Insignia NS-RFD21CISS0 French Door Refrigerator User Guide

Insignia NS-RFD21CISS0 French Door Refrigerator

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 is 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 the 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 a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.

Electric Shock Hazard

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

• Keep ventilation openings, in both your refrigerator and the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not touch the interior of your refrigerator with wet hands. This could result in frostbite.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of this appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not damage the refrigerant tubing when handling, moving, or using your refrigerator.
• Connect your refrigerator to a potable (drinking) water supply.
• Never allow children to play with, operate, or crawl inside your refrigerator.

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

1. Take off the doors.
2. Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

• Unplug your refrigerator before carrying out user maintenance on it.
• If a part is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Follow local regulations regarding the 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.
• Your refrigerator is intended to be used in household and similar applications, such as:

1. Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments
2. Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments
3. Bed-and-breakfast type environments
4. Catering and similar, non-retail applications

• 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.

Features

Package contents

• 20.9 cu. ft. French door refrigerator
• User Guide

Dimensions

Interior

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

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 up for three seconds, and a buzzer sounds. When you open the refrigerator compartment door, the control panel lights up. If you do not push any buttons or close the doors, the lights turn off in 60 seconds.

CAUTION: Temperatures inside each compartment may vary from the temperature displayed on the control panel, depending on how much food you store and where you place it. Ambient temperature may also affect the actual temperature inside your refrigerator.

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.

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.

Providing room for doors to open

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

Providing the correct power source

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

WARNINGS:

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.

Using a 3-prong plug and outlet

Using a grounding adapter

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.

• 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.

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.

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

Connecting the water supply

Your refrigerator comes with a water dispenser and an ice maker. To use these features, you need to connect your refrigerator to a drinking (potable) water supply. In order for the ice maker to operate correctly, the water pressure needs to be between 30 and 125 psi.

CAUTIONS:

• A qualified plumber should make the water connection.
• Using water pressure that is outside the 30 to 125 psi range can cause serious malfunction and severe, damaging water leaks.

Note: If you install your refrigerator in an area with low water pressure (below 30 psi), you can install a booster pump to compensate for the low pressure.

You will need the following tools and parts (not included):

You need to purchase several items to complete this connection. You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store.

CAUTIONS:

Make sure that you:

• Use the tubing that came with your refrigerator and the water line installation kit. Do not use old tubing.
• Connect to the cold water pipe. If you connect to the hot water pipe, the purifier may malfunction.
• Do not contaminate the water pipes during installation.

1. Shut off the main water supply.
2. Using a 1/4″ drill bit, drill a hole into the cold water line, then install the saddle-type shutoff valve.
3. Connect the water line installation kit (not included) to the shutoff valve.
4. Turn the main water supply back on, then turn on the shutoff valve and flush out the tubing until the water runs clear. Note: The initial dark discoloration of water is normal.
5. Turn off the shut-off valve.

Connecting the water supply to your refrigerator

You need to purchase several items to complete this connection. You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store.

You can use plastic tubing, copper tubing, or stainless steel tubing.

• Connect the household water supply line to the assembled compression fitting. If you are using copper tubing, slip the compression nut (not supplied) and ferrule (not supplied) onto the copper tubing (not supplied).

OR

If you are using plastic tubing, insert the molded end (bulb) of the plastic tubing into the compression fitting.

OR

If you are using stainless steel tubing, slip the compression nut on the copper tubing (not supplied).

• Tighten the compression nut onto the compression fitting. Do not over-tighten the compression nut.
• Turn the water on and check for any leakage. If you find water drops or leakage in the connection areas, turn off the main water supply, then check the connections and tighten, if necessary.
• Flush one gallon of water through the filter before drinking or using the water from your refrigerator. (Flush approximately five minutes.)

To flush, press a large glass or cup against the water dispenser lever. Fill the glass, then empty it into the kitchen sink. Repeat until you dispense about one gallon of water.

• After you turn on the refrigerator, let the ice maker make ice for one to two days. Over that period of time, throw out the first one or two buckets of ice the freezer makes to make sure that all impurities have been removed from the water line.

Notes:

• Make sure that you connect the water line to a drinkable water source.
• You can test the water line quickly using a paper cup.
• The first time you use the water dispenser, you may hear the sound of water pushing air out of the water dispenser. This is normal.
• If you have to repair or disassemble the water line, cut off 1/4″ of the plastic tubing to make sure you get a snug, leak-free connection.

Troubleshooting

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