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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.
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.
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.
* 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°.
10-3/4" Max.
10" Min.
24-3/4"
35" Case
36" Overall
84-1/2" Max.
83-1/2" Min.
4"
73-1/2"
26-3/4"
6"
*Finished Width
Wall View
(not to Scale)
Locate Grounded
Electrical Outlet
Within Solid
Area Above
Locate Freezer Water
Supply Within
Shaded Area
84-1/2" max
83-1/2" min
Finished
Opening
75" From Floor to
Bottom of
Electrical Area
5"
2-1/2"
5"
10"
10"
3-1/2"
5"
3-1/2"
3-1/2"
Custom Panel Dimensions
36
″
Refrigerators, Freezers