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USER GUIDE 10.2 cu. ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerator NS-RBM10BK8/NS-RBM10WH7 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY........24 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS-RBM10BK8 or NS-RBM10WH7 represents the state of the art in refrigerator design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
10.2 cu.ft. Bottom 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.
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NS-RBM10BK8/NS-RBM10WH7 14 Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This could result in an electric shock. 15 Unplug the power cord by holding the plug, never by pulling the cord. 16 Do not turn the appliance on or off by plugging or unplugging the power cord.
10.2 cu.ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerator 8 This appliance can be used by children age 8 years and older and persons with reduced physical or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
10.2 cu.ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerator Setting up your refrigerator Before using your refrigerator 1 Remove the interior packing. 2 Let the refrigerator stand upright for approximately four hours before connecting it to power. This reduces the possibility of a malfunction in the cooling system from improper handling during transportation.
NS-RBM10BK8/NS-RBM10WH7 Providing proper ventilation Place the refrigerator at least 7.87 inches (20.04 cm) from the wall to ensure proper airflow to the compressor. Do not place the refrigerator near any heat sources, such as a heater or stove, as this may put a strain on the compressor.
10.2 cu.ft. Bottom Mount 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 1 - 5 Light to show the current refrigerator setting. The first time you turn the refrigerator on, the control panel LEDs turn on for three seconds, then displays the current setting (default = 3).
NS-RBM10BK8/NS-RBM10WH7 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.
10.2 cu.ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerator Reversing the door position Based on the location where you plan to use your refrigerator, you may find it more convenient to reverse the position of the door, to have it open from right to left instead of left to right. Caution •...
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NS-RBM10BK8/NS-RBM10WH7 1 Unplug your refrigerator and remove all food from the door shelves. 2 Remove the left cover plate, then remove the right top hinge cover, and unscrew and remove the top hinge. Keep the screws to reuse. Right top...
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10.2 cu.ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerator 4 Unscrew the two screws holding the center hinge, remove the hinge, then lift the freezer door up and away from your refrigerator. Save the screws to reuse. Center hinge www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-RBM10BK8/NS-RBM10WH7 5 Unscrew the two screws holding the bottom hinge, then remove the bottom hinge from the bottom right side of the refrigerator. Right bottom hinge www.insigniaproducts.com...
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10.2 cu.ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerator 6 Remove the hinge screw plugs from the middle and bottom hinge on the left side of the refrigerator, then install those screw plugs on the right side. 7 Install the left bottom hinge (provided) on the bottom left side of the refrigerator with the screws you removed from the right bottom hinge.
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NS-RBM10BK8/NS-RBM10WH7 8 With a screwdriver, remove the right door-open stoppers from the bottoms of the freezer and refrigerator doors. 9 Install the replacement left door-open stoppers on the opposite sides of the doors with the screws you previously removed. Door-open stoppers...
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10.2 cu.ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerator 10 Place the freezer door on the bottom hinge. Make sure that the door is aligned vertically and horizontally and that the door gasket seals on all sides before attaching the middle hinge. Attach the middle hinge with the screws you removed previously.
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NS-RBM10BK8/NS-RBM10WH7 11 Put the refrigerator door onto the middle hinge, then attach the top left hinge to the top of the refrigerator. Cover the hinge with the top left hinge cover and cover the screw holes on the right side of the top with the cover plate you previously removed.
10.2 cu.ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerator Maintaining your refrigerator Your refrigerator is designed for year-round use with only minimal cleaning and maintenance. When you first receive it, wipe the cabinet with a mild detergent and warm water, then wipe dry with a dry cloth. Do this periodically to keep your refrigerator looking new.
NS-RBM10BK8/NS-RBM10WH7 Moving your refrigerator 1 Turn off the refrigerator and unplug it from the wall outlet. 2 Remove all food. 3 Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator. 4 Tape the doors shut. Be sure the refrigerator stays in the upright position during transportation.
10.2 cu.ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerator • Do not refreeze food that has been thawed. This causes a loss of taste and nutrition. • Frozen foodstuffs should be stored packed (in polyethylene film, aluminum foil, etc.) in the freezer compartment. Troubleshooting Caution Do not try to repair your refrigerator yourself.
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NS-RBM10BK8/NS-RBM10WH7 Problem Possible cause Possible solution The compressor turns The door has been opened too Make sure that the door is closed properly. Clean the door seal if on and off frequently. often or was not closed necessary. properly. The door seal may be dirty.
10.2 cu.ft. Bottom Mount Refrigerator Problem Possible cause Possible solution The refrigerator door Food packages are interfering Move the food packages or remove some food. does not close with the door. completely. The shelves are out of position. Adjust the shelves properly. The door gaskets are dirty.
Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product during the Warranty Period.
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