Installation
Instructions
Sabbath Mode Product Kit
ZSAB1
For Use With Monogram
Built-In Refrigerators:
36”, 42” & 48”
Side-by-Side “R” Models
Manufactured On or After
February 2004
36” Bottom-Freezer “R” Models
Manufactured On or After
April 2004
NOTE: Kit is not designed for
Single-Door ZIF or ZIR models.
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Introduction
ABOUT THE SABBATH MODE
This feature was designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays. The Sabbath Mode feature makes it possible
for observant Jews to refrigerate and freeze food during the duration of the holiday. When set, the Sabbath Mode
feature will override typical reactions to actions in your refrigerator.
While in Sabbath Mode your refrigerator will still operate normally, but the refrigerator will not respond to your actions.
The fan may or may not be running when the door is opened; however, this is not a result of your actions. The fan will
operate at random times.
Defrost Heater
Ice and Water Dispenser
• The defrost heater will continue to defrost the
refrigerator and freezer.
• The proximity sensor and dispenser touch sensor
icons on the ice and water dispenser will not operate.
• Ice and water cannot be retrieved from the dispenser
while the refrigerator is in Sabbath Mode.
• The defrost heater will be activated on a fixed timer
during Sabbath Mode. Defrost heater will not defrost
as a result of door openings or any action by the
consumer.
Lights
• Interior lights and dispenser light will not operate.
Displays and Alarms
Icemaker
• The icemaker is automatically disabled in
Bottom-Freezer models.
• The icemaker will
continue to operate in
Side-by-Side models,
but should be disabled
by opening the ice bin
door and by setting the
icemaker power switch
to O (off).
• The main temperature control and Quick Chill or
Express Chill displays will not be lit. The touch pad
sensors will not sound a tone or operate to change
the set temperature when in Sabbath Mode.
• The temperature and Quick Chill settings will remain
at the previously set temperatures during and after
Sabbath Mode.
Power Switch
Icemaker
• Door alarms will not operate while in Sabbath Mode.
Green
Power Light
Feeler Arm
• To obtain ice, open the freezer door and remove the
cubed ice from the ice bin.
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Introduction
USING THE SABBATH SWITCH
• To activate the Sabbath Mode feature, raise the top
grille panel and set the Sabbath Mode switch to the
ON position.
On/Off LED
• When the refrigerator is in Sabbath mode, a green LED
light will be visible.
On Side-by-Side Refrigerators, the green light
will be visible between the top grille panel and the
refrigerator door.
On Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators, the green light may
not be visible with the top grille panel closed. If you are
not sure if the unit is in Sabbath Mode, raise the grille
panel to see if the green light is on.
PARTS INCLUDED
TECHNICAL
DATA
2 Self-Piercing
Screws
Sabbath Mode Product Kit Technical
Data Sheet (Place with refrigerator’s
Technical Data Sheet for future use)
Sabbath
Switchbox
4 Wire Ties
TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED
Stepladder or
Stool
Phillips head
screwdriver
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING SABBATH MODE SWITCHBOX
Side-by-Side Refrigerators
MOUNT SWITCHBOX
• FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Unplug the refrigerator,
remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before
beginning installation.
• Open the grille panel.
Sabbath
Switchbox
Mounting
Location
• Place a sheet or towel over the top of the fresh food
and freezer doors to prevent accidentally scratching
the door panels.
• Place the switchbox against the evaporator housing to
the left of the main control board cover (on 36” and 42”
models) or to the right of the main control board cover
(on 48” models). Make sure the green LED light on the
side of the switchbox is pointing DOWN.
48” Models
Sabbath Switchbox
Mounting Location
36” & 42” Models
AC Connector Wire
• Mount the switchbox to the evaporator housing
using the two self-tapping screws included with
the kit.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT DRILL HOLES IN THE
Screws
EVAPORATOR HOUSING. USE THE SELF-TAPPING
SCREWS SUPPLIED WITH THE KIT.
Green LED Light
If desired, the top of the switchbox can be mounted
using a screw from one of the plastic wire straps at
the top of the evaporator housing.
DC Connector Wire
48” Model Shown
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING SABBATH MODE SWITCHBOX
Side-by-Side Refrigerators (cont.)
MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
• Locate the Refrigerator’s AC Input and Output
Connectors to the upper right of the evaporator
housing.
Refrigerator
AC Connectors
• Disconnect the refrigerator’s AC Input and Output
connectors from each other.
NOTE: If possible, try to avoid exposing the wires
attached to the refrigerator’s AC connectors.
Refrigerator AC
Connectors
• Connect the switchbox AC Input Connector to the
refrigerator’s AC Input connector.
Kit AC
Connectors
• Connect the switchbox AC Output Connector to the
refrigerator’s AC Output connector.
Kit AC Output
Connector
(3 prongs)
Kit AC Input
Connector
(3 holes)
48” Model Shown
• Locate the refrigerator’s DC Input and Output
Connectors to the lower right of the evaporator
housing.
