GE ZFSB26DNSS Side by Side Refrigerator
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1. of the cardboard carton and place under the refrigerator where you are working DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUND PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT THE REFRIGERATOR TO A 2 PRONG OUTLET DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE Installation Instructions STEP 1 MOVE REFRIGERATOR INDOORS M PO RTANT Door and passageways into the installation location require a 36 min opening If the opening is less than 36 the top cap and doors must be removed NOTE Skip this step if door removal is not required See instructions on next page Io Move The Refrigerator Indoors To prevent damage leave inside packaging door spacer and outside protective wrap in place until the unit is moved to the installation location Wire Harness Water Line Coupler REMOVE THE DOORS The top cap must be removed to access hinges It is best to remove one door at a time A Remove two screws on top of the refrigerator one on Open both doors Remove the 2 toekick screws and each side Push the top cap forward and lift up from the rear Remove 2 screws holding the top filler strip lift off pull forward to remove Disconnect the water line coupler by pushing against the collar on the left side Disconnect wire harness Remove 2 screws holding top hinge to the case Carefully lift off door Follow the same procedure to remove the f2. off valve between the icemaker water valve and cold water pipe in a basement or cabinet The shut off valve should be located where it will be easily accessible NOTE It is best to install the valve into a vertical water pipe If you install the valve into a horizontal water pipe make the connection at the top or side to avoid drawing off any sediment from the water pipe REINSTALL DOORS Refer to the illustration on page 5 e Carefully route the water line tubing and electrical through the freezer side bottom hinge Lower the door onto bottom hinge e Secure top hinge e Insert the tubing all the way into the coupler e Reconnect the wiring harness e Replace top filler strip e Replace top cap with original screws Follow the same procedure to reinstall the fresh food door Compression Nut saddle Type shutoff Valve Outlet Valve Ferrule Sleeve e Drill a 1 4 hole in the water pipe e Fasten the shut off valve to the pipe with pipe clamp e Tighten the clamp screws until the sealing washer begins to swell Do not over tighten e Place a compression nut and ferrule sleeve onto the end of the tubing and connect it to the shut off valve Make sure the tubing is fully inserted into the valve and ferrule is tightened e Turn on the main water supply and flush debris Run about a quart of water through the tubing into a bucket Shut off water supply at the shut off valve NOTE Saddle type shut off va
3. water line and water connection location at the rear of the refrig erator Installation of an easily accessible shut off valve in the water line is recommended Installation TOOLS REQUIRED e Tinsnips to cut banding e Stepladder e Bucket e Level e Appliance Hand Truck e Tubing cutter e 2 Phillips screwdriver e Drill and appropriate bits e 3 8 5 16 and 7 16 hex socket e Safety glasses MATERIALS REQUIRED e 1 4 O D compression nut and 2 ferrules sleeves GROUNDING THE REFRIGERATOR IMPORTANT Please read carefully FOR PERSONAL SAFETY THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong grounding wall receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a quali fied electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded Where a standard 2 prong wall outlet is encountered it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall outlet Instructions FLOORING For proper installation this refrigerator must be placed on a level surface of hard material that is at the same height as the rest of the flooring This surface should be strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator IMPORTANT NOTE Protect the finish of the flooring Cut a large section
4. Installation Instructions If you have questions call 800 GE CARES or visit our website at www monogram com Free Standing Side by Side Stainless Steel Refrigerator ZFSB25D SS ZFSB26D SS Monogram We bring good things to life Safety Information BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully o IMPORTAN T Save these instructions for local inspector s use o IMPORTAN T Observe all governing codes and ordinances e Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instruc tions with the Consumer e Note to Consumer Keep these instructions with your Owner s Manual for future reference WARNING This appliance must be properly grounded See Grounding the Refrigerator page 4 AVERTISSEMENT Cet appareil doit tre correctement mis a la terre Consulter Mise a la terre du r frig rateur page 4 If you received a damaged refrigerator you should immediately contact your dealer or builder Skill Level Installation of this refrigerator requires basic mechanical carpentry and plumbing skills Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the GE Appliance Warranty See the Owner s Manual for warranty information CONTENTS CAUTION Due to the weight and size of this refrigerator and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPE
