GE MONOGRAM ZIDI240 (03) PDF MANUAL

Read this manual carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new double-drawer refrigerator properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.

If you don’t understand something or need more help, there is a list of toll-free consumer service numbers included in the back section of this manual.

You will find them on a label on the ceiling inside the double-drawer refrigerator.

Please write these numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your double-drawer refrigerator.

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the double-drawer refrigerator.

The warranty does not cover damage caused after delivery.

Before you request service, check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

Before using, be sure all packing materials and tape have been removed.

To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove the adhesive left from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of household liquid detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface.

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this manual.

We are proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are steps to follow for further help.

For customers in the USA:

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details–including your phone number-to:

Manager, Customer Relations

GE Appliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY 40225

For customers in Canada:

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details–including your phone number to:

Manager, Consumer Relations

Camco Inc.

1 Factory Lane, Suite 310

Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

Promptly inspect your new Monogram double-drawer refrigerator. If it has been damaged, contact the Installer or Dealer immediately.

This double-drawer refrigerator must be properly leveled to ensure correct drawer alignment and drawer closure. Contact the Installer if the unit is not level.

The unit should be centered in the opening. The front face of the drawer will be flush with adjacent cabinetry. Contact the installer if clearance is not correct.

Test the drawer. Carefully open and close the drawer. The drawer should not rub or catch on adjacent cabinetry. Notify the installer if the drawer makes contact with cabinetry.

Please Contact the Installer or Dealer if you experience any of these problems.

Your custom panel (ZIDI240 model only) double-drawer refrigerator is shipped with two toekicks, a stainless steel and a black toekick. For shipping purposes, one of the toekicks will be secured to the back of the unit, and the second will be installed on the unit. Keep the unused toekick and other unused or removed parts for possible future use.

Double-drawer refrigerators are designed to be built-in only. They cannot be used free-standing.

Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

This double-drawer refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang on the shelves in the double-drawer refrigerator. They could damage the double-drawer refrigerator and seriously injure themselves.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas: clearances between the drawer and between the drawer and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing the drawer when children are in the area.

Unplug your double-drawer refrigerator before cleaning or making repairs. NOTE: We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual.

Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigeration products are still dangerous…even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old appliance, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigeration Product:

Take off the doors.

Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the company handling the disposal about what to do.

Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this appliance.

Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified 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.

Use of a GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) is not recommended for the double-drawer refrigerator.

The appliance should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate. This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.

DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER PLUG TO CONNECT THE DOUBLE-DRAWER REFRIGERATOR TO A 2-PRONG OUTLET.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

Never unplug an appliance by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

Repair or replace immediately all power cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either end.

When moving the appliance, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.

The temperature display shows the actual temperature of the double-drawer refrigerator. The actual temperature may vary slightly from the set temperature based on factors such as drawer opening, amount of food and room temperature.

To change the temperature setting, press the WARMER or COLDER pads until you reach the desired set temperature. After 5 seconds, the display will return to the actual temperature.

Allow 12-24 hours for the double-drawer refrigerator to reach the temperature you have set.

The temperature settings are Minimum: 34°F (1.1°C) and Maximum: 45°F (7.2°C).

This pad stops cooling in the double-drawer refrigerator, turns off the temperature controls and removes power to the light circuit.

Press this pad for a minimum of 3 seconds to turn the double-drawer refrigerator on or off or unplug the unit for long vacations or absences, or when cleaning the unit or changing the light bulb.

The interior fan located in the rear wall of the double-drawer refrigerator and is designed to run continuously to help maintain the proper cooling temperature. The interior fan will only turn off when the drawer is opened.

The top drawer has a moveable, tempered glass divider for separating and organizing foods. The divider can be placed in one of two locations.

To remove the divider, lift up until divider clears the rear and front retaining slots.

To replace the divider, slide into one of the divider locations. The glass divider is dishwasher safe, top rack only.

The snugger attached to the glass divider helps prevent tipping, spilling or sliding of small items when the top drawer is opened. Lift the lock down lever near the top of the snugger then move it to fit your needs. Press the lever down to lock the snugger in place. The snugger is dishwasher safe, top rack only.

