Fridge Freezer Reviews

Liebherr the globally familiar brand had seen its start in 1949. With the world class innovation, technology back up and the large workforce has spread its fame all around the world with about the establishment of 100 branches. Among the wide product segment that includes both domestic and commercial Liebherr ICS 3113 Comfort Fridge Freezer does stand out in the competition and the review below keeps you updated about the fine features and the shortcoming.

An Overview:

This white body, freestanding, frost free appliance is a sure model to look up for the many features and efficiency. Liebherr ICS 3113 Grade ‘A’ Rated Fridge Freezer shares the space of 1788mm in height, 570mm and 550mm for the width and the depth of the appliance. It functions with a single compressor but has 2 regulate able cooling circuits and the controls are manual. Few of the interesting features incorporated in this model are the bio fresh and no frost systems.

Capacity and Control:

At the upfront the capacity of the appliance dictates the user the comfort of using and the suitability. This Liebherr ICS 3113 Comfort model comes with the total gross capacity of 295 litres of which 237litres and 58 litres are shared among the fridge and the freezer space. In case of the total net capacity it is 288 litres of which the share among the fridge and the freezer is 231 and 57 litres. The fridge is found to be placed above the freezer. The controls are manual with the rotary knob for setting up the temperature. It also gives the advantage of referring the temperature with the LED display.

The fridge interiors and features:

The fridge space is been planned well to accurate most of the required stuffs in a nice manner. 6 storage shelves of which 5 are adjustable, 2 bottle rack, 2 full size can storage, 1 half size can storage  and the egg trays. The drawers are transpired made of glass with plastic frame. It does have an interior light and the fan.

The freezer space and the features:

In the freezer space come the 2 drawers, 1 freezer tray, 1 ice cube tray and 2 cold storage accumulator. The vario space and the smart frost system come as an advantage for this unit.

• In the  space design the bottom of the shelf can be detached and hence it joins with the lower basket giving larger room for accommodating bulkier foods.
• In case of the smart frost system the technology makes freezing of food quicker and reduces the built-up of ice and hence makes the defrosting easy and so it reduces the energy utilisation.
• The freezer tray is another interesting feature which can stock the fruit, berries and herms which literally does not stick to each other.
• The unique division the integrated cold storage accumulator which stores the food up to 74 hours even during the time of power failure.

Other product functions:

• Super frost function enables the user to cool the food easily even when new food is been added and hence the temperature within the freezer space can be maintained without dropping down.
• Super cool is the same function like the super frost that is been present in the fridge space.
• Adjustable thermostat makes it easy for the user to set different temperature at different times based on the requirement of the nature of the food.
• Door open warning signal in both fridge and freezer intimates if the door is been left open unnoticed and hence this saves on energy as well.
• Malfunction warning signal also gives the intimation when the functioning is not normal and needs to be attended; this safeguards the quality of the appliance.

With the power consumption of 307 kwh/year it is been rated as grade ‘A’ and the efficiency of the freezer carries a 4 star rating. The power failure storage time of 30 hours and 10 kg of freezing capacity takes Liebherr ICS 3113 Comfort Frost Free Fridge Freezer to the new heights.

Liebherr ICS 3113 Fridge Freezer – Technical Specification Table

Daewoo offers ERF337M Frost Free Fridge Freezer as another perfect example of its dedicated efforts. Fridge freezers are a great help in the kitchen as they enable one to keep food fresh or increase the shelf life of frozen food. The models vary according to the percentage of the fridge and freezer designed. The review below gives the specifics of this product.

Special features:

The smart cooling system enables the fridge to maintain its optimum temperature. This enables the food items to be uniformly cooled through out inspite of addition to the storage or continuous opening of the fridge. The quick cooling option helps the fridge to immediately drop the temperature down. This instantly cools the newly added food items. An internal light is provided for easy viewing. The fridge is frost free and has a fast freeze option. The former feature prevents the formation of ice and maintains dry atmosphere. The fast freeze enables instant freezing due to the decrease in temperature and is ideal to quickly freeze freshly added food items or to fasten the ice formation in the ice tray. Along with these features Daewoo ERF337M Grade ‘A’ Rated Fridge Freezer also offers few other interesting features like the following.

