GE ZIR36N LH Refrigerator User Manual


 
5
Installation
At End-of-Run
Frameless
Cabinets
NOTE: 1/2thick side panels
shown. Side panels can be any
thickness. Add side panel thickness
to outside trim width, (36or 72
for two models) to calculate the
rough-in dimension. The leading
(front) edge must be finished to
match surrounding cabinetry.
Side panels, 1/2minimum 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.
1/2To 3/4Side Panels. Leading
Edge Flush With Cabinet
Accessory
Panel Kits
These refrigerators and freezers require field installed
door and grille panels. The factory installed trim will
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.
ZWBR36, Black Lexan
®
Panels
ZWSR36, Stainless Steel Panels
Refrigerator or Freezer
Refrigerator and Freezer
installed side-by-side
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.
Advance
planning
exterior
appearance
options
3/4thick 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.
73"
1/2" Thick
Side Panels
72"
Finished Dim.
Rough-In Dim.
Refrigerator
Cabinet
Refrigerator door
37"
1/2" Thick
Side Panels
36"
Finished Dim.
Roughed-In Dim.
Installation
Between
Base and
Wall Cabinets
NOTE: 1/4thick side panels can be inserted
into the case trim, making the rough-in the
same as the outside trim width, 36.
Refrigerator or Freezer
1/4" Thick
Side Panels
35-1/2"
Finished Dim.
36"
Rough-In Dim.
Cabinet
Refrigerator
Cabinet
Refrigerator door
Cabinet
Door
Refrigerator
Cabinet
Design Information
36Refrigerators, Freezers