Magic Chef 5.0 Chest Freezer - Unboxing & Basic Set Up (Review)

Magic Chef 5.0 cubic feet deep freezer - unboxing & review
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[@angelbrown3814]

Thank you for the video. I just bought my own MC 5 cu.ft. deep freezer. I came here hoping to see how to adjust the feet before I hurt myself trying to look under the freezer. Glad I did! Yours is a tiny bit better than mine because your baskets are wire while mine are plastic.

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Glad you like the video. Thank you for commenting!

[@Tarheel2019]

Thanks for the review. I just picked mine up from home depot today for $160+tax. Excited to use it. Hot Wheels ftw.

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Thank you for commenting!

[@NuHB92]

My mother had her magic chef deep freezer for yearrrrrs these are great my aunt gave it to her back in '88 before I was born for her 1st apartment and I remember having that thing until 2006! She just decided to get a bigger one..

[@Mdaddarioe]

This was an excellent and thorough review. Just ordered mine today.

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@joeylandry4933]

Thanks, you saved me from having to read the manual 😉 I bought one from Home Depot about two weeks ago and just set it up today. Come on venison, I’ve finally got some extra room!

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Well I’m glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the comment.

[@acastr1234]

One year in, how's it working for you Joey?

[@jazz901]

See my warning above. I bought mine at Home Depot also.

[@jamesquirk7051]

Was there a little white plastic peace taped to the top of the freezer and if what is it for

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Most likely that was the scraper for scraping the ice build up.

[@dirtbooger1]

2 years too late but. I would not recommend plugging any freezer into the GFCI receptacle in your garage. For a reason GFCI receptacles will trip alot more than a circuit breaker. Recommend a dedicated 120/20 amp receptacle. Plugging it into your washing machine receptacle would be better if you do not want to pay to a dedicated receptacle. Plug it in and wash clothes like you normally do. Turn your unit to its coldest setting so the compressor runs while washing. If your breaker does not trip you are good to go. If it does trip get yourself a dedicated receptacle.

[@deffjarby]

Everyone loves Hot Wheels!!!!! Great Video!

[@myquietreviews]

I just want to know what those pieces it came with are for because I'm lost??? 😂😂😂🤦🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️

[@societalrebel1]

Same

[@JamesWhite-dy1om]

Thanks for the info mine comes tomorrow

[@chuckygman4058]

Thank you very much for the information that you provided it was very helpful and Knowledgeable An informative thanks. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@20191985]

This is awesome thanks for tge video. Ive veen going back and forth witg whose to buy and I'm glad you did it on the one i liked.

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Well I’m glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate the comment.

[@prodrumreece]

I guess he didn’t have a pack of meat in the freezer either 🤣😂 I bought 7 cu. ft. today from Home Deopt. Love it.

[@RyanHartwigOfficial]

lol a hotwheel. grab a broom and stick it in there for comparison. hahaha.

[@NuHB92]

I appreciate this video!

[@paulroberts3331]

Can get this one minor dents off Marketplace for $100 tomorrow if I want. I just don't need it especially since the electric bill is going up already. But nice unit and thank you for the video..

[@shindukess]

Do you think the 7.0 would be better than the 5.0? Does he 5.0 feel too small?

[@themoyfamily3356]

Great review!

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Thank you! Appreciate the comment!

[@EnchantedWinter13]

Thanks for this great review! Does it use a large amount of electricity? I want to get one but I live in an apartment. Would you recommend this, something else, or do you think is it best to not have one in an apartment?

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

I think you might be able to get away with it in an apartment.. it is small. Thank you for commenting!

[@myquietreviews]

Dope review my brother!!! I just got this today & so far so good!!! You just earned yourself a subscriber 👍🏿

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Thank you! I appreciate it! I think another person had asked the same question in the comments below.👇 Pretty sure you are talking about the hinge covers. The little plastic pieces? They should snap into place where the top half connects to the larger bottom half.

[@myquietreviews]

@@LongshoresOutdoors The misses figured that out but it's a piece that looks like you scrap ice with???

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

@@myquietreviews that’s exactly right. The only extra items left over after set up should be an Ice Scraper, owners manual, and rubber plug.

