USER GUIDE 18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator NS-RTM18WH2 / NS-RTM18SS2 / NS-RTM18SS2L / NS-RTM18BK2 / NS-RTM18BK2L Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-RTM18WH2, NS-RTM18SS2, NS-RTM18SS2L, NS-RTM18BK2, or NS-RTM18BK2L represents the state of the art in refrigerator design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. Important Safety Instructions WARNING WARNING: Risk of fire/flammable materials.
• • • • • • • THE refrigerator must be disconnected from the source of the electrical supply before attempting the installation of an accessory. CHILDREN should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. REFRIGERANT and cyclopentane foaming material used for the appliance are flammable.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator • Do not use electrical appliances on the top of the refrigerator, unless they are recommended by the manufacturer. Warnings for using • • • • • • Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the refrigerator, nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance must be conducted by a specialist. A damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its maintenance department, or related professionals in order to avoid danger.
Warnings for disposal • • • Refrigerant and cyclopentane foaming material used for the refrigerator are flammable. Therefore, when the refrigerator is scrapped, it must be kept away from any fire source and be recovered by a special recovering company with corresponding qualification other than be disposed by combustion, so as to prevent damage to the environment or any other harm.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Main components Air outlet Shelf Air outlet Door trays Control panel Storage box Air outlet Shelf Deli drawer Shelf Door trays Crisper drawers Note: The image above is only for reference and may vary from the actual product. Setting up your refrigerator Before using your refrigerator 1 2 3 4 Remove all packing materials, including bottom cushions, foam pads, and tape inside of your refrigerator. Tear off the protective film on the doors and the refrigerator body.
Finding a suitable location • • • • • Position the refrigerator away from heat and direct sunlight. For the best performance, install in areas with an ambient temperature between 50° F (10° C) and 110° F (43° C). To prevent rust and to protect the electrical insulation, do not place the refrigerator in moist areas. Place your refrigerator in a well-ventilated indoor location. Leave at least 11.8 in. (30 cm) of space above and at least 3.9 in. (10 cm) behind and beside the refrigerator for heat dissipation.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Providing a proper power supply Check your local power source. This refrigerator requires a 110 V–120 V, 60 Hz 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 refrigerator.
Reversing the door position Note: Right-opening model shown for illustration purposes.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 2 Remove the cover plate and the top hinge cover, then unscrew and remove the top hinge. Keep the screws to reuse. Top hinge cover Cover plate Note: Images show a refrigerator that opens on the left side. Your refrigerator may open on the right side. 3 4 Lift the freezer door up and away from your refrigerator. Unscrew the three screws holding the center hinge, remove the hinge, then lift the refrigerator door up and away from your refrigerator.
5 Unscrew the two screws holding the bottom hinge, then remove the bottom hinge from the refrigerator. Bottom hinge 6 Unscrew the hinge pin from the bottom hinge and reattach it to the other hole in the hinge pin, then secure the bottom hinge to the opposite side of the refrigerator using the screws you removed previously. Hinge pin Hinge pin 12 www.insigniaproducts.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 7 Remove the hole cap and plastic bushings from the top of the freezer and refrigerator doors. Save them for the next step. Hole cap Plastic bushings 8 Insert the hole cap and plastic bushings into the opposite sides (from where you removed them) of the freezer and refrigerator doors. Hole cap Plastic bushings www.insigniaproducts.
9 Remove the door block from the bottom of the refrigerator door and attach it to the other side. Refrigerator door Door block 10 Attach the upper door self-locking block and the door-open stopper to the side of the freezer door where the hinge will be. Use the parts from the hinge kit. Freezer door Upper door self-locking block Door-open stopper 11 Remove the old upper door self-locking block and the door-open stopper (do not remove the parts attached in step 10).
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 12 Attach the refrigerator door to the bottom hinge, then attach the center hinge to the refrigerator. Use the center hinge from the hinge kit (not the piece removed in step 4). Center hinge 13 Put the freezer door onto the center hinge, then attach the top hinge (from the hinge kit) to the top of refrigerator. Cover the hinge with the top hinge cover (from the hinge kit) and cover the screw holes on the top with the cover plate you previously removed.
