Magic Chef HMDR1030WE Owner's Manual

10.0 CU.FT. TOP MOUNT REFRIGERATOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model No.: HMDR1030WE

To ensure proper use of this appliance and your safety, please read the following instructions completely before operating this appliance.

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Structure

Structure Illustration

Illustration

1. Freezer control knob

2. Refrigerator termperature control knob

3. Refrigerator glass shelf

4. Vegetable bin

5. Adjustable feet

6. Freezer shelf

7. Freezer door rail

8. Bottle rack (Small)

9. Can rack

10. Gallon rack 11

.

Bottle rack (Large)

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Important

Important Safety

Safety

Safety Instructions

Instructions

To

To reduce

reduce

reduce the

the

the risk

risk

risk of

of

of fire,

fire,

fire, electrical

electrical

electrical shock,

shock,

shock, or

or

or injury

injury

injury follow

follow

these

these basic

basic

basic precautions

precautions

precautions when

when

when using

using

using your

your

your refrigerator.

refrigerator.

x

xDANGER:

DANGER:

DANGER: Risk of child entrapment. To avoid the possibility of child entrapment,

please take the following precautions before you dispose of your refrigerator.

o Remove

all

doors.

o Leave shelves

in

place so children may not easily climb

in.

o Never allow children to

play

with, operate, or crawl inside the refrigerator.

x

Do not store or use gasoline or any flammable vapors and liquidsinthe vicinity of this refrigerator.

xAll 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.

Installation

Installation Instructions

Instructions

Before

Before Using

Using

Using Your

Your

Your Refrigerator

Refrigerator

x

Remove the exterior and interior packing.

x

Before connecting the refrigerator to the power source,

letitstand upright for

approximately 4 hours. This will reduce the possibility of a malfunction

in

the cooling

system from improper handling during transportation.

x

Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth. (Cleaning instructions on page 7)

Location

x

Do not recess or build-in. This appliance is designed to be free standing

only.

x

Allow 5 inches clearance space between the back and sides of the refrigerator, which allows the proper air ventilation.

x

Avoid

Avoid Installation

Installation

Installation:

o On weak surfaces unable to support refrigerator when

fully

loaded.

o In direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Ambient

temperature below 50°F or above 85°F will hinder the performance of this appliance.

o In moist areas. o In garage. This

This

This unit

unit

unit is

is

is not

not

not designed

designed

designed for

for

any

type

type of

of

of outside

outside

outside installation.

installation.

o In moving vehicle. This

This

This unit

unit

unit is

is

is not

not

not designed

designed

designed to

to

to be

be

be installed

installed

installed in

in

in an

an

an RV

RV

RV or

or

us

ed

used

used with

with

with an

an

an inverter.

inv

erter.

inverter.

inverter. This

This

This unit

unit

unit is

is

is intended

intended

intended for

for

for household

household

householduse

use

only.

Installing

Installing Your

Your

Your Refrigerator

Refrigerator

x

Adjust the leveling feet to keep the refrigerator level.

x

xPlug 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.

x

After plugging the appliance into a wall outlet, turn the unit on and allow the unit to cool down for 24 hours before placing food

in

the refrigerator or freezer compartment.

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Electrical

Electrical Connection

Connection

Improper

Improper use

use

use of

of

of the

the

the grounded

grounded

grounded plug

plug

plug can

can

can result

result

result in

in

in the

the

the risk

risk

of

of electrical

electrical

electrical shock.

shock.

shock. If

If

If the

the

the power

power

power cord

cord

cord is

is

is damaged,

damaged,

damaged, have

have

have it

it

replaced

replaced by

by

by an

an

an authorized

authorized

authorized service

service

service center

center

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 115/120 Volt A.C. ~/60Hz electrical outlet with three-prong ground.

This refrigerator is 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 applianc

e persist, please contact our Customer Service

Department to consult with a representative at (888)

888)

888) 775-0202

775-0202

775-0202 or visit our website to

request warranty service at www.mcappliance.com.

www.mcappliance.com.

Operating

Operating Your

Your

Your Refrigerator

Refrigerator

Temperature

Temperature Control

Control

The temperature control is located inside the refrigerator compartment on the top. The refrigerator compartment temperature control ranges from “1”, cold setting, to “7”, coldest setting. The first time the unit is turned on, adjust the temperature control knob to a higher (colder) setting and run for at least 24 hours before readjusting the temeparture and placing food inside. This will ensure the cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food is placed into the refrigerator.

If you choose to change the thermostat setting, adjust the thermostat

by

one increment at a time. After each movement of the control knob, allow several hours for the unit to adjust completely. Large amounts of food may lower the cooling efficiency of the appliance.

