Operating Noises - Smeg SCV115-1 Instruction Manual

9.4 Operating noises

The wine cellar is cooled by means of a compression system. In order to maintain the preset
temperature inside the wine cellar, the compressor comes into operation in response to the level of
cooling required, and may operate continuously if necessary. When the compressor starts up a humming
sound will be heard, tending to drop in volume after a few minutes. Other normal wine cellar operating
noises are a gurgling and a rustling due to the refrigerant flowing through the pipes in the circuit. These
noises are perfectly normal and do not mean that the appliance is malfunctioning. If they are over-loud,
there may be other causes. In this case, check that:
- The wine cellar is properly levelled on the floor and does not vibrate when the compressor is in
operation: adjust the feet provided as appropriate;
- the shelves are correctly fitted and securely in place: fit correctly;
- the bottles on the various shelves are stable and not touching: the vibration due to operation of
the compressor may generate some noise;
- do not place kitchen units or other appliances so that they are touching the wine cellar
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