INSIGNIA NS-IMN44BS4 Portable Nugget Ice Maker User Guide

June 9, 2024
Insignia

INSIGNIA logo NS-IMN44BS4 Portable Nugget Ice Maker

INSIGNIA NS IMN44BS4 Portable Nugget Ice Maker User Guide

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your NS- IMN44BS4 represents the state of the art in ice maker design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.

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 ice maker.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying your ice maker.

WARNING
Read these instructions.

  • Keep these instructions.
  • Heed all warnings.
  • Follow all instructions.
  • Do not operate your ice maker with a damaged cord.
  • Your ice maker requires a standard 110-120V, 60Hz electrical outlet with a three-prong ground.
  • Connect to a properly polarized outlet only. No other appliance should be plugged into the same outlet.
  • Make sure that the plug is fully inserted into the outlet.
  • Do not run the power cord over carpeting or other heat insulators. Do not cover the cord. Keep the cord away from traffic areas, and do not submerge in water.
  • We do not recommend the use of an extension cord because it may overheat and become a risk of fire. If you must use an extension cord, use No.14 AWG minimum  size and rated no less than 1875 Watts.
  • Unplug your ice maker before cleaning or making any repairs or servicing.
  • Exercise caution and use reasonable supervision when your ice maker is used near children.
  • Do not use your ice maker outdoors.
  • Place your ice maker away from direct sunlight and make sure that there is at least 6 inches (15 cm) of space between the back and sides of your ice maker and surrounding walls.
  • Do not use any other liquid besides water to make ice cubes.
  • Do not clean your ice maker with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
  • Do not tip over.
  • If your ice maker is brought in from outside storage in winter, wait a few hours for it to warm up to room temperature before plugging it in.
  • To avoid a hazard due to instability of your ice maker, it must be placed on an even or flat surface.
    WARNING: This appliance must be grounded.

Features

  • Enjoy small, chewable ice pellets like those served in restaurants
  • Fast-working system produces your first ice in about 12 minutes
  • 3.5 lb. (1.6 kg) storage capacity gives you plenty of ice for any occasion
  • Digital touch controls make using this ice maker simple and easy
  • Included ice scoop makes it easy to pour ice into individual glasses
  • Auto-cleaning mode makes it easy to keep the ice maker in good working condition
  • Textured top provides convenient storage for glasses or bottles
  • Four rubber feet keep the ice maker stable on your table or countertop
  • Stainless steel and black design looks modern and is easy to clean

Package contents

  • Portable Nugget Ice Maker
  • Ice scoop
  • Drip tray
  • User Guide

Product overview

INSIGNIA NS IMN44BS4 Portable Nugget Ice Maker - Product
overview

Control panel display

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display

Setting up your ice maker

Before using your ice maker
WARNINGS : Before plugging in your ice maker, wait four hours for the refrigerant fluid to settle.

  • Remove the exterior and interior packing.
  • Remove all tape and take out the accessory parts from the unit. If any parts are missing, contact customer service.
  • Remove the “Pull” sticker from the bin handle.
  • Clean your ice maker (see Cleaning your ice maker on page 9), then run two or three cycles of ice and dispose of them to remove any plastic odor or residue from the manufacturing and shipping process.

Finding a suitable location

  • This ice maker is designed to be free standing only, and should not be recessed or built-in.
  • Place your ice maker on a counter top that is strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded.
  • Allow six inches (15 cm) of space between the back and sides of the ice maker and any surrounding walls to allow for proper air ventilation.
  • Place the ice maker away from direct sunlight and sources of heat, such as a stove, heater, or radiator. Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may  increase electrical consumption. Extremely cold
    temperatures may also prevent the ice maker from performing properly.

Providing a proper power supply
WARNINGS: Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged please call our customer service.
This appliance requires a standard 110-120V, 60Hz electrical outlet with good grounding means.
This unit should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a grounding plug which mates with standard grounding wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electric shock.
Plug your appliance into an exclusive, properly installed, grounded wall outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, damage the grounding means of the plug. Any questions concerning power and/or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician.

