INSIGNIA NS-CF43SS6 4.3 Cubic Refrigerator User Manual

INSIGNIA NS-CF43SS6 4.3 Cubic Refrigerator

Safety Instructions

1. Worn or damaged power cords shall be replaced in manufacturer-authorized maintenance stations.
2. The power plug should be firmly connected to the socket, or else fires might be caused.
3. Please turn off the valve of the leaking gas and then open the doors and windows in case of leakage of gas and other flammable gases.
4. Do not unplug the upright freezer and other electrical appliances, considering that a spark may cause a fire.
5. Do not arbitrarily disassemble or reconstruct the upright freezer, nor damage the refrigerant circuit; maintenance of the appliance must be conducted by a specialist.
6. The damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, its maintenance department, or related professionals in order to avoid danger.
7. Do not pick foods or containers with wet hands in the freezing chamber when the upright freezer is running, especially metal containers, in order to avoid frostbite.
8. Do not place heavy objects on the top of the upright freezer, considering that objects may fall when opening the door, and accidental injuries might be caused.
9. An upright freezer might not operate consistently when sited for an extended period below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the appliance is designed.
10. The fact that a rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance, or cleaning could shorten the storage life.
11. The necessity is that, for doors or lids fitted with locks and keys, the keys be kept out of the reach of children and not in the vicinity of the upright freezer appliance, to prevent children from being locked inside.

Features

Main components

Setting

• Remove the exterior and interior packing.
• 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.
• Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth.

Finding a suitable location

• This refrigerator is designed to be free-standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in.
• Place your refrigerator on a floor that is strong enough to support the refrigerator when it is fully loaded.
• Allow five inches of space between the back and sides of the refrigerator and any surrounding walls. This allows proper air ventilation. Adjust the feet to keep the refrigerator level.
• Locate the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, and so on).
• Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating, and heat sources may increase electrical consumption.
• Ambient temperature below 50°F (10°C) or above 85°F (29.4°C) will hinder the performance of this refrigerator.
• This refrigerator is not designed for use in a garage or any other outside installation.
• Avoid locating the refrigerator in moist areas.

Leveling your refrigerator

• The refrigerator needs to be level to function properly. If the refrigerator is not leveled during installation, the doors may not close or seal properly, causing cooling, frost, or moisture problems.
• To level your refrigerator, you may either turn the leveling foot clockwise to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn it counter-clockwise to lower that side.

Providing proper ventilation

• Place the refrigerator at least five inches 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.

Providing a proper power supply

• Check your local power source. This refrigerator requires a 110V-120V, 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 refrigerator.

• The refrigerator should always be plugged into its own individual electrical outlet, which has a voltage rating that matches the rating plate.
• Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the outlet.

• The first time you turn the refrigerator on, adjust the thermostat to “7” and run for at least two hours before putting food in.
• After it is fully cooled, test it and adjust towards “4” to make it less cool, to best suit your needs. The “4” setting should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator use.

Use

• The freezer compartment is designed for the long-term storage of frozen foods.
• The storage life of frozen foods varies, and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded.
• Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.

Making ice

1. Set the thermostat to “7”.
2. Fill the ice cube tray (2/3 capacity) with cold water and place the tray on the bottom of the freezer compartment to freeze properly.
3. When the water in the ice cube tray has hardened, remove the ice tray from the freezer, then twist slightly to eject the ice cubes from the tray.
4. Re-set the thermostat to “4” when you are done making ice.

Defrosting

This refrigerator is not designed to defrost automatically. To prevent damage to the interior liner of the refrigerator from excessive frost build-up, defrost the refrigerator every three months or when ice or frost is approximately ¼” thick inside the freezer compartment.

1. Set the thermostat to “0”, then remove all contents from the freezer compartment.
2. Leave the freezer door open to allow accumulation.
3. After defrosting, remove accumulated ice and water, then wipe the freezer compartment dry with a soft cloth.
4. Even though ice is not visibly present in the freezer compartment, allow the evaporator, located behind the freezer wall, to completely defrost for approximately two hours before restarting the refrigerator.
5. Restart following the instructions in “Setting the thermostat” on page 9.

Reversing the door position

Your refrigerator is built with a reversible door. Based on the location where you plan to use your compact 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.

Reversing the door position

You will need: A 10 mm socket driver and a Phillips screw driver.

• Make sure that your refrigerator is unplugged and empty.
• Have someone available to assist you in the process.
• Keep all of the parts you remove to reuse them later.
• Removing the door requires that the refrigerator be tilted backward. Rest the refrigerator on something solid, such as a chair, just below the top panel.
• Do not lay the refrigerator completely flat so that you do not damage the coolant system.

Removing the door

1. Remove the decorative plugs from the top of the refrigerator, then remove the four screws (two on the top and two on the back) holding the top onto the refrigerator body.
2. Remove the top of the refrigerator.
3. Remove the screws holding the top hinge to your refrigerator, then remove the hinge and the freezer door.
4. Remove the two screws holding the middle hinge to the refrigerator body, then remove the hinge.
5. Pull the refrigerator door upwards and remove it from the refrigerator.
6. Tilt the refrigerator back or lay it on its back.
7. Unscrew the right and left leveling legs, then remove them.
8. Unscrew the screws holding the bottom hinge on the refrigerator and remove the hinge.

