Magic Chef MCCF5W Instruction Manual page 10

Temperature inside the freezer is too cold.
Temperature of external freezer surface is warm.
Popping or cracking sound when compressor
comes on.
Bubbling or gurgling sound, like water boiling.
Vibrations.
Moisture forms on inside freezer walls.
Moisture forms on outside of freezer.
The door will not close properly.
Temperature control is set too cold.
control to a warmer setting and allow several
hours for the temperature to stabilize.
Fast Freeze switch is turned on.
continuous running of the compressor and
bypasses the temperature control.
The exterior freezer walls can be as much as
ο
30 F warmer than room temperature.
normal while the compressor works to transfer
heat from inside the freezer cabinet.
Metal parts undergo expansion and contraction,
as in hot water pipes. This is normal. Sound will
level off or disappear as freezer continues to run.
Refrigerant (used to cool freezer) is circulating
throughout the system. This is normal.
Check to assure that the freezer is on a level
surface.
Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on the
floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor can
adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by
putting wood or metal shims under part of the
freezer.
The freezer is touching the wall.
freezer and move it from the wall.
See "Installation Instructions".
Weather is hot and humid, which increases
internal rate of frost build-up. This is normal.
Door is slightly open.
Door is kept open too long, or is opened too
frequently. Open the door less often.
The door is not sealed properly.
Door is slightly open, causing cold air from inside
the freezer to meet warm moist air from outside.
The freezer is not on a level surface.
The gasket is dirty.
The storage basket is out of position.
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