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NOTE

If

If the

the

the unit

unit

unit is

is

is unplugged

unplugged

unplugged or

or

or loses

loses

loses power;

power;

power; you

you

you must

must

must wait

wait

wait 3

3

3 to

to

to 5

5

5 minutes

minutes

minutes before

before

restarting

restarting the

the

the unit.

unit.

unit. If

If

you

attempt

attempt to

to

to restart

restart

restart before

before

before this

this

this time

time

time delay,

delay,

delay, the

the

refrigerator

refrigerator may

may

may not

not

not start.

start.

Replacing

Replacing the

the

the Interior

Interior

Interior Light

Light

Before removing the light bulb, turn the refrigerator temperature control to the “1” position. Then unplug the electrical cord from the wall outlet. Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or personal injury. Replace the old bulb with a new bulb of the same wattage and size.

Freezer

Freezer Compartment

Compartment

Compartment Operation

Operation

Temperature

Temperature Control

Control

Ice

Tray

To make ice, pour cool water into ice tray and placeitin

the freezer for two hours. To release ice cubes, twist the ice tray and the ice cubes will separate from the ice tray. To shorten the time of making ice, you can set the temperature control knob at a colder position.

NOTE

Do

Do not

not

not store

store

store canned

canned

canned foods

foods

foods or

or

or food

food

food stored

stored

stored in

in

in glass

glass

glass containers

containers

containers in

in

in the

the

the freezer

freezer

compartment.

The

The Freezer

Freezer

Freezer Compartment

Compartment

This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food. The sto

rage

life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be exceeded. Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are instructions on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.

Your refrigerator has one control for regulating the temperature in the freezer compartment. The freezer temperature control is located on the freezer compartment’s interior back panel. For the best performance, leave the freezer control at the midpoint and adjust the refrigerator compartment temperature control. Adjust the freezer control one increment at a time until the desired temperature is reached.

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Care

Care and

and

and Maintenance

Maintenance

Cleaning

Cleaning Your

Your

Your Refrigerator

Refrigerator

x

Disconnect the electrical unit from the wall outlet.

x

Clean interior and parts with a cloth soakedinlukewarm water and baking soda solution.

A

solution of 2 tablespoons baking soda to a quart of water will clean and

neutralize odors. Rinse and wipe dry.

x

Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) clean to keep the unit running efficiently.

x

The outside of the refrigerator should be cleaned with a warm damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners.

x

Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard.

Vacation

Vacation Time

Time

x

For long vacations, remove

all

food. Then, unplug the electrical cord from the wall

outlet.

x

Clean the interior and leave doors open to avoid possible odor or mold formation.

x

Use extreme cautioninthe case of children. The unit should not be accessible to child

’splay.

Moving

Moving Your

Your

Your Refrigerator

Refrigerator

x

Disconnect the electrical cord from the wall outlet.

x

Remove

all

the food and securely tape down

all

loose items such as shelves,

drawers, and doors.

x

Be sure the refrigerator staysinthe upright position during transportation.

Energy

Energy Saving

Saving

Saving Tips

Tips

x

The refrigerator should be locatedinthe coolest area of the room, away from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct sunlight.

x

Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placinginthe refrigerator.

x

Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing theminthe refrigerator. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the refrigerator.

x

Organize and

label

food to reduce door openings and extended searches

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Changing the Reversible Door

Before reversing the door swing, ensure the appliance is unplugged and empty. Provide additional support for the doors while hinges are being removed. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the door in place. It is recommended that two people perform this task. DO NOT lay the appliance completely flat as this may damage the coolant system.

Unscrew and remove the middle hinge and middle hinge washer. Reserve the screws. Lift the refrigerator door up and away from the appliance.

Remove top hinge cover. Unscrew and remove the top hinge and top hinge washer. Reserve the screws.

Lift the freezer door up and away from the appliance.

Included parts

Unscrew and remove the bottom right hinge. Reserve the screws. Remove screw covers from opposite corner (left) and cover exposed holes (right). Attach bottom left hinge with the reserved screws.

Top hinge

Top hinge washer

Middle hinge washer

Middle hinge

Door parts

Bottom right hinge

Right pin assembly (2)

Screw

Left pin assembly (2)

Bottom left hinge

Step 2

Step 1

Step 4

Step 3

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Remove right pin assemblies from the bottom of the freezer and refrigerator doors. On the opposite side, attach the replacement pin assemblies (located in the plastic bag with the Use and Care Manual) with a screwdriver. Note: You must re-use the screws from the pin assemblies that are removed in this step when attaching the new assemblies.

