USER GUIDE 14 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer NS-CZ14WH2/NS-CZ14WH2-C Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
NS-CZ14WH2/NS-CZ14WH2-C Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic precautions. • Read all instructions before using the freezer. • DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. • To avoid the possibility of child entrapment, please take the following precautions before throwing out the freezer. • Remove all doors from the unit. • Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.
NS-CZ14WH2/NS-CZ14WH2-C Features Package contents • • • • • • 14 cubic foot chest freezer Storage baskets (3) Door keys (2) Door handle (with screw cover and 4 screws) Lock latch (with 2 screws) User Guide F Door handle Lock LED light Removable storage baskets Lock latch Coldest Cold Temperature control knob Power indicator * Recommended Drainage hole Setting up your freezer Before using your freezer • Remove the exterior and interior packing.
14 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer Installing the handle and lock latch Note: The screw cover arrives partially attached to the door handle. Remove the screw cover to install the handle. The screw cover is not intended to be removed after it is fully attached. 1 Align the lock latch with the two holes on the front of the freezer cabinet, then secure it with two screws using a Phillips screwdriver. Lock latch 2 Align the door handle with the four holes on the front of the freezer door.
NS-CZ14WH2/NS-CZ14WH2-C Making electrical connections WARNING Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized service center. • This freezer should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this freezer is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three-prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.
14 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer • Avoid locating your freezer in moist areas. Exterior dimensions 57.6 in. (146.2 cm) With closed door: 32.3 in. (82 cm) 54.6 in. (138.6 cm) Without handle: 28.2 in. (71.6 cm) With handle: 30.2 in. (76.6 cm) Leveling your freezer The freezer’s front left and back left feet are adjustable. To level your freezer: • Turn a foot counterclockwise to raise that side of the freezer • Turn a foot clockwise to lower that side of the freezer. Leveling foot Raise Lower www.
NS-CZ14WH2/NS-CZ14WH2-C Using your freezer 1 Plug your freezer into a power outlet. The power indicator lights green. Power indicator light 2 3 The first time you turn your freezer on, adjust the temperature control to 7 (Coldest) and run for two to three hours before putting food in. After it is fully cooled, adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs. Settings range from 1 (Cold) to 7 (Coldest) and OFF. 4 is the recommended setting.
14 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer Defrosting your freezer For your freezer to operate most efficiently and with minimum energy consumption, it should be defrosted when the frost on the freezer walls or door is in excess of .2 to .4 inches (5 to 10 mm) thick. To minimize food spoilage, choose a time when your stock of frozen food is low. The instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed when defrosting your freezer. Defrosting usually takes a few hours.
NS-CZ14WH2/NS-CZ14WH2-C 7 Replace the drain plug and turn the water conduit so the arrow points up. Drain plug Water conduit Plug your freezer back in. Reset the thermostat to the setting you want, then let your freezer cool for one hour. 10 Return the food to your freezer.
14 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer Moving your freezer 1 2 3 4 5 Turn off your freezer and unplug it from the wall outlet. Remove all food. Securely tape down all loose items inside your freezer. Tape the door shut. Make sure that your freezer stays in the upright position during transportation. Tips on saving energy • Locate your freezer in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts and out of the direct sunlight.
NS-CZ14WH2/NS-CZ14WH2-C PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE My freezer Food packages are door does not interfering with the close door. completely. A storage basket is out of position. Food in my freezer is not cold. POSSIBLE SOLUTION Move the food packages or remove some food. Adjust the storage basket correctly. The door gaskets are dirty. Clean the door gaskets. Your freezer is not leveled. Level your freezer with the leveling feet.
14 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The The room temperature is This is normal. compressor hotter than normal. turns on and Allow time for the new food to cool, then off frequently. You have just added a large amount of food to check again. your freezer. The door is not closed Check the door gasket and food completely or has been distribution and make sure that the door opened too often. closes completely.
NS-CZ14WH2/NS-CZ14WH2-C Specifications Dimensions (H × W × D) 32.3 × 54.6 × 28.2 in. (82 × 138.6 × 71.6 cm) Weight 112.4 lbs. (51 kg) Power requirements 115 V~60 Hz Current 2A Power consumption (annual) 282 kWh 14 www.insigniaproducts.
14 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer 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”).
NS-CZ14WH2/NS-CZ14WH2-C • • • • • 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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