Noises

Normal noises

What causes them?

 

 

Brrrrr...

Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise

 

may get louder for brief periods, whenever the motor kicks in.

 

 

Blubb, blubb....

A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating

 

through the pipes.

 

 

Click....

Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the

 

motor on or off.

 

 

Sssrrrrr....

In multi-zone and frost-free appliances, the movement of air

 

circulating through the appliance can sometimes just barely be

 

heard.

 

 

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 can

What causes them, and what can you do about

easily rectify

them?

 

 

Rattling, vibrating

The appliance is uneven: Balance the appliance using a level,

 

and by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the

 

appliance, or placing something underneath them.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

Bottles or containers are 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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Miele KFN 14943 SDE ED installation instructions Noises, Normal noises What causes them?