INSIGNIA NS IMN44BS4 Portable Nugget Ice Maker - power
supply

Notes:

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

Using your ice maker

Getting ready to make ice
CAUTION: Change water in the water reservoir every 24 hours to make sure that it is fresh.
If the unit isn’t to be used for an extended period, drain the water and dry the water reservoir.

  1. Remove the ice drawer from your ice maker.INSIGNIA NS IMN44BS4 Portable Nugget Ice Maker - Removing ice 2

  2. Fill the water reservoir with tap (drinking) water to the MAX line. It holds 74.4 oz. (2.2 l) of water.
    WARNINGS: Fill the reservoir with drinking water only.INSIGNIA NS
IMN44BS4 Portable Nugget Ice Maker - ice maker 2

  3. Place the ice drawer into the ice maker.INSIGNIA NS IMN44BS4 Portable Nugget Ice Maker - ice maker 3

  4. Put the drip tray into position.INSIGNIA NS IMN44BS4 Portable Nugget Ice Maker - ice maker 4

  5. Plug in your ice maker. The power indicator turns on.

Making ice

  1. Make sure the drain cap has been inserted into the drain pipe. Otherwise the ice maker will not work properly.
  2. Make sure that the water reservoir is full of water and that the ice drawer and drip tray are in place.
  3. Press the (ICE) button. The ice indicator turns on and the ice maker begins making ice.
    While ice is being made, you can see in the ice drawer by pressing the (LIGHT) button and looking through the drawer window.

Note: If the ice maker runs out of water, it stops automatically and the “ADD WATER” indicator turns on. Add water to continue making ice. INSIGNIA
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To stop making ice, press the (ICE) button again and the ice maker stops making ice. If you don’t stop the ice maker, it will automatically stop when the ice drawer is full and the “ice full” indicator turns on.

Removing ice

  1. Open the ice drawer and use the ice scoop to remove the ice. You can also remove the ice by hand.INSIGNIA NS IMN44BS4 Portable Nugget Ice Maker - Removing ice
  2. If the ice drawer is full, you can remove it to dump the ice into a container and store it in your freezer. To remove the ice drawer, pull it out, then tip up the front of the drawer to remove it.INSIGNIA NS IMN44BS4 Portable Nugget Ice Maker - ice maker

Cleaning your ice maker

Your ice maker is designed for year-round use with only minimal cleaning and maintenance.

CAUTION:

  • To prevent damage to the finish, do not use gasoline, benzine, thinner, or other similar solvents, or abrasive cleaners to clean the exterior.
  • Use a 1:5 white vinegar mix to clean the machine.

Cleaning the parts

  • Wash the inside with a damp, warm cloth and a baking soda solution (two tablespoons in a quart of water), then wipe dry with a dry cloth. Do this periodically to keep  your ice maker looking new.
  • Remove the ice drawer and clean it, then replace it in the ice maker.

Running a cleaning cycle
Run a cleaning cycle before using your ice maker for the first time. After that we suggest running a cleaning cycle at least every three days.

  1. Before cleaning your ice maker, make sure that the drain cap has been inserted into the drain pipes on the back of the ice maker. Otherwise the ice maker will not work  properly.
  2. Press the (CLEAN) button for 3 seconds. The cleaning indicator lights turns on. The cleaning cycle runs for at least 20 minutes, then the indicator light turns off and the ice maker stops cleaning.
  3. Press the (CLEAN) button again to turn off the auto clean cycle midway through.
  4. After running a cleaning cycle, move your ice maker to the edge of the countertop, turn it around, then place a large bowl under it.
  5. Pull the drain pipes from the back of the ice maker and remove the drain plug from the drain pipes.
  6. Run the drain pipes into a large bowl and let the water drain from the tank.INSIGNIA NS IMN44BS4 Portable Nugget Ice Maker - Removing ice 3
  7. Reinsert the drain cap into the drain pipes and replace the drain pipes on the back of your ice maker. Your ice maker is ready to use.

