Miele KF 1911 Vi Operating and Installation manual - Page 46

The appliance is making noises., Issue, Possible fault, Solution, Creaking, Rattling, vibrating

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Frequently asked questions The appliance is making noises. Issue Possible fault Solution Brrrrr... Blubb, blubb... Humming noise made by the compressor. This noise can get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on. A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating through the pipes. These noises are not a fault. The noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the system is unavoidable. Click... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the compressor on and off. Sssrrrrr... On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just hear the movement of air circulating inside the appliance. Creaking Creaking sounds can be heard when material inside the appliance expands. Rattling, vibrating The appliance is uneven. Realign the appliance using a level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the appliance. The appliance is touching another Move it away. appliance or piece of furniture. Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking. Check all removable items and refit them correctly. Bottles or containers are unstable Separate them. or knocking against each other. The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of the appliance. Remove the clips. 46

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The appliance is making noises.
Issue
Possible fault
Solution
Brrrrr...
Humming noise made by the
compressor. This noise can get
louder for brief periods when the
motor is switching on.
These noises are not a
fault.
The noise of the
compressor and the
coolant circulating in
the system is
unavoidable.
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
compressor on and off.
Sssrrrrr...
On multi-zone and frost-free
appliances you can sometimes
just hear the movement of air
circulating inside the appliance.
Creaking
Creaking sounds can be heard
when material inside the appliance
expands.
Rattling, vibrating
The appliance is uneven.
Realign the appliance
using a 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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