Magic Chef CRD22AY-3A Owner's manual

Brand: Magic Chef

Model: CRD22AY-3A

Category: Drink coolers

Type: Owner's manual

Refrlgerator/Freezer

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REFRIGERATOR

LIGHT SHIELD CONTROL WINE DAIRY

ICECUBETRAYS FREEZER CANTILEVER CHILLER COMPARTMENT

&STORAGEBUCKET CONTROL SHELVESEGGSTORAGE

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REFRIGERATOR

FREEZER DOORSHELVES

DOORSHELVES SLIDE-OUT STATIONARY

FREEZER SHELVESCRISPER REMOVABLE

DRAWER LOWER MEAT COVER BASEGRILLE

LIGHT KEEPER

Please read the enclosed instructions to becomebetter acquainted with your new

model.In order to preventunnecessary service calls,refer tothe self-service check

list. If youdo need service, be sure to report the model and serial numbers to the

service man. They are found onthe serial plate, located behind the front grilleat

the bottom of the cabinet. Here is a convenient placeto record these numbers.

MODEL NO ............... SERIAL NO.

INSTALLATION Your model is equipped with wheels. |

Therefore, the rear levelers must be remov- ,............... _ G_: E ] i

ed. If the floor beneath the rear wheels is not

level from sideto side, you should place a !

LOCATION shim on the floor sothe rear wheels will roll

Ifyou have agreed to install your new re-onto a level base. When the modelis posi-

frigerator yourself, please followthese help- tioned as desired, level the front to lock the L

ful suggestions, cabinet in place. '5432J ...............

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION _r

1.Remove base skids and replace front GROUNDING

levelers. This appliance is designed to operate on a IMPORTANT: In a day or so you may de-

nominal 115 volt,15 amp., 60 cycle line. cide that one or both compartments should

2.Remove all exterior and interior tape There should be a separate,grounded cir- be colder or warmer. DO NOT change either

carefully andretain old tape.Make a cult, servingthis applianceonly.DO NOT control more than one letter or one number

small pad of this tape to pick off any re- use an extension cord. at a time. Allow 24 hours for temperature to

maining tape residues. This will elimi- stabilize before resetting,This does not ap-

nate the need to use dangerous solvents ply when you first start your refrigerator.

of any kind. POWERSUPPLY CORD

WITH3- PRONG _ To turn off your refrigerator, set the refrig-

3.Remove and discard cantilevershelf GROUNDINGPLUG*erator control on off.

packing clips located just above each

shelfwhere it hooks onto the frame.To WARM CABINET SURFACES

remove a metal clip, push the tab at the _)

top, grasp at the bottom and pull straight At times, the front surfaces of your refrig-

out. To remove a plastic clip, wiggle _ erator cabinet may be warm to the touch.

sideways and pull straight out. This is a normal function of your refrigerator.

This feature prevents moisture from con-

L _ densing on the outside of your refrigerator

during humid weather. This condition may

-_" be noticeable when you first start your refrig-

_ erator, during hot weather,and excessive or

._ GROUNDING TYPElengthy door openings.

WALL RECEPTACLE

"LOCATION OF PRONGS ON POWER CORD REFRIGERATOR

PLUG MAY BEDIFFERENTON YOUR MODEL

S.OWNHERE COMPARTMENT

This appliance is equipped with a three-

pronged grounding plug for your protection FEATURES

against possible electrical shock hazards.It

must be plugged into a grounding recepta-

4,Select alocation for your new refrigera- cle. Where a standard two prong wall recep- To maintain the natural flavor,moisture

toraway from any heat sources.Allow a tacle is encountered, it is the personal re- and nutrition of fresh foods,we recommend

free flow of air through the front base sponsibility and obligation of the customer that all dishes, trays,and containers of food

grille, to have it replaced with a properly grounded be covered.

three-prong wall receptacle. DO NOT, under

5. Your modelshould not be installed any circumstances, cut orremove the third SHELVES

where the temperature will go below (ground) prong from the power cord.ADJUSTABLE CANTILEVER SHELVES

55°F because it will not run frequently can be positioned to suit your special needs.

enough to maintain proper temperature DO NOT use an adapter plug. To remove a shelf, lift the rear straight up a

fraction of an inch and pull straight out.To

in the freezer. All U.L. listed refrigerators and freezers are lock the shelf into another position, tilt shelf

6. For ease of installation, you should leave equipped with this type plug. with the front up. Insert hooks into desired

a space of about one-half inch between frame openings and let the shelf settle into

your refrigerator and adjacent walls or place.

cabinets. SAFETY REMINDER "3 IJ_

If you are not going to use your old refrige- j__-"

rator, be sure to REMOVE THE DOORS so a - ]

child won't be accidentally trapped inside

IMPORTANT LEVELING and suffocate. This is required by law in

INFORMATION many communities.

