Magic Chef RB17CA-1A Owner's Manual

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REFRIGERATOR
CONTROL
AUTOMATIC
ICE MAKER
& STORAGE
BUCKET
fREEZER
CONTROL
L(GHT
FREEZER
SHELF
DAIRY
COMPARTMENT
FREEZER
SHELVES
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REFRIGERATOR.
DOOR SHELVES
CRISPER
COVER
VEGETABLE
CRISPER
Please
read
the
model.
In order
VEGETABLE
CRISPER
enclosed
instructions
to prevent
unnecessary
REMOVABLE
BASE GRILLE
to
become
service
calls,
better
refer
acquainted
to the
with
self-service
your
new
check
list.
If you do need service, be sure to report the model and serial numbers to the service
man. They are found on the serial plate, located at the lower left side of the liner wall
next
place
to the
to
MODEL
crisper
record
NO.
drawer
these
or the
upper
front
left
corner
numbers.
SERIAL NO.
of the
liner.
Here
is a convenient
INSTALLATION
LOCATION
If you have agreed to install your new refrigerator yourself, please follow these helpful suggestions,
EU_c'rRICAL
CONNECTION
AND GROUNDING
The NO.
freezerterm
control
mended
for9 short
use setting
only. is recom-
This appliance is designed to operate on a
nominal 115 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line.
There should be e separate, grounded circult, serving this appliance only.
DO NOT
use an extension cord.
Your refrigerator may run for severa_ hours
when you first start it. This is normal and
shouldn't be cause for a_a;m.
1. Remove base skids and replace front
levelers.
POWERSUPPLY
CORD
WITH
2. Remove all exterior and interior tape
carefully and retain old tape. Make a
smafl pad of this tape to pick off'any remaining tape residues. This will e_iminate the need to use dangerous solvents
of Shy kind.
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PRONG
GROUNDING
PLUG"
In a day or two, you may decide that one
or both compartments shou)d be colder or
warmer• If so, adjust the control(s) as instructed inthe accompanying chart.
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3. Remove and discard cantilever shelf
packing clips located just above each
shelf where it hooks onto the frame. To
remove a metal clip, push the tab at the
top, grasp at the bottom and pull straight
GROUNDING
out. To remove a plastic clip, wigg)e
sideways
and pull straight
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4. Select a location for your new refrigeratot away from any heat sources. Allow a
free flow of air through the front base
grille.
5. Your model should not be installed
where the temperature will go below
55°F because it will not run frequently
enough to maintain proper temperature
in the freezer.
6. Fo,"ease of installation, you should leave
e space of about one-half inch between
your refrigerator and adjacent walls or
cabinets,
LEVELING
IS IMPORTANT
A refrigerator will not operate properly
unless it is level and rests firmly on all four
corners. Your model has four wheels and a
leveling screw beneath each front cornet at
the base of the cabinet that can be turned in
or out as required.
TYPE
OF PRONGS
Bf O_FFERENI
_HOWN
ON
ON
POW_
YOUR
CORD
_ODEL
H_R£.
pronged grounding plug for your protection
against possible electrical shock hazards. It
must be plugged into a grounding receptaLie. Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal reThis appliance
is equipped
with customer
a threesponsibiliW
and obligation
of the
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle. DO NOT, under
any circumstances, cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord.
DO NOT use an adapter plug.
All U.L listed refrigerators and freezers are
equipped with this type plug.
SAPt: _f REMINDER
If you are not going to use your old refrigerator, be sure to REMOVE THE DOORS so
a child won't be accidentally trapped inside
and suffocate. This iS required by law in
many communities.
If the floor is not level and it is necessary
OPERATION
el= I IING
CON'r_OLS
Your new refrigerator has two controls,
Fresh Food
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freezer compartment
controls
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rolling the rear wheels on to a piece of plywood or other shim material.
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front inlevelers
theBefloor
lockthe
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cabinet
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IMPORTANT:
EXCEPT WHEN STARTING, DO NOT CHANGE EITHER CONTROL MORE THAN ONE NUMBER AT
A TIME.
ALLOW
24 HOURS
FOR
TEMPERATURE
TO STABILIZE
BEUSE lING.
OF CONTROLS
FORE RESI:I
WARM
CABINET
SURFACES
At times, the front surfaces of your refrigerator cabinet may be warm to the touch.
This is a normal function of your refrigerator,
This feature prevents moisture from condensing on the outside of your refrigerator duting humid weather. This condition may be
noticeable when you first start your refrigerator, during hot weather, and excessive or
lengthy door openings.
FEATURES
The fresh food compartment is cooled by
e gentle stream of circulating chilled air.
the top front of the fresh food compartment.