• Adjustable thermostat allows you to set the desired temperature based on the food loaded into the fridge and the need of the cooling.
• The Multi-Net cooling is a unique technique followed by this appliance which helps to give uniform cooling in every corner of the fridge freezer and so planning for locating the food is reduced.
• Large top freezer draw accommodates more quantity and also is the best solution of the large food stuffs.
• CFC-Free make it ECO friendly and it abides the safety regulations expected in such domestic appliances.

Design Overview:

The basic of this model calls it a mid size appliance suitable for the medium families. In its white colour housing it blends to most of the interiors and takes a freestanding construction. The dimension goes as 1706mm in height, 596mm in width and 634mm in depth. The overall weight of marks as 62kg. This being a double door model locates the fridge over the freezer and the doors are reversible. The flat finish with the handles at the contact of the fridge and the freezer door gives it a neat front look.

Capacity and Control:

The total capacity of this product is 300 litres in its cavity space of 10.6 cu.ft. This volume is been shared among the fridge and the freezer space as 201 litres and 99 litres. The controls of this model are mechanical and it makes programming straightforward. The energy consumption is been rated with grade ‘A’ efficiency which proves about 30% better than the lower grades.

Shelves and compartments:

Present in the fridge are 3 safety glass shelves, 2 covered vegetable case, Bottle rack, Butter pocket, Egg rack, Adjustable half pockets. All of these take care of the complete requirement for the user and it accommodates all the necessary stuffs of the domestic requirement. In the freezer space consists of 3 freezer drawers, Ice cube tray. Daewoo ERF337M White Colour Fridge Freezer does have an interior light in the fridge space that lights up when the door is opened.

Guarantee:

The 12 months guarantee given by the manufacturer gives the user one another cool reason to settle with this product.

Daewoo ERF337M Fridge Freezer – Technical Specification Table

Panasonic the global brand has a great philosophy and strategic approach towards its each product. It allows aims to develop further technology and believe in the possibility of enhancement. With the approach of everything matters it gives it a strong product support and there by the reputation that is world wide. The following is the product review of Panasonic NR-B32FX2-XB 2 Door Fridge Freezer.

An Overview:

Earlier questions were raised to decide on whether to choose an auto defrost or not due to the increase in the consumption of power. Now-a-days all models are frost free which reduces the maintenance cost.  There are different types of fridge freezer models. The main difference is the percentage shared by the fridge and freezer. There are 70-30 or 50-50 models. In addition to it, there are models that are placed one on top of the other or emerge side by side. Panasonic NR-B32FX2-XB Silver Colour Fridge Freezer is a frost free type with the fridge on freezer style. It is a 70-30 type of construction. The features like the vitamin-safe technology, fresh case, hygiene active and thermodynamic cabinet make it alluring.

The Design:

This model is a freestanding construction with the silver finish and has a set dimension of 1900 x 600 x 650 mm that corresponds to the height, width and the depth. Its style is added with the full length aluminium handle and the half mirror finish control panel makes it a great model to discuss. Although the finish is in silver colour the door is been made up of stainless steel material. The handles are designed in aluminium. The compresses is of inverter type which is one great way of energy saving. The doors are reversible and the feet have the option of height adjustability.

Distinguished Features:

• Independent temperature controls makes it feasible to opt for the desired temperature for the fridge and the freezer separately.
• Hygiene active eliminates the bacteria’s of 99.99% and it has a blue LED indicator with silver filter. It allows to on/off this function as desired.
• Vitamin safe fruit and vegetable compartment keeps the food fresh longer and it keeps the vitamins in tack.
• Life time carbon filter deodorizing removes the unwanted aroma and the strong smell of food without transferring to the other food items.
• Super cooling is a quick function that cools up without dropping the temperature even when new food items are added to the fridge.
• Super freezing is the similar concept of the super cooling which functions for the freezer the food quicker without dropping the temperature.
• Holiday mode allows you to auto programme when you go on vacation and it gets to maintain without the loss of quality and energy.
• Child lock makes it a safe option which protects the programming and keeps away from the unauthorised changes.

Interior Characteristics:

The capacity of both the fridge and freezer is 315 litres of net capacity and it is been shared among the fridge and the freezer as 225 litres and 90 litres. The fridge space is been designed with the spacing that goes with Vitamin safe compartment, 4 shelves, Drawer case, 3 Door pockets, wine rack full width and the freezer space goes with 3 Drawers and Ice compartment. Food items that need to be consumed in a short while can be placed in the top compartment and food that needs a longer storage life can be shifted to the freezer.

