Insignia NS-UZ17SS0, NS-UZ17SS0-C, NS-UZ21WH0, NS-UZ21WH0-C User Manual
17 or 21 Cu. Ft.
Upright Convertible
Freezer/Refrigerator
NS-UZ17WH0 / NS-UZ17SS0 / NS-UZ17SS0-C
NS-UZ21WH0 / NS-UZ21WH0-C
USER GUIDE
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Grounding requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Touch pad controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up your freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before using your freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Finding a suitable location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Leveling your freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Providing a proper power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting up your freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using your freezer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using the Lock button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Switching between Freezer and Refrigerator modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Quick Freezing foods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Switching between Fahrenheit and Celsius. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Maintaining your freezer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Storing your freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Moving your freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Tips on saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Understanding Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
High Temp Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Door Open Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
How do I reset my freezer to factory defaults? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Fault indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-UZ17WH0, NS-UZ17SS0, NS-UZ17SS0-C, NS-UZ21WH0, or NS-UZ21WH0-C
represents the state of the art in upright freezer design and is designed for reliable
and trouble-free performance.
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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 freezer.
This symbol indicates that there are
important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature
accompanying your freezer.
WAR NIN G
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.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings.
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 they exit from the appliance.
12 Do not attempt to modify or extend the power cord of this appliance.
13 Unplug this appliance 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
this appliance.
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 Do not turn the appliance on or off by plugging or unplugging the power
cord.
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18 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
NS-UZ21WH0 / NS-UZ21WH0-C
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.
20 Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prong) adapters.
21 This appliance 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 the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
22 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
23 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent, or similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
24 Take off the doors and leave the shelves in place so that children may not
easily climb inside.
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 the freezer and the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.
2 WAR NIN G–Do not touch the interior of the freezer with wet hands. This could
result in frost bite.
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 the freezer.
6 WAR NIN G–DANGER—Never allow children to play with, operate, or crawl
inside the freezer.
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old freezer:
1) Take off the doors
2) Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside
7 Unplug the freezer before carrying out user maintenance on it.
8 This freezer 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 freezer in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children
should not play with the freezer. 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.
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10 Please dispose of the freezer according to local regulations as the freezer
contains flammable gas and refrigerant.
11 Follow local regulations regarding disposal of the freezer 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 freezer 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 freezer.
14 Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two-prong) adapters with this
freezer. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an
outlet near the freezer. Use of an extension cord can negatively affect the
freezer’s performance.
Grounding requirement
This freezer must be grounded. This freezer 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 freezer is properly
grounded.
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Door tray
Air flow
outlet
Plastic drawer
Air flow
inlet
Glass shelf
Leveling feet (2 - bottom front)
Wheels (2 - Bottom back)
NS-UZ21WH0 / NS-UZ21WH0-C
Features
Package contents
• 17 or 21 cubic foot upright freezer
• Door handle, screws, and hex wrench
• Quick Setup Guide
Interior
Note: The illustrations shown in this user guide are only for reference. The actual product
may differ slightly.
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