Insignia NS-RFD21CXSS0 User Manual

Insignia NS-RFD21CXSS0 User Manual

20.1 cu. ft. french door counter depth refrigerator

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USER GUIDE
20.1 Cu. Ft. French
Door Counter Depth
Refrigerator
NS-RFD21CXSS0
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE 20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator NS-RFD21CXSS0 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............3 Features .
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...
  • Page 4 Proper disposal of your old refrigerator WARNING Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage. IMPORTANT : Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous–...
  • Page 5 20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or death. 1 WARNING–Keep ventilation openings, in both your refrigerator and the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. 2 WARNING–Do not touch the interior of your refrigerator with wet hands.
  • Page 6: Features

    Features Package contents • 20.1 cu. ft. French door refrigerator • User Guide Dimensions 70" (177.8 cm) www.insigniaproducts.com...
  • Page 7: Interior

    20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator Interior Note: The illustrations shown in this User Guide are only for reference. The actual product may differ slightly. Ice/Water Lockout switch Hinge cover Refrigerator LED light Water filter Ice maker Door bin Air duct outlet Glass shelf Crisper cover...
  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Control panel The control panel is located on your refrigerator’s door. The display illuminates when you plug in the power cord, a button is pressed, or a door opened. The display automatically turns off after 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.
  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Refrigerator

    20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator ITEM DESCRIPTION Press to dispense Crushed ice. The icon lights up to show your selection. Press to enter (or exit) energy save mode. The refrigerator temperature changes to 43° F (6° C) and the freezer temperature changes to 1° F (-17° C). After changing the water filter, press and hold to reset the filter reminder.
  • Page 10: Finding A Suitable Location

    • 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.
  • Page 11 20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator Providing correct ventilation Your refrigerator needs at least 0.5" (1.3 cm) between it and the surrounding side walls, at least 4" (10.2 cm) between it and the ceiling, and at least 2" (5.1 cm) between it and the back wall. 4"...
  • Page 12 Providing the correct power source Make sure that you have the proper electrical connection. Your refrigerator requires a 115 V, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. A separate circuit serving only your refrigerator is recommended.
  • Page 13: Leveling Your Refrigerator

    20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator 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. CAUTION: The rollers are not casters.
  • Page 14: Aligning The Refrigerator Doors (Optional)

    Aligning the refrigerator doors (Optional) If the door is uneven, adjust the adjustable foot on the lower hinge. Screw the foot on the high side of the door and loosen the foot on the low side of the door body. See Leveling your refrigerator on page 13. Removing and replacing the refrigerator doors (Optional) If the opening to the installation area you chose is too narrow for your refrigerator to pass through, remove the doors and drawers, then move your refrigerator sideways into the area.
  • Page 15 20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator 4 To remove the water coupler from the hinge, twist and pull the clips from the coupler, then remove the water line while pressing the movable part of the water line coupler. Clip Water line Water line coupler...
  • Page 16: Replacing The Refrigerator Doors

    7 If you need to remove the bottom hinge, use an (5/32" or 4 mm) Allen wrench to remove the two hex head bolts that secure it to the refrigerator. Bottom hinge Hex head bolts Allen wrench 8 Repeat steps 1–8 to remove the other door. Replacing the refrigerator doors 1 If removed, reinstall the bottom hinge by securing the two hex head bolts with an (5/32"...
  • Page 17 20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator 2 Using two or more people, set the refrigerator door onto the bottom hinge. >90° 3 Insert the top hinge into the top of the door. 4 To secure the top hinge, use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the three screws removed earlier. Screws Ground screw Upper left door hinge...
  • Page 18: Removing And Replacing The Front Of The Freezer Drawer

    6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to replace the other door. 7 Using the three screws removed earlier, reinstall the top hinge cover and control panel to the top of the cabinet. Hinge cover Removing and replacing the front of the freezer drawer Removing the freezer drawer 1 Slide open the upper freezer drawer to its full extension.
  • Page 19 20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator 5 Use a (5/16" or 8 mm) socket wrench to remove the two screws attaching the glide rail to the bracket on the interior panel of the drawer front. Glide rail Freezer drawer front 6 Repeat Step 5 to detach the glide rail from the opposite side of the drawer front.
  • Page 20 Replacing the front of the freezer drawer 1 Slide the drawer glide rails out of the cabinet. 2 Set the brackets attached to the interior panel of the drawer front onto the drawer glide rails. 3 Using the screws removed earlier, fasten the brackets to the glide rails. 4 Replace the lower freezer compartment.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Water Supply