To remove:

1. Lift the glass divider assembly out of the drawer by grasping the glass divider and snugger where the lever is located. Sit the assembly on a sturdy surface.

2. Lift the lever.

3. Slide the snugger off the glass divider.

4. Remove the lever from the snugger by lifting the lever up and sliding it down and out of the assembly.

NOTE: The glass divider, snugger and lever can be cleaned on the top rack of a dishwasher.

To replace or relocate:

1. Reassemble lever into snugger by sliding the lever up into place.

2. Slide glass divider into the snugger. The lever must be installed before sliding the divider into the snugger.

3. Put the glass divider assembly in the desired divider location in the top drawer.

The top drawer features a shelf that can fold down for storage of smaller containers, or fold up for storage of larger items on the drawer bottom. To fold up the shelf, lift to the right until it rests in place against the right side. The shelf is dishwasher safe, top rack only.

The bottom drawer offers a pan for storage of smaller items. The pan slides easily to allow storage of and access to larger items in the drawer below. The pan can be removed allowing you to carry food to the countertop for preparation or to allow storage space for large food items. The food storage pan is dishwasher safe, top rack only.

The brilliant full-width LED lighting in either drawer illuminates when the drawer is opened.

Turn the double-drawer refrigerator OFF or unplug the unit before cleaning. Turn the double-drawer refrigerator OFF by pressing the button on the control panel a minimum of 3 seconds until the light turns off.

The vinyl gasket may be cleaned with mild soap and water, a baking soda solution or a mild scouring powder. Rinse well.

If the power fails, open the drawer as infrequently as possible to maintain the temperature.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

For long vacations or absences, remove food and turn the double-drawer refrigerator OFF. Clean the interior (see Cleaning the Inside section).

For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and leave controls at regular settings. However, if the room temperature is expected to drop below 60°F (16°C), follow the same instructions as for long vacations.

Secure all loose items such as the shelf, divider and snugger by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. Be sure the double-drawer refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.

Drawer handles and trim–Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.

Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue that can damage the finish.

Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and damage the finish.

Stainless Steel–Regularly clean and polish the stainless steel exterior and handle with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner to preserve and protect the fine finish. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel.

Unplug the double-drawer refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, turn the unit OFF and wring excess moisture out of the cloth or sponge when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.

Use warm water and baking soda solution–about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Thoroughly rinse and wipe dry.

Other parts of the double-drawer refrigerator–including the drawer gaskets, divider, snugger, shelf and sliding pan–can be cleaned the same way.

The glass divider, snugger, lever, shelf and food storage pan are dishwasher safe, top rack only.

Avoid cleaning cold glass divider and snugger with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Rough handling of tempered glass can cause it to shatter.

Your custom panel (ZIDI240 model only) double-drawer refrigerator is shipped with two toekicks, a stainless steel and a black toekick. For shipping purposes, one of the toekicks will be secured to the back of the unit, and the second will be installed on the unit. Keep the unused toekick and other unused or removed parts for possible future use.

Model ZIDI240 requires field-installed overlay drawer panels.

The overlay panels must be secured to 1/4″ thick backer panels that slides into the trims. A 0.10″ thick spacer panel must be placed between the overlay and backer panels.

Custom handles of your choice, supplied by your cabinet maker, must be installed on these overlay panels. Countersink all screws into the backer panels. Screws cannot protrude from the backer panels.

NOTE: Maximum total weight for custom drawer panels are 25 lbs. (12½ lbs. max. each drawer).

The dimensions for the 3/4″ Overlay Panel components (in inches) are:

A 1/4″ minimum gap should be maintained between top and bottom drawer panels.

1. Center spacer panel on the backer panel, left to right and top to bottom. Secure the panels with glue.

2. Center the spacer/backer panel on the overlay panel. Secure with glue and screws. Countersink all screws into the backer panel.

1. Open drawers.

2. Remove 2 screws holding trim; lift trims off. Retain screws.

3. Custom handles of your choice, supplied by your cabinet maker, must be installed onto the overlay panels before they are slid into the trims. Countersink all screws into the backer panels. Screws cannot protrude from the backer panels.

