Willow WFF157 Low Frost 60/40 Freestanding Fridge Freezer, 157l of Storage, Adjustable Thermostat, 2 Year Warranty for peace of mind (H) 144 x (W) 47.4 x (D) 59.5 (White)

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Varying by model, many fridge freezers come with features designed to keep the food in your fridge fresher for longer, cutting down on food waste. Digital displays: Along with indicator lights and audible signals, these allow you to monitor the temperature easily and will tell you if the door has been left open or if there’s a fault with the appliance. Modern internet-connected fridge freezers have smart features that can detect the contents of your fridge and show you what’s there via a smartphone app.

Separate controls: Setting the fridge and freezer controls independently helps them run better and keeps your food fresh, chilled or frozen at the right temperatures.Water dispenser – a nice-to-have that comes into its own during warm weather, water dispensers serve cool, filtered water. Some are plumbed in while others will need refilling manually. First, make sure your new fridge freezer will fit inside your allocated kitchen space. This is particularly key if you’re buying an integrated model. Note, you’ll also need to factor in extra space, as recommended by the manufacturer, so the appliance can operate properly. Gone are the days where you have to lay down newspaper and start the time-consuming process of defrosting your freezer. Many models now claim to be frost-free, which means there should be no more ice build up (taking up precious food space) and it helps the appliance run more efficiently. Door design Then you need to decide on the fridge-to-freezer split; most tend to be a 70/30 or 60/40 split, with a bigger fridge and smaller freezer. You can find 50/50 models though, should you wish for an equal division of fresh and frozen food.

Integrated: integrated fridge-freezers are designed to be fitted with the same panelling or design as the rest of your kitchen. They feature all the same specs as a freestanding model, but help to create a seamless appearance in the kitchen.If you have the budget, they make a great kitchen addition, but smart features aren’t essential. What should I look for when buying a fridge freezer? Next is capacity or, in other words, the litres of food a fridge freezer is able to hold. The bigger the household, the more important a generous capacity will be. It's worth bearing in mind that capacity tends to be measured excluding any shelves. The W117FFW is ideal for small kitchens with a width of less than 50cm and a height of only 114cm. The max noise level of 40dBA makes it perfect for a small space. You’ll need a large kitchen to accommodate one of these, and they tend to be costly both to buy and run. However, they often come with useful extra features such as water filters and ice-cube makers. What is a smart fridge and do I need one?

Freestanding: these fridge-freezers can be slotted into place wherever there’s a mains plug. They’re finished on all sides and are the fridge-freezer to choose if you’re after a statement piece. Door alarms: This will alert you if you’ve left either door open, helping to avoid any unwelcome puddles of defrosted water or thawed food.These built-in fridge freezers are designed to be hidden behind a cupboard, so you can coordinate the finish with the rest of your kitchen. Others use light technology – such as Beko’s HarvestFresh – to create the conditions for photosynthesis to continue, meaning your fruit and veg maintain their vitamins and nutrients.

Water dispensers: a mainstay in American kitchens, fridge-freezers with water dispensers provide cool, filtered water and most have an ice dispenser too. If you like to have filtered water and ice on tap, but can’t afford a model with a water dispenser, choose a water filter jug instead.

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Some have flexible cooling zones and humidity controls that allow you to adjust the temperature of a drawer or area in the fridge to suit your shopping. Keep it at the right temperature: the fridge compartment should be between 3 - 5C and the freezer -18 to -22C. If the door is left open for longer than two minutes, an alarm will sound and lights will flash, which will come in handy as we found that its recovery time varied; the freezer in particular took a while to return to temperature. You can find other additional features we recommend considering below, along with our brief installation guide. How we test fridge freezers