professional advice from :.
Joan Fraser of Smeg
Richard Treffler of Miele
Craig Davies from Sub-Zero & Wolf UK
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freestanding or integrated?
choice between freestanding or integrated fridge-freezer comes to the look you want in your kitchen. As the name suggests, a free standing unit (like this) from the free standing kitchen cabinets and can be positioned anywhere practical, presents no plug socket nearby.
'Freestanding fridge-freezer is now available in a variety of different colors, which allows you to make a style statement in the kitchen, "said Richard Treffler from Miele." Plus they are generally easy to meet and can be taken with you if you move house. "
A refrigerator-freezer is integrated, on the other hand, is designed to sit on the back panel front that coordinate with the rest of your unit. 'Integrated fridge-freezer to be part of the design of the kitchen, which is great if you're looking for the finish is clean and smooth, "he added Treffler.
choice between freestanding or integrated fridge-freezer comes to the look you want in your kitchen. As the name suggests, a free standing unit (like this) from the free standing kitchen cabinets and can be positioned anywhere practical, presents no plug socket nearby.
'Freestanding fridge-freezer is now available in a variety of different colors, which allows you to make a style statement in the kitchen, "said Richard Treffler from Miele." Plus they are generally easy to meet and can be taken with you if you move house. "
A refrigerator-freezer is integrated, on the other hand, is designed to sit on the back panel front that coordinate with the rest of your unit. 'Integrated fridge-freezer to be part of the design of the kitchen, which is great if you're looking for the finish is clean and smooth, "he added Treffler.
Top- or bottom-mount?
There are pros and cons to both options for position your freezer. 'Model-mount top generally have a capacity refrigerator with a larger freezer section a little over the top. They are ideal if you want to buy larger quantities of fresh produce but still require some form of freezing chamber, "said Treffler .
bottom-mount freezer (as seen here) generally provide easier access to frozen foods. 'Look for a model that offers the freezer drawer pull-out, ideally with ice maker automatic, for ease of use and a clear view of the contents of the freezer section,' show Craig Davies from Sub-Zero & UK Wolf .
There are pros and cons to both options for position your freezer. 'Model-mount top generally have a capacity refrigerator with a larger freezer section a little over the top. They are ideal if you want to buy larger quantities of fresh produce but still require some form of freezing chamber, "said Treffler .
bottom-mount freezer (as seen here) generally provide easier access to frozen foods. 'Look for a model that offers the freezer drawer pull-out, ideally with ice maker automatic, for ease of use and a clear view of the contents of the freezer section,' show Craig Davies from Sub-Zero & UK Wolf .
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What is the best ratio of the refrigerator-freezer?
There are now various ratios-to-freezer refrigerator is available, so shop around. "You'll find 60:40 fridge freezer-to-standard ratio, with other sizes, such as 70:30 and 50:50 are available," said Treffler.
Think about your lifestyle and what you would normally store in freezer capacity versus what you need for your fridge. If you bulk buy and spend a lot of time cooking batches of food, for example, then you'll want to invest in the refrigerator-freezer with a decent amount of freezing capacity.
'most people underestimate their refrigerator space needs, forgetting that most jars and bottles need refrigeration after opening, "added Joan Fraser from Smeg. 'People also need to consider seasonal factors, such as having a lot of fresh fruits in the summer, and custom time periods, such as Christmas. "
There are now various ratios-to-freezer refrigerator is available, so shop around. "You'll find 60:40 fridge freezer-to-standard ratio, with other sizes, such as 70:30 and 50:50 are available," said Treffler.
Think about your lifestyle and what you would normally store in freezer capacity versus what you need for your fridge. If you bulk buy and spend a lot of time cooking batches of food, for example, then you'll want to invest in the refrigerator-freezer with a decent amount of freezing capacity.
'most people underestimate their refrigerator space needs, forgetting that most jars and bottles need refrigeration after opening, "added Joan Fraser from Smeg. 'People also need to consider seasonal factors, such as having a lot of fresh fruits in the summer, and custom time periods, such as Christmas. "
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How do side-by-side refrigerator freezer?
If ordinary refrigerator-freezer does not offer storage capacity you need, consider a model side-by-side displays freezer high (generally located on the left) and wider, full-height cooling cavity on the right.
'is very popular with families, especially the model of wider 1067mm and 1219mm wide. They offer a large-capacity storage and a good view of the contents of both the refrigerator and freezer, and often including ice and water dispenser, " said Davies. 'The only drawback to this type of configuration is if you choose a model that is narrow, say less than 914 mm wide, since it can create a bit cramped compartment. If you only have room for the width of 914 mm or less, I would recommend a model with a refrigerator on top and freezer below for a more comprehensive, easier storage and more useful. "
If ordinary refrigerator-freezer does not offer storage capacity you need, consider a model side-by-side displays freezer high (generally located on the left) and wider, full-height cooling cavity on the right.
'is very popular with families, especially the model of wider 1067mm and 1219mm wide. They offer a large-capacity storage and a good view of the contents of both the refrigerator and freezer, and often including ice and water dispenser, " said Davies. 'The only drawback to this type of configuration is if you choose a model that is narrow, say less than 914 mm wide, since it can create a bit cramped compartment. If you only have room for the width of 914 mm or less, I would recommend a model with a refrigerator on top and freezer below for a more comprehensive, easier storage and more useful. "
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What is the best location for side-by-side refrigerator-freezer in your kitchen?
If your side-by-side refrigerator-freezer has ice and water dispenser, ideally should be located as close to the source of water. "This will ensure the water pressure was not affected. Also, you will reduce the amount of pipe needed and avoid potential damage to the pipeline, ' suggest Davies.