Troubleshooting

CAUTION: Do not try to repair your ice maker yourself. Doing so invalidates the warranty.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
The “Add Water” indicator lights No water in the reservoir. Turn off your

ice maker, remove the ice drawer, add water to the reservoir, replace the drawer, then press the ICE button to begin making ice.
The ice has a bad taste or there is an odor| Various| •Make a few loads of ice after unpacking and discard the ice
•Clean the ice maker
•Use filtered water
The “Ice Full” indicator lights or flashes| Too much ice in the drawer.| Remove some ice from the drawer.
With no ice in the drawer.| Something is blocking the infrared light in the ice drawer. Remove the obstacle from the ice drawer or clean the inside of the drawer.
Press the (ICE) button for five seconds (to override). Makes ice for 80 minutes.
The ice making cycle is normal, but no ice is made| The room temperature or water temperature may be too high.| The room temperature should be 50° F — 90° F (10° C — 32° C).The water temperature should be 45° F — 90° F (7° C — 32° C).
The refrigerant liquid may have leaked.| Contact a qualified service technician for repair.
A pipe in the cooling system may be blocked.| Contact a qualified service technician for repair.
The LIGHT and ICE icons blink| The ambient temperature or the water temperature in the inner tank is too high.| The ice maker should be operated below 90° F (32° C) ambient temperature.
Pour colder water into the tank.
Refrigerant liquid leakage.| Press the (ICE) button twice to restart the ice making process. If the problem does not resolve itself, have your ice maker serviced by a qualified technician.
The motor cover is broken.
A pipe in the cooling system is broken.
Makes ice too slowly| The hot air outlet is blocked.| Check the hot air outlet and remove any blockage.
The water temperature in
the inner tank is too high.| The water temperature must be between 45° and 90° F (7° and 32° C)
The refrigeration system has a malfunction.| Have your ice maker serviced by a qualified technician.
Your ice maker is leaking water| The drain plug is loose or missing.| Replace the drain plug into the drain line.
A pipe joint in the ice maker may be loose.| Have your ice maker serviced by a qualified technician.
The seal has reached the end of its service life.| Have your ice maker serviced by a qualified technician.

Specifications

Dimensions (H x W x D) 16.54 x 9.84 x 16.14 in. (42 x 25 x 41 cm)
Weight 31.6 lbs. (14.3 kg)
Power requirements 115V— 60Hz
Current 2.7A
Refrigerant R600a / 30 g
Vesicant C5Hio
Protection type I

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – INSIGNIA

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 of  defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
For this warranty to apply, your Product must be purchased in the United States or Canada from a Best Buy branded retail store or online at www.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca and is packaged with this warranty statement.

How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased the Product. Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the Product.

What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the 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. 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. 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.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca), 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 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.

What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:

  • Food, beverage, and/or medicine loss/spoilage.

  • Customer instruction/education

  • Installation

  • Set up adjustments

  • Cosmetic damage

  • Damage due to weather, lightning, and other acts of God, such as power surges

  • Accidental damage

  • Misuse

  • Abuse

  • Negligence

  • Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of business or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or apartment complex, or otherwise used in a place of other than a private home.

  • Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna

  • Display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).

  • 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”

  • Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)

  • Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed

  • Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product
    Display panels containing up to three (3) pixel failures (dots that are dark or incorrectly illuminated) grouped in an area smaller than one tenth (1/10) of the display size  or up to five (5) pixel failures throughout the display. (Pixel based displays may contain a limited number of pixels that may not function normally.)

  • Failures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to liquids, gels or pastes.

REPAIR REPLACEMENT 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 PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

Contact Insignia:
1-877-467-4289
www.insigniaproducts.com
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
©2023 Best Buy. All rights reserved.
www.insigniaproducts.com
1-877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada)
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.
©2023 Best Buy. All rights reserved.

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