Magic Chef MCBR240W instruction manual Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Cause

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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.

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

The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as

warm.

30οF 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

Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction,

comes on.

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.

Vibrations.

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

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MCBR240W specifications

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