[@myquietreviews]

@@LongshoresOutdoors Thank my brother & very much appreciated 👍🏿

[@myquietreviews]

@@LongshoresOutdoors What is the rubber plug for??? 😂😂😂🤦🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️

[@myblackcoffee5055]

Thank you this was helpful

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Thank you for commenting. Glad you found it helpful.

[@Ghost-nt4vk]

Nice

[@deviprasadmareedu8681]

How do i set the best temperature can someone tell me how the numbers knob down there works?

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Turn the dial to "middle" setting. "4" is the middle setting. I have mine set between 4 and 5. Been working fine since I posted this review video. It's been over 3 years.

[@ajchua6087]

Does anyone know what that extra rubber stopper is for?

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

One for the inside, one for the outside?

[@Veronikasilverio]

Buenas noches soy de México, compré un congelador Magic chef y no descansa en ningún momento, podrías explicar con más detalle como usar el termostato la primera vez, entendí que lo pusiste en la temperatura 4, pero después de cuántas horas colocaste tus alimentos y en qué temperatura lo usas cotidianamente.

[@doughboy0389]

Do you put the rubber plug inside before you start using it?

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

I do not recall installing a rubber plug. I believe it’s already been plugged up from the manufacturer.

[@derond1133]

I'm interested in this brand can you give a update on how yours is holding up?

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Still working good! 👍

[@DECDEC1220]

​@LongshoresOutdoors how long have you owned this one now? Thank you so much for the great video and information. Hope all is well.

[@jazz901]

Beware folks. Bought my 5.0 cu ft magic chef chest freezer 6/2021. Loved it. I filled it with food before recession hit. I LOST $800 worth of meat June 2022. Green light still on so I thought it was working. Sat in my kitchen and I didn't open often, maybe once every 2 wks. Also paid for rental truck and straps to bring it home so out over $1100+. Called mfr'r; they immed said "probably the compresser". They obviously knew they had compressor problems. Looks like a class action lawsuit waiting to happen. The mfr'r was no help. Whe I opened, the stench of rotten food was overpowering. Had to have it all hauled away. Another $65!

[@JohnDoe-qf1ur]

This is why I have a wireless thermometer with an alarm set on mine. they are cheap on amazon. less than 30 bucks. just make sure you use lithium AA batteries. those are capable of lasting at sub temps, unlike normal batteries.

[@marybetht.2109]

Nice little freezer. Have you had any problems with it tripping the GFCI plug? A salesman warned me about that?

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Knock on wood. No issues so far. Thanks for commenting!

[@jennyarias7556]

I have a couple questions I bought a magic chef today, 5 cubic feet in NYS HD it cost $2 1. In the owners manual it came with a plug what is that for? 2. Underneath the freezer I noticed a blue film with glue like substance stuck to the blue film. What is that for?

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

1. There are 2 plugs. One is already installed. You should see a drain plug on the exterior (from the front) bottom left. And a second plug i think is on the floor inside the chest freezer itself. 2. The blue film might be a protective film from the manufacturer. It it’s underneath then I would not worry about taking it off. No one will see it. Hope this helps. Sorry if it does not. Cheers! 🍻

[@winterwolf2012]

Does the light shut off when you shut the lid? Do they supply a hose for draining the water?

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Yes it does!

[@TheDivaFlava]

Just hooked my own Magic Chef 5cu ft same as yours. I sure hope yours is still holding up? How often do you have to shave ice & drain it?

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Mine has been holding up great. I still have it on the middle cold setting. Haven’t had to shave the ice or drain it since I hooked it up. Magic Chef chest freezers have been known to last 15 years.

[@TheDivaFlava]

@@LongshoresOutdoors Thanks I am going to leave mines set at number 4 also. I am able to scoop out ice cream nicely on that setting. It's good to know, now I can start filling it up.

[@Thebunholio]

Mine says adjust legs, but it has none

[@binyam9723]

What is that hole in the middle for? Is it suppose to stay open?

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Drain hole

[@binyam9723]

@@LongshoresOutdoors I have one hole at the front bottom but there is another hole inside that came open.

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

@@binyam9723 those holes only need to be opened when defrosting the freezer

[@forestfairness12]

any idea of any 5 cubic foot chest freezer that can be turned down to run as a fridge???

