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Additional safety instructions

• Disconnect the refrigerator from the main power supply at the rear of the unit, 

remove the refrigerator circuit fuse, or turn off the circuit breaker before 
making repairs or cleaning.

NOTE:

 Power to the refrigerator cannot be disconnected by any setting on the 

control panel.

NOTE:

 Repairs must be performed by a qualified Service Professional.

• Replace all parts and panels before operating.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable 

propellant in this appliance.

• To avoid serious injury or death, children should not stand on, or play in or 

with the appliance.

• Children and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or 

lack of experience and knowledge, can use this appliance only if they are 
supervised or have been given instructions on safe use and understand the 
hazards involved.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications, 

such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments; 
farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels, bed & breakfast and other residential 
environments; catering and similar non-retail applications.

• Do not apply harsh cleaners to the refrigerator. Certain cleaners will damage 

plastic which may cause parts such as the door or door handles to detach 
unexpectedly. See Maintaining your refrigerator on page 11 for detailed 
instructions.

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. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.

• Keep fingers out of the “pinch point” areas; clearances between the doors and between the 

doors and cabinet are necessarily small. Be careful closing doors when children are in the 
area.

• Do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment when hands are damp or wet. 

Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.

• Do not refreeze frozen foods which have thawed completely.

WARNING-

DANGER - RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION. FLAMMABLE 

REFRIGERANT USED. 

• To be repaired only by trained service personnel. Do not 

puncture refrigerant tubing.

• Consult repair manual/owner's guide before attempting to 

service this product.

• All safety precautions must be followed.
• Dispose of property in accordance with the applicable federal or local 

regulations. 

• Follow handling instructions carefully. 

Summary of Contents for NS-CFR45M3

Page 1: ...Before using your new product please read these instructions to prevent any damage 4 5 Cu Ft Retro Compact Refrigerator NS CFR45M3 NS CFR45R3 USERGUIDE ...

Page 2: ...compartment 10 Making ice 11 Defrosting the freezer 11 Maintaining your refrigerator 11 Cleaning the interior of your refrigerator 11 Changing the interior light 12 Shutting down your refrigerator long vacations several months 13 Moving your refrigerator 13 Tips on saving energy 13 Obtaining replacement parts 13 Troubleshooting 14 Specifications 17 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY INSIGNIA 18 Introductio...

Page 3: ...eave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside 10 The appliance has to be unplugged before carrying out user maintenance on the appliance 11 This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the ...

Page 4: ...ns Do not apply harsh cleaners to the refrigerator Certain cleaners will damage plastic which may cause parts such as the door or door handles to detach unexpectedly See Maintaining your refrigerator on page 11 for detailed instructions 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 t...

Page 5: ...dangerous even if they will sit for just a few days If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator or freezer please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents Before You Throw Away Your Old Appliance Take off the refrigerator and freezer doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside Refrigerant and Foam Disposal Dispose of refrigerator in accordance w...

Page 6: ...ving gives you 1 3 cu ft 04 cu m for frozen snacks and entrees Customize the temperature of your fridge from 32 50 F 0 10 C and your freezer from 6 8 4 F 14 20 C Mint or Red colored retro design with chrome plated handles and trim add a pop of color and retro style to any room Package contents 4 5 Cu Ft Retro Compact Refrigerator Ice tray and ice scoop Handle kit User Guide Dimensions 42 3 4 in 10...

Page 7: ...or surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth Finding a suitable location Place your refrigerator on a floor that s strong enough to support your refrigerator when it is fully loaded Allow 5 in 12 7 cm of space between the back and sides of your refrigerator and any surrounding walls This allows correct air ventilation Adjust the foot to keep your refrigerator level CAUTION Your refrigerator i...

Page 8: ...ion cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician or service technician install an outlet near the appliance Use of an extension cord can negatively affect the performance of the unit 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 c...

Page 9: ...rn your refrigerator on adjust the thermostat to 4 and let your refrigerator cool at least four hours before putting food inside This makes sure that the cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food is put in Note The handles are not removable after installation Note Your refrigerator has a single thermostat that controls both the refrigerator and freezer temperatures The refrigerator and freezer tem...

Page 10: ...ng a shelf make sure that there is nothing behind it then gently push the shelf back into position Using the crisper drawer Use the crisper drawer to store vegetables and fruits The crisper cover controls the temperature of the crisper and prevents moisture loss Using the freezer compartment The freezer compartment is designed for the long term storage of frozen food The storage life of frozen foo...

Page 11: ... accumulated ice and water and wipe the freezer compartment dry with a soft cloth In the event that ice is not visibly present in the freezer compartment please allow the evaporator located behind the freezer wall to completely defrost for approximately two hours before restarting your refrigerator See Setting the thermostat on page 9 for starting instructions Maintaining your refrigerator Your re...

Page 12: ... screw that secures the light cover 2 Remove the interior light cover 3 Unscrew and remove the old light bulb 4 Screw in the new light bulb 5 Reinstall the light cover CAUTION Unplug your refrigerator before removing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury ...

Page 13: ...e coolest area of the room away from heat producing appliances and heating ducts and out of direct sunlight Let hot foods cool before placing them in your refrigerator Overloading your refrigerator forces the compressor to run longer Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality or spoil Wrap foods correctly and wipe containers dry before placing them in your refrigerator This cuts down on frost b...

Page 14: ...he door seal may be dirty Make sure that the door is closed properly Clean the door seal if necessary The room temperature is hotter than normal This is normal under the circumstances A large amount of food was recently added to the refrigerator This is normal under the circumstances Let hot food cool before placing it inside the refrigerator The thermostat is set too cold Set the thermostat to a ...

Page 15: ... off This is normal The refrigerant is creaking or moaning This is a normal noise as the refrigerant passes through the cooling system Accessories are misplaced Make sure that your refrigerator accessories are placed properly Moisture is building up in the interior of my refrigerator The door has been opened too often or was not closed properly Make sure that the door is closed properly Your refri...

Page 16: ...emove excess food from the refrigerator The doors are not properly closed Make sure that the door closes completely The door gasket seal is not tight The gasket is dirty Clean the door gaskets Your refrigerator is not level Use the front leveling feet to level your refrigerator The door seal gasket is aging Replace the door gasket The light doesn t turn on Your refrigerator isn t connected to powe...

Page 17: ...16 in 93 5cm Weight 62 5 lbs 28 4 kg Capacity 4 5 cu ft 13 cu m Temperature range Refrigerator 32 to 50 F 0 to 10 C Freezer 6 8 to 4 F 14 to 20 C Ambient temperature range 50 100 F 10 38 C Power cord length 5 9 ft 1 8 m Noise 42 dB Power requirements 115VAC 60Hz Current 1 1A Power consumption annual 332 kWh year Refrigerant type R600a Garage ready No Energy Star certified Yes ...

Page 18: ...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 Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product How to obtain warranty service If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy retail store location or from a Best Buy online website www bestbu...

Page 19: ...PLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST DATA LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PR...

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