5. R INSTALLATION PRUDENCE A cause du poids et de la taille de ce r frig rateur et pour r duire le risque de blessure et de dommages IL FAUT DEUX PERSONNES POUR FAIRE L INSTALLATION CORRECTEMENT WARNING e Use this appliance only for its intended purpose e Immediately repair or replace electric service cords that become frayed or damaged e Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning or making repairs e Repairs should be made by a qualified service technician AVERTISSEMENT e I ne faut utiliser cet appareil que pour l utilisation appropri e e R parer ou remplacer imm diatement tout cordon lectrique effiloch ou endommag e I faut d brancher le r frig rateur avant le nettoyage ou toute intervention e Les r parations doivent tre faites par un technicien qualifi For Monogram local service in your area 1 800 444 1845 For Monogram service in Canada 1 888 880 3030 For Monogram Parts and Accessories call 1 800 626 2002 www monogram com Step 2A RO Water Line Step 3 Connect Water Supply Step 4 Connect Power Step 5 Move Refrigerator Into Position Step 6 Level Refrigerator Step 7 Level Doors Step 8 Start Icemaker Step 9 Temperature Controls Step 10 Install Toekick Planning Information Product Dimensions and Clearances The Installation Space Installation Instructions Tools Hardware Materials Grounding the Refrigerator Step 1 Move Refrigerator Indoors Step 2 Insta
6. e The rollers allow you to move the refrigerator from the wall for cleaning To Adjust the Rollers Roller Adjusting Screw e Use a 3 8 hex socket or wrench to turn the adjustment screws Turn the screws clockwise to raise the refrigerator turn counterclockwise to lower it STEP 7 LEVEL THE DOORS If the doors are not evenly aligned at the top the refrigerator door can be adjusted e Use a 7 16 hex socket or wrench to turn the door adjusting screw Turn the screw to the right to raise the door turn left to lower the door Doors Should Align at Top NOTE A nylon plug is imbedded in the threads of the pin The plug is designed to prevent the pin from turning A wrench must be used to turn the pin e Turn the wrench one or two times Open and close the refrigerator door to check alignment with the freezer door at the top Adjust again if necessary Installation Instructions STEP 8 START ICEMAKER Power Switch e Flip the switch to I ON position The icemaker will not begin to operate until it reaches its operat ing temperature of 15 F 9 C or below It will then begin operation automatically It will take 2 to 3 days to fill the ice bin e Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep of the feeler arm Do not place objects in the path of the feeler arm e Discard the first full bucket of ice cubes e To turn the icemaker off set the switch to O OFF STEP 9 TEMPERATURE CONTROLS e The temperature c
7. ion at the back of the refrigeator as far as possible Hold the tubing in place and tighten the fitting If you are using GE SmartConnect tubing e Insert the molded end of the tubing into the refrigerator connection at the back of the refrig erator and tighten the compression nut until it is hand tight e Then tighten one additional turn with a wrench Overtightening may cause leaks e Fasten the tubing into the clamp provided to hold it in position You may need to pry open the clamp e Turn on the water at the shut off valve to check for leaks STEP 4 CONNECT POWER e Connect refrigerator power cord plug to a properly grounded receptacle e Check to make sure power to refrigerator is on by opening refrigerator door to see if interior lights are on STEP 5 MOVE REFRIGERATOR INTO POSITION e Remove outside protective wrapping e Move the refrigerator into final installation position e Remove door spacer and all inside packaging Installation Instructions STEP 6 LEVEL THE REFRIGERATOR The refrigerator can be leveled by adjusting the rollers located near the bottom hinges Rollers Rollers have three purposes e The rollers adjust so that the door closes easily when opened about halfway Raise the front about 5 8 16 mm from the floor e Rollers adjust so allow the refrigerator to be firmly positioned on the floor and to prevent rocking when the doors are opened and closed