'a new selection of internal ice and water dispenser, which offers all the comforts of a dispenser externally without interrupting the clean lines of the instrument and the overall look of your kitchen design,' he added .
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If your side-by-side refrigerator-freezer has ice and water dispenser, ideally should be located as close to the source of water. "This will ensure the water pressure was not affected. Also, you will reduce the amount of pipe needed and avoid potential damage to the pipeline, ' suggest Davies.
'a new selection of internal ice and water dispenser, which offers all the comforts of a dispenser externally without interrupting the clean lines of the instrument and the overall look of your kitchen design,' he added .
Read expert advice in choosing the perfect kitchen faucet
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How can you tailor the perfect solution you?
If you can not find the ideal refrigerator-freezer split you, why not choose a refrigerator that stands alone and install it on the side stand freezer -alone? 'By selecting one of the left-hand and right-hinged one model, you create the ideal combination of capacity and, depending on how much freezer and refrigerator space you prefer, "said Davies.
'Another option is to put the two side by side refrigerator-freezer, refrigerator with freezer on top and bottom, with a hinged left and right, to create a double-sized fridge freezer. "
If you can not find the ideal refrigerator-freezer split you, why not choose a refrigerator that stands alone and install it on the side stand freezer -alone? 'By selecting one of the left-hand and right-hinged one model, you create the ideal combination of capacity and, depending on how much freezer and refrigerator space you prefer, "said Davies.
'Another option is to put the two side by side refrigerator-freezer, refrigerator with freezer on top and bottom, with a hinged left and right, to create a double-sized fridge freezer. "
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How do you calculate your space right?
This sounds obvious, but always make sure there is enough room to choose a fridge-freezer. Measure the height, depth and width space more than once and thought about opening doors and easy access.
All cooling equipment needs adequate ventilation to work effectively, especially built-in models. ' you need to enable airflow under the base line or by adding ventilation, "said Fraser. 'If there is enough air flow, compressor and condenser will have nowhere to dissipate excess heat. This will shorten the life of the tool. "
Installation and operation instructions will be specific to each model, so always check the user manual for details.
This sounds obvious, but always make sure there is enough room to choose a fridge-freezer. Measure the height, depth and width space more than once and thought about opening doors and easy access.
All cooling equipment needs adequate ventilation to work effectively, especially built-in models. ' you need to enable airflow under the base line or by adding ventilation, "said Fraser. 'If there is enough air flow, compressor and condenser will have nowhere to dissipate excess heat. This will shorten the life of the tool. "
Installation and operation instructions will be specific to each model, so always check the user manual for details.
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What energy label?
label energy shows the energy rating selected refrigerator-freezer as well as the amount of electricity the unit will be consumed in kilowatt-hours (kWh). 'Also shown is the capacity of a fridge-freezer and the relevant rating decibels of noise, "said Fraser. "It gives you a really easy way to compare any of your refrigerator may look beyond aesthetics."
The refrigerator-freezer guzzle a lot of energy, so choose a model with a higher energy rating will save more money on energy bills. Since July 2012, all new fridge-freezer must have a rating of A +, A ++ or A +++. If you want the most efficient, choose A +++ Model.
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label energy shows the energy rating selected refrigerator-freezer as well as the amount of electricity the unit will be consumed in kilowatt-hours (kWh). 'Also shown is the capacity of a fridge-freezer and the relevant rating decibels of noise, "said Fraser. "It gives you a really easy way to compare any of your refrigerator may look beyond aesthetics."
The refrigerator-freezer guzzle a lot of energy, so choose a model with a higher energy rating will save more money on energy bills. Since July 2012, all new fridge-freezer must have a rating of A +, A ++ or A +++. If you want the most efficient, choose A +++ Model.
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If you go frost-free?
Auto defrost or frost-free is a great feature and convenient to own. "This means that the melting of the user no longer necessary, because the cold air circulates around the cabinet fridges, prevent ice forming in the food," said Treffler .
Also look out for models that benefit from dynamic cooling. "This provides a consistent temperature throughout the fridge, thanks to a fan which ensures excellent circulation and distribution of cold air," he added Treffler.
However, i f you are working to a tight budget, the manual defrost refrigerator-freezer is generally cheaper.
Auto defrost or frost-free is a great feature and convenient to own. "This means that the melting of the user no longer necessary, because the cold air circulates around the cabinet fridges, prevent ice forming in the food," said Treffler .
Also look out for models that benefit from dynamic cooling. "This provides a consistent temperature throughout the fridge, thanks to a fan which ensures excellent circulation and distribution of cold air," he added Treffler.
However, i f you are working to a tight budget, the manual defrost refrigerator-freezer is generally cheaper.
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What other features should you consider?
rack Adjustable, bottle and egg shelves, drawers salad or crispers and a compartment temperature controlled to maintain the meat, fish and milk at a temperature optimum storage they are standard fare in modern refrigerator-freezer ,
A holiday mode, which allows you to disable the refrigerator compartment without affecting the freezer, is also increasingly popular function. There are also quick-chill and fast-freeze function, and even models designed to run independently for 18 hours in case of power outages.
TELL US ...
Which of your fridge-freezer features would you recommend? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
rack Adjustable, bottle and egg shelves, drawers salad or crispers and a compartment temperature controlled to maintain the meat, fish and milk at a temperature optimum storage they are standard fare in modern refrigerator-freezer ,
A holiday mode, which allows you to disable the refrigerator compartment without affecting the freezer, is also increasingly popular function. There are also quick-chill and fast-freeze function, and even models designed to run independently for 18 hours in case of power outages.
TELL US ...
Which of your fridge-freezer features would you recommend? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.
