A Guide To Choosing The Perfect Refrigerator
When it comes to equipping your kitchen with the best appliances, a refrigerator is undoubtably one of the most essential items on your list. Not only does it preserve your food and drink, but it can also play a key part in the overall aesthetic of your kitchen.
A number of the brands we work with at Rangecookers.co.uk supply some superb refrigeration products, which can complement your kitchen perfectly. Whether you are looking for something matching or just an impressive fridge freezer with large volume and high-quality style, these appliances are designed to make sure your food stays in the best condition possible.
From brands Bertazzoni, Fisher & Paykel and ILVE, these fridges bring the latest technology to take these products to another level...
What should you consider?
Fridges and freezers are two of the most important parts of our home, or one of if you are looking for a combined appliance. They are available in various sizes and come with an array of different features, so there are a few things you may want to consider...
Measuring your refrigerator space
First, measure the width of your refrigerator space and then subtract one inch on either side from your final measurements for ventilation.
Secondly, measure the height of your refrigerator space in several places to account for uneven floors, then subtract one inch above the refrigerator for ventilation.
Lastly, measure the depth of your refrigerator space. Some refrigerators can extend up to 10 inches beyond the worktop, so it is good to keep this in mind with a smaller or narrow kitchen space. Make sure to allow at least one inch of space for airflow behind the refrigerator.
Energy rating...
Refrigerators are labelled with energy ratings, helping you to calculate the running cost per year to help you manage your energy bills. Opting for the more energy-efficient refrigerator is important as they are one of the few household appliances which need to be constantly running.
Internal space...
Think about how you want to store your foods, and how much of it you generally have to store at one time. The refrigerators we have to offer can come with two doors to split the fridge and freezer, fridge doors combined with freezer drawers or a larger quad door option. It is also important to consider what you want from the internal space, such as number of shelves, door bin space or specific preservation spaces like humidity-controlled drawers.
Colour and finish...
Although a lot of our refrigerators come in the standard, and very popular, stainless-steel finish, there are also some rather aesthetically pleasing alternatives such as black stainless, black glass and colour options such as green, blue and antique white.
Additional features...
Look for features that suit your lifestyle and needs - some common features to consider include:
Water or Ice Dispensers
Many fridge freezers come with integrated water and ice dispensers, either on the door or inside the fridge. These can sometimes require plumbing in, so this is something to bear in mind.
Temperature Zones
Some refrigerators offer customisable temperature zones, e.g. for different foods such as meat and vegetables that require varied temperatures for best preservation.
Smart Features
Some fridges allow you to track food, set temperatures remotely or even use apps to control them. Smart door alarms are a particular favourite, alerting you when the door is left open and preventing food spoilage.
Storage Compartments and Shelves
Look for features such as adjustable shelves, door bins or dedicated produce drawers. Consider how much space you need for specific items such as tall bottles. Good quality crisper drawers keep fruit and vegetables fresh for longer by regulating humidity.
By narrowing down your priorities and considering your needs, you'll be able to choose a refrigerator that suits both your kitchen and your lifestyle. Here are some you should take a look at...
Professional Fridge/Freezer RBM60F4FXNC
This 60cm refrigerator is perfect for the more compact kitchen spaces, with a narrow design but a total capacity of 331 litres brings more than enough storage for all your food and drinks.
This freestanding refrigerator comes equipped with four shelves, three of which are adjustable, three door bins and two drawers with adjustable humidity. The three temperature zones allow you to store meat and fish in the handy ZeroFresco chiller drawer, keeping the temperature at 0ºC to keep them fresher for longer.
The Total No Frost technology in the freezer section extracts both the air and humidity from the compartment so ice is defrosted and evaporated. PureBreeze UV technology also eliminates 99.99% of bacteria and viruses with UV-C LED rays, whilst the activated carbon filters improve air quality by filtering any odours.
The refrigerator is able to match both your Bertazzoni Professional or Master appliances with two handle kits to choose from.
Heritage French Style Refrigerator
There is ample storage space in this model, with the separate refrigerator and freezer compartments. The dual air-cooling system has separate no-frost systems, one each for the fridge and freezer compartments, so you can keep both at the perfect temperature at the same time to keep humidity under control. There is also a super freeze mode that uses a variable speed compressor to give you 20% faster freezing cycle of fresh food.
The two freezer drawers allow easy access, with the top compartment holding the automatic ice tray. The internal configuration of the refrigerator is designed with one fixed shelf and four that are height-adjustable, plus a wide gallon-size storage compartment in the door.
A full width humidity-controlled crisper drawer allows longer preservation and better taste of all your fruit and vegetables, adding to the key focus on keeping your food and drink as fresh as it possibly can be.
Designed to complement the Milano and Majestic collections, ILVE offer a four-door freestanding refrigerator. Choose from a variety of matt or gloss finishes and four different trims, plus a choice of over 200 RAL classic colours if you can't find the one you are looking for.
ILVE's superb custom colour service lets you create a product that perfectly complements your kitchen's design, offering over 200 RAL classic colours to match your refrigerator, range cooker and built in models for that full kitchen suite of appliances.
This refrigerator offers a spacious 539 litre capacity, including versatile multi-zone drawers with independent temperature control and advanced cooling technology. An internal LED display allows you to see perfectly what you have stored, plus a smart open-door alarm lets you know when the door has accidentally been left open.
There is also the handy option of vacation mode, reducing the power usage while you're away for longer periods of time to prevent any wasted energy. This refrigerator comes available with alternative handles for the Roma model, plus a reduced choice of colours to match the Roma collection.
Series 7 French Door Fridge/Freezer RF540AZUB6
Originating from New Zealand, Fisher & Paykel has built a reputation for blending sophisticated design with cutting-edge technology, making everyday life more flexible and efficient.
This French door refrigerator freezer offers a contemporary design, with premium handle styling and a sleek black stainless finish with the very special EZKleen feature - anti-fingerprint coating that lets you simply wipe clean any finger marks. Spill-safe secure glass shelves also easily capture any drips or leaks.
The humidity control slides in each storage drawer create a microclimate that helps keep food fresher for longer, also adapting to daily use by cooling and defrosting only when needed. This means it uses the energy it needs without compromising on food care.
The internal ice maker delivers fresh ice to a dedicated freezer drawer, which you can simply turn off when extra space is required or during busier times you can boost ice production by up to 30%. The slimline water dispenser on the door is easy to use, with the angled design meaning that almost any size or shape of glass or bottle can be filled.
Series 7 Quad Door Refrigerator
Flexible storage and a sleek, slimline design mean this model will complement any kitchen perfectly.
With similar features to the French door model, this quad door alternative offers a 498-litre capacity. There is convenient access to fresh, chilled water and ice with a slimline water dispenser and internal ice maker.
ActiveSmart™️ Foodcare technology understands how you use your refrigerator and adjusts the temperature, airflow and humidity inside to help keep food fresher for longer. The humidity bin in the refrigerator is designed to help extend the freshness of your produce, with it creating a unique microclimate.
One very special feature of this model is that it is Wi-Fi enabled, working with the SmartHQ™️ app for remote control and notifications.
Check out all refrigeration from each of these brand's on our website here.
