USER GUIDE Ice Maker NS-IMK20WH7 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice Maker WARNING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not place fingers or hands into the automatic ice making mechanism while the refrigerator is plugged in. Doing so my expose you to possible injury. Keep your hands away from the ejector mechanism and the heating element that releases the ice cubes, located on the bottom of the ice maker. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
NS-IMK20WH7 Package contents Ice maker unit Plastic water supply tubing Ice storage bin USER GUIDE Ice Maker NS-IMK20WH7 Tube clamp Water valve Screw with chrome-head and washer attached (5) 4 Water inlet tube (1 long and 1 short) Ice maker mounting screw with white head (2) Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage. Instruction manual Leveling bracket bolt www.insigniaproducts.
Ice Maker Tools and materials needed Electric drill with a 1/4" drill bit Putty knife (optional) Needle nose pliers or nut driver Adjustable wrench Knife Shut off valve (non-self piercing) Flat blade screwdriver 1/4" OD copper supply line with compression nuts and ferrules Phillips screwdriver Water line kit #5303917950 You’ll also need: • A freezer shelf to hold the ice storage bin. If your model does not have one, contact your dealer to order one.
NS-IMK20WH7 Installing the ice maker Your ice maker is compatible with Insignia refrigerators: NS-RTM18WH7, NS-RTM18SS7, and NS-RTM21SS7. CAUTION: To eliminate the danger of electric shock during installation, you must unplug the refrigerator. 1 2 3 Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet. Remove the freezer shelf and ice tray rack from the freezer. Remove the plug from the inside of the freezer compartment with a putty knife or flat blade screwdriver. Plug 6 www.insigniaproducts.
Ice Maker 4 Peel off the label covering the ice maker hole on the back of the refrigerator, then remove the foam from the hole with the needle nose pliers. Retain the foam for future use. Remove label 5 Push the water inlet tube into the small hole on back of refrigerator. Rotate while inserting the tube until the flat surface of inlet tube is tight against the back of the refrigerator.
NS-IMK20WH7 7 Squeeze the sides of the tube clamp together while sliding the tube clamp over the fill tube. While still squeezing the clamp, insert one end of the plastic tube into the fill tube as far as it will go, then slide the clamp downward to secure the fill tube in place. CAUTION: Leaks may result if the plastic tube is not pushed in as far as it can go and the tube clamp is not in place over the fill tube.
Ice Maker 8 Insert the two ice maker mounting screws (the screws with white heads) into the holes in the freezer wall. Turn each screw clockwise five times. Do not tighten the screws completely. Ice maker mounting screws 9 Use needle nose pliers or a flat blade screwdriver to remove the terminal cover located at the top of the freezer by first pulling down one side of the cover, then pulling down the other side. Save the terminal cover for future use in case the ice maker is removed.
NS-IMK20WH7 10 With the ice maker in one hand, plug the wiring harness connector into the terminal located at the top of the freezer panel. The connector only fits one way. You may need to turn the connector 180° to get it to fit. Make sure that the connection is tight. Make sure the wiring harness is still in the hook on the back of ice maker. Wiring harness connector 10 Terminal www.insigniaproducts.
Ice Maker 11 Mount the ice maker onto the two ice maker mounting screws (the screws with white heads) you installed in step 9. Make sure that the water inlet tube is sitting inside the fill cup, then tighten the screws. Water inlet tube Ice maker mounting screws Fill cup 12 Adjust the leveling bracket to level the ice maker. The ice maker is level when the gap between the freezer wall and the ice maker is the same at the top and bottom.
NS-IMK20WH7 13 Reinstall the freezer shelf and set the ice storage bin on the shelf. Ice storage bin 14 Locate the pre-punched holes at the bottom right corner of the back panel of the refrigerator. Align the bracket of the water valve with the factory drilled holes, then use a Phillips head screwdriver to drive the two screws through the bracket and into the cabinet. Note: Your refrigerator may have pre-punched holes on the top instead of the back.
Ice Maker 15 Connect the wiring harness to the water valve, making sure that the connection is tight. Wiring harness plug 16 Grasp the other end of the plastic tube and push it firmly into the quick-connection on the valve until it bottoms out. Water valve Plastic water supply tubing 17 Clean the back of the cabinet with a commercial household cleaner, ammonia, or alcohol before applying the clamps. www.insigniaproducts.
NS-IMK20WH7 Connecting the ice maker to the water supply Before you begin, please note: • This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or ice maker manufacturer. • Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of water damage. • Water hammer (water banging in the pipe) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding. Call a qualified plumber to correct water hammer before installing the water supply line to the refrigerator.
Ice Maker 9 Place the end of the water supply line into a sink or bucket and flush the water supply line with water until the water runs clear. Notes: • Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. • If your refrigerator does not have a water filter, we recommend installing one if your water supply has sand or particles that could clog the screen of the refrigerator’s water valve.
NS-IMK20WH7 13 Secure the water supply line to the back panel of your refrigerator with a steel clamp and screw at the location shown on the illustration. 14 Coil the excess water supply line (about 2-½ turns) behind the refrigerator and arrange the coils so they do not vibrate or wear against any other surface. 15 Turn on the water supply at the shutoff valve and tighten any connections that leak. 16 Reconnect the refrigerator to the electric wall outlet.
Ice Maker Maintaining your ice maker Use mild detergent in warm water to clean the ice storage box, then rinse and dry it. Turn off the ice maker when you clean your refrigerator or plan to be away for a short period. If you are going away for an extended period, turn off the water supply valve. Troubleshooting CAUTION: Do not try to repair your ice maker yourself. Doing so invalidates the warranty.
NS-IMK20WH7 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The ice smells funny The ice storage bin or Empty and wash the ice storage bin and or tastes bad freezer needs cleaning. discard the old ice cubes. Wash the interior of the freezer. Remove any old food. The water inlet filter (if Replace the water inlet filter. you are using one) needs to be replaced. There may be Flush out the water supply line. impurities in the water supply line.
Ice Maker 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-IMK20WH7 • • • • • • 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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