Connector
• Disconnect the refrigerator’s DC Input and Output
connectors from each other.
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Installation Instructions
Refrigerator DC Connectors
MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
• Connect the switchbox DC Input Connector to the
refrigerator’s DC Input connector.
• Connect the switchbox DC Output Connector to
the refrigerator’s DC Output connector.
Kit DC Input
Connector
(2 holes)
Kit DC Output
Connector
(2 prongs)
Kit DC
Connectors
• Route the switchbox wires through the wire straps
already attached to the evaporator housing. Arrange
the connectors as far back in the refrigerator as
possible. If necessary, use the wire ties included
with the kit to dress the wires.
• Cover any exposed wiring on the refrigerator
connectors with UL approved electrical tape.
48” Model Shown
• Write the installation date on the ZSAB1 switchbox.
• Place the Sabbath Mode Product Kit Technical Data
Sheet with the refrigerator’s Technical Data Sheet
for future use.
• Close grille panel.
• Replace house fuses or reset circuit breaker.
WARNING: No wires are to be exposed.
Wire
Strap
48” Models
36” & 42” Models
OPERATION CHECKLIST
With the Sabbath Switch set to OFF:
ꢀ Make sure the green LED light is off.
ꢀ Open the fresh food and freezer doors and confirm
that the interior lights, the temperature display and
the Climate Control Drawer all operate normally.
If the interior lights do not come on, the Master Light
Switch may have been accidentally set to the OFF
position. Make sure the Master Light Switch is in
the ON position.
ꢀ Make sure the dispenser is operating normally.
ꢀ Listen to make sure the compressor is running.
With the Sabbath Switch set to ON:
ꢀ Make sure the green LED light is on.
ꢀ Listen to make sure the compressor is running.
ꢀ Open the fresh food and freezer doors to make sure
the lights do not come on and the temperature and
Climate Control Drawer displays do not come on.
ꢀ Confirm that the kit wires are properly routed and that
no AC wires are exposed at the unit connector side. Use
UL approved electrical tape to cover wires completely.
ꢀ Press the temperature and Climate Control Drawer
ꢀ Confirm that the Sabbath Mode Product Kit Technical
Data Sheet has been placed with the refrigerator’s
Technical Data Sheet for future use.
controls to make sure they do not light up or beep.
ꢀ Try to dispense water or ice from the dispenser.
Ice or water should not dispense.
ꢀ Confirm that the installation date has been written
on the ZSAB1 switchbox.
ꢀ Press the dispenser controls to make sure they
do not light up.
ꢀ Leave the Installation Instructions with the consumer
for future use.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING SABBATH MODE SWITCHBOX
Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators
MOUNT SWITCHBOX
• FOR PERSONAL SAFETY: Unplug the refrigerator,
remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before
beginning installation.
• Open the grille panel.
• Place a sheet or towel over the top of the fresh food
door to prevent accidentally scratching the door panel.
Sheet or Towel
AC
• Place the switchbox against the left side of the grille
panel opening, placing the switchbox as far toward
the front of the refrigerator as possible.
Connector Wire
– Make sure to leave clearance for the door hinge
(if necessary).
– Make sure the green LED light on the side of the
switch box is pointing DOWN.
• Mount the switchbox using the two self-tapping
screws included with the kit.
Screws
DC
Connector
Wire
IMPORTANT: DO NOT DRILL HOLES IN THE SIDE OF
THE REFRIGERATOR. USE THE SELF-TAPPING SCREWS
SUPPLIED WITH THE KIT.
Green
LED Light
MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
• Locate the refrigerator’s AC Input and Output
connectors to the right of the water filter.
Refrigerator
AC Connectors
• Disconnect the refrigerator’s AC Input and Output
connectors from each other.
NOTE: If possible, try to avoid exposing the wires
attached to the refrigerator’s AC connectors.
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Installation Instructions
MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.)
Kit AC
Connectors
• Connect the switchbox AC Input Connector to the
refrigerator’s AC Input connector.
• Connect the switchbox AC Output Connector to the
refrigerator’s AC Output connector.
Kit AC Output
Connector
(3 prongs)
Kit AC Input
Connector
(3 holes)
Refrigerator AC
Connectors
Refrigerator DC
Connectors
• Locate the refrigerator’s DC Input and Output
connectors to the left of the compressor.
• Disconnect the refrigerator’s DC Input and Output
from each other.
Refrigerator DC
Connectors
• Connect the switchbox DC Input Connector to the
refrigerator’s DC Input connector.
• Connect the switchbox DC Output Connector to the
refrigerator’s DC Output connector.
Kit DC Input
Connector
(2 holes)
Kit DC Output
Connector
(2 prongs)
Kit DC
Connectors
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING SABBATH MODE SWITCHBOX
Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators (cont.)
MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (cont.)
• Route the wires for the AC Connectors over the water
filter. Route the wires for the DC Connectors under the
door trim. If necessary, use the wire ties included with
the kit to dress the wires.
Water filter
NOTE: Make sure the door hinge does not pinch the
wires hanging down from the switchbox when closing
the door.
• Cover any exposed wiring on the refrigerator
connectors with UL approved electrical tape.
Make sure door
hinge does not
pinch wires when
closing the door.
Door trim
WARNING: No wires are to be exposed.
• Write the installation date on the ZSAB1 switchbox.
• Place the Sabbath Mode Product Kit Technical Data
Sheet with the refrigerator’s Technical Data Sheet
for future use.
• Close the grille panel.
• Replace house fuses or reset circuit breaker.
OPERATION CHECKLIST
With the Sabbath Switch set to OFF:
ꢀ Make sure the green LED light is off.
ꢀ Listen to make sure the compressor is running.
ꢀ Open the fresh food door and freezer drawer and
confirm that the interior lights and the temperature
display operate normally. If the interior lights do not
come on, the Master Light Switch may have been
accidentally set to the OFF position. Make sure the
Master Light Switch is in the ON position.
With the Sabbath Switch set to ON:
ꢀ Make sure the green LED light is on.
ꢀ Confirm that the Sabbath Mode Product Kit Technical
Data Sheet has been placed with the refrigerator’s
Technical Data Sheet for future use.
ꢀ Open the fresh food door and freezer drawer to make
sure the lights do not come on and the temperature
display does not come on.
ꢀ Confirm that the installation date has been written
on the ZSAB1 switchbox.
ꢀ Listen to make sure the compressor is running.
ꢀ Leave the Installation Instructions with the consumer
ꢀ Confirm that the kit wires are properly routed and
that no AC wires are exposed at the unit connector
side. Use UL approved electrical tape to cover
wires completely.
for future use.
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Consumer Information
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• How long can I run my refrigerator in Sabbath Mode?
We recommend against running the refrigerator for longer than 4 days at a time in Sabbath mode, as the overall
cooling capability of the refrigerator may be affected.
• Can I use Sabbath Mode in a hot or humid environment?
Yes.
• Why do Quick Chill and Express Chill not work while the refrigerator is in Sabbath Mode?
The Quick Chill and Express Chill features are disabled during Sabbath Mode.
• How will a power outage affect Sabbath Mode?
Once the power returns, the refrigerator will automatically return to Sabbath Mode.
• How will Sabbath Mode affect the temperature settings?
The temperature settings of the refrigerator will remain unchanged when turning Sabbath Mode on or off.
• What will happen if I touch the controls while the refrigerator is in Sabbath Mode?
Touching the controls while in Sabbath Mode will not affect the refrigerator settings. All control pads and displays
are disabled during Sabbath Mode.
• How do I get ice while the refrigerator is in Sabbath Mode?
Any ice made by icemaker will remain frozen and will be available in the ice storage bin. For additional ice,
use ice trays.
• Why are the interior lights not working when I turn the Sabbath Switch OFF?
The refrigerator’s Master Light Switch may have accidentally been set to OFF. The Master Light Switch must be
turned ON for the interior lights to function properly. Refer to the refrigerator’s Owner’s Manual for the location
of the switch.
• Why won’t the icemaker in my Side-by-Side refrigerator work after turning the Sabbath Mode feature off?
Make sure the icemaker power switch is in the I (on) position. The Sabbath Mode switch does not affect or control
the icemaker on Side-by-Side refrigerator models. Instead, the icemaker is disabled by opening the ice bin and
setting the icemaker power switch to O (off). To resume normal automatic ice production, open the ice bin and
set the icemaker power switch to I (on).
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Consumer Information
WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or canceled check here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
WHAT IS COVERED
From the Date of the Original Purchase
• FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY
For two years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home
to repair or replace any part of the Sabbath Mode Product Kit that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary
home use in the 48 mainland states. Hawaii, Washington, D.C. or Canada. In Alaska the warranty is the same except
that it is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel
costs to your home.
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All warranty service will be provided by our factory Service Centers or by our authorized Customer Care servicers
during normal working hours.
Should your appliance need service, during warranty period or beyond, in the U.S.A call 800.444.1845.
In Canada: 888.880.3030.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED:
• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use
the product.
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire,
floods or acts of God.
• Improper installation, delivery or maintenance.
• Loss of food due to spoilage (in the U.S.A. only).
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by
possible defects with this appliance.
• Failure of the product if it is used for other than its
intended purpose or used commercially.
Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state/province to province. To know what your legal rights are in your state/province,
consult your local or state/provincial consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor in U.S.A.: General Electric Company,
Louisville, KY 40225
Warrantor in Canada: Camco Inc.
Pub. No. 49-60313-1
Part No. 197D5933P001
02-04 JR
Printed in the United States
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