Miele KF 1801 Vi Operating And Installation Instructions page 46

Frequently asked questions
The appliance is making noises.
Issue
Brrrrr...
Blubb, blubb....
Click....
Sssrrrrr....
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.
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.