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- Page 1 USER GUIDE 1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer NS-TWM16WH9 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-TWM16WH9 represents the state of the art in top-load washing machine technology and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... - Page 4 SAFETY and PRECAUTIONS This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your washing machine. State of California Proposition 65 Warnings The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive...
- Page 5 SAFETY and PRECAUTIONS 1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the lid of the washing compartment. Do not reach into the appliance if the tub is moving. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather or freezing temperatures.
- Page 6 SAFETY and PRECAUTIONS • Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Plug the power plug into the wall socket in the right direction so that the cord runs towards the floor. • If you plug the power plug into the socket in the opposite direction, the electric wires within the cable may be damaged and this may result in electric shock or fire.
- Page 7 SAFETY and PRECAUTIONS 1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Do not force the washer lid open while the washer is operating (high-temperature washing, drying, or spinning). • Water flowing out of the washer may cause burns or cause the floor to be slippery.
- Page 8 SAFETY and PRECAUTIONS Do not clean the appliance by spraying water directly onto it. Do not use benzene, thinner, or alcohol to clean the appliance. This may result in discoloration, deformation, damage, electric shock, or fire. Unplug the power plug when the appliance is not being used for long periods of time or during a thunder/lightning storm.
- Page 9 SAFETY and PRECAUTIONS 1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Do not operate the washer when the detergent dispenser is removed. This may result in electric shock or injury due to water leakage. Do not insert your hand into the detergent dispenser after opening it. This may result in injury because your hand may be caught.
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Page 10: Features
NS-TWM16WH9 Features Package contents Make sure that the following items came with your washer: Water intake cap Single faucet Screw Bottom cover adapter User Guide Water supply hoses (2) Front Top lid Frame Control panel Cabinet Base www.insigniaproducts.com... -
Page 11: Back
1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Back Top lid Water inlet Drain hose Power cord Pump filter Rollers www.insigniaproducts.com... -
Page 12: Control Panel
NS-TWM16WH9 Control panel ITEM DESCRIPTION Press to select the steps included in the washing cycle. If the LED next to the step is lit, the step will be included in 1 Procedure button the washing cycle. The step will not be included if the LED is not lit. -
Page 13: Unpacking Your Washer
1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer ITEM DESCRIPTION After starting your washer, press and hold the Temp. and Program buttons at the same time for three seconds to turn on the child lock function. Press and hold these buttons again for three seconds to turn off the function. 6 Child lock When the child lock function is turned on, the only button that works is the... -
Page 14: Choosing A Location
NS-TWM16WH9 • Remove the packing box and lift the washer up and away from the foam base cushion. Open the lid of the washer to take out all accessories including the protective foam. Protective foam Foam base cushion Choosing a location Warning: •... -
Page 15: Washer Dimensions And Installation Measurements
1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Washer dimensions and installation measurements 20.7 in. (52.5 cm) 20.3 in. (51.5 cm) www.insigniaproducts.com... - Page 16 NS-TWM16WH9 If you install your washer in an alcove or closet, the front of the closet must have two unobstructed air openings for a combined minimum total area of 72 sq.in. (465 sq.cm) with a minimum clearance of 3 in. (7.6 mm) at the top and bottom.
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Page 17: Electrical Requirements
1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Installing in an alcove or closet Minimum clearances between your washer and adjacent walls or other surfaces are: • Either side: 1 in. (2.5 cm) • Rear: 6 in. (15.2 cm) • Closet Front: 2 in. (5.1 cm) •... -
Page 18: Water Requirements
NS-TWM16WH9 You must ground your washer. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current. Your washer is equipped with a power cord with a three-pronged grounding plug for use in a correctly installed and grounded outlet. -
Page 19: Installing Your Washer
1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Installing your washer Tools you will need Phillips screwdriver Level Pliers Step-by-Step instructions Step 1: Select a location Before you install your washer, make sure that the location: • Is a hard, level surface without carpeting or soft flooring that can obstruct ventilation. - Page 20 NS-TWM16WH9 Step 4a: Connect to water with a single faucet Caution: Do not connect multiple water supply hoses together to increase the length of the hose. Hoses connected this way can leak and cause electrical shock. If a hose is too short, replace the hose with a longer, high-pressure hose.
