Operating Noises; Eliminating Minor Faults Yourself - Siemens KU L Series Instructions For Use Manual

Operating noises

Quite normal noises
Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating
units, fan).
Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.
Clicking
Motor, switches or solenoid valves are
switching on/off.

Eliminating minor faults yourself

Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following
information.
Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under
guarantee!
Fault
The frozen food is
frozen solid.
There is a thick layer
of frost in the freezer
compartment.
Floor of the
refrigerator
compartment is wet.
Possible cause
The condensation
channels or drainage
hole are blocked.
Preventing noises
The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with a spirit
level. Use the height-adjustable feet or
place packing underneath them.
The appliance is not free-standing
Please move the appliance away from
adjacent units or appliances.
Containers or storage areas wobble
or stick
Please check the removable parts and
re-insert them correctly if required.
Bottles or receptacles are touching
each other
Move the bottles or receptacles slightly
away from each other.
Remedial action
Loosen frozen food with a blunt
object. Do not use a knife or pointed
object.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
(see chapter Defrosting). Always
ensure that the freezer compartment
door is closed properly.
Clean the condensation channels
and the drainage hole. See chapter
Cleaning the appliance. Fig. +
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