Insignia NS-RFD21CISS0 User Manual

USER GUIDE

21 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator

NS-RFD21CISS0

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

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Grounding requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

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

Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting up your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Before using your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Finding a suitable location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Providing correct ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Providing room for doors to open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Providing the correct power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Leveling your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Removing the refrigerator doors (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting the water supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting the water supply to your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using your refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Switching between Fahrenheit and Celsius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the refrigerator temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the freezer temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the ice maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using the water dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using Super Cool to speed refrigerator cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using Super Freeze to speed freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the Energy Saving mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the door baskets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Removing and re-installing the glass shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Maintaining your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Removing the fruit and vegetable crisper drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cleaning your refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Defrosting the freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Replacing the water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Replacing the LED light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Storing your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Water filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Moving your refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Tips on saving energy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-RFD21CISS0 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.

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

WARNING

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 a damp cloth or sponge using a non-corrosive, neutral detergent. Remove residual detergent with clear

water.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. This includes placing large amounts of food in front of the air outlets on the rear

walls of the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

8 Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 9 Do not install near any heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. 10 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.

11 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where it exits from the appliance.

12 Do not attempt to modify or extend the power cord of your refrigerator. 13 Unplug your refrigerator during lightning storms or when it will not be used for long periods of time. 14 Make sure that the available AC power matches the voltage requirements of your refrigerator. 15 Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This could result in an electric shock. 16 Unplug the power cord by holding the plug, never by pulling the cord. 17 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when your refrigerator 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 your refrigerator, your refrigerator has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

18 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose your refrigerator to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing, and

no objects filled with liquids should be placed on top of it.

19 Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prong) adapters. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified

electrician install an outlet near your refrigerator. Use of an extension cord can negatively affect your refrigerator’s performance.

20 Your refrigerator is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of your refrigerator by a person responsible for their safety.

21 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with your refrigerator. 22 If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified person, in

order to avoid a hazard.

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WARNING

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

1 WAR NIN G–Keep ventilation openings, in both your refrigerator and the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. 2 WAR NIN G–Do not touch the interior of your refrigerator with wet hands. This could result in frostbite. 3 WAR NIN G–Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those

recommended by the manufacturer.

4 WAR NIN G–Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. 5 WAR NIN G–Do not damage the refrigerant tubing when handling, moving, or using your refrigerator. 6 WAR NIN G–Connect your refrigerator to a potable (drinking) water supply. 7 WAR NIN G–DANGER—Never allow children to play with, operate, or crawl inside your refrigerator.

Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator:

•Take off the doors.

• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

8 Unplug your refrigerator before carrying out user maintenance on it. 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 Follow local regulations regarding disposal of your 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.

11 Your refrigerator is intended to be used in household and similar applications, such as:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments

• Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments

• Bed-and-breakfast type environments

• Catering and similar, non-retail applications

12 Do not store or use gasoline or any flammable liquids inside or in the vicinity of your refrigerator.

Grounding requirement

Your refrigerator must be grounded. Your refrigerator is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is correctly installed and grounded.

Incorrect 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 your refrigerator is correctly grounded.

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Features

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70" (177.8 cm)

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Package contents

• 21 cu. ft. French door refrigerator

•User Guide

Dimensions

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Interior

Top cover Display

Door rack

Water filter

Water dispenser

(inside)

Fruit and vegetable

crisper

Multi-function

drawer

Freezer LED

Ice maker (inside)

Ice storage box (inside)

Upper freezer drawer

Lower freezer drawer

Leveling foot

Wheel

Refrigerator LED

Crisper cover

Shelf

Note: The illustrations shown in this user guide are only for reference. The actual product may differ slightly.

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Control panel

The control panel is located at the top of the inside of your refrigerator. The first time you connect your refrigerator to power, all the icons light for three seconds and a buzzer sounds. When you open the refrigerator compartment door, the control panel lights. If you do not push any buttons or close the

doors, the lights turn off in 60 seconds.

CAUTION:

how much food you store and where you place it. Ambient temperature may also affect the actual temperature inside your refrigerator.

NO.

Temperatures inside each compartment may vary from the temperature displayed on the control panel, depending on

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Turns the ice maker on or off. See Using the ice maker

Press to reduce the freezer compartment temperature to -12°F (-24°C). See Using Super Freeze to speed freezing on page 24.

Press to turn on the freezer compartment temperature control, then press and hold to adjust the temperature. See Setting the freezer temperature

on page 23.

Freezer temperature display

Refrigerator temperature display

Lights when the ice maker is on.

Lights when the freezer compartment is in Super Freeze mode. See Using Super Freeze to speed freezing on page 24.

