Insignia NS-CF17BK6, NS-CF17BK6-C, NS-CF17WH6, NS-CF17WH6-C User Manual

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

USER GUIDE

1.7 Cubic Foot
Compact Refrigerator

NS-CF17BK6/NS-CF17BK6-C/
NS-CF17WH6/NS-CF17WH6-C

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Insignia 1.7 Cubic Foot Compact

Refrigerator

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Grounding requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting up your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Before using your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Finding a suitable location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Leveling your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Providing proper ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Providing a proper power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setting the thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Defrosting the chiller compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Reversing the door position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Maintaining your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Shutting down your refrigerator - long vacations (several months). .13

Moving Your Refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Tips on saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - INSIGNIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-CF17BK6, NS-CF17BK-C, NS-CF17WH, or NS-CF17WH6-C represents
the state of the art in compact refrigerator design and is designed for
reliable and trouble-free performance.

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Important Safety Instructions

WARN ING

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this appliance near water.

6 Clean only with damp cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.

11 Do not attempt to modify or extend the power cord of this appliance.

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within your compact refrigerator.

This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying your compact
refri gerator.

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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. 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.

19 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance

to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing, and no objects filled with
liquids should be placed on top of it.

WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

Failure to follow these instructions can result in
electric shock, fire, or death.

1 WAR NI NG–Keep ventilation openings in the

refrigerator clear of obstruction.

2 WAR NI NG–Do not touch the interior of the chiller

compartment with wet hands. This could result in
frost bite.

3 WAR NI NG–Do not use mechanical devices or other means to

accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by
the manufacturer.

4 WAR NI NG–Do not damage the refrigerant tubing when handling,

moving, or using the refrigerator.

5 WAR NI NG–Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage

compartment of the refrigerator, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.

6 WAR NI NG–DANGER—Never allow children to play with, operate, or

crawl inside the refrigerator.
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator

or freezer:

1) Take off the doors

2) Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb
inside

7 Unplug the refrigerator before carrying out user maintenance on it.

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8 This refrigerator can be used by children age 8 years and older and

persons with reduced physical or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they are given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the refrigerator in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children should not play with the refrigerator.
Cleaning and maintenance should not be performed by children
without supervision.

9 If a component part is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its service agent, or similar qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.

10 Please 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

flammable refrigerant and gas. All refrigeration products contain
refrigerants, which under the guidelines of federal law must be
removed before disposal. It is the consumer's responsibility to comply
with federal and local regulations when disposing of this product.

12 This refrigerator is intended to be used in household and similar

environments.

13 Do not store or use gasoline or any flammable liquids inside or in the

vicinity of this refrigerator.

14 Do not use an extension cord with this refrigerator. If the power cord is

too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the
refrigerator. Use of an extension cord can negatively affect the
refrigerator’s performance.

Grounding requirement

This refrigerator must be grounded. This refrigerator 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 refrigerator is properly grounded.

Features

Package contents

• 1.7 cubic foot compact refrigerator

•Ice cube tray

•Drip tray

•User Guide

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Exterior

Interior

Door handle

Top hinge

Door

Leveling feet

Chiller
compartment

Thermostat

Drip tray

Wire shelf

Ice tray

Refrigerator
compartment

Bottle storage

Door gasket

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