and fax or send it to the cabinet manufacturer.

4.Determine the final installation situation and order

matching side panels.

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Contents Installation Instructions ING Contents36″ Refrigerators, Freezers Design InformationSide By Side Installation Freezer Refrigerator When Installed into a cornerInstallation At End-of-Run Installation Between Base Wall CabinetsAdvance planning exterior appearance options ″ thick custom panels-Without trim kitsAvailable ModelsTrim kit DescriptionsClearances Custom Panel Dimensions35-1/16 Handles ″ Panel Cut panels to sizeDimension a Custom Door Panel Dimensions35 -1/16 Unified Custom Grille Panel 71-3/8 Thick PanelCustom Door Panel Dimensions Using Standard Trim 23 5/16 ″ Side Panels Insert endTrim Materials Required InstallationFlooring Grounding the RefrigeratorStep Remove Packaging Step InstallWater Line Shut off the main water supplyIllustration a Step Install Side PanelsIllustration B ″ to 3/4″ Side Panels Leading edge of sideOr Freezer LevelStep Secure To SidesPower Step Install 1/4″Door panels CheckTemperature Controls Adjust DoorAlignment Arrange InteriorZGC2 Trim Kit Grille Panel Frame AdjustmentTo change grille panel size PiecesZKHR1 Trim Kit For 1/4 ″ Panels Parts ListSupport for Custom Handles Tools and materials requiredReinstall original screws into the door extrusion Door using at least 2 screwsZKHR1 Trim Kit For 1/4″ Panels Locate handle position″ Custom Panels ZKTR36LH/ZKTR36RH Trim KitBack Side Custom Panel Install panelsAdjust Install Handles StepGrille Panel heightGrille panel Install four of the six larger undercut screws so thatTop of the screws are 1/16″ from the surface Tools and materials required ZKHTR1 Trim Kit For 3/4″ PanelsPart List BeforeLocate Temporarily mount door panelPosition AssembleMount assembled panel Tubular Stainless Steel Handles ZKHRSS1 Trim Kit For 1/4″ PanelsStep Match handle extrusions to handle If you are installing handle onto a Stainless Steel PanelOn the back side of the panel-at the handle side Measure and mark 1/4″ below the top edgeDecorator Step Install standoffs onto handlesStep Install handles and panels Raised Panel on 1/4″ Thick Backing Kit ZKHTRSS1 For 3/4″ PanelsBefore you BeginMatch Handle Using the Allen wrench provided. The standoffTo Panel Should be tight against the handleUnified 3/4″ Custom Grille Panel Kit Step Install Spacer PadsZUG75 Trim Kit Step Level Both Products Roll Both Products into OpeningRefrigerator and freezer must be secured to prevent tipping Trim Strip Install CenterStep Remove Wire Fence and Switch Cover 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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