GE Consumer Service Training February 2003/ TB-02-03

Training BulletinNew Model IntroductionMonogram®

N.D. 370-03

IntroductionGE Monogram is replacing the wine chiller ZDW24 andbeverage center ZDB24. The replacement products area six sigma design. They are available to consumers inJanuary 2003. The new model number for the GE MonogramWine Chiller is ZDWC240NBS and the new model numberfor the GE Monogram Beverage Center is ZDBC240NBS.

The design and feature changes on the Wine Chillerinclude: wood fronts on the racks; redesigned rack slides;new location of the temperature control and switch; newlocation of the evaporator and drain; greatly reducedoperating sound; and a cam riser on the door hinge for selfclose. The design and feature changes on the BeverageCenter include: wood fronts on the two racks (bottom);additional glass shelf; redesigned rack slides; new locationof the temperature control and switch; new location of theevaporator and drain; reduced operating sound; and a camriser on the door hinge for self-close.

Monogram® Wine Chiller ZDWC240Beverage Center ZDBC240

The installation changes include a factory-installed handleso on-site handle installation is not required and doorreversing no longer requires drilling. The leveling legs arefactory-installed and need only to be adjusted on-site.The wood fronts on the wire racks can be stained to matchthe cabinetry. Please read the installation instructions forall pertinent installation information.

Owner’s Manual Wine Chiller ZDWC240NBS (49-60216-1),Owner’s Manual Beverage Center ZDBC240NBS(49-60217-1) and Installation Instruction (49-60210).The nomenclature tag is located on the interior ceilingof the unit. The Mini Manual is taped to the right frontcorner of the unit behind the toekick.

Beverage Center Mini Manual Pub. No. 31-51429Wine Chiller Mini Manual Pub. No. 31-51428

Temperature Control

Side-by-Side Installation

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Wine Chiller Features• Total Capacity - 57 Wine Bottles• 7 Full-Width Slide-Out Racks with Wood Fronts on

Full-Extension Slides• Upfront, Adjustable Temperature Control• Interior Light with Automatic or Manual Setting• Tinted Glass Door with Stainless Trim• Tubular Stainless Steel Handle• Reversible Door Swing• Built-In or Free-Standing Installation Options• Black Case and Black Toekick

Beverage Center Features• Total Capacity - 133 Beverage Cans, 12 Wine Bottles• 2 Full-Width Slide-Out Racks with Wood Fronts on

Full-Extension Slides• 3 Full-Width Glass Slide-Out Shelves on Full-Extension

Slides• Upfront, Adjustable Temperature Control• Interior Light with Automatic or Manual Setting• Tinted Glass Door with Stainless Trim• Tubular Stainless Steel Handle• Reversible Door Swing• Built-In or Free-Standing Installation Options• Black Case and Black Toekick

Installation ConsiderationsThe Wine Chiller/ Beverage Center can be installed as abuilt-in or free-standing. The unit may be closed in on thetop and three sides as long as the front is unobstructed forair circulation and proper access to the door.

A 120 volt 60 Hz, 15 or 20 amp power supply is required.An individual properly grounded branch circuit or circuitbreaker is recommended.

Do not install the unit where the temperature will go below55°F (13°C) or above 90°F (32°C).

Do not install where it will be subject to direct sunlight,heat or moisture.

Interior Light SwitchThe light switch is located in the upper right front corner ofthe unit. When the switch is in the OFF position, the interiorlight comes on automatically only when the door is opened.When the switch is in the ON position the light will stay onwhether or not the door is open.

Wood Fronts on RacksThe wood drawer fronts on the racks of the Wine Chiller/Beverage Center may be stained to match the surroundingcabinets. The tinted glass will make the stained woodappear darker, so a true color match can only be seenwhen the door is open.

Evaporator and DrainThe evaporator and the drain are located on the rear wall ofthe unit. These are easily accessible for service and cleaning.

Factory-Installed Handle and Leveling LegsThe door handle and the leveling legs on the new GE Mono-gram Wine Chiller and Beverage Center are now installedduring the production of the units. On-site installation is nolonger required for these parts. After installation the unitshould be levelled using the leveling legs and following thedirection found in the Installation Instructions.

