Magic Chef HMBR440BE Use and Care Manual
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1. Temperature control is set too warm Turn the control to a cooler setting and allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently Warm air enters the refrigerator every time the door is opened Open the door less often The door is not closed completely The door gasket does not seal properly A large amount of warm or hot food might have been stored recently Wait until the refrigerator has had a chance to reach its selected temperature The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time 4 hours are required for the refrigerator to cool down completely Temperature inside the refrigerator is too cold Temperature control is set too cold Turn the control to a warmer setting and allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize Temperature of external refrigerator surface is warm The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as 30 F warmer than room temperature This is normal while the compressor works to transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction as in hot water pipes This is normal Sound will level off or disappear as refrigerator continues to run Bubbling or gurgling sound like water boiling Refrigerant used to cool refrigerator is circulating throughout the system This is normal Vibrations2. Check to assure that the refrigerator is on a level surface Floor is uneven or weak Refrigerator rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly Be sure floor can adequately support refrigerator Level the refrigerator by putting wood or metal shims under 14 part of the refrigerator The refrigerator is touching the wall Re level the refrigerator and move it from the wall See Installation Instructions Moisture forms on inside refrigerator walls Weather is hot and humid which increases internal rate of frost build up This is normal Door is slightly open Door is kept open too long or is opened too frequently Open the door less often The door is not sealed properly Moisture forms on outside of refrigerator Door is slightly open causing cold air from inside the refrigerator to meet warm moist air from outside The door will not close properly The refrigerator is not on a level surface The gasket is dirty 15 Magic Chef Limited Warranty MC Appliance Corporation warrants each new Compact Refrigerator to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or to furnish a new part s at the company s option for any part s of the unit that has failed during the warranty period Parts and labor expenses are covered on this unit for a period of one year from the date of purchase A copy of the dated sales receipt or invoice is require
3. or heating ducts and out of the direct sunlight Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator Overloading the refrigerator forces the compressor to run longer Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality or spoil Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator This cuts down on frost build up inside the refrigerator Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches Remove as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible 13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE You can solve many common refrigerator problems easily saving you the cost of a possible service call Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling for service PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Refrigerator does not operate Not plugged in The circuit breaker tripped or a blown fuse Compressor turns on and off frequently The room temperature is hotter than normal A large amount of food has been added to the refrigerator The door is opened too often The door is not closed completely The temperature control is not set correctly The door gasket does not seal properly The refrigerator does not have the correct clearances The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for a period of time 4 hours are required for the refrigerator to cool down completely Temperature inside the refrigerator is too warm
4. E SKIL EE He E 4 4 Cu Ft Compact Refrigerator User s Manual y Magic Chef Product Registration Thank you for purchasing a Magic Chef product The first step to protect your new product is to complete the product registration on our website www mcappliance com register The benefits of registering your product include the following L Registering your product will allow us to contact you regarding a safety notification or product update 2 Registering your product will allow for more efficient warranty service processing when warranty service is required A Registering your product could act as your proof of purchase in the event of insurance loss Once again thank you for purchasing a Magic Chef product TABLE OF CONTENTS NAMES OF THE PARTS EE 3 EE 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS rneer 4 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION BEFORE USING YOUR REFRIGERATOR aserre 6 INSTALLING YOUR REFRIGERATOR scenerne 6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 6 7 OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL geeccosiesceloncciseccivernnadaonsnuadeeks 8 EE TERE E E 8 THE CHILLER COMPARTMENT erreneren 8 HOW TO DEFROST ccnn nnrir 8 9 HOW TO CHANGE THE INTERIOR LIGHT scene 9 CHANGING THE REVERSIBLE DOOR iscriere nn 10 12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR a ssiieererirerererrrern 13 VACATION TIME acc ore a eer rere eee 13 MOVING YOUR REFRIGERATOR iacere 13 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 13 TR
5. OUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 14 15 REFRIGERATOR WARRANTY rrr nnn 16 NAMES OF THE PARTS MODEL NO HMBR440WE HMBR440BE HMBR440SE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Bottom hinge with leveling leg Top hinge with cover Chiller compartment Drip tray Temperature control Full shelf Full shelf Crisper cover Crisper Leveling leg Door bin Can holders Total 3 Door bin Door bin 9 w AC WARNING A Never touch the interior of the Freezer Chamber or frozen foods in the compartment with wet hands as this could result in frost bite SPECIFICATIONS Model HMBR440WE HMBR440BE HMBR440SE Product Description Magic Chef Refrigerator Model No HMBR440WE HMBR440BE HMBR440SE Capacity 4 4 Cu Ft Unit Dimensions Width Height Depth inches 19 5 33 1 22 0 Net Weight lbs 57 Ibs IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury when using your refrigerator follow these basic precautions AC WARNING AS Read all instructions before using the refrigerator DANGER or WARNING Risk of child entrapment To avoid the possibility of child entrapment please take the following precautions before throwing out the refrigerator Remove all doors from the unit Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside Never allow children to operate play with or
6. an extension cord with this appliance If the power cord is too short have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance Use of an extension can negatively affect the unit s performance IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORIZED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO A CARRY OUT SERVICES OR REPAIRS INVOLVING THE REMOVAL OF COVERS Caution risk of fire A TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before Using Your Refrigerator Remove the exterior and interior packing Before connecting the refrigerator to the power source let it stand upright for approximately 4 hours This will reduce 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 Cleaning instruction on page11 Installing Your Refrigerator This appliance 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 5 inches of space between the back and sides of the refrigerator which allows the 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 etc Direct sunlight may affect the acrylic coating and heat sources may increase electrical consumpt
7. crawl inside the refrigerator Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other refrigerator The fumes can create a fire hazard or an explosion Save these instructions ZX WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury follow these basic precautions when using your refrigerator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 WARNING Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction WARNING Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer WARNING Do not damage the refrigerant tubing to increase the risk of a leak when handle move and use of refrigerator WARNING Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer WARNING DANGER Never allow children to play with operate or crawl inside the refrigerator Risk of child entrapment Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer e Take off the doors e Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside The appliance has to be unplugged before carrying out user maintenance on the appliance This appliance can be used by child
8. d to receive warranty service replacement or refund In addition MC Appliance Corporation warrants the compressor parts only to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five years The consumer is responsible for all labor and transportation expenses related to the diagnosis and replacement of the compressor after the initial one year warranty expires In the event the unit requires replacement or refund under the terms of this warranty the consumer is responsible for all transportation expenses to return the unit to our factory prior to receiving a replacement unit or refund A copy of the dated sales receipt invoice is required to receive warranty service replacement or refund This warranty covers appliances in use within the contiguous United States Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico This warranty does not cover the following e Damages due to shipping damage or improper installation e Damages due to misuse or abuse e Content losses due to failure of the unit e Inside components such as door panels door shelves racks light bulbs etc e Repairs performed by unauthorized service agents e Service calls that do not involve defects in material and workmanship such as instructions on proper use of the product or improper installation e Replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers e Failure of this product if used for other purposes than its intended purpose e Disposal costs for any failed
9. e are instructions on the packet carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times How To Defrost This refrigerator is equipped with a Push Button defrost thermostat system To activate the defrost cycle simply push in the red defrost button located in the center of the control knob dial do not turn the control knob dial to zero off The defrost cycle is initiated immediately When defrosting is complete the Push Button will release pop out automatically and resume normal operating conditions at the same temper ature setting NOTE If the Push Button is activated pushed in accidentally it will not be possible to manually pull out the push button deactivate the defrost cycle You must let the defrost cycle run its course Defrosting of your refrigerator should take place whenever ice build up inside the freezer compartment reaches 1 4 6mm thick Defrosting may take a few hours depending on the amount of accumulated ice and ambient indoor temperature To speed up the defrosting process remove all frozen foods from the freezer section Leaving the door partially ajar for a short period of time will also speed up the process Important You must remember to close the refrigerator door before the defrost cycle terminates and normal operating conditions resume automatically The drip tray should be in position directly below the freezer compartment to catch condensed water during defrosting Note Nev
