USER GUIDE 17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/ NS-UZ21XWH7 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Grounding requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-UZ17XWH7, NS-UZ17XWH7-C, NS-UZ17XSS9, or NS-UZ21XWH7 represents the state of the art in upright freezer design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within your freezer.
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 11 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 12 Do not attempt to modify or extend the power cord of this appliance. 13 Unplug this appliance during lightning storms or when it will not be used for long periods of time. 14 Make sure that the available AC power matches the voltage requirements of this appliance.
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or death. 1 WARNING–Keep ventilation openings, in both the freezer and the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. 2 WARNING–Do not touch the interior of the freezer with wet hands. This could result in frost bite. 3 WARNING–Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 13 Do not store or use gasoline or any flammable liquids inside or in the vicinity of this freezer. 14 Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two-prong) adapters with this freezer. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the freezer. Use of an extension cord can negatively affect the freezer’s performance. Grounding requirement This freezer must be grounded.
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Interior Notes The illustrations shown in this user guide are only for reference. The actual product may differ slightly. Air flow outlet Door tray Wire shelf Air flow outlet NS-UZ17XWH7 NS-UZ21XWH7 Air flow inlet Wire drawer Leveling feet (2 - bottom front) Wheels (2 - Bottom back) www.insigniaproducts.
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 Door tray Glass shelf Air flow outlet NS-UZ17XSS9 Air flow inlet Plastic drawer Leveling feet (2 - bottom front) Wheels (2 - Bottom back) Touch pad controls Door open indicator/alarm High temperature indicator/alert Raise temperature button Lower temperature button Temperature indicator Quick freeze button Control Panel Lock/Unlock button Freezer/Fridge mode button 8 www.insigniaproducts.
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Setting up your freezer Before using your freezer • • • • • Remove the exterior and interior packing, especially the foam packing between the outside condenser and the cabinet. Let the freezer stand upright for approximately two hours before connecting it to power. This reduces the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from improper handling during transportation.
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 Providing a proper power supply Check your local power source. This freezer requires a 115V, 60Hz power supply. Use a receptacle that accepts the grounding prong. The power cord 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 freezer.
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Installing the door handle Notes • The illustrations shown in this user guide are only for reference. The actual product may differ slightly. • The screws and wrench are in the plastic bag. 1 Unplug the freezer. 2 Screw the extended-head screws into the door holes with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not overtighten. The screw heads should extend above the surface of the door. www.insigniaproducts.
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 3 Loosen the hex screws on top and bottom of the handle with the hex wrench (provided) so that you can fit the handle over the extended head screws in the door. Hex screws are here. Extra hex screws are Provided. 4 Place the door handle over the heads of the screws, then tighten the hex screws. Using your freezer The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded.
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Shelves are provided for the organization of odd-shaped items. 1 Plug in your freezer. Wait for 30 minutes, then open the freezer door to determine if the freezer is working properly. 2 Press and hold Lock for three seconds, then + or - on the control panel to set the temperature inside the freezer. A beep sounds when the MAX or MIN temperatures are reached. The default temperature is 0° F (-18° C). The temperature range of Freezer mode is 10° F ~-11° F (-12° C~-24° C).
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 Quick Freezing foods The quick freeze mode lowers the temperature below the normal operating temperature to quickly freeze foods. 1 Press and hold Lock for three seconds to unlock the control panel. 2 Press the Quick Freeze button to enter quick freeze mode. The blue snowflake turns on. The quick freeze mode turns off after three hours, if the temperature falls below -13° F (-25° C).
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Storing your freezer 1 2 3 4 Unplug your freezer from the wall outlet. Remove all food. Clean the freezer. Leave the door open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odor. Caution Use extreme caution with children. The unit should not be accessible to child's play. Moving your freezer 1 2 3 4 Unplug your freezer from the wall outlet. Remove all food. Securely tape down all loose items inside your freezer. Tape the door shut.
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 Understanding Alerts High Temp Alert The freezer is having trouble maintaining a cold temperature. You will get this alert if: • FREEZER MODE: the inside temperature is over 18° F (-8° C) for 36 hours. • FRIDGE MODE: If the inside temperature is over 59° F (15° C) for 36 hours. The LED on control panel turns on and a beep sounds. If the temperature returns to a normal range, the alert turns off. You can also press any button to turn it off.
or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Troubleshooting Caution Do not try to repair your freezer yourself. Doing so invalidates the warranty. Fault indication If a fault is detected, the display shows one of the following codes. If a fault is indicated, call for service: Fault code Description E2 Temperature sensor fault E5 Defrost sensor fault E7 Ambient Temperature sensor fault General PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION E2 appears on the display Temperature sensor failure. Call for service.
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Food in the freezer is not cold The door has been opened too Make sure that the door is closed properly. often or was not closed properly. You have just added a large amount of food to the freezer. Allow time for the new food to cool, then check again. The door is not closed completely. Check the door gasket and food distribution and make sure that the door closes completely.
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Control panel PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The control panel is unresponsive The control panel is locked. Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to unlock the control panel. I got an alert that the door is open The door is open. Close the door. Make sure that nothing is blocking the door. Make sure that the freezer is level. I got an alert that the temperature is out of range Warm foods may have recently been added to the freezer.
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Definitions: The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer • Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of business or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment complex, or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home. • Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna • Display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).
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