Reinstalling the doors

1. Reinstall the leveling leg you removed from the left side into the right bottom of your refrigerator, and the leveling leg you removed from the right side into the left bottom of your refrigerator.
2. Install the bottom hinge on the left bottom of your refrigerator using the screws you previously removed. Tighten the screws.
3. Align the hole in the bottom left of the refrigerator door with the bottom hinge pin, then install the door on the hinge pin.
4. Place the middle hinge pin into the left top of the refrigerator door, then install the middle hinge on the left of the refrigerator with the screws you previously removed.
5. Check the fit and alignment (vertical and horizontal) of the door and make sure that it moves freely open and closed, then tighten the screws holding the middle hinge.
6. Align the hole in the bottom left of the freezer door with the top pin in the middle hinge, then install the freezer door on the hinge pin.
7. Install the top hinge on the left top of your refrigerator using the screws yyoupreviously removed.
8. Check the fit and alignment (vertical and horizontal) of the freezer door and make sure it moves freely open and closed, then tighten the screws holding the top hinge.
9. Replace the top of the refrigerator.
10. Replace the four screws that hold the top of the refrigerator to the body of the refrigerator.
11. Install the screw covers previously removed into the holes in the top of the refrigerator.
12. Adjust the leveling legs to level the refrigerator.

Maintainance

Your refrigerator is designed for year-round use with only minimal cleaning and maintenance. When you first receive it, wipe the case with a mild detergent and warm water, then wipe dry with a dry cloth. Do this periodically to keep your refrigerator looking new.

Cleaning the interior of your refrigerator

1. Turn off the refrigerator and unplug it from the wall INSIGNIA NS-CF43SS6 4.3 Cubic Refrigerator outlet.
2. Remove all food.
3. Wash the inside with a damp, warm cloth soaked in a solution of one quart of lukewarm water and two tablespoons of baking soda solution.
4. Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the refrigerator running efficiently.
5. Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.

Changing the interior light

1. Hold the lamp cover and push toward the inside of the cabinet to remove it from the refrigerator compartment.
2. Unscrew the old bulb, then install the new bulb (10W/12E).
3. Reinstall the lamp cover.

Shutting down

1. Turn off the refrigerator and unplug it from the wall outlet.
2. Remove all food.
3. Clean the refrigerator.
4. Leave the door open slightly to avoid the possible formation of condensation, mold, or odor.

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.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Legal notices

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation INSIGNIA NS-CF43SS6 4.3 Cubic Refrigerator is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

EMC guidance

• Don’t use near active HF Insignia NS-GLSBFSCW1 Glass Scale surgical equipment or the RF shielded room of an ME system for magnetic resonance imaging, where the intensity of EM disturbances is high.
• Use of accessories, transducers, and cables other than those specified or provided by the manufacturer of this equipment could result in increased electromagnetic emissions or decreased electromagnetic immunity of this equipment and result in improper operation.
• Otherwise, degradation of the performance of this equipment could result.

One-Year Warranty

Definitions

The Distributor* of Insignia-branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free INSIGNIA NS-CF43SS6 4.3 Cubic Refrigerator of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).

How to obtain warranty service?

If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy retail store location or from a Best Buy online website, please take your original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy store. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging. To obtain warranty service, in the United States and Canada, call 1-877-467-4289. Call agents may diagnose and correct the issue over the phone.

Where is the warranty valid?

This warranty is valid only in the United States and INSIGNIA NS-CF43SS6 4.3 Cubic Refrigerator Canada at Best Buy branded retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the country where the original purchase was made.

Customer Support

• Ph: 1-877-467-4289
• Website: www.insigniaproducts.com

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FAQs

What is the total capacity of the NS-CF43SS6 refrigerator?

With 4.3 cubic feet of storage space, this model is ideal for tiny homes, dorm rooms, or offices.

Does the refrigerator include a freezer compartment?

Indeed, it contains a little built-in freezer space that’s perfect for keeping ice packs, frozen snacks, and other food items.

Can I adjust the temperature settings?

Indeed, the refrigerator has a manual thermostat control that allows you to change the chilling settings to suit your preferences.

What is the ideal temperature range for this refrigerator?

Generally, the freezer is set at about 0°F (-18°C), and the refrigerator section can be set between 35°F and 46°F (2°C and 8°C).

Is this refrigerator energy efficient?

Indeed, in order to reduce electricity usage, the NS-CF43SS6 is built to be energy efficient and complies with industry standards.

How noisy is the refrigerator during operation?

It works silently and makes very little noise, making it appropriate for offices, bedrooms, and other quiet spaces.

What maintenance is required for the refrigerator?

Performance may be maintained with routine interior cleaning, freezer defrosting when needed, and condenser coil cleaning.

How do I clean the interior and shelves?

Clean the internal surfaces and detachable shelves with warm water and a mild detergent. Steer clear of harsh chemicals to avoid injury.