- Page 21 1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Step 4b: Connect to water with separate faucets Caution: Do not connect multiple water supply hoses together to increase the length of the hose. Hoses connected this way can leak and cause electrical shock. If a hose is too short, replace the hose with a longer, high-pressure hose.
- Page 22 NS-TWM16WH9 Place the unconnected ends of the hoses into a bucket and turn on the faucets connected to the water supply hoses for 10 or 15 seconds to remove any foreign substances. Turn off the faucets. Connect the ends of the water supply hoses to the water supply intake connections at the top of the washer.
- Page 23 1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Tighten the fittings by hand until they are snug, then tighten them an additional two-thirds of a turn with a wrench. Caution: • Do not overtighten the fittings or apply tape or sealant to the faucets or water supply intakes.
- Page 24 NS-TWM16WH9 Step 5: Connect the drain hose • Position the loose end of the drain hose in one of the following ways: Caution: Make sure that the connection between the drain hose and the wash basin, standpipe, or laundry tub is not airtight.
- Page 25 1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer • In a laundry tub - The laundry tub must be no shorter than 32 in. (81 cm) and no higher than 39 in. (100 cm). Hose retainer Tie strap Step 6: Level your washer Caution: Do not use your washing machine without leveling.
- Page 26 NS-TWM16WH9 Open the lid of the washer, then pour water into the tub to the leveling circle. If the washer is level the water will touch the leveling circle all the way around. If the washer is not level, the water will only touch part of the leveling circle.
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Page 27: Using Your Washer
1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Step 8: Run a test cycle Run a test cycle to make sure that your washer is properly installed. Press the |On/Off button to turn on your washer. Use the Procedure and Program buttons on the control panel to select Rinse &... - Page 28 NS-TWM16WH9 Fill the tub with dry, unfolded clothes. Notes: • Overloading may reduce washing efficiency, cause excess wear, and possibly cause creasing or wrinkling of the load. • Wash delicate items such as bras, hosiery, and other lingerie on the Delicate cycle with similar lightweight items.
- Page 29 1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Step 5: (Optional) Set a delayed start time You can program a wash cycle, then set a time when you want a wash cycle to begin. Press the Delay button to turn on the delay start time function. Press the Delay button repeatedly to select the delay time you want.
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Page 30: Setting The Child Lock
NS-TWM16WH9 Step 7: Unload your laundry When the wash cycle is complete, your washer buzzes six times. • Open the lid and remove your laundry. Setting the child lock Your washer has a child lock function to prevent children from playing with your washer. -
Page 31: Maintaining Your Washer
1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Notes: • Normal/Eco is the recommended wash cycle to wash up to a full load of normally soiled cotton or linen clothing. • The cycle (Normal/Eco on large load size and cold water temperature) has a much longer spin time (44 minutes) than other cycles, which removes more water from your clothes than other cycles, providing you with energy savings when drying your clothes in your dryer. -
Page 32: Cleaning The Pump Filter
NS-TWM16WH9 Cleaning the pump filter Your washer has a built-in pump filter that helps protect the pump during the washing cycle. It is recommended to clean the pump filter once every month. Remove the pump filter from your washer, the clean it with water. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer Troubleshooting Caution: Do not try to repair your washer yourself. Doing so invalidates the warranty. PROBLEM SOLUTION Washer does not • Make sure that your washer is plugged in. start • Make sure that the lid is closed. •... - Page 34 NS-TWM16WH9 PROBLEM SOLUTION Washer does not • Check the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. drain or spin • Close the lid, then press the /Start Pause button to start your washer. For your safety, your washer does not spin unless the lid is closed.
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Page 35: Understanding The Error Codes
See No water or not enough water on your washer, the water level has page 33. not changed in five minutes. • Contact Insignia Customer Care. The unit takes more than 10 • See Washer does not drain or spin on minutes to drain. -
Page 36: One-Year Limited Warranty
Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. - Page 37 1.6 Cu. Ft. Portable Top-Load Washer • Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply • Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product • Products sold “as is” or “with all faults” • Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.) •...
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