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Causes of noises
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Normal noises Cause
Brrrrr... A humming noise is made by the motor (compressor). This
noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor switches
on.
Blub, blub... A gurgling noise can be heard when the coolant circulates
through the pipes.
Click... Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the
motor on or off.
Sssrrrrr... On multi-zone or frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
hear the sound of the fan inside the appliance.
Crack... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
the appliance.
Please bear in mind that a certain amount of noise is unavoidable (from the com-
pressor and the coolant circulating through the system).
Noises that
you can easily
eliminate
Possible cause Solution
Rattling, clink-
ing
The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance by us-
ing a spirit level and raising or
lowering the screw feet under-
neath the appliance.
The appliance is touching an-
other appliance or piece of
furniture.
Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves
are jiggling or are stuck.
Check all removable items
and refit them correctly.
Bottles or containers are
touching.
Separate them.
The transport cord clip is still
hanging on the back of the
appliance.
Remove the clip.
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