Magic Chef MCUF3S2 Upright Freezer 3.0 Cu Ft
- Capacity: 3 cu ft
- Number Of Shelves: 1
- Door Orientation: Reversible
- Installation Type: Freestanding
Last refreshed Jun 11, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small, organized upright freezer for apartment and overflow use, best suited to buyers who value shelf access enough to accept manual defrost.
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ASIN: B01GVLWZT0Model: MCUF3S2Category: Upright Freezers
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Overview
The Magic Chef MCUF3S2 is a compact 3.0 cubic foot upright freezer with a stainless steel door on a black cabinet. Storage is on wire shelves, with an adjustable thermostat dial controlling temperature. The door is reversible and the handle is recessed into the door face.
An upright at this capacity is a different proposition from a chest freezer of similar volume. Everything sits at eye level on shelves rather than stacking into a pit, so you actually use what you freeze instead of rediscovering it a year later. The cost of that convenience is manual defrosting and a smaller usable volume than a chest of the same rating.
- 3.0 cu ft upright freezer
- Stainless steel door, black cabinet
- Manual defrost with wire shelving
- Reversible door and recessed handle
Who it's for
Sized for apartments, dorm rooms, offices and as overflow freezer capacity next to a main fridge. It works well for people who batch cook and want organized, visible storage. Anyone freezing bulk meat by the quarter or unwilling to defrost by hand should buy a chest freezer instead.
Pros and cons
- Shelved layout keeps contents visible and reachable
- Reversible door suits either hinge direction
- Recessed handle avoids protruding into a walkway
- Stainless door face resists fingerprints better than painted steel
- Manual defrost requires periodic emptying
- Dial thermostat gives no temperature readout
- Wire shelves reduce usable volume versus a chest
Performance notes
Manual defrost means ice accumulates on the interior walls over time and has to be melted off, typically once or twice a year depending on how humid the room is and how often the door opens. The tradeoff is real: without a defrost heater cycling on, food stays at a steadier temperature and dehydrates less. The thermostat is a dial rather than a set-point control, so it regulates compressor run time rather than reading an internal target.
Specifications
| Brand | Magic Chef |
|---|---|
| Model | MCUF3S2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Door Orientation | Reversible |
| Item Weight | 60.6 poundslower than 79% of 30 upright freezers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 20.3 × 22 × 32.1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 3 cu ftlower than 71% of 29 upright freezers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 270 watts |
| Voltage | 120 voltshigher than 71% of 29 upright freezers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Number Of Shelves | 1 |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Freezer^ Wire Shelf(2)^Leveling Leg(2)^User Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Specification Met | ETL |
Closest rivals on specs
Frigidaire EFRF65166 Camo Convertible Fridge Freezer 6.4 Cu Ft- Capacity 3 vs 6.4 cu ft (-53%)
- Item Weight 60.6 vs 50 pounds (+21%)
Hamilton Beach HBFRF6892 Convertible Fridge Freezer 6.8 Cu Ft- Capacity 3 vs 6.8 cu ft (-56%)
- Item Weight 60.6 vs 80 pounds (-24%)
Summit Appliance SPFF51OS Built-In Outdoor Freezer 4.6 Cu Ft- Capacity 3 vs 4.7 cu ft (-36%)
- Item Weight 60.6 vs 95 pounds (-36%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Magic Chef MCUF3S2 frost free?
No. It is a manual defrost freezer, so ice buildup on the interior walls has to be melted off periodically.
Can the door be hinged on the other side?
Yes, the door is reversible, which lets you set the swing to suit a corner or narrow walkway.
How is the temperature set?
Through an adjustable thermostat dial rather than a digital set point, so the setting governs how hard the compressor runs rather than naming a target temperature.