Magic Chef HMCF7B4 User Manual - Page 9

Clean the interior of the freezer. Replace the plug on the inside floor. Plug the unit in and wait for the "Power" light to be lit (red light on). Adjust the temperature control knob to "7". The "Run" indicator (green) should light up. Allow the cabinet to cool for one hour. Return food to the freezer. Adjust the temperature control knob to set the freezer to preferred temperature. HELPFUL HINT: Defrosting usually takes a few hours. Leaving the door open will help speed the process. Also, pouring warm water (not boiling) on the ice/frost will help speed melting. WARNING Scraping ice from the freezer compartment can damage the unit. The Freezer Compartment This compartment is designed for the long-term storage of frozen food. Storage time period is up to three months. 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. The freezer lid is susceptible to breaking due to excessive ice build up. Be sure to defrost when the ice reaches to inch thick. A storage basket is provided for the organization of odd-shaped items. To reach other packages in the freezer just slide the basket to one side or lift it out. 6