Care And Maintenance - hkoenig FGX880 Bedienungsanleitung

● Reversing the Door Swing of Your Appliance
This refrigerator has the capability of the door opening from either the left or right side. The unit is
delivered to you with the door opening from the left side. Should you desire to reverse the opening
direction, please call customer service for reversal instructions.
OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
● Setting the Temperature Control
To control the internal temperature, adjust the control dial according to the ambient temperature
or purpose of use.
The first time you turn the unit on, set the temperature control to "6."
The range of the temperature control is from position "OFF" to "6". After 24 to 48 hours, adjust
the temperature control to the setting that best suites your needs. The setting of "3" should be
appropriate for home or office refrigerator use.
NOTE:
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If the unit is unplugged, has lost power, or is turned off; you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before
restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the refrigerator will not start.
The Freezer Compartment
● This compartment is designed for the long term storage of frozen food.
● 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 unit.
● Pre-packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen foods
manufacturer's instructions for a three star frozen food storage compartment or home freezer.
● 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.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

● Defrosting Your Refrigerator
Defrost the refrigerator when the frost accumulated on the evaporator is about 5mm (1/5 inch) thick.
Set the thermostat dial to "OFF" position. Remove frozen or perishable foods. Defrosting usually
takes a few hours. After defrosting, return the thermostat dial to the desired position. To defrost
quickly remove all foods from the refrigerator and leave the door open. Never use a knife or other
metal instrument to scrape ice/frost from the evaporator.
Cleaning Your Refrigerator
● Turn the temperature control to "OFF", unplug the
refrigerator, and remove the food, shelves, and trays.
● Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking
soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons
of baking soda to a quart of water.
● Wash the shelves and trays with a mild detergent solution.
● The outside of the refrigerator should be cleaned with mild