Official Magic Chef compact refrigerator parts

Troubleshooting tips for your Magic Chef compact refrigerator when it's not cooling well

• Check the temperature setting and adjust the setting if necessary to keep foods cold.
• Check the door gasket for damage or leaks. Replace the door gasket if it's damaged. Adjust the door gasket if it leaks. Lubricate the door gasket with petroleum jelly to help prevent air leaks.
• Make sure the light bulb turns off when you push the refrigerator door switch in. If the light stays on, unplug the refrigerator and replace the door switch.
• Perform maintenance on the refrigerator. Clean the condenser coils and grill at the bottom front of the refrigerator cabinet.

How to defrost your Magic Chef compact refrigerator

• Defrost your Magic Chef compact refrigerator whenever frost accumulates to a thickness of 1/8-inch or more on freezer walls.
• Remove and safely store all food from the refrigerator before starting the defrost procedure. Remove the ice cube tray from the freezer compartment.
• Unplug the refrigerator and prop open the refrigerator door. Open the freezer compartment door.
• Place a drip tray on the shelf under the freezer compartment.
• Defrosting will take several hours.
• After defrosting, remove and empty drip tray.
• Wipe down the interior of the refrigerator and freezer compartment.
• Plug in the refrigerator and return the food into the refrigerator. Refill the ice tray and load it in the freezer compartment. Close the freezer compartment and the refrigerator door.