Insignia NS-RTM18BK8L User Manual

Insignia NS-RTM18BK8L User Manual

18 cu. ft. top mount refrigerator

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USER GUIDE
18 Cu. Ft.
Top Mount Refrigerator
NS-RTM18BS8/NS-RTM18WH7/NS-RTM18SS7/NS-RTM18BKR8/
NS-RTM18WH7-C/NS-RTM18SS7-C/NS-RTM18BK8L/
NS-RTM18SS7L
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE 18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator NS-RTM18BS8/NS-RTM18WH7/NS-RTM18SS7/NS-RTM18BKR8/ NS-RTM18WH7-C/NS-RTM18SS7-C/NS-RTM18BK8L/ NS-RTM18SS7L Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY .........22 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-RTM18BS8, NS-RTM18WH7, NS-RTM18SS7, NS-RTM18BKR8, NS-RTM18WH7-C, NS-RTM18SS7-C, NS-RTM18BK8L, or NS-RTM18SS7L represents the state of the art in refrigerator design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance. www.insigniaproducts.com...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator 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 refrigerator. This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your refrigerator.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Grounding Requirement

    18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar environments. Do not store or use gasoline or any flammable liquids inside or in the vicinity of this refrigerator. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance.
  • Page 6: Main Components

    Main components Note: This illustration shows a right-opening refrigerator. Left-opening models are configured the same, except they open from right to left. Wire shelf Freezer door racks Freezer control knob Refrigerator control panel w/LED Butter keeper Glass shelves Door racks (small) Glass crisper cover Door racks...
  • Page 7: Providing Proper Ventilation

    18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator • Place your refrigerator on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator when it is fully loaded. • Position the refrigerator in a location away from direct sunlight, because it may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumption.
  • Page 8: Using Your Refrigerator

    Using your refrigerator Setting the refrigerator temperature ITEM DESCRIPTION Press to change the refrigerator setting from 1 (cold) to 5 SET button (coldest). LED indicators Light to show the current refrigerator setting. Lights to indicate when the refrigerator is in standby mode STANDBY LED (refrigerator and freezer are turned off ).
  • Page 9: Setting The Freezer Temperature

    18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Setting the freezer temperature • Turn the controls to adjust the freezer temperature, allow 24 hours for the freezer to adjust and stabilize. Using the freezer compartment • Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. •...
  • Page 10: Reversing The Door Position

    Reversing the door position Note: Right-opening model shown for illustration purposes. Parts included with the hinge kit: If your doors currently open If your doors currently open on the left side: on the right side: Center right hinge Right top hinge cover Center left hinge Left top hinge cover Right door-open...
  • Page 11 18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Remove the cover plate and the top hinge cover, then unscrew and remove the top hinge. Keep the screws to reuse. Top hinge cover Cover plate Note: Images show a refrigerator that opens on the left side.
  • Page 12 Unscrew the two screws holding the bottom hinge, then remove the bottom hinge from the refrigerator. Unscrew the hinge pin from the bottom hinge and reattach it to the other hole in the hinge pin, then secure the bottom hinge to the opposite side of the refrigerator using the screws you removed previously.
  • Page 13 18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Insert the hole caps and plastic bushings into the opposite sides (from where you removed them) of the freezer and refrigerator doors. Hole caps Plastic bushings Remove the door block from the bottom of the refrigerator door and attach it to the other side.
  • Page 14 Attach the upper door self-locking block and the door-open stopper to the side of the freezer door where the hinge will be. Use the parts from the hinge kit. Upper door self-locking block Door-open stopper Remove the old upper door self-locking block and the door-open stopper (do not remove the parts attached in step 10).
  • Page 15 18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Put the freezer door onto the center hinge, then attach the top hinge (from the hinge kit) to the top of refrigerator. Cover the hinge with the top hinge cover (from the hinge kit) and cover the screw holes on the top with the cover plate you previously removed.
  • Page 16: Installing An Optional Ice Maker

    Installing an optional ice maker The refrigerator comes set up for ice maker installation. This refrigerator is compatible with the Insignia NS-IMK20WH7 ice maker. Maintaining your refrigerator Your refrigerator is designed for year-round use with only minimal cleaning and maintenance.
  • Page 17: Shutting Down Your Refrigerator - Long Vacations (Several Months)

    18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator Shutting down your refrigerator - long vacations (several months) Turn off the refrigerator and unplug it from the wall outlet. Remove all food. Clean the refrigerator. Leave the door open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation, mold, or odor.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting CAUTION: Do not try to repair your refrigerator yourself. Doing so invalidates the warranty. Error codes LED display Problem LED 1 and LED 2 lit Temperature sensor circuit LED 1 and LED 3 lit Freezer defrost sensor LED 1 and LED 4 lit Ambient temperature sensor PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE...
  • Page 19 18 Cu. Ft. Top Mount Refrigerator PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Food in the The door has been Make sure that the door is closed properly. refrigerator opened too often or was compartment is not not closed properly. cold You have just added a Allow time for the new food to cool, then check large amount of food to again.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Vibrations The refrigerator is not on Make sure that the refrigerator is on a level, a level or sturdy surface. sturdy surface. Level the refrigerator with the leveling legs. The refrigerator may be Make sure that the refrigerator is not touching touching a wall.
  • Page 21: 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 22 • 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.) •...
  • Page 23 1-877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada) or 01-800-926-3000 (Mexico) 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. ©2020 Best Buy. All rights reserved. V11 ENGLISH...

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