Tab (push tab down on rightrack guide, pull tab up on left

rack guide)

Beverage Center Temperature Control Wine Chiller Temperature Control

Full-ExtensionSlidesThe full-extensionslides on the racksand shelves in theWine Chiller andBeverage Centerallow the racks/shelves to be pulledout fully for easyaddition and removal.Any of the racks/shelvescan be removed to storelarger items. To remove the racks/shelves: pull the rack/shelf out to the STOP position. Push thetab on the right rack guide down while pulling the tab on theleft guide up, and pull the rack out. To replace, insert thesides of the rack/shelf back into the guides and push until thetabs snap into place. Make certain the tabs on the rack/shelfare fully engaged before loading.

Temperature ControlThe temperature control on the new Wine Chiller/BeverageCenter is located in the right front corner of the unit. Boththe Wine Chiller and the Beverage Center deliver coldertemperatures at the bottom of the interior compartment andwarmer temperatures at the top of the compartment. Normaloperating temperatures for the Wine Chiller range from mid40°F to mid 60°F. Normal operating temperatures for theBeverage Center shelves range from low 40°F to upper 40°F,while the lower racks range from mid 30°F to mid 40°F. Thetemperature control also has an “Off” position when the unitis not in use. To set the control, turn it to the midpoint setting.Once the unit has been turned on, allow at least 24 hoursbefore making any adjustments. The cold control providestotal 12°F adjustability nominal. As with any refrigerationproduct, there is a slight temperature variance at differentlocations within the cabinet.

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Door ReversibilityThe door swing of these units can be reversed. The doorswing should be changed before installation. Refer to theInstallation Instructions for further information on theprocedure.

Remove the retainer clip to expose the end of the capillary.The thermostat capillary is routed through a plastic sleeve.Carefully pull the capillary through the sleeve to remove.Remove the two Phillips screws securing the control panelabove. Slide the control panel forward until the cold controlelectrical connector plug is exposed. When reinstallingcapillary, make certain the bulb is captured behind theretaining clip.

When reinstalling, note the longer screws hold the retain-ing clip while the shorter screws secure the control panel.

EvaporatorThe evaporator is foamed into the interior back wall of theunit and is not serviceable.

Condenser FanTo access the compressor, relay, overload, run capaci-tor, condenser and condenser fan, remove the machinecompartment cover, held by 3 Phillips screws. Thecondenser fan is replaced by first removing two Phillipsscrews and plastic bushings at the base of condenserfan bracket.

DISCONNECT POWER TO THE UNIT BEFORESERVICING

WARNING

Control PanelThe cold control and light switch are easily replaced by firstremoving enough shelves to expose the capillary bulbretainer clip.

Capillary retainer clip

LongerPhillipsscrews

Capillary KeyedElectricalConnector

Slide the bracket, motor, and fan assembly to the left andout of the unit. Fan wiring is disconnected at terminalsinside compressor cover. When reinstalling new fanmotor, first remove white plastic clips to permit blackrubber bushings to be fully seated.

Screws/Bushings

Terminal Block

Compressor Cover

Screwdriver

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Evaporator

Capillary

Dryer

Compressor

Process Tube

DynamicCondensor

Wiring and Schematic

BROWNORRED

BLUE

BLUE

BLUE

DOORSWITCH

LAMPSWITCH

BLUE

BLUE

BLACK

BLUELIGHT

BROWN

WHITE

BLACK

BLACK

WHITE

POWERCORD

BLU

E

FAN

GRAY

*GROUND

*GROUND

BLACK

RED

* GROUND GREEN OR GREEN W/YELLOW STRIPES

*GROUND

RUNCAPACITOR

OVERLOAD

PTCR

A

A

COLDCONTROL

L2 L1 N

TO FAN

BLACK

BLACK

WHITE

GRAY

BLUE

RED ORBROWN

LAMP SWITCHON/OFF

DOOR SWITCH

BLUE BLUE

BLUE OVERLOAD4.25

5.6M

150BLACK

BROWNC