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USER GUIDE 4.4 Cu. Ft. Glass Door Compact Refrigerator NS-CF44GD3/NS-CF44GD3-C Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
4.4 Cu. Ft. Glass Door Compact Refrigerator IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions: Read all instructions before using the refrigerator. WARNING--Risk or child entrapment. Never allow children to operate, play with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
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Do not use an extension cord or ungrounded, two-prong adapters with this appliance. If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance. Use of an extension cord can negatively affect the unit’s performance. Firmly grasp the plug and pull it out of the outlet to disconnect this appliance.
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4.4 Cu. Ft. Glass Door Compact Refrigerator CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic safety precautions. • Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping.
Features • 4.4 cu ft (.1 cu m) storage capacity is ideal for dorm rooms, offices, and garages • 3 adjustable glass shelves offer custom storage options • Freestanding design, reversible door, and leveling feet provide flexible placement options • A range of 32° - 50° F (0° - 10° C) and a dial let you adjust your desired temperature •...
4.4 Cu. Ft. Glass Door Compact Refrigerator Refrigerator parts Temperature control and Bottle interior light retainer Shel Pocket racks Shelf Crisper cover Bottle Crisper retainer Leveling foot Installing your refrigerator Before installing your refrigerator CAUTION: Let your refrigerator stand upright for approximately four hours before connecting it to power.
Finding a suitable location CAUTION: Your refrigerator is not designed for a recessed installation. 11 13/16 in. (30 cm) 3 15/16 in. (10 cm) 7 15/16 in. (20.1 cm) 7 15/16 in. (20.1 cm) • Place your refrigerator on a floor that’s strong enough to support your refrigerator when it is fully loaded.
4.4 Cu. Ft. Glass Door Compact Refrigerator Providing a proper power supply Check your local power source. This refrigerator requires a 110 V-120 V, 60 Hz power supply. This refrigerator should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong plug which plugs into a standard three-prong wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.
Leveling your refrigerator • Your refrigerator must be level in order to function correctly. If your refrigerator isn’t leveled during installation, the door may not close or seal correctly and cause cooling, frost, or moisture problems. • To level your refrigerator, turn the leveling foot (front) clockwise to raise a side of your refrigerator or turn it counter-clockwise to lower a side.
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4.4 Cu. Ft. Glass Door Compact Refrigerator Remove the hinge cover from the top right side of the refrigerator, then remove the three screws holding the upper hinge on the cabinet and the pins (covering the screw holes) from the top left side of the cabinet. Hinge cover Upper...
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Remove the lower hinge and leveling foot assembly from the right side of the refrigerator cabinet and the leveling foot from the left side of the cabinet, then install the lower hinge and leveling foot assembly on the left side of the cabinet and the leveling foot on the right side of the cabinet.
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4.4 Cu. Ft. Glass Door Compact Refrigerator Install the upper hinge and hinge cover on the left side of the refrigerator cabinet, making sure that the hinge pin on the door goes into the hinge, then install the pins on the right side of the refrigerator cabinet. Pins Door Hinge cover...
Using your refrigerator CAUTIONS: • If you run your refrigerator at an ambient temperature below 50° F (10° C) or above 109° F (43° C) it will have to work harder to maintain the correct temperature. • Internal temperatures can vary, based on the location of your refrigerator, the ambient room temperature, amount of food stored, and how often the door is opened.
4.4 Cu. Ft. Glass Door Compact Refrigerator Adjusting the shelves The shelves inside the refrigerator cabinet are adjustable. Open the refrigerator compartment all the way. To adjust a shelf, lift it, then pull it out. To replace a shelf, slide it into the refrigerator compartment and lower it into position on the shelf support you select.
Lift up the crisper with its glass cover, then pull it out of the refrigerator. To replace the crisper, slide it into the refrigerator compartment and lower it into place. Maintaining your refrigerator Your refrigerator is designed for year-round use with only minimal cleaning and maintenance.
4.4 Cu. Ft. Glass Door Compact Refrigerator Defrosting your refrigerator Turn off your refrigerator, then remove the food from the refrigerator and freezer and, if possible, place it where it won’t get warm and spoil. Let your refrigerator/freezer warm naturally, or you can use hot water to speed up the process, then use a plastic or wooden spoon or spatula to help remove the frost.
Moving your refrigerator Turn off your refrigerator and unplug it. Remove all food. Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator. Tape the door shut. Make sure that your refrigerator stays in the upright position during transportation. Tips on saving energy •...
4.4 Cu. Ft. Glass Door Compact Refrigerator Troubleshooting CAUTION: Don’t try to repair your refrigerator yourself. Doing so invalidates the warranty. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION • Make sure that the power cord is plugged in. No power. • Make sure that the electrical breaker has not tripped.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Your refrigerator may not be level on the Level your refrigerator with the leveling feet. My refrigerator floor. makes unusual The body of your noises refrigerator is Move your refrigerator out from the wall. touching a wall. The door has been opened too often or Make sure that the door is closed correctly.
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.
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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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