Noises
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Normal
noises
What is causing them?
Brrrrr ...
A humming noise is made by the compressor. This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the compressor switches on.
Blubb,
blubb ...
A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulates
through the pipes.
Click ...
Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the
compressor on or off.
Crack ...
A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
the refrigeration appliance.
Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the com-
pressor and the refrigerant circulating through the cooling circuit).
Noises
Cause and remedy
Rattling, vi-
brating
The refrigeration appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance us-
ing a spirit level by raising or lowering the adjustable feet under-
neath the refrigeration appliance.
For niches of 140 cm and more: place the stabilising rods sup-
plied underneath the appliance base.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are jiggling or are stuck. Check all
removable items and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are touching. Separate them.