Miele KF1801VI, KF1811VI, KF1911VI, KF1901VI Blubb, blubb, Click, Sssrrrrr, Rattling, vibrating

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Frequently asked questions

The appliance is making noises.

Issue

Possible fault

Solution

 

 

 

Brrrrr...

Humming noise made by the

These noises are not a

 

compressor. This noise can

fault.

 

get louder for brief periods

The noise of the

 

when the motor is switching

compressor and the

 

on.

coolant circulating in the

Blubb, blubb....

A gurgling noise can be

system is unavoidable.

 

 

heard when coolant is

 

 

circulating through the pipes.

 

 

 

 

Click....

Clicking sounds are made

 

 

when the thermostat switches

 

 

the compressor on and off.

 

 

 

 

Sssrrrrr....

On multi-zone and frost-free

 

 

appliances you can

 

 

sometimes just hear the

 

 

movement of air circulating

 

 

inside the appliance.

 

 

 

 

Rattling, vibrating

The appliance is uneven.

Realign the appliance

 

 

using a level, by raising or

 

 

lowering the screw feet

 

 

underneath the appliance.

 

 

 

 

The appliance is touching

Move it away.

 

another appliance or piece of

 

 

furniture.

 

 

 

 

 

Drawers, baskets or shelves

Check all removable

 

are unstable or sticking.

items and refit them

 

 

correctly.

 

 

 

 

Bottles or containers are

Separate them.

 

unstable or knocking against

 

 

each other.

 

 

 

 

 

The transport cable clips are

Remove the clips.

 

hanging loose at the back of

 

 

the appliance.

 

 

 

 

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Contents En US, CA Contents Contents Important Safety Instructions Electrical SafetyInstallation UseDisposal of your old appliance Guide to the Fridge-Freezer combination Control panel Before use Before using for the first timeTurning the appliance On/Off Settings Using the settingsTurning the button sound On/Off Custom settingsFunction Display text Turning off for longer periods of time Temperature alarm AlarmDoor alarm Setting the temperature Temperature rangeTemperature unit Fahrenheit/Celsius SmartFresh drawers Storage temperaturesUsing the SmartFresh drawers HumidityFoods that are best stored under dry conditions Foods that are best stored under moist conditionsWarmest area Using the refrigerator efficientlyDifferent storage zones Coldest areaUsing the freezer efficiently Freezing foodDefrosting Cooling drinks quicklySuperCool Switching on SuperCoolSwitching off SuperCool SuperCoolTurning on the ice cube maker Ice cube makerTurning off the ice cube maker Refrigerator section and SmartFresh drawers Automatic defrostFreezer section Floating drawer Adjusting the interior fittingsMoving the shelves SmartFresh drawerReplacing the SmartFresh drawer Removing a door shelf Adjusting the door shelvesRemoving the storage shelf from above the drawer Replacing a door shelfReplacing the ice cube container Ice cube containerSmall freezer basket Replacing the small freezer basketReplacing the partition Large freezer basket with partitionReplacing the large freezer basket Before cleaning Cleaning and careCleaning the interior and accessories Humidity filters Aluminum framesVentilation slits After cleaningDoor seals Changing the light bulb Upper lightingSide lighting Water filter Exchanging the water filter Re-setting the filter indicator Deactivating the water filter Filter Performance Data Sheet Water Treatment Device Certificate NumberPerformance Data Sheet For Filter Model Frequently asked questions Freezer section will not ApplianceDoor to OpenFilter display is red Alarm indicator isFlashing Filter display isIs not producing any Will not switch onIce cubes An unpleasant SmallIce cubes have Odor/flavorMisshapen Producing enough iceOr the ice cubes are Ice is formingSssrrrrr Blubb, blubbClick Rattling, vibratingAfter sales service MieleCarePage Installation instructions Disposal of packing materials Caring for the environmentDisposal of an old appliance Installation site InstallationEmpty weight of your machine Furniture/fixtures Installation nicheBase VentilationInstallation options Custom door panelsSide panels With partitionFront panel gap kit optional accessory Dimensions Niche dimensionsDoor dimensions open min Before you begin Installing the applianceTools needed for installation OtherCheck the installation niche Before installationRemoteVision module installation Preparing the installation niche Anti-tip brackets Securing an alternative anti-tip device Sliding the appliance into the installation niche Aligning the appliance Attaching the appliance to the installation niche Installing the appliance Preparing the custom door Installing the appliance Attaching and aligning the custom door front Attaching the lower bracket Attaching the covers Attaching the toe-kick panel Mounting the air separator Plumbing Preparing the water connection Connecting the water supply Electrical connection RemoteVision Accessing the RemoteVision control panel MasterCool control panel options for RemoteVision Status indicators Description of functionSelectable Description of function Options Page