The appliance is making noises.
Issue Possible fault Solution
Brrrrr... Humming noise made by the
compressor. This noise can get
louder for brief periods when the
motor is switching on.
These noises are not a
fault.
The noise of the
compressor and the
coolant circulating in
the system is
unavoidable.
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
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
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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