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Your fridge freezer is operating noisily
The following noises can be heard during normal operation of the appliance.
Ice cracking noises occur:
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During automatic defrosting.
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When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of the fridge freezer’s materials.
Clicking noises occur:
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When the thermostat switches the compressor on and off.
Motor noises occur:
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This Indicates that the compressor is operating normally. The compressor may cause more noise for a short
time when it is first activated.
Bubbling noise and splashing noises:
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Occur due to the flow of refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
Water flowing noises:
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This is due to water flowing to the evaporating container. This noise is normal during defrosting.
Air blowing noises:
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This is normal and occurs during the normal operation of the system due to the circulation of air.
Vibration noises occur:
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Bottles / jars in the fridge may contact each other.
There is a build-up of humidity inside the fridge
Check if:
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All food is packaged correctly. Containers must be dry before being placed into the fridge.
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The fridge doors are opened frequently. Humidity of the room will enter the fridge each time the doors are
opened. Humidity increases faster if doors are opened frequently, especially if humidity in the room is high.
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Cover all liquids.
The doors are not opening or closing properly
Check if:
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There is food or packaging preventing the door from closing.
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The door compartments, shelves and drawers are placed properly.
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The door gaskets are broken or torn.
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Your fridge is level.
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The edges of the fridge in contact with the door joint are warm
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Especially during summer (warm weather), the surfaces in contact with the door joint may become warmer
during operation of the compressor. This is normal.
If the appliance is still not operating after these checks, call the
LAMONA
Service Line. Please ensure that
the checks have been made as a charge may be made if no fault is found.
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