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USER GUIDE 17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/ NS-UZ21XWH7 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-UZ17XWH7, NS-UZ17XWH7-C, NS-UZ17XSS9, or NS-UZ21XWH7 represents the state of the art in upright freezer design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
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NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 11 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 12 Do not attempt to modify or extend the power cord of this appliance.
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17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock, fire, or death. 1 WARNING–Keep ventilation openings, in both the freezer and the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. 2 WARNING–Do not touch the interior of the freezer with wet hands. This could result in frost bite.
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 13 Do not store or use gasoline or any flammable liquids inside or in the vicinity of this freezer. 14 Do not use extension cords or ungrounded (two-prong) adapters with this freezer. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the freezer.
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Interior Notes The illustrations shown in this user guide are only for reference. The actual product may differ slightly. Air flow outlet Door tray Wire shelf Air flow outlet NS-UZ17XWH7 NS-UZ21XWH7 Air flow inlet Wire drawer Leveling feet (2 - bottom front) Wheels (2 - Bottom back)
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 Door tray Glass shelf Air flow outlet NS-UZ17XSS9 Air flow inlet Plastic drawer Leveling feet (2 - bottom front) Wheels (2 - Bottom back) Touch pad controls Door open High temperature indicator/alarm indicator/alert Lower temperature Raise temperature button button...
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Setting up your freezer Before using your freezer • Remove the exterior and interior packing, especially the foam packing between the outside condenser and the cabinet. • Let the freezer stand upright for approximately two hours before connecting it to power.
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 Providing a proper power supply Check your local power source. This freezer requires a 115V, 60Hz power supply. Use a receptacle that accepts the grounding prong. The power cord is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from this freezer.
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Installing the door handle Notes • The illustrations shown in this user guide are only for reference. The actual product may differ slightly. • The screws and wrench are in the plastic bag. 1 Unplug the freezer. 2 Screw the extended-head screws into the door holes with a Phillips screwdriver.
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 3 Loosen the hex screws on top and bottom of the handle with the hex wrench (provided) so that you can fit the handle over the extended head screws in the door. Hex screws are here. Extra hex screws are Provided.
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Shelves are provided for the organization of odd-shaped items. 1 Plug in your freezer. Wait for 30 minutes, then open the freezer door to determine if the freezer is working properly. 2 Press and hold Lock for three seconds, then + or - on the control panel to set the temperature inside the freezer.
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 Quick Freezing foods The quick freeze mode lowers the temperature below the normal operating temperature to quickly freeze foods. 1 Press and hold Lock for three seconds to unlock the control panel. 2 Press the Quick Freeze button to enter quick freeze mode. The blue snowflake turns on.
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Storing your freezer 1 Unplug your freezer from the wall outlet. 2 Remove all food. 3 Clean the freezer. 4 Leave the door open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odor. Caution Use extreme caution with children.
NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 Understanding Alerts High Temp Alert The freezer is having trouble maintaining a cold temperature. You will get this alert if: • FREEZER MODE: the inside temperature is over 18° F (-8° C) for 36 hours. • FRIDGE MODE: If the inside temperature is over 59° F (15° C) for 36 hours.
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Troubleshooting Caution Do not try to repair your freezer yourself. Doing so invalidates the warranty. Fault indication If a fault is detected, the display shows one of the following codes. If a fault is indicated, call for service: Fault code Description Temperature sensor fault...
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NS-UZ17XWH7/NS-UZ17XWH7-C/NS-UZ17XSS9/NS-UZ21XWH7 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Food in the freezer is The door has been opened too Make sure that the door is closed properly. not cold often or was not closed properly. You have just added a large Allow time for the new food to cool, then check again.
17 or 21 Cu.Ft. Upright Freezer Control panel PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The control panel is The control panel is locked. Press and hold the Lock button for three seconds to unlock the unresponsive control panel. I got an alert that the The door is open.
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. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you.
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Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • 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” •...
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