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
easily rectify
What causes them, and what can you do about
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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