Arefrigeratorwill not operateproperly un-

less itis leveland rests firmly on all fourcur-MEAT KEEPER

ners.There is a leveling screw at each cornerOPERATION

of the cabinetthat can beturned in oroutasA sliding drawer is provided for short term

storage of fresh meats. This meat keeper is

required.SETTING CONTROLS suspended from railsat the bottom of the

i Your new refrigerator has two controls, compartment. It slides out to the front so

•i .... -" - Onefor regulating the temperature in the re- you can easily reach all items stored within.

frigerator compartment and one for the Your meat keeper has a control lever

i freezer compartment.Both controls are Io- As control lever is

along the left side,the

cated at the upper rearof the refrigeratormoved from the "COOL" setting toward the

compartment, just belowthe light shield. "COLD" setting, the meat keeper tempera-

ture will get colder. Select the control posi-

To start your refrigerator, set the refrigera- tion which suits your needs the best. Quality

tor control on "F" and set the freezer control meats should keep for several days but

on "4".Let the refrigerator run at least two ground meats and poultry should be used

hours before loading it with food.sooner.

KEEP YOUR MEAT KEEPER TIGHTLY FREEZER STORAOE DRAWER CLEANING

CLOSED AT ALLTIMES The slide-out freezer drawer can be

To remove the meat pan, pull it out until it removed by pulling it out as faras it will go, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU

stops.Then lift the front edge slightly and then lift the front edge and pull straight out.DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD

pull completely out. If you notice that the drawer is not sliding BEFORECLEANING.

All meats or poultry should be stored in smoothly or easily, lubricate the slide rails Your refrigerator can be easily rolled out

their original store wrappings or in plastic ,II_

bags to reduce the evaporation of moisture _1 Ifor cleaning. Simply turn the leveler feet

COUNTERCLOCKWISE until they turn free.

from them.Then pull the cabinet straight out.If you

FRUIT _VEGETABLE CRISPER have installed an automatic ice maker,we

The fruit and vegetable crisper drawer recommend that you turn the water supply

slides out for easy access to foods stored _ _ off before moving the cabinet.

within. It is completely r_movable for clean- After cleaning behind your refrigerator,

ing or for use elsewhere in your kitchen.The push it back and turn the levelers

FREEZERCOMPARTMENT CLOCKWISE until they touch the floor and

crisper cover also serves as a refrigerator 90T"rOM

storage shelf. To remove the cover for clean- lock the cabinet in place.

ing, lift the front edge and pull straight out. with petroleum jelly. Apply lubrication to OUTSIDE

Keep your crisper tightly closed to insure points as shown. Also, make sure the bot-

crispness and freshness. Storing leafy vege- tom of the freezer is clean where the slide Use mild soap and water. DO NOT use

tables,such as celery and lettuce in plastic rails make contact, scouring powders.Rinse with clear water.

Use glass wax or a similar product for pro-

bags reduces the evaporation of moisture ICECUBESERVICE tection of the finish.

from them. Twist ends or depress center of flexible Door gaskets may be cleaned with soap

ice cube trays for easy removal of ice and water, asodasolution, or mild scouring

WINE CHILLER cubes, powder.

To useyourwinechillerracks,pivot each INSIDE

it locks into place. Then slide DOOR

rack out until

the bottles in as shown.Use baking soda and warm water only on

FEATURES interiorcompartments and interior door

_ liners. DO NOT use liquid detergents,

L_ abrasive or solvent cleaners on interior parts.

_AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSERS Rinse with clear water.Do not wash interior

I\\ _'l All doors contain built in mechanisms that parts in your dishwasher.

automatically pull them completely shut Glass cantilever shelves can be removed

once they are ciosed towithin6 inches of and completely submerged in warm water.

the cabinet. All doors also have magnetic ALLOW GLASS TO WARM TO ROOM

door gaskets that cling to the cabinet front. TEMPERATURE BEFORE IMMERSING

These features combine to insure com-

plete door closures and air tight seals all

around. Once the door is within 6 inches of

the cabinet, the door closer will pull it the DEFROST WATERPAN

rest of the way. It's always important that Defrost water drains into a shallow pan

FREEZER your refrigerator is reasonably level for the beneath the cabinet and evaporates. During

doorclosers to function properly, periods of high humidity,water could remain

COMPARTMENT in the pan. This pan should be cleaned once

a month with a solution of strong soap and

FEATURES EASYCLEAN water.

DOOR SHELFFRONTS /I ///_'-..___--

To maintain the natural flavor, moisture Door shelf fronts can be removed for easy /

and nutrition of frozen foods,we recom- cleaning of the door liner and shelf fronts. IIII

mend that all foods be wrapped or sealed Lift the shelf front straight up until it clears

properly, the retainers on the door liner and pull

SHELVES straight out. Reverse this procedure when

To remove a freezer shelf, lift the shelf replacing the door shelf front.

straight up, tilt sideways and pull straight __'_ "_'" I

out. When replacing a freezer shelf, reverse

the removal procedure. To remove defrost pan, grasp base grille

_ at both ends and pull it straight out. Lift front

of defrost pan and pull straight out. To

replace,reverse procedure as shown.

i5LID_ R_LS

OPTIONAL AUTOMATICYour model has an egg tray that fits _t__----',-_'_,_-_,

ICE MAKER securely on a door shelf. This tray can be

Thismodel refrigerator isdesigned so an removed and carried to your working area. _

AutomaticIce Maker can be easily installed

wheneveryou want it. Orderthe ice maker

kit numbershown on the label on the MAGNETIC DOOR GASKETS

cabinet back. Thekitcontainsinstallation Doorgaskets aremagnetized to insure

instructions, water connection instructionsan air tight seal allaround.These gaskets ,A,_

and other information concerning the ice cling to the cabinet front, once the doors are spo,

maker operation, closed to within their magnetic range. TAS

To replace base grille, line upthe spring

clipson the basegrillewith the squareopen-

ingsin the cabinet and tap each end in until

grille locksin place.

CONDENSER

The condenser should be cleanedat least

twice a year or more often if conditions re-

quireit.If you move your refrigeratorout for

cleaning, the condenser can be cleaned

through the rearaccessopening. Thoroughly

vacuum dirt and lint fromthe openend of

thecondenser.

REAR ACCESS

If you donot pull the cabinetout,thecon-

denser canbecleaned through the left front

base opening. Grasp the basegrille at both

ends and pull straight out. Reach through

thebase opening with your vacuum cleaner

attachment to clean the front and open end

of the condenser. After cleaning, replace

base grille.

REPLACING

LIGHT BULBS

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU

DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD

BEFORE REPLACING LIGHT BULBS

To replace alightbulb at the upperrear,

grasp the light shield near the ends and pull

either the top orbottom out until the shield

pulls free of the retainer lugs.

USE A 60 WA'I-F,STANDARD BASE,AP-

PLIANCE TYPE BULB WHEN REPLACING

THE UPPER REFRIGERATOR COMPART-

MENT LIGHT. THE UPPER FREEZERCOM-

PARTMENT LIGHT REQUIRESA 40 WAI-I-,

STANDARD BASE, APPLIANCE TYPE

BULB.

After replacing the lightbulb, hook the

shield over the upper retainer lugs and press

in at the bottom until the shield snaps in

place.

The lightbehind the freezer dividerbar is

easily accessible for replacement.Open the

lower freezer door and reach up behind the

divider bar to locate the bulb.

ALWAYS USEA 25 WATT, STANDARD

BASE, APPLIANCETYPE BULBWHEN RE-

PLACING A LIGHT AT THIS LOCATION.

ENERGY TIPS

FOREFFICIENT ENERGY USE:

1.Besure refrigerator is leveland ventila-

tion around front grilleis not blocked.

2. Check door seals occsionally for leak-

age. Check at various places, top,bot-

tom, sides.

3. Check thetemperature,avoid unneces-

sary cold settings.

4.Keep freezer full to near capacity, less

cold air islost during door openings.

