Insignia NS-WB44SS8 User Manual

Built-in 4.9 Cu. Ft.
Wine Cooler

NS-WB44SS8

USER GUIDE

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

Contents

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

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

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

Setting up your wine cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using your wine cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Maintaining your wine cooler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Storing your cooler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Moving your wine cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Tips on saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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

Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Control and display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Before using your cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Finding a suitable location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Building in your wine cooler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Leveling your cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

Grounding requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connecting to power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Turning on your cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Lighting your cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Understanding the dual temperature zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the wine shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Arranging your wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Serving and storage tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Defrosting your cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-WB44SS8 represents the state of the art in wine cooler design and is
designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

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Built-in 4.9 Cu. Ft. Wine Cooler

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 cooler.

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

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury follow these basic
precautions when using your cooler.

• Read all instructions before using the cooler.

• DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment.

• To avoid the possibility of child entrapment, please take the following
precautions before throwing out the appliance:

• Remove all doors from the unit.

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

• Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the appliance.

• Refrigerants: All refrigeration products contain refrigerants. Under the

guidelines of federal law, refrigerants must be removed before the disposal
of the product. It is the consumer’s responsibility to comply with federal
and local regulations when disposing of this product.

• Never clean the appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can
create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

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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

appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure
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 circuit when handling,

moving, or using the cooler.

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

compartment of the appliance, 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 cooler.
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old cooler:

1) Take off the door

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

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

8 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

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 cooler according to local regulations as the

cooler contains flammable gas and refrigerant.

11 Follow local regulations regarding disposal of the cooler 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.

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12 This cooler 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 cooler.

14 Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two prong) adapters with

this cooler. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician
install an outlet near the cooler.

15 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.

Features

• 4.9 Cu. Ft. capacity

• Dual-zone cooling

• Electronic temperature control with LED Display

• Glass door with single-layer Low-E and lock

•Interior LED light

• Adjustable leveling feet (2)

Package contents

• 4.9 Cu. Ft. wine bottle/beverage cooler

•Keys

•Door stopper

• Wooden shelves

•User Guide

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Components

Tem pere d gl as s
door

Control panel
and display

Partition
gasket

Interior
light

Electric
fan

Zone
partition

Woo d
shelves

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Notes

• For your cooler to operate normally, avoid placing it in areas
with high magnetic fields or high humidity.

• When you put a lot of wines in the cooler at one time, the
temperature in the cooler may rise temporarily.

• To prolong the service life of the compressor, wait for at
least five minutes before restarting the wine cooler after a
power failure.

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Control and display panel

Lower zo ne

display

Upper zone

temperature

buttons

Light button

Lower zone

temperature

buttons

Upper zone

display

Power button

Upper zone

indicato r

Lower zo ne

indicator

BUTTON FUNCTION

Press to turn the interior light on or off.

Left side - press to raise the temperature in the upper zone.
Right side - press to raise the temperature in the lower zone.

Left side - press to lower the temperature in the upper zone.
Right side - press to lower the temperature in the lower zone.

Press both (upper zone temperature) buttons simultaneously to change
the display from F° to C° or back again.

Press both (lower zone temperature) buttons simultaneously to lock or
unlock the cooler.

Press to turn the power on or off.

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Notes

• Touch the control panel lightly when pressing the keys.

• To avoid scratching the control panel, do not touch it with

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sharp objects.

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Setting up your wine cooler

Before using your cooler

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.

• Let the cooler 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.

Finding a suitable location

• This cooler is designed to be built-in or free standing.

• Place your cooler on a floor, countertop, or cabinet that is strong
enough to support the cooler when it is fully loaded.

• Locate the cooler away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove,
heater, radiator, and so on). Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic
coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption.
Ambient temperature below 55°F (12.8°C) or above 90°F (32°C) will
hinder the performance of this cooler. This cooler is not designed for
use in a garage or any other outside installation.

• Avoid locating the cooler in moist areas.

• This unit is not designed to be installed in an RV or used with an
inverter.

•Do not stack your cooler.

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