USER GUIDE 18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator NS-RTM18WH8Q/NS-RTM18WH8Q-C/ NS-RTM18BK8Q/NS-RTM18BK8Q-C Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 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 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 Wire shelf Freezer door racks Freezer control knob Refrigerator control panel w/LED Butter keeper Wire 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. Let the refrigerator stand upright for approximately four hours before connecting it to power.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator • • • 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. The refrigerator door must be able to swing fully open.
Installing the door handle You will need: A Phillips screwdriver and the included Allen wrench. Parts included with the handle kit: Handle assembly Allen wrench Allen wrench caps (4) Allen wrench screws (4) 1 Insert the two Phillips-head screws into the refrigerator door on the side you prefer, then tighten. 2 Align the door handle with the screws. Insert the two Allen-head screws through the side of the door handle and tighten with the Allen wrench. Place the screw caps on the screws.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Using your refrigerator Setting the refrigerator temperature # ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 SET button 2 3 LED indicators 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 ).
Setting the freezer temperature Turn the controls to adjust the freezer temperature, allow 24 hours for the freezer to adjust and stabilize. Using your 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.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator To remove a shelf, lift the front of the shelf, then gently pull it forward until the shelf comes clear of the shelf guides. When reinserting a shelf, make sure that there is nothing behind it, then gently push the shelf back into the position. Using the crispers Use the crisper drawers to store vegetables and fruits. The crisper cover is used for controlling the temperature of the crisper and preventing moisture loss.
Parts already mounted on the door (as shipped): Center right hinge Upper door self-locking block Right top hinge cover Right door-open stopper Top right hinge Door block Assorted screw-hole covers. Bottom hinge 1 2 Unplug your refrigerator and remove all food from the door shelves. Using a flat blade screwdriver, remove the left cover plate and the right top hinge cover, then unscrew and remove the right top hinge. Keep the screws to reuse.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 4 5 Unscrew the three screws holding the center hinge, remove the hinge, then lift the refrigerator door up and away from your refrigerator. Save the screws to reuse and store the hinge in a safe place, in case you need to reverse the door position again. Remove the screw hole covers on the other side where the center hinge will be installed. Save them to be reused.
9 Remove the hole caps and plastic bushings from the top of the freezer and refrigerator doors. Save them for the next step. Hole cap Plastic bushings 10 Insert the hole caps and plastic bushings into the opposite sides (from where you removed them) of the freezer and refrigerator doors. Hole cap Plastic bushings 14 www.insigniaproducts.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 11 Remove the door block from the bottom of the refrigerator door and attach it to the other side. 12 Attach the upper door self-locking block and the left door-open stopper to the left side of the freezer door. Use the parts from the hinge kit. Upper door self-locking block Left door-open stopper 13 Remove the right upper door self-locking block and the right door-open stopper (do not remove the parts attached in step 10).
14 Attach the refrigerator door on the bottom hinge. Use the center hinge from the hinge kit (not the piece removed in step 4), then attach the center left hinge to the left side of the refrigerator. Attach the left center hinge 15 Put the freezer door onto the center left hinge, then attach the top left hinge (from the hinge kit) to the top of refrigerator.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 16 Remove the screw caps on the door handles, then remove the four Allen-screws with the Allen wrench. Remove the handles. 17 Remove the hole caps from right side of the door and save them to be reused. 18 Remove the four Phillips-head screws from the left side of the door and install them into the holes on the right side of the door. 19 Attach the handles to the right sides of doors with the Allen-head screws you just removed.
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 2 3 4 5 Turn off the refrigerator and unplug it from the wall outlet.
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.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The refrigerator The refrigerator is does not operate unplugged. The compressor turns on and off frequently POSSIBLE SOLUTION 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. Press the SET button until LED 3 lights. The fuse on the circuit is blown or the circuit breaker is tripped. Check the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Food in the refrigerator compartment is not cold The door has been opened too often or was not closed properly. Make sure that the door is closed properly. You have just added a Allow time for the new food to cool, then large amount of food check again. to the refrigerator or freezer compartments. The refrigerator makes unusual noises. The thermostat is set too warm. Adjust the thermostat to a colder setting.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION There is a popping or crackling sound when the compressor comes on This is normal. The sound should level off or disappear as the refrigerator continues to run. There is a This is normal. bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling Vibrations The refrigerator is not on a level or sturdy surface. Make sure that the refrigerator is on a level, sturdy surface. Level the refrigerator with the leveling legs. The refrigerator may be touching a wall.
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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