    20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator 5 Replace the lower freezer drawer onto the rails. Upper storage drawer 6 Close the lower freezer drawer. 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.
  • Page 22 You need the following tools and parts (not included) to connect to the water supply. You need to purchase several items to complete this connection. You may find these items sold as a kit at your local hardware store. Phillips screwdriver Ferrule (sleeve) 1/4"...
  • Page 23 20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator 3 Connect the water line installation kit (not included) to the shutoff valve. Cold water line Pipe clamp 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. : The initial dark discoloration of water is normal.
  • Page 24: Connecting The Water Supply Line To Your Refrigerator

    Connecting the water supply line 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. PLASTIC TUBING COPPER TUBING STAINLESS STEEL TUBING...
  • Page 25: Using Your Refrigerator

    20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator 3 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. 4 Flush one gallon of water through the filter before drinking or using the water from your refrigerator.
  • Page 26: Using The Ice And Water Dispenser

    Using the ice and water dispenser 1 Press Cubed or Crushed to dispense ice, or press Water. The icon lights up to show your selection. 2 Position your glass under the dispenser in the refrigerator door and press the lever with the glass. Notes: •...
  • Page 27: Using Super Cool To Speed Refrigerator Cooling

    20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator 3 To replace the ice bucket, push it firmly straight back. If the bucket does not fit, turn the knob on the back of the ice bucket 90 degrees and try again. Knob Using Super Cool to speed refrigerator cooling You can quickly lower the refrigerator compartment temperature to cool your food faster than usual.
  • Page 28: Using The Door Baskets

    Using the door baskets CAUTION: Do not put too many heavy items in the door baskets. You may break the baskets. Your refrigerator has six door baskets designed to store canned liquids, bottled drinks, and packaged food. To remove and replace door baskets: 1 To remove a basket, remove all items from the basket, then: Lift the basket and pull it straight out of the door.
  • Page 29: Opening And Closing Doors

    20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator 2 To replace a shelf, make sure that the area where the shelf goes is clear of obstacles, then gently lower the shelf and push it back into position. Replace the right shelf first, then replace the left shelf. Opening and closing doors •...
  • Page 30: Cleaning Your Refrigerator

    • To remove the full-width drawer, lift up the rear of the drawer, then pull it out. Remove the two crisper drawers before removing the full-width drawer. Note: Cleaning your refrigerator CAUTIONS: To prevent damage to the finish: • Do not use gasoline, benzine, thinner, or other similar solvents. •...
  • Page 31: Replacing The Water Filter

    20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator 4 To speed the defrosting, you can: • Place open containers with hot water inside the refrigerator. • Use a plastic or wooden ice shovel (like a spatula) to remove thick layers of ice or frost. Do not use a sharp utensil (like a knife) because you may damage your refrigerator.
  • Page 32 4 Pull the water filter out of the filter holder. Depending on water impurities, you may have to pull hard to remove the filter. Filter holder Note: When you pull out the water filter, a little water may leak from the opening which is normal. To minimize the water leakage, keep the filter horizontal when you pull it out.
  • Page 33: Maintaining The Ice Bucket

    20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator 7 While turning the new filter clockwise, push it all the way into the holder until it locks into place. 8 Turn on the water supply, then run water through the dispenser until the water runs clear (about 6–7 minutes). This cleans the water supply system and removes any trapped air.
  • Page 34: Moving Your Refrigerator

    Moving your refrigerator CAUTION: Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.
  • Page 35 20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator PROBLEM SOLUTION • Adjust the refrigerator or freezer compartment temperature. Allow 24 hours for The temperature is too cold. the temperature to adjust. See Setting the refrigerator temperature on page 25 or Setting the freezer temperature on page 25. •...
  • Page 36 • When you open the door, warm, moist outside air meets the cold dry air inside your refrigerator. This is normal. Error codes Contact Insignia at 1-877-467-4289 for additional support or service. ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION The ambient temperature sensor or circuit is not functioning correctly.
  • Page 37: Specifications

    20.1 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter Depth Refrigerator Specifications General 70 × 36 × 28.6 in. (177.8 × 91.4 × 72.7 cm) Exterior dimensions (H × W × D) Glass shelf (H × W × D) .6 × 31.6 × 15.4 in. (1.6 × 80.2 × 39.2 cm) .6 ×...
  • Page 38: One-Year Limited Warranty

    During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the 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 39 For product inquiries, please contact us with the information below: 1-877-467-4289 www.insigniaproducts.com INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. ©2021 Best Buy. All rights reserved.

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