Like a real achiever, the brand ‘Belling‘’ works competitive in the appliance industry. It designs products to impress its customers and its reputation has spread far and wide in the planet. Looking further into the detailing of the products, Belling BE817 Built-In Frost Free Fridge Freezer sets an example with its upgraded technology and impressive design. It is highly functional and has appreciable interiors that give a desired storage solution.

Model: Belling BE817 Integrated Fridge Freezer

This model is the one that belongs to the category of integrated appliance. It has a frost-free type of engineering that reduces the maintenance time. It is a 50/50 combi appliance with the fridge located over the freezer. Having white colour attire with the dimension and weight of 1770 x 540 x 535 mm and 60kg respectively pictures as a larger and heavier model compared to the previous models of this brand like BE813, BE814 and BE816.

Belling BE817 White Colour Fridge Freezer

Capacity: The total capacity of this model going with the gross and net are 230 and 217 litres and that is slightly lower than its previous model BE816. Well, the gross and the net capacity of the fridge space is the same as it is BE816 and it is 156 and 155 respectively in litres. The freezer space has the capacity of 63 and 62 litres for the gross and the net capacity.

Strength of this product:

Frost free operation – that requires no maintenance
Reversible door – that has a slider hinge and can reverse to open either towards the right or towards the left.
CFC / HFC free – keeps the appliance free from these.
Power cut safe time – during the time of power failure the chillness is been maintained up to 20 hours.
Interior light – the interiors are been illuminated with a light that works automatically when the door is opened.
Adjustable thermostat – this helps to set the temperature manually and it is been controlled by the fridge thermostat.
Freezing capacity – this model is been capable of freezing 3.5 kg in 24 hours which is comparatively less than the lower end models of this brand.
Low noise level – the noise emission has been stated to be 41 dBA and it is definitely on the lower side.

Downsides of this product:

Although well efficient it do lack in few features and functions like the dual control thermostat, audible alarm, anti-bacterial lining, digital temperature display, ice maker, water dispenser, fast freeze, fruit freezing tray, adjustable feet and the rear rollers.

Storage compartments: The storage solution provided in the fridge space of this  appliance are 2 shelves, 1 salad crisper shelf, 1 dairy compartment with lid, 1 bottle shelf, 1 door storage, 1 egg tray, 1 chrome wine rack, 2 half depth salad drawers with glass cover. The freezer space consists of 3 baskets and drawers, 1 shelf with flap, 1 ice cube tray.

Energy consumption / Rating: the energy consumption of this model is 297 kWh and it has been rated grade ‘A’ for its efficiency. In case of the freezer space, its efficiency is been rated with 4 stars.

Guarantee: Overall the along with the provided guarantee period for 1 year makes Belling BE817 Fridge over Freezer  Fridge Freezer a complete one.

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Belling BE817 50/50 Combination Fridge Freezer – Specification Details

Manufacturer Belling
Model Name BE817 Built-In Frost Free Combi Fridge Freezer
Colour/Finish White
Type Built-in / Combi
Dimensions (H x W x D) mm 1770 x 540 x 535 mm
Weight 60 kg
Total capacity Gross – 230 litres
Net – 217 litres
Position / capacity (gross/net) Fridge – top / (130 / 128) litres
Freezer – bottom / (96 / 87) litres
Noise level 41 dBA
Shelves and compartments Fridge: 2 shelves, 1 salad crisper shelf, 1 dairy compartment with lid,
1 bottle shelf, 1 door storage, 1 egg tray, 1 chrome wine rack,
2 half depth salad drawers with glass cover.
Freezer: 3 baskets and drawers, 1 shelf with flap,
1 ice cube tray
Door racks Solid white
Doors Two reversible doors
Interior light Yes
Frost Free Yes
Energy Rating A
Freezing capacity 3.5 kg in 24 hours
Adjustable thermostat Yes
Digital temperature display No
Fast freeze No
Power cut safe time 20 hours
Energy consumption 297 KWh / year
Energy rating ‘A’
CFC / HFC Free Yes
Guarantee 1 year

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