Other Technical Aspects:

Panasonic NR-B32FX2-XB Double Door Style Fridge Freezer comes with the LED lightening which illuminates when the door opens and it functions independent of the environment lights. The freezing capacity is 15 kg for 24 hours. In case of the power cut the maximum storage time is 16 hours. The total energy consumption is 249 kW/year which proves its efficiency with the rating of A++. The noise emission is 36 dBa which is less and stands competitive among models of this kind.

Panasonic NR-B32FX2-XB Fridge Freezer – Technical Specification Table

Samsung RL55VTEBG Premium Fridge Freezer is a state of art model. It is mammoth in size and generous in its functions. The design is out of the world and creates a picture of style and panache. A closer look into its designer features will throw more light on the model.

The Basics:

Standing tall with dimensions of 2 metres in height, 600 millimetres in width and 646 in depth makes Samsung RL55VTEBG Frost Free Fridge Freezer is a sky scrapper in the kitchen. One must be sure of the space available before choosing the model. In spite of these proportions, the Samsung fridge freezer stands sturdy on the ground with a net weight of 88 kilograms. The door is reversible and the user can decide the side of opening according to one’s convenience. The entire exterior is of sleek black glass that adds to the shine and sheen making it appears like a long cube of black ice.

The Healthy Habits:

The fridge has a flat back unlike the rest of its counterparts. This prevents the formation of dust and debris making it easy to clean and maintain it. Moreover, the model is equipped with silver nano health system. This is a patented technology that belongs to Samsung. Here the silver particle prevents the growth of germs and bacteria. This enables the fridge freezer to remain hygienic and the food items healthy and fresh. The cyclopentane insulation is a replacement for CFC making it all the more environmental friendly too. The deodoriser removes the stale air and ensures that fresh air gets circulated. This system too enables the atmosphere inside to remain bacteria free and fresh. The door alarm installed indicates when the door is ajar. This reminds the user to keep it shut so that the optimum temperature is maintained to ensure that it is again bacteria free and wholesome.

Features:

• The model is a frost free one. This ensures that ice formation does not take place. The atmosphere remains dry and easy to clean and maintain. This not only saves time but creates space too and helps retain the freshness of the food inside.
• The appliance is equipped with power freeze. This quickly freezes the food and thus helps in preserving perishable food.
• The fridge has a “cool select zone” that is individually controlled. This is a versatile compartment that can thaw, cool or instantly cool the food. This is known as the Ozone too. This is best used for certain food items and can be customised according to convenience.
• The fridge freezer is enabled with multi flow air vents. This series of pipes stream in cool air uniformly around the appliance. This helps maintain the optimum temperature and ensures the freshness too.
• The model has a functional vacation mode. This setting enables the fridge to be switched off with only the freezer working. This helps in reducing the energy bills during a holiday and yet maintains the fridge freezer in good condition. This prevents bad odour too.
• The most astounding feature of this model is the LED lighting. With the help of 12 bulbs, this fridge radiates light that creates an aura around it and a heavenly atmosphere for late night snacking too. These LED lights emits less heat and uses less energy but emits bright light for easy vision and style.

The Fridge:

With a net capacity of 232 litres, the fridge beautifully satisfies the large requirement of a family. This is definitely XXL in size and proves to be a big blessing in disguise. The chiller compartment enables optimum and productive use of space. The fridge compartment is found above the freezer making it ergonomically designed and being frost free offers frustration free maintenance and use. Moreover the shelves are designed for maximum utility and comfort. There are 4 tempered glass shelves that are spill proof too. There is 1 foldable shelf that accommodates large dishes and items that are difficult to place otherwise. The tray can be folded in 3 steps to accommodate the dish. Furthermore, the slim tray found in the fridge stores small items out of the way effortlessly. The vegetable and fruit drawer found in the bottom of this compartment keeps the greens safe and fresh from time. There are 7 door pockets. The dairy compartment is found there to keep butter and other dairy products out of the way. Wine rack and egg container is placed for utility purpose and good storage. The energy performance of the fridge is rated as A+ making it par excellence especially when one considers the size of the unit too.

The Freezer:

With a net capacity of 96 litres the freezer is useful to the hilt. It is found in the lower berth of the appliance. This is frost free too and earns 4 stars in energy performance too. It has 4 transparent drawers that are sufficient to manage large quantities. The freezer can be effortlessly opened with the help of the long recessed handle that is ergonomically placed right above the door.

