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Normal operating noises
So that the selected temperature remains constant, your appliance regularly switches off its motor.
The resultant noises are quite normal operating noises. They reduce automatically as soon as your
refrigerator reaches the desired temperature. These noises are as follows:
Inconveniences or minor breakdowns
Certain problems may appear when you are using your appliance. Before calling the after-sales
service, use the guide below to see if you can resolve the problem yourself:
Noises, inconveniences or minor breakdowns
EN
NOISE
CAUSE
Buzzing
Coming from the motor.This buzzing may briefly be louder when
the motor starts.
Gargling or slight buzzing
Coming from circulation of the refrigerant in your refrigerator’s
pipes.
Clicks
These can always be heard when the thermostat turns the motor
on or off.
Slight background noise
If your appliance is fitted with a fan (depending on the model),the
air circulating inside your appliance makes a slight background
noise.
PROBLEM
ADVICE
Unusual noises
- check the adjustement of the feet of your appliance and its
stability.
- check that it is not touching a wall.
- check that all the movable parts(trays,racks,etc..)are securely in
place.
- check that the bottles or containers you have placed in your
appliance are not touching each other.
The refrigerator does not get
cold enough
- ckeck whether the temperature has been set correctly as
indicated in the section "Adjusting your refrigerator’s temperature"
- if you have put a large amount of food in your refrigerator at one
time,ensure that you readjust the thermostat as shown in the
section on "Adjusting your refrigerator’s temperature".
- be careful not to open your appliance’s door too often,and not to
leave it open.
Your appliance does not get
cold at all
- ckeck whether the electronic card is lit.
- check that your appliance is connected to the electrical supply.
- check that the circuit-breaker for your house has not cut out and
that the fuse has not blown or been unscrewed.