10. er use sharp or pointed instruments to remove ice from the freezer compartment The freezer compartment contains refrigerated gas lines and if accidentally punched pierced will render the refrigerator inoperable and void the manufacturer s warranty DO NOT ALLOW THE REFRIGERATOR TO CONTINUE OPERATION IF THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT IS PIERCED After defrosting is complete set the control to maximum for 2 to 3 hours before returning to the desired position When the refrigerator is not to be used for a long period of time disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply and leave the door partially open This will help to reduce mold and mildew build up Note Wait 3 to 5 minutes before attempting to restart the refrigerator if operation has been interrupted How To Change the interior light NOTE All parts removed must be saved to do the reinstallation of the light bulb Before removing the light bulb unplug the appliance from the power supply Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury 1 Hold the lamp cover and push toward inside of the cabinet 2 Remove the lamp cover 3 Unscrew the old bulb and install the new bulb 4 Re install the lamp cover CHANGING THE REVERSIBLE DOOR CAUTION To avoid personal injury to yourself and or property we recommend someone assist you during the door reversal process 1 Tilt the unit slightly towards the rear and prop it securely Two people are required to tilt the un
11. ewarm water and baking soda solution The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water Be sure to keep the door gasket seal clean to keep the unit running efficiently The outside of the refrigerator should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth Vacation Time Turn the temperature control knob to 0 and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet Remove all the food Clean the refrigerator Leave the door open slightly to avoid possible formation of condensation mold or odor Use extreme caution in the case of children The unit should not be accessible to child s play Short vacations Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of less than three weeks Long vacations If the appliance will not be used for several months remove all food and unplug the power cord Clean and dry the interior thoroughly To prevent odor and mold growth leave the door open slightly blocking it open if necessary or have the door removed Moving Your Refrigerator Turn the temperature control knob to 0 and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet Remove all the food Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator Tape the doors shut Be sure the refrigerator stays in the upright position during transportation Energy Saving Tips The refrigerator should be located in the coolest area of the room away from heat producing appliances
12. ion Ambient temperature below 50 F 10 C or above 85 F 29 4 C will hinder the performance of this appliance This unit is not designed for use in a garage or any other outside installation Avoid locating the refrigerator in moist areas Plug the refrigerator into dedicated properly installed grounded wall outlet Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord Any questions concerning power and or grounding should be directed toward a certified electrician or an authorized service center This unit is not designed to be installed in an RV or used with an inverter After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet turn the unit on and allow the unit to cool down for 2 3 hours under before placing food in the refrigerator or freezer compartment Electrical Connection A WARNING Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock If the power cord is damaged have it replaced by an authorized service center This refrigerator should be properly grounded for your safety The power cord of this refrigerator is equipped with a three prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the third ground prong from the power cord supplied This refrigerator requires a standard 115 Volt A C 60Hz electrical outlet with three prong ground This refrigerator is
13. it during the door reversal process 2 Remove the top right hinge cover 3 Undo the screws Then remove the hinge bracket 4 Remove the top left screw cover 5 Move the core cover from left side to right side And then lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it from scratching 10 6 Remove the screws and bottom hinge Then remove the adjustable feet from both side 7 Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin turn the bracket over and replace it 8 Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin Replace both adjustable feet 11 9 Place the door back on Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically so that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the top hinge 10 Insert the hinge bracket and screw it to the top of the unit 11 Usea spanner to tighten it if necessary 12 Put the hinge cover and the screw cover back 13 With the door closed check that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically and that the seals are closed on all sides before finally tightening the bottom hinge Re adjust the leveling feet as needed 12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Your Refrigerator Upon installation of your new appliance it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly Turn the temperature control knob to 0 and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet Remove all food content Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth soaked in luk