Turn both controls to "No. 5" to start your
One
for regulating the temperature in the
refrigerator,
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freezer. The fresh food compartment and the
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Changing either control will have some elfect on the temperature of the other cornpertinent.
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To maintain the natural flavor, moisture
and nutrition of fresh foods, we recommend
that you cover open food containers. Dishes
or trays containing leftovers should also be
covered to seal in flavors. Storing foods in
plastic bags or in their original air tight store
lure from them and lengthens storage time.
ADJUSTABLE CANTILEVER SHELVES
wrappings
reduces
evaporation
of moiscan be moved
up orthe
down
to suil your
individual needs. To remove a shelf, lift the front
of the shelf straight up. rock slightly and DUll
straight out. To lock in another position, tilt
shelf with the front up, Insert hooks into the
SHELVES
desired frame openings and Jetthe shelf settie into piece. Make sure it is securely locked
at the rear.
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THE FREEZERSHELF can be removed by
or odor. To avoid these conditions, occasion-
11)
lifting
the me
auick-freeze
straight
up until
left end barscompartment
of the freezer shelf are out of the sockets _nthe side wall
ally
empty
icecubes.
bin and
the entire
supply
of ice
An replenish
untevel refrigerator
may result in non-uniform cubes which
of the quick freeze compartment. (2) Lift the
freezer Shelf slightly and (3) pull to the left
untd right end bars are out of the sockets in
the right freezer wall Reverse the removal
procedure toreDiace the freezer shelf. The
freezer shelf can be lowered into another
position,
could stick together,
Certain sounds may accompany the varipus operating cycles of the ice maker. The
motor may have a slight hum--a dull thump
may be heard as cubes are ejected--the
cubes will rattle as they fall into an empty
storage bin--water
valve may click or
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REMOVING
nished
with the the
refrigerator.
as ConneCtinstructedthein
separate
instructions,
ice maker
to the
water supplYfur.
STARTING
OR STOPPING
YOUR ICE MAKER
PLASTIC
CLIP
KEEPER
A sliding drawer _s provided
for short
term storage of fresh meats. This meat
keeper ts suspended from one of the refrigerator compartment she_ves. It slides
the storage
is full
and restarts
after use
ice
cubes
have bin
been
dispensed.
Youit can
the wire arm to stop production of ice cubes
at any time. Pull the arm forward slightly and
raise it onto the OFF Notch.
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items stored w_thin. KEEP YOUR MEAT
TIMES.
KEEPER TIGHTLY
CLOSED
AT ALL
out to the front so you can easdy reach all
All meats or poultry should be stored in
their original store wrappings or in plastic
bags to reduce the evaporation of moisture
from them.
To remove the meat pan, pull it out until
it stops. Then apply a little more pressure
and pull completely out.
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The
Lower
wire the
armwire
stops
arm the
frommechanism
the OFF position.
when
MEAT
TRAY
it is possible that the water in your area contains an abundance of mineral deposits and
is leaving a film residue in the tray. Wipe the
tray pockets with a cloth soaked in vinegar
until the film is cleaned out. If the residue
seems heavy, clean the tray each time you
clean your refrigerator.
"buzz" and
occasionally.
All offor
these
sounds are
normal
are no cause
alarm.
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ICE CUBE
If ice cubes seem to be sticking in the tray,
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In order to remove the tray for cleaning,
do the following:
1. Check to see if the tray is level.
2. If the tray is not level, the ice maker is in
the dumping cycte. Wait until the tray is
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3. If the tray is level move the wire arm to
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If you operate your refrigerator before the
water connection is made, keep the wire arm
in the OFF position. After the water conneclion {s made, remove the wire arm from the
OFF position.
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE
CRISPER
The fruit and vegetable crispers slide out
for easy access to foods stored within. They
are comp)etely removable for cleaning or for
use elsewhere in your kitchen. The plastic
if you plan to turn the ice maker off for an
extended period of time, it is best to shut off
the water supply,
crisper cover also serves as a refrigerator
storage shelf. TO remove the cover, lift the
front edge and pull straight out. To replace
the cover, set rear bars on supports and
push back until front can be lowered into
place. If a restricted door opening does not
permit removal of a drawer, tilt crispers and
shelf assembly up and remove by lifting
straight out.
ADJUSTMENT
The ice maker enclosure front can be
leveted or readjusted by loosening the front
mounting screws and moving the front up or
down as desired. Retighten the screws after
the front is readjusted or leveled.
ICE MAKER
ENCLOSURE
levet before proceeding. (About 8 min4. Check the cube pockets to determine
whether
water is
the "OFF"theposition.
