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How to choose the best fridge freezer
If you’re looking for a new fridge freezer, this guide will give you the information and insights you need to make an informed choice. As a global leader in home appliances, we know a thing or two about what makes a great fridge freezer that will keep food fresher for longer and make your daily routine a little easier. This guide covers combination fridge freezers with the freezer at the bottom – the most popular style - and introduces the latest fridge freezer features and technologies and provides advice on how to get the most from your appliance.
What type and size of fridge freezer are best for me?
There are quite a few different styles of cooling appliance available, from separate compact freezers to wide American-style fridge freezers. The most popular style for Gulf countries households is the combination fridge freezer with the fridge at the top and the freezer at the bottom. These models are all 60cm wide as standard and come in differing heights and offer the best compromise between storage capacity and floor space. It’s worth noting that larger external dimensions don’t necessarily correlate to more internal storage volume, so it’s worth checking internal capacity to see if it fits the needs of your home and/or family.
Should I buy a freestanding or integrated fridge freezer?
If you’re installing your fridge freezer in a fitted kitchen, you might favour an integrated (built-in) model to blend in with your units. There’s a wider choice of freestanding fridge freezers available, and they’re generally a bit cheaper to buy. They also don’t need a fascia panel and so are quicker to install.
How can I make the best use of space in my fridge and freezer?
Once you’ve decided on the size and style of your fridge freezer, look out for well-designed storage features and can help you keep your food and drinks neatly stored and easy to access. Features like integral bottle racks stop bottles rattling around on shelves or in the door, and they don’t take up a whole shelf either. Adjustable shelves and fully extendable drawers make it easy to move things up and down, and in and out, maximising the space available for the items you buy each week. Bosch’s BigBox is a great example – easily taking care of larger frozen items so you don’t need to rearrange everything else in the freezer every time you buy something big.
How can a fridge freezer help me to save time?
It’s easy to save time in the long run by doing your homework up front. Look out for flexible storage solutions and LED lighting that make it easier to store and find items in a full fridge, and for innovations like Bosch’s NoFrost which eliminates the need for manual freezer defrosting.
How can I save money and reduce food waste?
Food waste and its associated cost is a continuing problem in the Gulf countries and it can be easy to overlook food in your fridge or freezer if you can’t easily see it. Clever storage solutions like Bosch’s VitaFresh drawers are a great solution to this problem. They store different types of food at the best temperature and humidity and also make food easier to find. Food waste can also be avoided by looking out for appliances with built-in door alarms that let you know if the fridge or freezer door has been accidentally left open.
What are the latest fridge freezer trends and technology?
If you haven’t bought a new fridge freezer for a while you might not be familiar with the latest design and technology developments. The best new fridge freezer models are packed with features to save time and energy and are designed to keep your food fresher for longer. From smart fridge freezers with an internal camera that links to your phone, to clever storage features that keep different foods optimally cooled, there are many new and exciting features to look out for.
How can I stop having to defrost my freezer by hand?
Manually scraping ice from your freezer is time consuming and hard work. It can also lead to a loss of food if not done quickly enough, and also uses a lot of energy when the freezer tries to cool down again. Thankfully features like Bosch NoFrost consign manual defrosting to the past. Built-in sensors monitor condensation levels and remove them from the freezer before they get the chance to turn to ice.
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How can I keep food fresher for longer in my fridge freezer?
Bosch’s Vitafresh system keeps food fresher for longer with temperatures from -1°C to +3°C while maintaining the perfect humidity level. This combination of temperature and humidity helps to protect the aromas, essential nutrients and valuable vitamins in your fresh food. There are different versions available on Serie 4, 6 and 8 models, including twin drawers for storing fish/meat and fruit/veg separately and in their perfect environments. VitaFresh makes it easier for you and your family to eat healthily every day.
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How can I reduce electricity and water consumption?
Single-use plastic bottles pose a significant environmental problem, but a fridge freezer with built-in water dispenser can drastically reduce your own impact. Some Bosch models feature a water dispenser with Brita filter, so you’ve always got a ready supply of chilled, filtered water when combined with a reusable bottle or flask.
Are there any other features to help reduce food waste?
Bosch FreshSense maintains a constant temperature in the fridge and freezer interior to help preserve freshness and flavour. FreshSense’s sensors constantly monitor and control the ambient fridge and freezer temperature. Activating Bosch’s SuperCooling function before you go shopping reduces the temperature of the fridge temporarily so that it’s ready to cool your groceries down as soon as you return home with them. And Bosch SuperFreeze freezes food faster and protects existing frozen food from defrosting when you put new food in the freezer.
