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A fridge freezer American is a big, two-door refrigerator with a freezer on the opposite side. They are ideal for large families and those who love to entertain.
Some models come with water dispensers that provide ice-cold, filtered water. There are also models that have a plumbed option that do not require you to fill water jugs.
Large Storage Capacity
With more freezer space than British fridge freezers, American models are great for
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Certain models come with a frost free freezer, which eliminates the need to manually defrost food items. Others have a quick-freeze feature that speeds the freezing process. This will allow you to save time in the kitchen, but it will also use more energy.
The majority of models come with adjustable shelves, which means you can personalize your storage. They also have door racks that can be adjusted to height for storing larger bottles of milk and fizzy drinks. Many are also freestanding, which is ideal when you're looking to build one without having complete a major kitchen remodel. Be sure to take measurements of your doorways and the interior space to ensure you're able get it in comfortably particularly if you're purchasing the largest model.
Built-In Water Dispenser
Refrigerators with a water dispenser provide unlimited chilled water and promote healthy hydration. The plumbed-in models connect directly to your mains supply of water, and
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Many of our American fridge freezers are also equipped with an automated ice dispenser, making it simple to keep your drinks and meals cold. The ice can be crushed or cubed and dispensed by pressing a button or twisting the handle.
Certain models have independent cooling systems, which are ideal if you want to preserve food items that require different storage temperatures. Digital displays are also available, which look fantastic and make it simpler to adjust the temperature and switch functions. You can also choose from different finishes to complement your kitchen. Some models come with a built-in camera that can take regular photographs of their contents. These are then sent them to your phone via an app. This makes grocery shopping and meal planning much easier. It's an especially useful feature when you live on your own or with a spouse as you can check what you need prior to making a trip to the shop.
Built-in SodaStreams
In addition to the ability to store food and drinks American-style fridge freezers also dispensate water and ice and provide access to smart screens to plan shopping lists, consult recipes and track the inventory. Some models have built-in soda streams, allowing owners to carbonate their own drinks with the push of the button and cut down on the number of plastic bottles that end up in landfill.
The Samsung RF31FMESBSR four-door refrigerator comes with a SodaStream that lets users add a variety syrups to their carbonated drinking water. The dispenser has the same nozzles as the refrigerator's water and ice taps making it simple to swap CO2 containers when one is empty.
SodaStream offers a range of flavors, from classic soda to fruity to kombucha concentrates and a variety of other flavors designed with long-lasting bubbles. SodaStream also has a recycling program that lets customers return unused cylinders for discounted replacements.
Electronic Controls
Controls on your American fridge freezer are crucial to ensure optimal food storage temperature. You should select the model with an electronic control panel with sensors that monitor temperature in your fresh food and frozen sections.
A digital display allows you to quickly read the temperature. Touch-sensitive buttons and switches are child-safe features. If you prefer mechanical dials, opt for a lockable setting or a knob that must be turned with coins before it can be changed. You can choose models with doors that can be reversible so that you can place it either on the left or right of your kitchen.
If your refrigerator or freezer is not staying cold enough It could be due to a faulty cold control. Unplug the appliance and verify that the fans, compressor and sensors are functioning properly before attempting to repair it. Also, make sure that the temperature setting is accurate and has remained constant for 24 hours prior to making further changes. Read Warm Refrigerator or Freezer Troubleshooting and Cold Control Problems to find out more about diagnosing an issue with cold control.
Energy Efficiency
You're likely looking for a trendy fridge freezer that offers extra storage, but also consider the cost of running it. Larger fridge freezers use more energy than smaller ones, and this will reflect in your electricity bill.
To make sure you can afford your new appliance look for one with low energy consumption ratings. Most models are in the 'F" energy class. However there are fridge freezers with lower ratings.
Some fridge freezers come with features that aid in reducing the energy consumption, for instance Active Oxygen technology that releases trioxygen molecules to stop the growth and spread of bacteria inside the freezer compartment. This is a great method to ensure that food stays fresher for longer, and it's very easy to operate too. Depending on your requirements, you might want to consider buying one that comes with an automated ice maker, which will give you regular ice and crushed ice without the need for plumbing in water pipes. This is an excellent way to save money, and it's easier than filling up the water bottle.