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

No ideas on my end. Sorry.

[@forestfairness12]

@@LongshoresOutdoors hey, mahalo for responding... aloha

[@pamelachambers514]

Do you have a video on how to defrost the Magic Chef freezer? I just bought one today

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

No I’m sorry I do not. However, I have had to defrost the freezer only one time. It was very simple and straight forward. Main point of acknowledgment is the plug on the bottom left corner of the chest freezer. Simple unplug your freezer after removing any frozen goods, allow 12-24 hours to pass, unscrew the outside plug and allow the defrost ice to chest drain out, and flush the inside with warm/hot water. Once completely drained, reinstall plug and wipe clean with a clean towel.

[@pamelachambers514]

@@LongshoresOutdoors okay, thank you! I see a lot of people that are doing the hot water method..just wondering if that really helps or not.. I think it's the older freezers they're using that method...idk Thank you

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

@@pamelachambers514 Before flushing out the chest freezer with hot water, I used a sponge and a little antibacterial dish soap to help the scrub the corners and walls. Hope this helps. Thank you for commenting!

[@terridziendzielewski2790]

We just purchased this and my only question is: what is the rubber stopper for that was in the bag with manual and scraper?

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

I don’t remember a rubber stopper off the top of my head. Possibly a plug cover or stopper for a hole 🕳 that looks like it might be missing something? Thanks for commenting. My apologies I’m no help.

[@terridziendzielewski2790]

@@LongshoresOutdoors Thank you for responding. Either way I appreciate it.

[@tracywonsley7633]

The scrappers for the side walls when you get to much ice caked on. Rubber stopper is the water seal there for when you need to defrost and everything inside turns to water

[@terridziendzielewski2790]

@@tracywonsley7633 thanks so much for the info.

[@omarlozano2231]

En qué número recomiendan ponerlo. Para que congelé?

[@notmebutyou8350]

Just got mine Monday from Home Depot and plugged it in yesterday. Just came out of the kitchen, and noticed the orange light is on, but not the green light. Anybody know why thus might be? I opened it and it is cold., and the setting is at 4.

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Orange light is constant. That’s the power indicator. The green light will kick on and off to indicate when it is cooling your freezer. Both led lights should NOT be on all the time. Sounds like it’s working and doing it’s job! Hope this helps! Thanks for commenting!

[@5ThWard_Tx.]

If the green light stays on all the time, is that a problem?

[@tfs94gt]

Hey, can you tell me if yours makes noise similar to an ice maker? I’m not sure if this is normal or defective. Thanks

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Mine is very quiet. I don’t hear anything. Only way I can tell if it’s on is by checking the lights on the bottom right corner.

[@jazz901]

@@LongshoresOutdoors Don't rely on green light. See my warning above. My green light was on and the freezer was NOT! Lost over $1100 and the mfr'r knows they have a compresser problem.

[@TiffJames]

@@jazz901does the green light supposed to go off at times, then back on?

[@johngriffin618]

do you have the inside dimensions? I am trying to find out if it can fit some trays I have inside of it.

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

I’m sorry I do not have the inside dimensions. Currently full of different poultry. Might be available online.

[@mharper198452]

What is the circle at the bottom, on the inside?

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

I believe that is the defrost drain.

[@mrtomkoz]

Just got ours. There were 2 plastic pieces taped to the top door. Do you have any idea what they are?

[@LongshoresOutdoors]

Not sure 🤔 I’d have to see them. Possibly the plastic covers for the hinges? I vaguely remember snapping a couple of plastic pieces into place on the backside of the door. They cover the hinges. Hope this ☝️ helps!

[@mrtomkoz]

@@LongshoresOutdoors Thanks for the reply. Yea, I'm not sure what the heck they are for.

[@ikereyes5551]

@@mrtomkoz I think it’s just a part of safety packaging they don’t seem to have any mechanical use, I saved mine just in case though.

[@martinvaldez4345]

@@ikereyes5551 you’re right. They’re just for shipping purposes. I saved mine just in case as well

[@tonys1641]

I removed the plastic film on the door. Hope that's ok that I did that!

[@jizhao8984]

the seal is bad!