USER GUIDE 20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers NS-RFD21SS7 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 . .
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-RFD21SS7 represents the state of the art in refrigerator 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 refrigerator.
NS-RFD21SS7 12 Unplug this appliance during lightning storms or when it will not be used for long periods of time. 13 Make sure that the available AC power matches the voltage requirements of this appliance. 14 Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This could result in an electric shock. 15 Unplug the power cord by holding the plug, never by pulling the cord. 16 Do not turn the appliance on or off by plugging or unplugging the power cord. 17 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers 4 WARNING–Do not damage the refrigerant tubing when handling, moving, or using the refrigerator. 5 WARNING–Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartment of the refrigerator, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. 6 WARNING–DANGER—Never allow children to play with, operate, or crawl inside the refrigerator. Risk of child entrapment.
NS-RFD21SS7 Grounding requirement This appliance must be grounded. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers Main components Front Display/touch pad controls Upper freezer Lower freezer www.insigniaproducts.
NS-RFD21SS7 Interior Butter bin Cantilever rack Folded cantilever rack Sliding cantilever rack Gallon bottle rack Fruit and vegetable drawer Small drawer Big drawer Bottle rack Automatic ice maker Top freezer Bottom freezer Decorative cover for bottom beam Leveling feet 8 www.insigniaproducts.
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers Touch pad controls and display Refrigerator compartment indicator (Refrigerator) OFF icon Refrigerator compartment icon Refrigerator temperature AUTO MODE indicator ENERGY SAVING indicator SUPER COOL indicator SUPER FRZ.
NS-RFD21SS7 Finding a suitable location • • • • This refrigerator is designed to be free standing only. Place your refrigerator on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator when it is fully loaded. Locate the refrigerator away from direct sunlight because it may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. Ambient temperature below 50°F (10°C) or above 85°F (29.4°C) will hinder the performance of this refrigerator.
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers Providing a proper power supply Check your local power source. This refrigerator requires a 110V-120V, 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 refrigerator.
NS-RFD21SS7 Installing the freezer drawer and refrigerator door handles Socket-head cap screw (inside) to secure handle to door.) Extended-head screw Door handle Socket-head cap screw (inside) to secure handle to door.) Extended-head screw 1 Unplug the refrigerator. 2 Identify the handles. Lay all four on a flat surface. The refrigerator door handles extend lower than the freezer drawer handles. 3.15 in. (8 cm) Freezer drawer handle 2.4 in. (6.
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers Adjusting the refrigerator doors The refrigerator must be level in order for the doors to be perfectly even. If the doors are uneven, first try leveling the freezer. See “Leveling your refrigerator” on page 10. If the doors are still uneven, raise the uneven door, then use a pair of pliers to insert the supplied fastener-ring in the gap between the hinge-grommet and the lower hinge. The number of fastener-rings needed depends on the gap.
NS-RFD21SS7 Connecting the ice-maker Connecting to the cold water supply line 1 Shut off the main water supply line and turn the ice-maker off. 2 Locate the nearest cold water line (potable water only). 3 Install the shut off valve based on instructions provided in the water line installation kit.
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers Connecting the water supply to the refrigerator 1 Connect the water supply tubing to the valve you installed in the water line. 2 Connect the other end of the water supply tubing to the water connector on your refrigerator. 5/16” water supply line (from cold water line) Water tube (refrigerator) Water connector Note: The water connector is provided with your refrigerator, the water supply line is not.
NS-RFD21SS7 Installing the decorative cover for the bottom beam • Install the bottom decorative cover using the three screws provided. Three screws (provided) Using your refrigerator Notes • If the refrigerator is unplugged or loses power, you must wait three to five minutes before restarting it. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the refrigerator will not start. • Large amounts of food will lower the cooling efficiency of the refrigerator.
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers Setting the refrigerator temperature 1 Press the REF. TEMP. button. The refrigerator temperature display turns on. 2 Press the REF. TEMP. button repeatedly until the desired temperature is displayed. The temperature range is 34° to 44° F (1° to 7°C). Setting the freezer temperature 1 Press the FRZ.TEMP. button and the freezer temperature display turns on. 2 Press the FRZ. TEMP. button repeatedly, until the desired temperature is displayed.