8. ll Water Line Planning Information PRODUCT DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 32 Case 34 Including Handles This Monogram free standing refrigerator requires the following clearances for proper air circulation plumbing and electrical connections Air Circulation Clearances e 1 8 on each side e 1 at the top el at the back Installation in a corner e Allow 4 clearance on each side to an adjacent wall for a 90 opening and access to drawers 14 1 4 gt 19 160 Door Swing 90 Door Swing e On the freezer side allow 14 1 4 min clearance for removal of ice bin e On the fresh food side allow 19 min clearance to wall for removal of drawers THE INSTALLATION SPACE The opening width must be 36 1 4 h 36 1 2 Wall View Electrical Area Water Supply Water And Electrical Locations The opening must be prepared with the electrical and water supply located as shown Additional Specifications e 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 Note GFI ground fault interrupter is not recom mended e Water line can enter the opening through the floor or through an adjacent cabinet as close to the back wall as possible The water line should be 1 4 O D copper tubing between the cold
9. lves are included in many water supply kits Before purchasing make sure a saddle type valve complies with your local plumbing codes NOTE Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plumbing Codes 248CMR shall be adhered to Saddle valves are illegal and use is not permitted in Massachusetts Consult with your licensed plumber Installation Instructions WATER LINE INSTALLATION WITH A REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM Skip this step when not using RO System IMPORTANT When connecting to a GE reverse osmosis water system to your refrigerator the GE RVKit must be used For other reverse osmosis water systems follow the manufacturer s recommendations If the water supply to the refrigerator is from a Reverse Osmosis Water System use the refrigerator s filter bypass plug Using the refrigerator s water filtration cartridge with the RO filter can result in hollow ice cubes and slower water flow from the water dispenser T ques Turn left to remove Turn right to install bypass plug STEP 3 CONNECT WATER SUPPLY Check to be sure that refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet Tubing Clamp 1 4 Tubing 1 4 Compression Nut Ferrule sleeve Axle Refrigerator faci OS smartConnect Tubing If you are using copper tubing e Place compression nut and ferrule sleeve onto the end of the tubing coming from the house water supply e Insert the end of the copper tubing into the refrigerator connect
10. ontrols are preset at 37 for the refrigerator and 0 F for the freezer e Allow 24 hours to stabilize before making adjustments STEP 10 INSTALL TOEKICK e Press toekick into position and reinstall one screw on each side Toekick Screw Important The vented toekick must remain unob structed for proper air circulation Notes Notes 11 Pub No 49 60160 3 Dwg No 197D4577P001 N D 716 3 03 Note While performing installations described in this book safety glasses or goggles should be worn For Monogram local service in your area call 1 800 444 1845 Note Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric Therefore materials appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice Monogram We bring good things to life GE Consumer Products General Electric Company Louisville KY 40225 2003 General Electric Company
11. resh food door Toekick Screw Installation Instructions STEP 1 continued To move the refrigerator indoors e Place a piece of the carton or soft cloth against the side panel of the refrigerator to pad and protect the stainless steel finish e Place the refrigerator on the handtruck with a side against the truck only e Move the refrigerator indoors STEP 2 INSTALL WATER LINE e A cold water supply is required for automatic ice maker operation The water pressure must be between 40 and 120 p s i e Route 1 4 OD copper tubing between house cold water line and the water connection location e Measure the distance from the water valve on the back of the refrigerator to the water supply line Add 8 foot length to allow the refrigerator to be moved away from the wall after installation Bend the tubing into 3 coils of about 10 NOTE The only GE approved plastic tubing is sup plied in GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing kits Do not use any other plastic water supply line because the line is under pressure at all times Certain types of plastic will crack or rupture with age and cause water damage to your home GE SmartConnect Refrigerator Tubing Kits are available in the following lengths 9 6 m WX08X10002 6 1 8 m WX08X 10006 15 4 6 m WX08X10015 95 7 6 m WX08X 10095 Shut off the main water supply Turn on the nearest faucet long enough to clear the line of water e Install a shut
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