USER GUIDE 18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator NS-RTM18BS8/NS-RTM18WH7/NS-RTM18SS7/NS-RTM18BKR8/ NS-RTM18WH7-C/NS-RTM18SS7-C/NS-RTM18BK8L/ NS-RTM18SS7L Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Grounding requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 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 refrigerator. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your refrigerator. WARNING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
18 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the appliance has been damaged in any way, such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance, the appliance has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 11 This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar environments. 12 Do not store or use gasoline or any flammable liquids inside or in the vicinity of this refrigerator. 13 Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance. Use of an extension cord can negatively affect the refrigerator’s performance. Grounding requirement This appliance must be grounded.
Main components Note: This illustration shows a right-opening refrigerator. Left-opening models are configured the same, except they open from right to left. Wire shelf Freezer door racks Freezer control knob Refrigerator control panel w/LED Butter keeper Glass shelves Door racks (small) Glass crisper cover Door racks Crispers Leveling feet Setting up your refrigerator Before using your refrigerator 1 2 3 4 Remove the interior packing.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator • Place your refrigerator on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator when it is fully loaded. • Position the refrigerator in a location away from direct sunlight, because it may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. To ensure optimal performance, install in areas with an ambient temperature between 41° F (5° C) and 109° F (42.8° C). • Avoid locating the refrigerator in moist areas.
Using your refrigerator Setting the refrigerator temperature # ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 SET button 2 LED indicators 3 STANDBY LED Press to change the refrigerator setting from 1 (cold) to 5 (coldest). Light to show the current refrigerator setting. Lights to indicate when the refrigerator is in standby mode (refrigerator and freezer are turned off ). • The first time you turn the refrigerator on, the control panel LEDs turn on for three seconds, then displays the current setting (default = 3).
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Setting the freezer temperature • Turn the controls to adjust the freezer temperature, allow 24 hours for the freezer to adjust and stabilize. Using the freezer compartment • Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. • Follow package instructions regarding storage times. The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded.
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 6 Unscrew the two screws holding the bottom hinge, then remove the bottom hinge from the refrigerator. 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. Reattach the bottom hinge Remove the bottom hinge Hinge pin Hinge pin 7 Remove the hole caps and plastic bushings from the top of the freezer and refrigerator doors. Save them for the next step.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 8 Insert the hole caps and plastic bushings into the opposite sides (from where you removed them) of the freezer and refrigerator doors. Hole caps Plastic bushings 9 Remove the door block from the bottom of the refrigerator door and attach it to the other side. www.insigniaproducts.
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. 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). Store in a safe place in case you need to reverse the door position again. 12 Attach the refrigerator door to the bottom hinge, then attach the center hinge to the refrigerator.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 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. Attach the top hinge 14 Add covers to the screw holes and hinge pivot. www.insigniaproducts.
Installing an optional ice maker The refrigerator comes set up for ice maker installation. This refrigerator is compatible with the Insignia NS-IMK20WH7 ice maker. 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 with a dry cloth. Do this periodically to keep your refrigerator looking new.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Shutting down your refrigerator - long vacations (several months) 1 2 3 4 Turn off the refrigerator and unplug it from the wall outlet. Remove all food. Clean the refrigerator. Leave the door open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odor. CAUTION: Use extreme caution with children. The refrigerator should not be accessible to child's play. Moving your refrigerator 1 2 3 4 Turn off the refrigerator and unplug it from the wall outlet.
Troubleshooting CAUTION: Do not try to repair your refrigerator yourself. Doing so invalidates the warranty. Error codes LED display Problem LED 1 and LED 2 lit Temperature sensor circuit LED 1 and LED 3 lit Freezer defrost sensor LED 1 and LED 4 lit Ambient temperature sensor PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The refrigerator does not operate The refrigerator is unplugged. Make sure that the refrigerator is plugged in and that the plug is pushed completely into the outlet.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Food in the The door has been Make sure that the door is closed properly. refrigerator opened too often or was compartment is not not closed properly. cold You have just added a Allow time for the new food to cool, then check large amount of food to again. the refrigerator or freezer compartments. The thermostat is set too Adjust the thermostat to a colder setting. warm. The door gasket does not Clean the gasket. seal properly.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Vibrations The refrigerator is not on Make sure that the refrigerator is on a level, a level or sturdy surface. sturdy surface. Level the refrigerator with the leveling legs. There is moisture forming on the external walls of the refrigerator POSSIBLE SOLUTION The refrigerator may be touching a wall. Make sure that the refrigerator is not touching a wall. The door may be slightly open. Make sure that the door closes completely. Specifications Dimensions (WxDxH) 20 29.
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”).
• • • • • • • 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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