Miele F 1901 SF, F 1811 SF, F 1801 SF Frequently asked questions, The appliance is making noises

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 get louder	fault.
	for brief periods when the motor is	The noise of the
	switching on.	compressor and the
Blubb, blubb...	A gurgling noise can be heard when	coolant circulating in
		the system is
	coolant is circulating through the pipes.
		unavoidable.
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.
	For models with a water tank, a noise
	will be heard when water is pumped
	into the tank.
Creaking	Creaking sounds can be heard when
	material inside the appliance expands.
Rattling,	The appliance is uneven.	Realign the appliance
vibrating		using a level, by
		raising or lowering the
		screw feet underneath
		the appliance.
	The appliance is touching another	Move it away.
	appliance or piece of furniture.
	Drawers, baskets or shelves are	Check all removable
	unstable or sticking.	items and refit them
		correctly.
	Bottles or containers are unstable or	Separate them.
	knocking against each other.
	The transport cable clips are hanging	Remove the clips.
	loose at the back of the appliance.

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