14. not designed to be used with an inverter The cord should be secured behind the refrigerator and not left exposed or dangling to prevent accidental injury Never unplug the refrigerator by pulling the power cord Always grip the plug firmly and pull straight out from the receptacle Do not use an extension 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 If any problems with the appliance persist please contact our Customer Service Dept to consult with a representative at 888 775 0202 or visit our website to request warranty service at www mcappliance com OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Temperature Control e Your refrigerator has one control for regulating the temperature The temperature control is located on the upper right hand corner of the interior compartment e The first time you turn the unit on adjust the temperature control knob to 5 and run for at least 2 hours before putting foods inside This will ensure the cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food is put in e The range of the refrigerator temperature control is from position 1 to 5 Adjust the temperature control to the setting that best suits your needs The setting of 3 should be appropriate for home or office refrigerator use e To turn off the refrigrtator please turn the tempera
15. nsequential damages or limitations on implied warranties This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Model Parts amp Labor Compressor Parts Only Type of Service HMBR440WE One Year Five Years Carry In HMBR440BE One Year Five Years Carry In HMBR440SE One Year Five Years Carry In For Service or Assistance please call 888 775 0202 or visit us on the web at www mcappliance com to request warranty service or order parts 16 y Magic Chef CNA International Inc d b a MC Appliance Corporation All rights reserved Magic Chef logo is a registered trademark of CNA International Inc www mcappliance com Printed in China
16. ren age 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children should not play with the appliance Cleaning and maintenance should not be made by children without supervision If the component part is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard Please abandon the refrigerator according to local regulations as the unit contains flammable blowing gas and refrigerant Follow local regulations regarding disposal of the appliance due to flammable refrigerant and blowing gas All refrigeration products contain refrigerants which under the guidelines of federal law must be removed before disposal It is the consumer s responsibility to comply with federal and local regulations when disposing of this product 11 This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar environments such as e staff kitchen areas in shops offices and other working environments e farm houses and by clients in hotels motels and other residential type environments e bed and breakfast type environments e catering and similar non retail applications 12 Do not store or use gasoline or any inflammable liquors and liquids inside or in the vicinity of refrigerator 13 Do not use
17. ture control knob to 0 Please note that turning the temperature control knob to 0 position stops the cooling cycle but does not disconnect the power supply to the refrigerator e NOTE e If the unit is unplugged loses power you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit If you attempt to restart before this time delay the refrigerator will not start e Large amounts of food will lower the cooling efficiency of the appliance e Do not place the foods on the air outlet and leave spaces for airflow e f you choose to change the thermostat setting adjust thermostat control by one increment at a time Allow several hours for temperature to stabilize between adjustments Ice Tray NY e Recommended temperature control setting for ice making is 5 K e Fill the ice cube tray 2 3 capacity with cold water and place the tray on the bottom of the chiller compartment to freeze properly a Ca e To eject the ice cubes from the tray place over the ice bucket and twist slightly 7 e Re set the temperature control to setting 3 The Chiller Compartment e This compartment is designed for the ice making and short term storage of some commercially frozen foods e The temperature of the chiller compartment may not reach temperature low enough to store frozen foods and works well when the food is already frozen prior to storage e Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase If ther
18. unit not returned to our factory e Any delivery installation costs incurred as the result of a unit that fails to perform as specified e Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized service technician is not available e The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions e Refunds for non repairable products are limited to the price paid for the unit per the sales receipt e This warranty is non transferable This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and does not extend to any subsequent owner s Limitations of Remedies and Exclusions Product repair in accordance with the terms herein is your sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty Any and all implied warranties including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law MC Appliance Corporation is not liable for incidental or consequential damages and no representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale of this product Under no circumstances is the consumer permitted to return this unit to the factory without the prior written consent of MC Appliance Corporation Some states prohibit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or co
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