Displays the temperature setting for the freezer compartment. When you press the Freezer button to change the freezer compartment temperature,

displays the available settings one at a time. See Setting the freezer temperature page 23.

Blinks when you need to change the water filter. See Replacing the water filter page 27.

Displays the temperature setting for the refrigerator compartment. When you press the Fridge button to change the refrigerator compartment

temperature, displays the available settings one at a time. See Setting the refrigerator temperature on page 23.

Lights when the refrigerator compartment is in Super Cool mode. See Using Super Cool to speed refrigerator cooling on page 24.

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

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Lights when your refrigerator is in Energy Saving mode. See Using the Energy Saving mode on page 24.

Turns on the refrigerator temperature control. See Setting the refrigerator temperature on page 23.

Press to reduce the refrigerator compartment temperature to 35°F (2°C). See Using Super Cool to speed refrigerator cooling on page 24.

Press to turn on the Energy Saving mode. See Using the Energy Saving mode page 24.

Setting up your refrigerator

Before using your refrigerator

• Remove the interior packing.

• Let your 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.

• Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth soaked in a solution of one quart of lukewarm water to two tablespoons of baking soda.

• Wait for approximately two hours after moving your refrigerator or plugging it in for the first time so that the coolant fluid settles.

• For correct operation, you should level your refrigerator using the leveling feet. If you do not level your refrigerator, the doors may not close or seal correctly, causing cooling, frost, and moisture problems. Turn the leveling feet clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower a side. The leveling feet are easier to adjust if you have someone push against the top of your refrigerator to take some weight off.

• When moving your refrigerator, do not tilt it beyond 45° from upright.

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3.9"

(10 cm)

0.5"

(1.3 cm)

(5.1 cm)

0.5"

(1.3 cm)

Finding a suitable location

• Place your refrigerator on a floor that is strong enough to support your refrigerator when it is fully loaded.

• Do not install your refrigerator on carpeting or a rug.

• Your refrigerator is designed to be free standing and should not be recessed or built-in.

• If you use your refrigerator in a garage, make sure that the ambient temperature is between 50°F (10°C) and 109°F (43°C).

• Adjust the feet to keep your refrigerator level.

• If you locate your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, allow sufficient space on the hinge side for the door to swing open.

• Position your refrigerator away from direct sunlight and sources of heat, such as a stove, heater, or radiator. Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption. Extremely cold temperatures may also prevent your refrigerator from performing correctly.

• Avoid locating your refrigerator in moist areas.

Your refrigerator is designed to operate in a temperature range of 50°F (10°C) and 109°F (43°C). If you operate your refrigerator outside this temperature range, your refrigerator may not work correctly.

Providing correct ventilation

Your refrigerator needs at least 0.5" (1.3 cm) between it and the surrounding side walls, at least 3.9" (10 cm) between it and the ceiling, and at least 2" (5.1 cm) between it and the back wall.

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Providing room for doors to open

125°

35.8" (91 cm)

43" (122 cm)

59.1" (150 cm)

3-prong outlet

Outlet cover3-prong plug

Grounding lead

Grounding adapter Outlet

cover

Screw

Outlet

Using a 3-prong plug and outlet Using a grounding adapter

Make sure that you have enough room in front of your refrigerator to swing the doors open.

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Providing the correct power source

Check your power outlet. Your refrigerator requires a 115 V, 60 Hz power supply.

WAR NIN GS :

Make sure that:

• The power outlet accepts a 3-prong grounding plug. The third prong on the power cord plug grounds your refrigerator to minimize the possibility of electric shock. Do not modify the power plug.

• You DO NOT plug anything else into the same power outlet as your refrigerator. You may overload the circuit which can cause a fire.

• You DO NOT use an extension cord. If your refrigerator is too far from the power outlet, move your refrigerator or have an electrician install an outlet closer to your refrigerator.

• The power outlet cannot be turned off with a switch or pull string.

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0.4" (10 mm) to

0.6" (15 mm)

Adjustable foot Roller Roller

Leveling your refrigerator

Leveling your refrigerator is important. If you do not level your refrigerator during installation, the doors may not close or seal correctly which can cause cooling, frost, or moisture problems.

CAUTION: The rollers are not casters. Use the rollers to move your refrigerator forward or backward. Do not use the rollers to move your refrigerator from side to side. You might damage the floor or the rollers.

• Rotate the adjustable feet clockwise to raise or counter-clockwise to lower your refrigerator. To make sure that the doors close automatically, tilt the top of your refrigerator backward about 0.4" (10 mm) to 0.6" (15 mm). If necessary, use a spanner wrench to adjust the feet.

Note: To make it easier to adjust the feet, have someone tilt your refrigerator while you adjust the feet.

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