Magic Chef SO RIGHT AT HOME MCUF85W - Manual (Page 7)

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• The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage time should not be
exceeded. The instructions regarding the care of frozen foods should be followed when
defrosting the freezer.
• Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen foods
manufacturers’ instructions.
• 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.
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The freezer door is susceptible to breaking due to excessive ice build up. Be sure to defrost
when the ice reaches ¼ to ½ inch thick.
CHANGING THE REVERSIBLE DOOR
Your freezer is built with a reversible door. You have the choice of either opening it from the left or
the right side. In order to reserve the opening direction of your door, please follow these simple
instructions:
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury to yourself and/or property, we recommend someone
assist you during the door reversal process.
1. To access the lower hinge assembly, tilt back the freezer cabinet or lay the freezer on its side. Do
not damage the condenser that is attached to the back of the cabinet.
2. Remove both leveling legs located at the front of the cabinet.
3. Remove the screws holding the lower hinge assembly to the cabinet.
4. Remove the main door assembly from the freezer cabinet. (Open door and pull down)
5. Remove the cover and then the main door top hinge assembly under it.
6. Re-install the main door top hinge assembly and the cover for it on the opposite side of the
cabinet.
7. Remove the door plug and door bushing located on the top of the main door assembly.
8. Interchange positions. (i.e. door plug right side, door bushing left side.)
9. Re-install main door assembly on the cabinet.
10. Remove door bushing (bottom door) and install on the opposite side.
11. Re-install the lower hinge assembly on the opposite side.
12. Make sure the door assembly is properly aligned on the cabinet before tightening lower hinge
screws.
13. Re-install both leveling legs.
The process is now complete.