Miele K 12820 SD edt, Operating And Installation Instructions

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Normal noises What causes them
Brrrrr ... Humming noise made by the motor (compressor). This noise can
get louder for brief periods when the motor is switching on.
Blubb, blubb.... A gurgling noise can be heard when coolant is circulating
through the pipes.
Click ... Clicking sounds are made when the thermostat switches the
motor on and off.
Sssrrrrr ... On multi-zone and frost-free appliances you can sometimes just
hear the movement of the fan inside the appliance.
Crack ... A cracking sound can be heard when materials expand inside
the appliance.
Remember that the noise of the compressor and the coolant circulating in the
system is unavoidable.
Noises that you can
easily rectify What causes them, and what can you do about
them?
Rattling, vibrating The appliance is uneven: Realign the appliance using a spirit
level, by raising or lowering the screw feet underneath the
appliance.
The appliance is touching another appliance or piece of
furniture:
Move it away.
Drawers, baskets or shelves are unstable or sticking: Check
all removable items and refit them correctly.
Are any bottles or containers unstable or knocking against
each other?
Separate them.
The transport cable clips are hanging loose at the back of
the appliance:
Remove the clips.
Noises
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