Magic Chef RB17CA-1A Owner's Manual

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CRISPER CRISPER BASE GRILLE

Please read the enclosed instructions to become better acquainted with your new
model. In order to prevent unnecessary service calls, refer to the self-service 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 to the crisper drawer or the upper front left corner of the liner. Here is a convenient

place to record these numbers.

MODEL NO. SERIAL NO.

INSTALLATION EU_c'rRICAL CONNECTION The NO. 9 freezer control setting is recom-

AND GROUNDING mended for short term use only.

LOCATION This appliance is designed to operate on a Your refrigerator may run for severa_hours

If you have agreed to install your new re- nominal 115 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. when you first start it. This is normal and

frigerator yourself, please follow these help- There should be e separate, grounded cir- shouldn't be cause for a_a;m.

ful suggestions, cult, serving this appliance only. DO NOT

use an extension cord. Changing either control will have some el-

1. Remove base skids and replace front fect on the temperature of the other corn-
levelers. POWERSUPPLYCORD _ pertinent.

WITH 3- PRONG

2. Remove all exterior and interior tape GROUNDINGPLUG" In a day or two, you may decide that one
carefully and retain old tape. Make a or both compartments shou)d be colder or
smafl pad of this tape to pick off'any re- warmer• If so, adjust the control(s) as in-
maining tape residues. This will e_imi- _ structed inthe accompanying chart.
nate the need to use dangerous solvents
of Shy kind. /" Q_ • s.,,,.,. ,ooo_-,,_, _ _

Tost41¢t Set irtctc*r c_J_lrol orl ,.5 •,

3. Remove and discard cantilever shelf
packing clips located just above each _,,_,,,o, ,ooWA.M ,,_..,'_'""*",,m,,,'°°"'°"'°' '° "'"

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shelf where it hooks onto the frame. To _t,,_,,ro, fogcoLo ,o,,, ,_,,
remove a metal clip, push the tab at the

Turn leeezer toni,or IO next

top, grasp at the bottom and pull straight GROUNDING TYPE Freeze, too WARM .,e*_*, .um¢_.,

out. To remove a plastic clip, wigg)e W_,LLeECEPT_CL£

Turn fteetet ContrOl Io n_xt

sideways and pull straight out. "_OCAhO_ OF PRONGS ON POW_ CORD Freeze, too COLD _ow,, numoer

PLUG _AY Bf O_FFERENI ON YOUR _ODEL

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_'_'_1 I This appliance is equipped with a three- USE OF CONTROLS

pronged grounding plug for your protection IMPORTANT: EXCEPT WHEN START-
against possible electrical shock hazards. It ING, DO NOT CHANGE EITHER CON-

must be plugged into a grounding recepta- TROL MORE THAN ONE NUMBER AT
Lie. Where a standard two prong wall recep- A TIME. ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR

tacle is encountered, it is the personal re- TEMPERATURE TO STABILIZE BE-
sponsibiliW and obligation of the customer FORE RESI:I lING.

to have it replaced with a properly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle. DO NOT, under

4. Select a location for your new refrigera- any circumstances, cut or remove the third WARM CABINET SURFACES
tot away from any heat sources.Allow a (ground) prong from the power cord. At times, the front surfacesof your refrig-
free flow of air through the front base DO NOT use an adapter plug. erator cabinet may be warm to the touch.
grille. This is a normal function of your refrigerator,

All U.L listed refrigerators and freezers are This feature prevents moisture from conden-

5. Your model should not be installed equipped with this type plug. sing on the outside of your refrigerator dut-
where the temperature will go below ing humid weather. This condition may be
55°F because it will not run frequently noticeable when you first startyour refrigera-
enough to maintain proper temperature tor, during hot weather, and excessive or
in the freezer. SAPt: _f REMINDER lengthy door openings.

If you are not going to use your old refrig-

6. Fo,"ease of installation,you should leave erator, be sure to REMOVE THE DOORS so

e space of about one-half inch between a child won't be accidentally trapped inside
your refrigerator and adjacent walls or and suffocate. This iS required by law in FEATURES

cabinets, many communities.

The fresh food compartment is cooled by

LEVELING IS IMPORTANT e gentle stream of circulating chilled air.

A refrigerator will not operate properly

unless it is level and rests firmly on all four To maintain the natural flavor, moisture

corners. Your model has four wheels and a OPERATION and nutrition of fresh foods, we recommend

leveling screw beneath each front cornet at that you cover open food containers. Dishes
the base of the cabinet that can be turned in el= I IING CON'r_OLS or trays containing leftovers should also be

covered to seal in flavors. Storing foods in

or out as required. Your new refrigerator has two controls, plastic bags or in their original air tight store

____ One for regulating the temperature in the wrappings reduces the evaporation of mois-

fresh food compartment and one for the lure from them and lengthens storage time.

freezer.The freshfood compartment and the

(__) freezer compartment controls are located at SHELVES

the top front of the fresh food compartment.
Turn both controls to "No. 5" to start your ADJUSTABLE CANTILEVER SHELVES
refrigerator, can be moved up or down to suil your indi-

vidual needs. To remove a shelf, lift the front

of the shelf straight up. rock slightly and DUll

Fresh Food straight out. To lock in another position, tilt

! shelf with the front up, Insert hooks into the

I " 5 " r desired frame openings and Jetthe shelf set-

tie into piece. Make sure it is securely locked

If the floor is not level and it is necessary [ TWOTernp Controls I at the rear.

rolling the rear wheels on to a piece of ply- "I
wood or other shim material. Freezer

Be sure that the two front levelers touch = 4 I

the floor to lock the cabinet in place. I 6 • 5 •