14 Add covers to the screw holes and hinge pivot. 16 www.insigniaproducts.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Using your refrigerator After plugging in your refrigerator, you’ll hear a beep and the refrigerator starts normal operation with the refrigerator and freezer set to the mid-range temperatures. Note: If the refrigerator is unplugged, wait 10 minutes before restarting it to prevent damage to the compressor.
Using the refrigerator shelves The two glass shelves in the refrigerator compartment can be adjusted to various heights, as needed. 1 To remove a shelf, lift the front of the shelf, then gently pull it forward until the shelf comes clear of the shelf guides. 2 When reinserting a shelf, make sure that there is nothing behind it, then gently push the shelf back into the position. Using the crisper drawers Use the crisper drawers to store vegetables and fruits.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 2 Hold the door tray with one hand, then use the other hand to tap the bottom of the tray up several inches. 3 Align the door try where you want to place it, then push it down into place. Dismissing the open door alarm When the refrigerator or freezer door is left open for two minutes, a buzzer sounds until you close the door. To cancel the alarm without closing the door, press ALARM OFF.
Cleaning and maintaining your refrigerator Your refrigerator is designed for year-round use with only minimal cleaning and maintenance. When you first receive it, wipe the cabinet with a mild detergent and warm water, then wipe dry. Do this periodically to keep your refrigerator looking new. Caution: • Do not use hard brushes, clean steel balls, wire brushes, abrasives (such as toothpastes), organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 2 3 4 Remove all food. Clean the refrigerator. Leave the door open to avoid formation of condensation, mold, or odor. WARNING: Use extreme caution with children. The refrigerator should not be accessible to child's play. Handling power outages In case of a power outage, food inside your refrigerator can be kept for several hours (even during summer). While the power is out, keep the doors closed as much as possible, and do not add additional food.
Troubleshooting CAUTION: Do not try to repair your refrigerator yourself. Doing so invalidates the warranty. Understanding error codes When a fault occurs, the refrigerator alarm sounds and the fridge and freezer LEDs light up to show what the error is. Press ALARM OFF to turn off the alarm.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Common problems and solutions PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The refrigerator The refrigerator is unplugged. does not operate. The compressor turns on and off frequently. Food in the refrigerator compartment is freezing. POSSIBLE SOLUTION Make sure that the refrigerator is plugged in and that the plug is pushed completely into the outlet. The voltage is too low. Make sure that the refrigerator is plugged into a 110 V–120 V, 60 Hz power outlet. Power failure.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Food in the refrigerator compartment is not cold. The door has been opened too Make sure that the door is often or was not closed properly. closed properly. The refrigerator makes unusual noises or vibrations. You have just added a large amount of food to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Allow time for the new food to cool, then check again. Let hot foods cool before placing them inside the refrigerator. The thermostat is set too warm.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The exterior of In the insulated walls of the the refrigerator is refrigerator there is a heat warm. exchanger coil. This produces heat. The drip tray overflows. The refrigerator has a bad odor. This is normal. The longer your refrigerator runs the warmer the sides and top will get. The ambient temperature is too high. Move the refrigerator to a cooler location. Too much food is being stored. Remove some food from the refrigerator.
Specifications Dimensions (H × W × D) 66.6 × 29.7 × 30.7 in. (169.2 × 75.5 × 78 cm) 26 Weight Net weight: 166.4 lbs. (75.5 kg) Gross weight: 185.2 lbs. (84 kg) Power requirements 115 V~60 Hz Current 1.2 A Wattage 130 W Power consumption (annual) 369 kWh Operating temperature Refrigerator: 34° ~ 50° F (1 ~ 10° C) Freezer: -11° ~ 10° F (-24° ~ -12° C) Ambient temperature range 50° ~ 110° F (10° ~ 43° C) Power cord length 5.4 ft. (1.65 m) Noise 42 dB Energy Star certified Yes www.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 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”).
• • • • • • • • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product Products sold “as is” or “with all faults” Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.
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