(1)frozen, if not, be
sure you keep the tray level so as not to
spill the water while removing the tray.
5. Remove the plastic clip by pushing the
dip as shown on the clip. (2)
6. Pull the tray straight out off of the shaft.
(3)
7. To reinstall the tray, reverse the removal
procedure.
MAGNETIC
DOOR GASKETS
Door gaskets are magnetized to insure an
air tight seal all around. These gaskets cting
to the cabinet front, once the doors are
closed to within their magnetic range.
REPLAC 1N G
LIGHT BULB
Keep your crispers tightly closed to insure
crispness and freshness. Storing leafy ragetables, such as celery and lettuce in plastic
bags reduces the evaporation of moisture
from them.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT BULBS.
ALWAYS USE A 40 wA'rr, STANDARD
BASE, APPLIANCE TYPE BULB WHEN REPLACING A LIGHT.
AUTOMATIC
ICE MAKER
The automatic ice maker will furnish a
continual supply of ice cubes. After installalion, it may take 8 to 24 hours for the ice
maker to furnish any cubes. The first two or
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REMOVING
ENCLOSURE
three batches of ice cubes may be undersized and irregular due to air in the water
supply line. They may also be discolored due
to impurities from the new water supply tubing. Therefore, all cubes from the first two or
three harvests should be discarded,
Ice cubes that have been in the ice bin for
a long time may shrink and possibly stick togetber. Also, they may acquire a food taste
To remove the enclosure from around the
ice maker, insert a phillips head screw driver
up between the ice maker and the side of the
enclosure and loosen the two top mounting
screws. Slide the enclosure to the right to
disengage the two top mounting slots and
the two mounting studsfrom the holes in the
liner. Reverse this procedure when replacing
the enclosure,
CLEANING
ICE MAKER
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE
CLEANING.
Your refrigerator can be rolled out for
cleaning. Turn the levelers, at each front
corner of the cabinet, COUNTERCLOCKWISE until they turn freely. Then pull the
cabinet straight out. We recommend that
you turn off the water supply before moving the cabinet.
After cleaning behind your refrigerator,
WISE until they touch
the cabinet in place.
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the floor and lock
INSIDE
Clean both compartments and inner door
panets
with mild
soap solvent,
and water.
Do not
use
an
abrasive
powder,
polish
cleaner
or undiluted detergent,
You may notice a slight discoloration appeering at the top and near the center of the
beck wall of the fresh food compartment,
This is no cause for alarm, but it should be
cleaned off periodically.
OUTSIDE
Wash regularly with
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To replace base grille, align spring clips
with square opening in cabinet and tap each
end until grilie locks in place.
ENERGY TI PS
mild soap and water.
rinse with clear water. Never use abrasive
FOR EFFICIENT
scouring powders, automobile polish or furniture polish. Glass Wax or e similar product
will clean and protect the finish satisfactorily.
1. Be sure refrigerator is level and ventilation around front grille is not blocked.
DOOR
2. Check door seals occasionally for leakage. Check at various places, top. bottom. sides.
GASKETS
Your door gaskets are vinyl They may be
cleaned with soap end water, a soda solulion or with a mild scouring powder,
ENERGY
USE.
3. Check the temperature; avoid unnecessarily cold settings.
4. Keep freezer full to near capacit'/, _ess
DEFROST PAN
Defrost water drains into a shallow pan
beneath the cabinet and evaporates.This
pan should be cleaned at isest once a month
with a solution of strong soap and water.
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cold air is lost during door openings.
5. Let hot dishes cool before putting into refrigerator or freezer.
6. Cover liquids; if uncovered, the unit must
work Longer.
7. leasttwice
Clean a
refrigerator
year.
condenser coils at
SAFETY TIPS
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To remove the defrost pan, grasp the base
grille at both ends and pull it straight out.
Slide the pan out from underneath the
cabinet.
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1. In
case of Ifpower
door
openings.
power failure,
failure isminimize
of long duration, protect frozen food by placing
blocks of dry ice an top of the packages,
or check with a local frozen foods locker
plant about temporary storage.
2. Use
the three-pronged
only ptotecwith a
grounding
receptacle toplug
provide
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To replace the defrost pan, position the
side flanges to fit over slide rails and push it
in until it stops.
To replace base grille, align spring clips
with square opening Jn cabinet and tap each
end until grille locks in place.
CONDENSER
Your refrigerator will operate more efficiently when the condenser is clean, it
should be cleaned at least twice a year. It
can be adequately cleaned through the right
front of the base opening. Grasp the base
grille at both ends and pull straight out. Then
reach through the base opening with your
vacuum cleaner attachment to clean the
front and open end of the condsnser.
lion from electrical shook.
denser or replacing light bulb.
