GE ZIF36N LH, ZIR36N LH, ZIF36N RH, ZIR36N RH Custom Panel Dimensions, Clearances

Custom Panel Dimensions

36″ Refrigerators, Freezers

10-3/4" Max.

10" Min.

24-3/4"

26-3/4"

73-1/2"

35" Case 36" Overall

84-1/2" Max.

83-1/2" Min.

ZIR36N Refrigerator

ZIF36N Freezer

Design Information

Designed to be installed flush or semi-flush with surrounding cabinetry. 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 installed into an enclosure or between pantry and oven cabinets.

IMPORTANT – Side panels, 1/2″ minimum thickness are required when using FRAMELESS CABINETS.

•Field installed custom panels, Lexan® or stainless steel panels are required. The door and grille panel sizes vary to accommodate the kit being used.

•The supplied toekick is vented and must remain unobstructed for proper air circulation.

4"

*Finished Width

		2-1/2"				Wall View
						(not to Scale)
		6"
				Locate Grounded
5"				Electrical Outlet
				Within Solid
84-1/2" max				Area Above		75" From Floor to
83-1/2" min						Bottom of
Finished						Electrical Area
Opening
			Locate Freezer Water
				Supply Within
3-1/2"				Shaded Area	3-1/2"
	5"					5"
10"		3-1/2"			10"

Optional Panel Kits:

•ZWBR36: Black Lexan® Panel Kit

•ZWWR36: White Lexan® Panel Kit

•ZWSR36: Stainless Steel Panel Kit

Optional Custom Trim Kits:

•ZKHR1: For installation of a custom handle of your choice onto a 1/4″ Panel.

•ZKTR36LH or ZKTR36RH: For installation of a 3/4″ thick custom panel.

•ZKHTR1: For installation of a custom handle of your choice onto a 3/4″ thick panel. (This kit must be used in combination with ZKTR36LH or ZKTR36RH).

•ZKHRSS1: Tubular Stainless Steel handle for 1/4″ thick panel.

•ZKHTRSS1: Tubular Stainless Steel handle for 3/4″ thick panel.

•ZGC2: 1/4″ grille panel frame side pieces for 83-1/2″and 84-1/2″installation heights. (Factory set for 84″).

•ZUG75: Unified 3/4″ Grille Panel for side by side installations. This kit must be used in combination with ZKTR36LH and ZKTR36RH kits.

*36″ Min. for a flush installation into an enclosure.

*35-1/2″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 width to calculate rough-in width.

See installation examples, pages 4 and 5.

Clearances:

When installed into a corner:

Allow 25″ for a full 130° door swing. Allow 15″ for pan removal. Allow 4″ min. clearance when door swing is adjusted to a 90° opening for pan access, but pan removal is restricted. Order WX14X99 adjustable door stop to reduce door swing to as little as 90°.

Additional Specifications

•A 115 volt 60Hz., 15 or 20 amp power supply is required. An individual properly grounded branch circuit or circuit breaker is recommended. Install a properly grounded 3-prong electrical receptacle recessed into the back wall. Electrical must be located on rear wall as shown.

•Water line can enter opening through the floor or back wall. The water line should be 1/4″ O.D. copper tubing or GE SmartConnect™ kit between the cold water line and water connection location, long enough to extend to the front of the refrigerator. Installation of an easily accessible shut off valve

is required.

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