Miele FN 12620 S, FN 12420 S, FN 12220 S Noises, Normal noises What causes them

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Noises

Normal noises	What causes them

Brrrrr...	Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can
	get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.

Blubb, blubb....	A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
	through the pipes.

Click....	Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
	motor on and off.

Sssrrrrr....	On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
	hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.

Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable.

Noises that you can	What causes them, and what can you do about
easily rectify	them?

Rattling, vibrating	The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit
	level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
	appliance.

	The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
	furniture: Move it away.

	Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check
	all removable items and refit them correctly.

	Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
	each other? Separate them.

	The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of
	the appliance: Remove the clips.

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Contents En GB Contents Contents Guide to the appliance Disposal of the packing material Caring for the environmentDisposal of your old appliance Safety with children Correct applicationTechnical safety Page Correct use Disposal of your old appliance How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy ConsumptionSwitching on and off Correct temperature Setting the temperatureTemperature display Temperature display will flash ifAlarm Door alarmActivating the alarm system Switching the alarm off earlySwitching on Super freeze Switching off Super freezeSuper freeze Super freeze is not necessaryFreezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacityFreezing fresh food Isolation plateStoring frozen food ExampleHome freezing Hints on home freezingPacking Unsuitable packing materialFreezing large items DefrostingBefore placing food in the freezer Placing food in the freezerCooling drinks Ice cubesFreezer tray Cool pack Defrosting Cleaning and care Before cleaningCleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories Ventilation gapsAfter cleaning Metal grille at the back of the applianceProblem solving guide Temperature inside the appliance is too lowAppliance is switching in too frequently and for too long What to do if Appliance does not get coolAlarm sounds and the alarm indicator light flashes Food has frozen togetherNoises Normal noises What causes themAfter Sales / Guarantee GuaranteeElectrical connection Non-rewireable plugs BSElectrical connection U.K Installation InstallationLocation VentilationAligning the appliance Appliance dimensions FN 12220 SFN 12420 S FN 12620 SChanging the door hinging Removing the door handleChanging over the door Open the appliance door Changing the door hinging Refitting the handle Building in the appliance