Bosch KGV28V01GB Free Standing Fridge Freezer
Robert Bosch had always been very keen to have his company produce products that could pass even the keenest scrutiny and prove worthy of it. He was more intent on manufacturing products that are superior in all ways and that would please the wide range of customers all over.
PRODUCT FEATURES
The Bosch Classixx KGV28V01GB is a free standing, 266 litres fridge freezer which provides a very good storage and preservation solution. This comes complete with a width of 55 cm, auto defrost and reversible doors. The freezer is set up in the bottom part and do have a safety glass shelves which are adjustable.
This bottom freezer model from Bosch has a single thermostat control for temperature.
Both the fridge and the freezer are capacitated ideally to suit all the necessary storage possibilities for a normal family.
FRIDGE
The fridge is of 5.6 cu ft and has two height adjustable shelves which is a built-in model. It is also an anti-spill; which are easy to clean. This model of KGV28V01GB of Bosch comes in a pure white colour with two salad containers, doors that are removable and also sports an egg rack to keep them safely. The rack for bottles or the bottle retainer is racked up for keeping an average of three bottles in it.
These adjustable shelves give a lot of storage flexibility with 2 salad crispers that is highly ideal in preserving salads and vegetables. They serve the purpose in keeping them separated from meat variety.
The drawers are all transparent and help you to easily locate things that are placed in it for storage. The automatic auto-defrost helps the fridge to defrosts regularly without emptying the contents of the fridge.
FREEZER
Freezer has a capacity of 3.3 cu ft and the designs do have individual elements of freezing in all the three drawers. This helps in even control and distribution of temperature. It also comes with a large drawer for products like turkeys to be stored up in freezing.
This auto defrost fridge-freezer has a freezing capacity of 5kg per 24 hour and that shows how quickly the fresh edible items could be freezed and preserved in its originality. The auto defrost helps in regulating the temperature inside that of this free standing model and prevents building up of frost automatically.
Usually, the fridge freezers are not to be kept in places like a garage and it is highly recommended not to be used in an unheated places. If occasion demands to be used in such a place, only models that possess double thermostats are recommended. This reduces the maximum risk of spoiling the stored food products.
Bosch KGV28V01GB double-door fridge-freezer has been rated 4-star and has three freezer drawers that are transparent showing the contents of the freezer. These drawers are sturdy, strong and easy-to-clean. The food products can be preserved for a longer time in -18 degree Centigrade.
ACCESSORIES
KGV28V01GB model of free standing fridge freezer from the Bosch sports drawers that are anti-tipping which prevents accidental fall of contents. This is a double-door model which has a removable magnetic door seal which encompasses the complete door and also could be easily cleaned and replaced. Also, the feet at the front are height adjustable and the doors are reversible that could be opened in both ways. All the accessories are removable and the labeled plastics are recyclable along with the packaging. The interior of the fridge-freezer is made of smooth anti-spill or splash-free material and is extremely easy in cleaning and maintaining hygienically.
ENERGY
The KGV28V01GB White, Bottom Freezer is highly praised for both its functionality and user friendliness. It has been rated as A for its energy efficiency. The consumption of energy annually is 318 kwh per year. Also, the safe storage for power failure has a stand by for about 16 hours.
There is no option for a warning light which would show if the temperature fluctuates drastically and could spoil the food items.
This Bosch home appliance for preserving food items in cold storage does have a noise level of 40 dba; the lower the value level then the appliance is less noisy.
The annual maintenance cost for this fridge-freezer runs up to 31.79 dollars.
KGV28V01GB boasts of a total CFC and HFC free that helps in prevention of damage in the ozone layer. It also does not contribute to Greenhouse effect.
NONEXISTENT FEATURES
There are no external controls that could be used in adjusting the temperature of both the fridge and the freezer. Also there are no door cooling, chilled-drink dispenser that could be drained by means of a tap in the front of the door, no fast freeze which would be a whole lot quick in maintaining and preserving the texture and taste of the food quality, and also there is no double thermostat which could easily help in accessing or controlling both the fridge and the freezer individually. There is also no acoustic alarm which is audible sound which will give an alarm on if the temp level goes beyond safe metres.
WARRANTY
There is a two year parts and labour warranty for this BOSCH KGV28V01 WHITE Fridge Freezer. One can use this coverplan support available which helps to be repaired free of cost and free replacement.
Bosch KGV28V01GB – Technical Specification Details
| Manufacturer | BOSCH |
| Model Name | KGV28V01 |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Free Standing |
| Dimensions | H 170 x W 55 x D 61 (cm) |
| Weight | 60 Kg |
| Total capacity | 266 litres |
| Fridge capacity and position | 159 litres and on top |
| Freezer capacity and position | 94 litres and in the bottom |
| Shelves and compartments | Two anti-tipped safety glass shelves which are height adjustable and transparent compartments in the fridge. 3 drawers which are transparent in the freezer. |
| Temperature control | Single thermostat |
| Doors | Two and reversible doors |
| Interior light | Yes |
| Auto defrost | Yes |
| Added features | Two salad container, an egg rack, a bottle retainer, easy to clean interior, height adjustable front feet |
| Energy consumption | 318 kwh/year |
| Power storage | 16 hrs |
| Noise level | 40 dba |
| Energy Rating | A |
| Zero CFCs-HFCs | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years part and labour |
March 11th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Bought a Bosch fridge Freezer Model No KIM 25473GB/01.
Mainly due to it coming with a 5 Year warranty. Unfortunately it broke down after 5years and Six weeks. Bosch failed to return my calls or e-mails. Will not buy Bosch again due to poor after sales service !