Miele 09 920 570 installation instructions Causes of noises

Causes of noises

Normal noises	What causes them?
Brrrrr...	A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This
	noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor
	switches on.
Blub, blub....	A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates
	through the pipes.
Click....	Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the
	motor on or off.
Sssrrrrr....	In multi-section and frost-free appliances, the movement of
	air circulating through the appliance can sometimes just
	barely be heard.
	In appliances with a water tank, a humming noise can be
	heard when the water pump is running.
Crack...	A cracking noise can be heard when the appliance materials
	expand.

Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the compressor and the coolant circulating through the system).

Noises that you	Possible cause	Remedy
can easily
eliminate
Rattling, clinking	The appliance is not level.	Realign the appliance using a
		spirit 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 items
	are jiggling or are stuck.	and refit them correctly.
	Bottles or containers are	Separate them.
	touching.
	The transport cable clips are	Remove the cable clips.
	still hanging on the back of the
	appliance.

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