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Noises
The refrigeration appliance is producing various noises during operation.
If the cooling performance is low, the refrigeration appliance will conserve energy
but operate for longer. The volume will be lower.
Food will be chilled faster if the cooling performance is high.
The volume will be higher.
Normal
noises
Brrrrr ...
Blubb,
blubb ...
Click ...
Sssrrrrr ...
Crack ...
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
Rattling, vi-
brating
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What is causing them?
A humming noise is made by the compressor. This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the compressor switches on.
A gurgling noise can be heard when the refrigerant circulates
through the pipes.
Clicking sounds occur whenever the thermostat switches the
compressor on or off.
You can sometimes just hear the sound of the fan inside the ap-
pliance.
A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
the refrigeration appliance.
Cause and remedy
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.
The refrigeration appliance is touching another 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.
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