Miele F1801VI Operating And Installation Manual page 42

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