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Normal noises What causes them
Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise
can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.
Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Click.... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr.... On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance.
On appliances with a water container, the pump makes a
humming noise when water is being drawn into the water
container.
Creak ... Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the
appliance expands.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises that you
can easily rectify
Possible cause Remedy
Rattling,
vibrating
The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a
spirit level, by raising or
lowering the screw feet
underneath the appliance.
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.
Are any bottles or containers
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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