Miele F 456 i-3 installation instructions 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 Operating and installation instructions Freezer 456 Contents Contents Guide to the appliance Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing materialDisposal of your old appliance Safety with children Correct applicationTechnical safety Correct use Page Disposal of your old freezer How to save energy Normal energy Increased energy ConsumptionHow to save energy DefrostingSwitching on and off Switching off for longer periods of time Correct temperature Setting the temperatureTemperature display Alarm Activating the alarm systemSwitching the alarm off early Super freeze Switching on Super freezeSwitching off Super freeze Super freezeFreezing fresh food Freezing and storing foodMaximum freezing capacity Storing frozen foodPacking Home freezingHints on home freezing Suitable packing materialBefore placing food in the freezer Freezer calendarMarker system for frozen food Placing food in the freezer sectionDefrosting Ice cubesCooling drinks Freezer tray Defrosting the appliance Before defrostingTo defrost After defrosting Cleaning and care After cleaning Appliance is switching on too frequently and for too long Problem solving guideTemperature is too low Alarm sounds and the alarm indicator light flashesFood has frozen together There is a thick layer of ice in the freezerNoises Normal noises What causes themAfter sales service Non-rewireable plugs BS Electrical connectionElectrical connection U.K Ventilation InstallationLocation Climate rangeBefore installation Does your old appliance have a different hinging mechanism?Building-in dimensions 456Changing the door hinging Open the appliance doorTo remove the soft-close mechanism To secure the soft-close mechanism Changing the door hinging Aligning the housing unit Building in the appliancePreparing the appliance Building in the appliance Fitting a furniture door Building in the appliance Place all covers in position Adjusting the door hinges Page Page Page Alteration rights reserved