Insignia NS-WC16BK6-C, NS-WC16BK6 User Manual

16-Bottle
Wine/Beverage Cooler

NS-WC16BK6/NS-WC16BK6-C

USER GUIDE

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

Insignia 16-Bottle Wine/Beverage Cooler

Insignia 16-Bottle Wine/Beverage Cooler

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Setting up your wine/beverage cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Setting up your wine/beverage cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Before using your wine/beverage cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Finding a suitable location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Leveling your wine/beverage cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

Providing a proper power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Using your wine/beverage cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Setting the thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Arranging your wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Serving and storage tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Maintaining your wine/beverage cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Storing your wine/beverage cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Moving your wine/beverage cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Tips on saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - INSIGNIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your
NS-WC16BK6/NS-WC16BK6-C represents the state of the art in
wine/beverage cooler 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 wine/beverage cooler.

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

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.

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.

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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

wine/beverage cooler clear of obstruction.

2 WAR NI NG–Do not damage the refrigerant tubing

when handling, moving, or using the
wine/beverage cooler.

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

compartment of the wine/beverage cooler, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.

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

crawl inside the wine/beverage cooler.
Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old

wine/beverage cooler:

1) Take off the door

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

5 Unplug the wine/beverage cooler before carrying out user

maintenance on it.

6 This wine/beverage cooler 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 wine/beverage cooler in a safe

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way and understand the hazards involved. Children should not play
with the wine/beverage cooler. Cleaning and maintenance should not
be performed by children without supervision.

7 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.

8 Follow local regulations regarding disposal of the wine/beverage

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.

9 This wine/beverage cooler is intended to be used in household and

similar environments.

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

vicinity of this wine/beverage cooler.

11 Do not use an extension cord with this wine/beverage cooler. If the

power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet
near the wine/beverage cooler. Use of an extension cord can
negatively affect the wine/beverage cooler’s performance.

Grounding requirement

This wine/beverage cooler must be grounded. This wine/beverage cooler
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 wine/beverage cooler is properly grounded.

Features

• 16-bottle capacity

•Adjustable thermostat

• Sliding chrome shelves (2)

•Adjustable legs (2)

Package contents

• 16-bottle wine/beverage cooler

•User Guide

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