Whirlpool has crossed many milestones and today it stands with pride as one among the leading brand in household appliance. Their innovative capability and sustainability has made them one among the super brands in UK. Its product range caters to various kitchen and home appliances of which this model does come with all the positives of the brand. The following is the review of Whirlpool WBC 3525 NFW Frost Free Fridge Freezer which brings out the complete details.

Design Overview:

This appliance is suitable for the domestic use. It has freestanding type of construction. The height is tall with 1895mm and the width and depth of this product is 595mm and 680mm respectively. This works in the climate class of ST and suitable for the room ambient temperature ranging from 16 degree C to 38 degree C. The product weight is 66 kg which is slightly on the moderate side. Whirlpool offers 3 different colour choices among white, stainless steel and silver. This makes it suitable for the wide range of interiors and hence the customers can comfortable look further to know more about the product. This is a double door appliance which has the fridge located on the top and over the freezer.

Capacity:

The total capacity of Whirlpool WBC 3525 NFW Freestanding Fridge Freezer is 350 litres which is the net and the gross capacity is 385 litres. The space is been shared between the fridge and the freezer as the fridge capacity is 243 in net and the freezer it is 107 litres as the net capacity. The 70/30 model is a mostly preferred one and serves the needs of the full family use.

Shelves and Compartments:

Though the fridge freezer gives a rich volume in capacity the deciding factor would be the way it is been partitioned for use. The shelves and the compartments present inside the appliance matters much for the user as it is the deciding factor for accommodating more food stuffs.  The fridge space consists of 4 inc crisper cover, egg tray, 1 crisper drawer and 4 door balconies and the freezer space is been allocated with 3 compartments / drawers, covered ice cube tray.

Features:

Deep door balconies – This is a unique feature of this model where in the curved door balconies are designed deep and it can easily accommodate bulky bottles and even the juice cartons easily.

Frost Free Technology – The technology used builds up no frost like the most traditional freezers and hence it keeps the food fresh twice longer.

Anti-bacterial filter – This is another unique feature as this model is been equipped with a replaceable anti-bacterial filter that purifies the air inside and reduces the bacteria and even the odours. The internal space is maintained fresh all day long.

Reversible doors – The double door designed fridge freezer also has the reversible door concept where in the user is at the privilege of choosing the door opening based on the interiors of the home.

Other Technical Details:

This model gives a silent operation as the noise emission is been rated as 42 dBa which is low comparatively. In case of power cut off the raising time is 12 hours which means up to 12 hours the temperature inside is maintained without increasing. The freezing capacity of this model is 5 kg up to 24 hours.

Energy consumption and Efficiency:

The energy consumption is 387 kwh per year and its efficiency is been rated with grade ‘A’ and this makes Whirlpool WBC 3525 NFW White, Silver, Stainless Steel Finish Fridge Freezer about 30% better than the low graded models.

Guarantee:

Like any other product of Whirlpool this model also comes with a full years guarantee which is been offered by the manufacturer and it takes care of the parts and labour.

Whirlpool WBC 3525 NFW – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer Whirlpool
Model Name WBC 3525 NFW Frost Free Fridge Freezer
Colour/Finish White, Silver or Stainless steel
Type Freestanding
Dimensions (H x W x D) mm 1895 x 595 x 680 mm
Weight 66 kg
Total capacity Gross – 385 litres
Net – 350 litres
Position / Net capacity Fridge – top / 243 litres
Freezer – bottom / 107 litres
Noise level 42 dBa
Shelves and compartments Fridge: 4 inc crisper cover, egg tray, 1 crisper drawer
and 4 door balconies
Freezer: 3compartments / drawers, covered ice cube tray
Power failure storage 12 hours
Doors Two reversible doors
Interior light Yes
Frost Free Yes
Energy Rating A
Adjustable thermostat Yes
Anti bacterial filter Yes
Mobility rollers Yes
Adjustable feet Yes
Spill guard shelves Yes
Energy consumption 387 KWh / year
Recommended ambient temperature 16 degree C – 38 degree C
CFC / HFC Free Yes
Freezing capacity 5 kg / 24 hours
Fresh control compartment Yes
Guarantee 1 year