Miele K 1911 SF, K 1801 SF, K 1901 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	fault.
	louder for brief periods when the	The noise of the
	motor is switching on.	compressor and the
Blubb, blubb...	A gurgling noise can be heard	coolant circulating in
		the system is
	when coolant is circulating
		unavoidable.
	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.
Creaking	Creaking sounds can be heard
	when material inside the appliance
	expands.
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 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	Separate them.
	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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