4. Slide overlay panels into the trims.

5. Reinstall the side trims using the trim screws removed earlier.

6. Place the brushed decorative covers over the side trim to hide the screw heads. Ensure side trim is aligned top-to-bottom and front-to-back. Snap into place.

NOTE: For shipping purposes the brushed decorative cover will be secured to the front of the unit.

Newer appliances sound different from older appliances. Modern appliances have more features and use newer technology. These sounds are normal.

The new high efficiency compressor may run faster and longer than your old appliance and you may hear a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound while it is operating.

Sometimes the appliance runs for an extended period, especially when the drawers are opened frequently.

You may hear a whooshing sound when the drawers close. This is due to pressure equalizing within the appliance.

The cabinet fan runs continuously except when the drawer is opened.

You may hear the fans spinning at high speeds. This happens when the appliance is first plugged in, when the drawer is opened frequently or when a large amount of food is added to the appliance. The fans help maintain desired temperatures.

If the drawer is open for over 3 minutes, you may hear the fans come on in order to cool the light bulbs.

The fans change speeds in order to provide optimal cooling and energy savings.

You may hear cracking or popping sounds when the appliance is first plugged in. This happens as the appliance cools to the correct temperature.

Electronic dampers click open and closed to provide optimal cooling and energy savings.

The electronic control board may cause a clicking sound when relays activate to control appliance components.

Expansion and contraction of cooling coils during and after defrost can cause a cracking or popping sound.

The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coils may make a gurgling noise like boiling water.

Water dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling, popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle.

A water dripping noise may occur during the defrost cycle as ice melts from the evaporator and flows into the drain pan.

Closing the drawer may cause a gurgling sound due to pressure equalization.

Appliance is so quiet that most of the time you will hear low or no operating noise.

Appliance may be in defrost cycle when compressor motor does not operate for about 30 minutes.

Controls are set to OFF. Press ON/OFF button on control panel for a minimum of 3 seconds.

If interior light is not on, appliance may not be plugged in at wall outlet. Push the plug completely into the wall outlet.

The fuse is blown/circuit breaker is tripped. Replace fuse or reset the breaker.

The appliance is in showroom mode. Unplug it and plug it back in.

Adjust the leveling legs as shown in the Installation Instructions.

Normal when appliance is first plugged in. Wait 24 hours for the appliance to completely cool down.

Often occurs when large amounts of food are placed in appliance. This is normal.

Drawer left open or package holding drawer open.

Hot weather or frequent drawer openings. This is normal.

Temperature control set at the coldest setting. See Temperature Control.

Temperature control not set cold enough. See Temperature Control.

Warm weather or frequent drawer openings.

Drawer left open for long time.

Package may be holding drawer open.

Too frequent or too long drawer openings.

Interior needs cleaning. See Care and Cleaning.

Keep open box of baking soda in appliance; replace every 3 months.

Drawer gasket is sticking or folding over. Apply petroleum jelly or paraffin wax to the face of the gasket.

The drawer is hitting an internal component inside the appliance. Adjust interior components to prevent interference.

Not unusual during periods of high humidity. Wipe surface dry.

Drawer left open or package holding drawer open.

Too frequent or too long drawer openings.

In humid weather, air carries moisture into appliance when drawers are opened.

No power at outlet.

Light bulb needs replacing. See Care and Cleaning.

Normal air flow cooling motor. In the refrigeration process, it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the appliance. Some floor coverings are sensitive and will discolor at these safe and normal temperatures.

Adaptive defrost keeps compressor running during drawer openings. This is normal. The appliance will cycle off after the drawer remains closed for 2 hours.

Normal operation in extreme temperatures.

Unit just plugged in. Allow 24 hours for the system to stabilize.

Drawer open for too long. Allow 24 hours for the system to stabilize.

Warm contents added to appliance. Allow 24 hours for the system to stabilize.

Defrost cycle is in process. Allow 24 hours for the system to stabilize.

User maintenance instructions contained in this manual cover procedures intended to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.