Operating and Installation Instructions

Normal noises What causes them
Brrrrr ... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This
noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor
switches 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 the fan inside the appliance.
On appliances with a water tank a buzzing sound can be
heard when water is being pumped out of the water tank.
Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand
inside the appliance.
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 cable clips.
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