18RefrigeratingArrange food as follows:– On the shelves:Cakes and pastries, ready meals, dairy products,meat and sausage– In the vegetable container:Vegetables, lettuce, fruit– In the temperature controlled drawer:Fish, poultry, meat, vegetables– In the door:(from top to bottom):Butter, cheese, eggs, gallons, small bottles,large bottles, milk, juice cartonsWhen placing food in the appliance,please note:– Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside theappliance.– Place food in the appliance well packed or wrapped.Flavor and freshness will then be retained. This will alsoprevent transfer of flavors and discoloration of theplastic parts.– Do not allow oil and grease to come into contact withplastic parts or the door seal.– Store high percentage alcohol upright in sealedcontainers only.When buying food, please note:The “purchase freshness” is important for the shelf-life ofyour food. In principle the following applies: the fresher thefood is placed in the temperature controlled drawer,the longer it will keep. When buying food, always notethe degree of freshness.How to save energy– Install the appliance in a dry, ventilated room; do notexpose to direct sunlight and do not place near a heatsource (e.g. radiator, cooker). If required, use aninsulating plate.– Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placingthem in the appliance.– Defrost frozen food by placing it in the refrigerator.The low temperature of the frozen food will refrigeratethe food in the refrigerator compartment.– Open the appliance door as briefly as possible!Operating noisesQuite normal noisesGrumbling – refrigerating unit is running. Fan in therecirculating air system is running.Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises – refrigerant isflowing through the tubes.Clicking – motor is switching on or off.Noises which can easily be eliminatedThe appliance is not levelLevel the appliance with the aid of a spirit level.Use the height-adjustable feet or place somethingunderneath.Drawers, baskets or storage areas wobble or stickCheck the removable parts and, if required, reinsert them.Receptacles are touching each otherMove bottles or receptacles away from each other.DefrostingThe appliance is defrosted automatically.