Ice Maker
NS-IMK20WH7
USER GUIDE
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Installing the ice maker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Tools and materials needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the ice maker to the water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Tips for using your automatic ice maker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-IMK20WH7
represents the state of the art in ice maker 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.
This symbol indicates that there
are important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying your
refrigerator.
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WAR NIN G
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 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.
6 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.
7 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.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or death.
1 WAR NIN G–Do not touch the interior of the freezer compartment with wet hands.
This could result in frost bite.
2 WAR NIN G–Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartment of
the refrigerator, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
3 Unplug the refrigerator before performing user maintenance on it.
4 This appliance can be used by children age eight 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 appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children should not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance should not be performed by children without
supervision.
5 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.
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Features
• Produces up to three pounds of ice a day, depending on the size of your refrigerator.
• 18 cu.ft. or larger = 2.8 lbs
• 21 cu.ft. or larger = 3.0 lbs.
• Stores up to six pounds of ice
• Prevents overflow by automatically detecting when storage bin is full
• Works with these Insignia refrigerators: NS-RTM18WH7, NS-RTM18SS7, and
NS-RTM21SS7
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Package contents
Ice maker unit
Ice storage bin
Plastic water supply tubing
Wate r val ve
Water inlet tube
(1 long and 1 short)
Tub e cl amp
Levelin g bracket
bolt
Screw with
chrome-head and
washer attached
(5)
Ice maker mounting
screw with white head
(2)
Plastic clip (2)
Instruction manual
Ice Maker
NS-IMK20WH7
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
NS-IMK20WH7
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Tools and materials needed
Putty knife
(optiona l)
Needle nose pliers or
nut driver
Adjustable wrench
1/4" OD copper supply
line with compression
nuts and ferrules
Knife
Phillips
screwdriver
Flat blade
screwdriver
Shut off valve
(non-self piercing)
Wate r lin e kit
#5303917950
Electric drill with a
1/4" drill bit
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.
• Access to a household cold water line with water pressure between 20 and 120 psi
(137.9 and 827.4 kPa).
The water line kit (including copper tubing and shut off valve) is available in a kit
(#5303917950) from your local hardware or plumbing supply store.
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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 Unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet.
2 Remove the freezer shelf and ice tray rack from the freezer.
3 Remove the plug from the inside of the freezer compartment with a putty knife or flat
blade screwdriver.
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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.
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.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the end of the water inlet tube inside the refrigerator
does not touch the edge of the ice maker.
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6 Secure the water inlet tube to the back of the refrigerator with two of the provided
chrome head screws with washers.
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