Warranty Details:

The Samsung promise of good quality and service extends to 24 months of free parts and labour warranty for this RL55VTEBG Freestanding Fridge Freezer. This offers more peace of mind and happiness to the user.

Samsung RL55VTEBG Black Fridge Freezer – Technical Specification Table

Storage has never been this easy with the introduction of fridge and freezers. They have enabled food items to have a longer shelf life. With the launch of fridge freezer models, storage has become effortless and straightforward. Two functions in one appliance not only save space but maintain the food quality. It is easier to handle and maintain the same. The model under review is from the house of Smeg. This company has a well established name and enjoys tremendous consumer loyalty. The company is well known for its quality products that are stylish in appearance and smart in functions. They are well supported by their efficient after-sales team too which makes them so popular. The following is the review of Smeg Cucina SS55PTE Side by Side Fridge Freezer.

An Overview:

This model mentioned above is a beauty in stainless steel finish. Smeg SS55PTE Frost Free Fridge Freezer is a technological tower of functions that have been innovatively styled to create not only an appliance for utility but personality that the user would love to show to the whole wide world. Moreover, this is not just about beauty and style, it performs the functions so efficiently which reflects well on the energy performance too. The fact that it has thoughtfully included features to keep the atmosphere healthy and hygienic speaks volumes on its performance. A definite buy for someone who can afford the space it requires and it is popularly known as the American Style Side by Side Fridge Freezer.

In General:

• The entire unit can hold a gross capacity of 600 litres. This is very generous in room and space and offers to manage the entire storage requirement without a murmur.
• The LED display is astounding and clear. It enables the user to change the temperature and settings even without opening the door. This further enables optimum atmosphere keeping the food healthy and hygienic.
• The freezer compartment is on the right side of the appliance and the fridge on the left side.
• The frost free technology is added feature which reduces the overall maintenance of the appliance.
• The control panel with the display gives the functions of both the fridge and the freezer and the temperature setting can be done with the press of the button from the minimum to the maximum. The other touch buttons on the freezer side are the express freeze and the child lock and on the fridge side it is the light, filter and the dispenser control but all of these in the same display screen which is quite large and clear.
• The dispenser on the door is highly efficient and it gives the option for you to obtain the crushed ice, water or cubed ice just from outside without the need of opening the door. By just pressing the push switch it can be collected in a glass from the dispenser.

Fridge Overview:

The refrigerator space gives you the fresh food capacity of 365 litres as net volume. It comes with the specialty 3 drawers with humidity control, chrome wine rack and egg tray. It does have a lavish door rack with the shelf, can server, refreshment centre, shelves that can be folded. The lamp is present in the top which lights up when the door is opened.

Freezer Overview:

With the net capacity of 173 litres of frozen food it gives functions like the fast freeze and 4 star rating. It consists of 2 drawers and 4 glass shelves. The door space has a dedicated space for the automatic ice maker; it does have light fixed in that illuminated when accessed.

Features and Functions:

This model comes with the holiday function which puts the functioning of the appliance with low power consumption yet maintaining the quality of the interiors. With the child lock feature one can be free from the unauthorised operations while having children around. The handles that are designed for the full length adds to the elegance of the unit. It is rather comfortable for the use of any one. With the height adjustable feet one can be pretty sure that the appliance can be owned as it gets to be installed safely in any floor conditions. The door opening of 90 degrees is a bonus as it allows easy and quick access to the food stuffs and even if the shelves has to be removed it permits to do so without bothering any hinges or hits. The fast freeze technology does help to maintain the quality of the food stored inside as at times of new food additions the temperature is quite obvious to fall down which may disturb the quality of the already stored food. This fast freeze system eliminated this worry.

Performance:

The energy consumption of 454 kw/h per year is considered to be graded as grade A+ in its energy efficiency. The functions of the freezer is been rated with 4-star rating. The freezing capacity is 12 kg per 24 hours.

Furthermore, Smeg SS55PTE Stainless Steel Fridge Freezer with Dispenser is effective in managing the natural resources by being efficient in energy conservation and large in capacity and features. This is definitely for people who believe that every room in the house reflect their personality. The angular exterior and sharp lines are very modern in approach and design.

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Smeg SS55PTE Side by Side Fridge Freezer – Technical Specification Table