Place the refrigerator door on the bottom left hinge. Ensure the door is aligned horizontally and vertically. Attach middle hinge to top (left) of refrigerator door, attach washer to the back of hinge, align with holes and affix to middle beam with reserved screws. Fasten with screwdriver (not included).

Place the freezer door on the middle hinge. Ensure that the door is aligned horizontally and vertically, and that the gasket seals on all sides before attaching the top hinge. Attach the top hinge and replace the hinge cover.

Step 5

Step 7

Step 6

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide

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

Problem Possible

Possible

Possible Causes

Causes

Refrigerator

Refrigerator does

does

does not

not

not operate

opera te

xRefrigerator is unplugged.

xThe circuit breaker is tripped/ fuse blown.

Compressor

Compressor turns

turns

turns on

on

on and

and

and off

off

xThe room temperature is warmer than normal

xDoor is left open or is frequently opened.

xThe refrigerator does not have the correct

clearances.

xThe refrigerator has recently been disconnected for

a period of time.

Refrigerator

Refrigerator compa rtments

compartments

compartments are

are

are too

too

warm

xTemperature control is not set correctly.

xDoor is left open or is frequently opened.

xThe door gasket does not seal properly.

xA large amount of warm or hot food was stored

recently. Wait for the refrigerator to reach its selected temperature.

xThe refrigerator has recently been disconnected for

a period of time.

Vibrating

Vibrating or

or

or rattling

rattling

rattling (slight

(slight

(slight vibration

vibration

is

is normal)

normal)

xLeveling legs need adjusting

xRefrigerator is placed on an uneven or weak

surface.

xThe refrigerator is touching the wall. Re-level the

refrigerator and move

it

away from the wall.

Temp erature

Temp erature of

of

of external

external

external refrigerator

refrigerator

surface

surface is

is

is warm

warm

xThe exterior refrigerator walls can be as much as

30°F warmer than room tempe rature.

xThis is normal while the compressor works to

transfer heat from inside th e refrigerator cabinet.

Moisture

Moisture collects

collects

collects in side

inside

inside the

the

the refrige rator

refrigerator

xDoor is left open or is frequently opened.

Moisture

Moisture forms

forms

forms on

on

on outside

outside

outside of

of

refrigerator

xIs normal in hot and humid weather. Air carries

moisture into the refrigerator when d oors are opened.

Bubbling

Bubbling or

or

or gurgling

gurgling

gurgling sounds

sounds

sounds (like

(like

boiling

boiling water)

water)

xThis is the normal sound

of

refrigerant (used to cool

refrigerator) circulating throughout the system.

Popping

Popping or

or

or cracking

cracking

cracking sounds

sounds

sounds w hen

when

compressor

compressor comes

comes

comes on

on

xThis is normal. Metal parts undergo expansion and

contraction, like hot water pipes. The sound will

level off or disappear as refrigerator runs.

The

The door

door

door will

will

will not

not

not close

close

close prope rly

properly

xThe refrigerator is not on a level surface.

xThe gasket is dirty.

xThe storage basket is out

of

position.

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Refrigerator Warranty

Unless otherwise prohibited, MC Appliance Corporation warrants each new refrigerator to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or

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during the warranty period. Parts and labor expenses are covered on this unit for a period of one year after the date of purchase. In addition, MC Appliance Corporation warrants the compressor (parts only) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 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. A

copy of the dated sales receipt / invoice is required to receive warranty service or a refund.

This warranty covers appliances in use within the continental United States, Puerto Rico and Hawaii. The warranty does not cover the following:

Damages due to shipping damage or improper installation.

Damages due to misuse or abuse.

Content losses due to failure of the unit.

Inside components such as door panels, door shelves, racks, light bulbs, etc.

Punctures to the evaporator system due to improper defrosting of the unit.

Repairs performed by unauthorized service agents.

Service calls that do not involve defects in material and workmanship such as instruction

on proper use of the product, door reversal or improper installation.

Replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers.

Failure of this product if used for other than for its intended purpose.

Disposal costs for any failed unit not returned to our factory.

Any delivery costs incurred as the result of a unit that fails to perform as specified.

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.

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.

Liability under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement or refund. If a replacement

unit is not available or the unit cannot be repaired, liability is limited to the actual purchase price paid by the consumer.

This warranty is non-transferable.

This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and does not extend to any

subsequent owner(s).

This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied 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 prior written consent from MC Appliance Corporation.

Model Parts Labor Compressor (Part Only) Type of Service

HMDR1030WE One-Year One-Year Five Years In-Home

For Service or Assistance please call 888 775-0202. Or visit us on the web at www.mcappliance.com to request warranty service.