NS-RFD21SS7 Fast Freezing The fast freeze mode lowers the temperature below the normal operating temperature to quickly freeze foods. Press and hold the FRZ. TEMP. button for three seconds. The SUPER FRZ. indicator turns on. Turning on the Fast Freeze mode deactivates the Auto and Energy Saving modes. Auto mode This mode sets the refrigerator temperature to 41° F (5° C) and the freezer temperature to 0° F (-18° C).
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers Adjusting the cantilever rack The cantilever rack can be adjusted to different heights. 1 Raise the rack, then take it out by tilting it upward. 2 Insert the top leg into a slot on the bracket, then insert the bottom leg into a slot on the bracket. Top leg Bottom leg Bracket Adjusting the door-mounted bottle rack Raise the bottle rack evenly with both hands, then pull out to remove it. Reinsert it in the reverse order at the height you want. www.
NS-RFD21SS7 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. Caution To prevent damage to the finish, do not use: • Gasoline, benzine, thinner, or other similar solvents. • Abrasive cleaners. 1 Turn off the refrigerator and unplug it from the wall outlet.
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers 3 Grip the hook with needle nose pliers or tweezers and push it up, then remove it from the groove in sliding rail. Remove the hook on the other side using the same method. 4 Remove the drawer. 5 Install the drawer by reversing this process. Removing the lower freezer drawer 1 Pull out the lower freezer drawer until it stops. 2 Press the buttons in both slots at the same time, then pull out the freezer drawer until it stops again. www.
NS-RFD21SS7 3 Lift the drawer off the rails and remove it. 4 Reverse this procedure to reinstall the drawer. Removing, cleaning, and reinstalling the ice maker lf the ice maker isn't used for a long period of time, the ice cubes that are produced might have unpleasant smell. You must take out and clean the ice maker. 1 Turn the dial to the Unlocked position, then pull to remove the ice maker.
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers Defrosting the freezer This refrigerator is frost free, so you don't need to defrost it. You just need to clean it periodically, following the above instructions. 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.
NS-RFD21SS7 3 Pull the ice-maker out (1) then downwards, so that the ice maker is unhooked (2). Ice maker hook Power socket Power connector 4 Pull down the ice maker's power plug so that it is detached from the ice maker's power socket (3), then remove the ice maker. 5 Reinstall the big drawer and close it. 6 To reinstall, reverse this procedure, then turn the ice maker on.
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers • • • • • • • • When storing food, use a container with a lid whenever possible. This prevents moisture from evaporating, and helps food to keep its taste and nutrients. Do not block air vents with food. Smooth circulation of cold air keeps the refrigerator and freezer temperatures even. Do not open the door frequently. Opening the door lets warm air enter the unit, and can cause the temperature to rise.
NS-RFD21SS7 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE 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. The thermostat is set to the STANDBY position. POSSIBLE SOLUTION Press the SET button until LED 3 lights. The fuse on the circuit is blown Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or or the circuit breaker is reset the circuit breaker. tripped. Power failure.
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The refrigerator makes unusual noises. The refrigerator may not be level on the floor. Level the refrigerator with the leveling feet. The body of the refrigerator is Move the refrigerator out from the wall. touching a wall. The pump may be supplying water to the ice maker. This is normal. Moisture is building up The door has been opened too Make sure that the door is closed properly.
NS-RFD21SS7 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION You may notice This is a normal phenomenon. condensation on the The condensation can be exterior surface and wiped away with a dry towel. door seals of the freezer when the ambient humidity is high A buzz will be emitted by the compressor running, especially when starting up or shutting down This is normal. Specifications 28 Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 x 28.7 x 69.9 in. (91.1 x 72.9 x 177.5 cm) Weight 293.2 lbs.
20.7 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator w/Freezer Drawers 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-RFD21SS7 •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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