Magic Chef 30-Bottle Wine Cooler Review, Model MCWC30MCG

User Review

Capacity: 30 standard bottles (Bordeaux style, 750 ml) Design: Cabinet color: black Door: stainless steel-framed, dual pane amber colored curved glass door with stainles steel towel bar handle, reversible

• Cooling method: compressor cooling
  
  
• Number of zones: one
  
  
• Built-in/Freestanding: freestanding only, needs cc. 3" - 4" clearance around the sides, at the back and top for proper air circulation.
  
  
• Temperature Control/Display:
  
  
  • Thermostat (Mechanical/Digital): manual thermostat - dial with settings from 0 to 7
    
    
  • Temperature Range: cc. 42°F - 66°F (5.5°C - 18.8°C)
    
    
  • Display: LED display (the black-framed door model displays in blue, the stainless steel framed door model in yellow, can be set to indicate temperature either in Fahrenheit or Celsius.)
    
    
• Shelving: 5 chrome-plated pull-out wire racks (each holds 6 standard bottles).
  
  
• Interior Light: switch is next to the temperature control dial.
  
  
• Noise: During cooling cycle the refrigerant flow and some compressor nosie is heard.
  
  
• Electricity consumption (estimated):
  
  
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 19" X 33" X 21.17"
  
  
• Weight: 75 lbs.
  
  
• Price range: cc. US$ 300 (US$ 10 per bottle).
  
  
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor/5 years on compressor.
  

Pros:

• cheap
  

Cons:

• lots of complaints on early failures