5. Let hot dishes cool beforeputting into

refrigeratoror freezer.

6. Cover liquids, ifuncovered, theunit

must work longer.

7. Clean refrigerator condenser coils at

least twice a year.

SAFETY TIPS

1.In case of power failure, minimize door

openings.If powerfailure is of long

duration, protect frozen food by placing

blocks of dry ice on top of the packages,

or check with a local frozen foods locker

plant about temporary storage.

2. Use the three-pronged plug only with a

grounding receptacle to provide protec-

tion from electricalshock.

3. Unplug refrigerator before cleaning con-

denser or replacing light bulb.

4. Remove the doors from out-of-use re-

frigerator. Prevent a child from becom-

ing accidentally trapped and suf-

focating.

GOING ON

VACATION

Ifyou will be gone for a month orless,

leavethe controlknob atits usual setting.

During longerabsences,(a) remove all

food, (b) disconnect from electrical outlet, (c)

clean the refrigerator thoroughly, including

defrost pan, (d) leave doors open to prevent

odor formation.

AVOID

UNNECESSARY

SERVICE CALLS

BEFORECALLING A TECHNICIAN,

CHECKTHE FOLLOWING LIST FORPOSSI-

BLE TROUBLES THAT YOU CAN REMEDY

WITHOUT DIFFICULTY.

NOISY OPERATION

• Fan noise--normal airflow

• Defrost pan not positioned correctly

• Cabinet not level

• Weak floor

• Dishes rattling against each other

Additionalmotors and controls are usedto FOODS DRY OUT REFRIGERATOR RUNS TOO

provide theimproved performanceof this(FRESH OR FROZEN) FREQUENTLY

largercapacityrefrigerator.Therefore,nor- • Packages not wrapped orsealed properly • Frequentrunning provides morestable

maloperating sounds may bemore noticea-

ble than on the model it replaced.• Crisper not tightly closed temperatures

• Too many door openings

WATER ONFLOOR•Prolonged door openings

SIZZLING SOUND IN FREEZER UNDER CABINET FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT

• Defrost pan missing ornot positioned cor- TOO WARM

• Normal sound caused by defrost water rectly

dripping on defrost mechanism •Refrigerator control set too warm

RED GLOW VISIBLE IN FREEZER MOISTURE COLLECTS ON •Freezer control set at coldest position

• Reflection of defrost mechanism during OUTSIDE SURFACE • Prolonged dooropenings

normaldefrostcycle.• Hot humid weatherincreases condensa- FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT

tion.As humidity decreases,moisturewill

ICECUBES EVAPORATE disappear TOO COLD

• Cold air moving over icecubes causes • Refrigeratorcontrolset too cold

cubes to shrink when not used regularly CABINET LIGHT NOT WORKING FREEZER COMPARTMENT

ICE CUBES STICKING INTRAY • Bulb burned out TOO WARM

• Trays may becoated with residuefilm • No poweratoutlet •Freezercontrolsettoo warm

from mineralsinthe water. Wipe trays •Prolonged door openings

with vinegar-soaked cloth until clean.IfREFRIGERATOR WON'T RUN

residue is heavy, clean trays each time re-

frigerator is cleaned. • Temperature control turned to OFF.

ODOR IN CABINET • Power cord not plugged in.

•No poweratelectricaloutlet. IF YOU NEED

• Odor producing foods should be covered

• Interior needs cleaning • .ouse fuse b.own SERVICE

CABINET VIBRATES REFRIGERATOR RUNS TOO LONG

Under normalconditions, due to larger The model number, serialnumber, and bill

• Cabinet not level • sizeand colder temperatures, modern re- of material (BM) number of your model are

• Weak floor frigerators run a greater percentage of the listed on a serial plate. The serial plate is ]o-

time. cared at the lowerleft side of the liner wall

WARM AIR FROM •Prolonged or frequent door openings, next to the crisperdrawer or the upperleft

front corner of the liner. Referto all of these

CABINET BOTTOM • Condenser needs cleaning,numbers in any correspondence with your

• Normal air flow for condenser • Poor air circulation around condenser, dealer or distributorconcerning your model.

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Magic Chef CRD22AY-3A Owner's manual

Brand: Magic Chef

Model: CRD22AY-3A

Category: Drink coolers

Type: Owner's manual

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