Magic Chef MCBR1020W important safety instructions Troubleshooting Guide, Problem Possible Causes

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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 Causes

Refrigerator does not operate

• Refrigerator is unplugged.

 

• The circuit breaker is tripped/ fuse blown.

Compressor turns on and off

• The room temperature is warmer than normal

 

• Door is left open or is frequently opened.

 

• The refrigerator does not have the correct

 

clearances.

 

• The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for

 

a period of time.

Refrigerator compartments are too

• Temperature control is not set correctly.

warm

• Door is left open or is frequently opened.

 

• The door gasket does not seal properly.

 

• A large amount of warm or hot food was stored

 

recently. Wait for the refrigerator to reach its

 

selected temperature.

 

• The refrigerator has recently been disconnected for

 

a period of time.

Vibrating or rattling (slight vibration is normal)

Leveling legs need adjusting

Refrigerator is placed on an uneven or weak surface.

The refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the refrigerator and move it away from the wall.

Temperature of external refrigerator

• The exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as

surface is warm

30°F warmer than room temperature.

 

• This is normal while the compressor works to

 

transfer heat from inside the refrigerator cabinet.

Moisture collects inside the

• Door is left open or is frequently opened.

refrigerator

 

Moisture forms on outside of

• Is normal in hot and humid weather. Air carries

refrigerator

moisture into the refrigerator when doors are

 

opened.

Bubbling or gurgling sounds (like

• This is the normal sound of refrigerant (used to cool

boiling water)

refrigerator) circulating throughout the system.

Popping or cracking sounds when

• This is normal. Metal parts undergo expansion and

compressor comes on

contraction, like hot water pipes. The sound will

 

level off or disappear as refrigerator runs.

The door will not close properly

• The refrigerator is not on a level surface.

 

• The gasket is dirty.

 

• The storage basket is out of position.

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Contents Warranty………………………….….............10 Structure Illustration Installation Instructions Important Safety InstructionsBefore Using Your Refrigerator Avoid InstallationOperating Your Refrigerator Temperature ControlIce Tray Freezer Compartment OperationCleaning Your Refrigerator Care and MaintenanceMoving Your Refrigerator Energy Saving TipsStep Changing the Reversible DoorStep Problem Possible Causes Troubleshooting GuideRefrigerator Warranty