USER GUIDE 21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Grounding requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Main components. . . .
21 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 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this appliance near water.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 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 Turn off the appliance before unplugging it. 18 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 10 Dispose of the refrigerator according to local regulations as the refrigerator contains flammable gas and refrigerant. 11 Follow local regulations regarding disposal of the refrigerator due to 12 13 14 15 flammable refrigerant and gas. All refrigeration products contain refrigerants, which under the guidelines of federal law must be removed before disposal.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 Features • • • • • • 21 cubic foot capacity Electronic control Glass spill-safe shelves (2) Humidity-controlled crisper drawers LED lighting Frost free Package contents • 21 Cu. Ft. top mount refrigerator • Hinge kit • User Guide Main components Freezer door racks Wire shelf Refrigerator control panel with LED Butter keeper Glass shelves Door racks Glass crisper cover Crispers Leveling feet 6 www.insigniaproducts.
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 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. This reduces the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from improper handling during transportation. Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 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.
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Using your refrigerator Setting the refrigerator temperature # ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 SET button Press to change the refrigerator setting from 1 (cold) to 5 (coldest). 2 LED indicators Light to show the current refrigerator setting. 3 STANDBY LED Lights to indicate when the refrigerator is in standby mode (refrigerator and freezer are turned off ).
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 Reversing the door position Based on the location where you plan to use your refrigerator, you may find it more convenient to reverse the position of the door, to have it open from right to left instead of left to right. CAUTION: To avoid injury to yourself or your property, we recommend that someone assist you during the door reversal process.
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Parts already mounted on the door (as shipped): Center hinge Right top hinge cover Bottom hinge 1 2 Top right hinge Door block Unplug your refrigerator and remove all food from the door shelves. Remove the left cover plate and the right top hinge cover, then unscrew and remove the right top hinge. Keep the screws to reuse. Right top hinge cover Left cover plate 3 Lift the freezer door up and away from your refrigerator. www.insigniaproducts.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 4 Remove the hinge pin, the three screws, and the center hinge, then lift the refrigerator door up and away from your refrigerator. Save the screws to reuse. Center hinge 5 12 Unscrew the two screws holding the bottom hinge, then remove the bottom hinge from the bottom right side of the refrigerator. www.insigniaproducts.
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 6 Unscrew the hinge pin from the right side of the bottom hinge and move it to the left side, then screw the bottom hinge to the bottom left side of the refrigerator, using the screws you removed previously. www.insigniaproducts.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 14 7 Remove the hole cap from the top left of the refrigerator door and insert it in the other side. 8 Remove the door block from the bottom, right side of the refrigerator door and attach it to the other side. www.insigniaproducts.
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 9 Remove the door block from the bottom, right side of the freezer door and attach it to the bottom, left side. www.insigniaproducts.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 10 Remove the two hole caps from the left side, where the center hinge will go, and insert them into the other side. 16 www.insigniaproducts.
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 11 Attach the refrigerator door on the bottom hinge, then attach the center left hinge to the left side of the refrigerator with two screws. Insert the hinge pin into the center hinge and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver until the shoulder of the hinge pin is touching the center hinge. www.insigniaproducts.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 12 Put the freezer door onto the center left hinge, then attach the top left hinge to the top of refrigerator. Cover the hinge with the top left hinge cover and cover the screw holes on the right side of the top with the cover plate you previously removed. Attach the top left hinge 18 www.insigniaproducts.
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 13 Add covers to the screw holes and hinge pivot. Reversing the door position - Method B Parts included with the hinge kit: Left top hinge cover Top left hinge Cover Left center hinge sleeve Left door block Parts already mounted on the door (as shipped): Center hinge Right top hinge cover Top right hinge Bottom hinge Right door block Right center hinge sleeve www.insigniaproducts.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 1 2 Unplug your refrigerator and remove all food from the door shelves. Remove the left cover plate and the right top hinge cover, then unscrew and remove the right top hinge. Keep the screws to reuse. Right top hinge cover Left cover plate 3 4 Lift the freezer door up and away from your refrigerator. Remove the hinge pin, the three screws, and the center hinge, then lift the refrigerator door up and away from your refrigerator. Save the screws to reuse. Center hinge 20 www.
Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 5 6 Unscrew the two screws holding the bottom hinge, then remove the bottom hinge from the bottom right side of the refrigerator. Unscrew the hinge pin from the right side of the bottom hinge and move it to the left side, then screw the bottom hinge to the bottom left side of the refrigerator, using the screws you removed previously. www.insigniaproducts.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 22 7 Remove the hole cap from the top left of the refrigerator door and insert it in the other side. 8 Remove the door block from the bottom, right side of the refrigerator door and attach it to the other side. www.insigniaproducts.
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 9 Remove the right door block and right center hinge sleeve from the bottom, right side of the freezer door, then attach the left door block and left center hinge sleeve to the bottom, left side. Freezer door Left center hinge sleeve Right center hinge sleeve www.insigniaproducts.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 10 Remove the two hole caps from the left side, where the center hinge will go, and insert them into the other side. 24 www.insigniaproducts.
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 11 Attach the refrigerator door on the bottom hinge, then attach the center left hinge to the left side of the refrigerator with two screws. Insert the hinge pin into the center hinge and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver until the shoulder of the hinge pin is touching the center hinge. www.insigniaproducts.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 12 Put the freezer door onto the center left hinge, then attach the top left hinge to the top of refrigerator. Cover the hinge with the top left hinge cover and cover the screw holes on the right side of the top with the cover plate you previously removed. Attach the top left hinge 13 Add covers to the screw holes and hinge pivot. 26 www.insigniaproducts.
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Installing the optional ice maker (sold separately) The refrigerator comes set up for ice maker installation. This refrigerator is compatible with the Insignia NS-IMK20WH7 ice maker. Installation instructions will come with the 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.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 Moving your refrigerator 1 2 3 4 Turn off the refrigerator and unplug it from the wall outlet. Remove all food. Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator. Tape the doors shut. Be sure the refrigerator stays in the upright position during transportation. Tips on saving energy • Locate your refrigerator in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts and out of the direct sunlight.
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 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.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Food in the refrigerator compartment is freezing. The thermostat is set too cold. Set the thermostat to a warmer setting. 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, large amount of food then check again. to the refrigerator or freezer compartments.
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The refrigerator Food packages are door does not close interfering with the completely. door. POSSIBLE SOLUTION Move the food packages or remove some food. The shelves are out of Adjust the shelves properly. position. The door gaskets are dirty. Clean the door gaskets. The refrigerator is not level. Level the refrigerator with the leveling feet. The exterior of the This is normal. refrigerator is warm. There is a popping This is normal.
NS-RTM21SS7/NS-RTM21BS8 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”).
21 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator • • • • • • • • 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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