Fridge-freezer features

When out shopping for a new fridge-freezer, keep a few key terms in mind.

  • Temperature- or humidity-controlled drawers keep fruit and vegetables or delicate foods such as meat and fish fresher for longer by storing them in their optimum condition. From Gorenje, the NRK 6181 CB fridge-freezer is frost-free and has a FastFreeze function. It features a large CrispZone vegetable drawer within which the humidity can be regulated, has a capacity of 329 litres and is priced from £429.99


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  • Noise levels might not be as crucial as with a washing machine for example, but if your kitchen is open-plan, every additional noise can prove irritating. Check the decibel level (dB) on the energy label. The LG GBF530PVQPB A++ Platinum Silver combination fridge-freezer has a noise level of just 41dB. It features a non-plumbed water dispenser, is frost-free and has a Moist Balance Crisper drawer for keeping fruit and veg fresher. With a 339-litre capacity, it is priced around £699.


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  • Water and/or ice dispensers are a great feature, but make sure you check whether your chosen model requires plumbing into the mains water or whether it will run from a refillable tank. If it needs to be plumbed in, this will restrict where it can be placed in the kitchen. The four-door DxD fridge-freezer from Rangemaster consists of two freezer drawers and a French door-style fridge. It features a filtered-water dispenser and automatic icemaker and requires plumbing in. Priced around £2074.


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  • Flexible or adaptable shelves mean your fridge-freezer will be able to cater to all your storage needs, for example if you’re having a party and need to accommodate a lot of additional bottles or wide platters. Gaggenau’s RB491 Vario fridge-freezer is clad in professional-look stainless steel and will store food to the same hygiene standards as a restaurant kitchen. One of the adjustable glass shelves is motorised and can be moved up and down even when loaded. Price on application.


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  • In-door LED controls allow you to see the temperature of the fridge and freezer at a glance and manually increase or decrease it as required, as seen on the Whirlpool WSX 53782 FCX. It is energy rated A++ with 6th Sense technology that senses variations in temperature and restores it to the correct level, while sensors control humidity for optimum food freshness. With a total capacity of 559 litres, it is priced around £1399.


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