4.
Remove
the doors from
out-of-use
3. erator.
UnplugPrevent
refrigerator
before
cleaningrefrigcona child
from becoming
accidentally trapped and suffocating.
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VACATION 7
If you will be gone for a month or less,
leave the control knob at its usual setting.
During longer absences, (a) remove all
food, (b) disconnect from electrical outlet, (c)
clean the refrigerator thoroughly, including
defrost pen, (d) leave doors open to prevent
odor formation.
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CHANGING
10. Pry
the at
plug
the plastic
bushing
the cover
top offrom
the lower
door
and press into the p_astic bushing on
the opposite side of the door.
REVF_P,:SI
BLE
DOOES
This refrigerator
has been built with the
doors hinged on the right. If you wish to
hinge the doors on the left, follow these instructions. If it becomes necessary to return
the hinges to the right side, merely transpose all references
to "right"
and "left"
when following
these instructions.
TOOLS
at
11. Remove the base grille by grasping
both ends and pulling it straight out.
REQUIRED
12. Remove the lower
hinge and spacer.
13, Rotate the lower hinge counterclockwise
90 ° and
install
it
(including
spacer) to the left leg of the cabinet.
NOTE: It will take extra effort to install the
screws. The screws are self tapping
and
will have to cut threads in the screw holes.
Phillips screwdriver
Hex-head socket screwdriver
End wrench (5/16")
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Table knife
(5/16")
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DOORS
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1. Turn the fresh food control to OFF and
2. Remove
frominterior.
1he doors
remove allthefoodhandles
from the
and set aside. On the side of the doors
that you are gotng to install the handles, remove
the small round screw
ho_e plugs with a table knife and press
them into the holes on the opposite
side of the doors,
3. Using
a socket
screwdriver
or end
wrench, remove the screws from the upper hinge. Carefully lift the door (includ-
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the top of the
for future use.
door.
15. Pry out the
the
5. Lift the upper hinge and the
washers
from
the door
and
them at the opposite corner,
the
ptug button
cover
spacer
install
cover,
saved
from step 4, over the old hinge
ing and press it into place,
bush-
7.
Pry out the 3 plastic
plug
buttons
from the cabinet top and press them
into the opposite corner.
8.
Lift the center hinge
pin out of the
bottom
door and center hinge. Carefully lift the lower door off the lower
hinge and place it on a padded surface. If the metal hinge pin pulls out
of the lower hinge when the door is
removed,
pull it out of the door bottom and press it back into the hinge.
9. Remove the center hinge and spacer
from
the cabinet.
Transfer
the two
screws from the left end of the divider
bar to the right end. Install the center
hinge and spacer on the left end of
the divider bar the same way it was
installed
on the right end. Tighten
both screws until they are just snug,
then turn them one-half turn more.
two
screw
hole
plug
but*
tons
bottom
side ofthe
the door
top
door on
and the
lower
door. leftRemove
stops (metal plate) on the bottom
of
each door and install them on opposite
sides. Press in the plug buttons
in the
holes on the right side of both doors.
pry the plug butplastic bushing at
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14. Pull the metal hinge pin from the side
of the lower hinge and place it, inctuding the spacer washer, intothetop
hole.
16. Set
4. Using a table knife,
ton cover from the
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ing upper hinge) off the center hinge
and place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching. Avoid losing the spacer
that was between the hinge and the cabinet top.
6. Position
JL""=
the
lower
door
on
the
bottom
hinge,
making
sure the
hinge
pin
enters the bushing in the door bottom.
17. While
holding
the door in a closed
position, take the center hinge pin that
was removed
in step 8, and insert it
through
the _eft hote of the center
hinge and into the bottom door bushing. Make sure the long pin goes into
the bottom
door and the short pin
goes into the top door.
18. Set the upper
door
on the center
hinge,
making
sure the
hinge
pin
enters the door bushing.
When you
close this door, the gasket should hold
it in place.
19.
Making sure to use the same number
of spacers that were originally
used
beneath
the upper hinge,
install the
hinge mounting
screws. Before tightening these screws, make sure the top
of the door is level with the cabinet
top, and the space between the door
is eguidistant
across the entire front.
Avoid
over-tightening
these screws.
Tighten
both until they are just snug,
then turn them
in another
one-half
turn.
20.
Examine
the door gasket all around
each door, making sure no gaps are
visible
between
the gasket and cabinet. If a gap shows, try stretching
the
gasket away from the door so the
magnet will contact the cabinet surface.