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Bottom freezer refrigerator configuration is the most popular

We always like bottom freezer refrigerators. Especially French Door double drawer bottom freezer refrigerator which in our opinion is the most versatile and convenient. Then again, many find it too back bending, literally. Regardless of what anyone thinks though, consumers seem to like them. According to industry statistics from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, the sales of bottom freezer refrigerators in 2008 were 1.67 million units, and have grown nearly five-fold since 2000. Dollar sales totaled 2.46 billion dollars in 2008, and are more than 7 times higher than they were in 2000. In 2008, bottom freezers accounted for over 27% of all dollars spent of refrigerators.

There are several bottom freezer refrigerator models including with French doors, double drawers or 29 cubic feet refrigerators designed to provide the capacity and food preservation tools needed to make grocery shopping trips and meal planning more economical and convenient. New configurations like this fully flush refrigerator from JennAir are certain to attract further interest.

Monogram double drawer bottom freezer refrigerator
GE Profile bottom freezer refrigerator
Bottom freezer refrigerator from De Dietrich
Bottom freezer French Door refrigerator
Samsung refrigerators
Bottom freezer refrigerators from Smeg
Amana bottom refrigerator freezer
LG bottom freezer refrigerator
Haier convertible bottom drawer refrigerator freezer
Dacor bottom freezer refrigerators
Heartland bottom mount refrigerator freezer
Liebherr bottom mount refrigerator freezer
Smeg fridge from Architect Series

Posted September 14, 2009 11:36 AM

Fully flush refrigerator by Jenn-Air

The new 42-inch French Door fully flush refrigerator from Jenn-Air belongs to the recently introduced collection of high performance built-in refrigerators that marries seamless design with thoughtful functionality. Other flush refrigerator models include 36-inch bottom-freezer and popular 42- and 48-inch side-by-side door refrigerators. The new JF42NXFXDW is the industry-first 42-inch French door bottom-freezer refrigerator offering the widest interior space available in any fully flush refrigerator currently on the market and bringing the clean, seamless and refined look to your kitchen. One of the important design features is the hidden articulated hinges that allow for minimal gaps, no larger than that of surrounding cabinetry, making the refrigerator virtually disappear in its environment. The completely integrated look of the Jenn-Air refrigerator is all about aesthetics, yet functionality and performance are not sacrificed but further enhanced. Thus, the thinner exterior door provides a flush fit with custom cabinetry for a seamless exterior, while the interior offers even greater usable cubic space than similar flush refrigerators and a faster temperature recovery time after the doors are opened. High performance vacuum insulation panels help maintain energy and keep food fresher, longer. The articulated hinge is equipped with a multi-pivot arm mechanism for smooth opening and closing while allowing you to swing door beyond a 90° angle.

This French Door refrigerator features Precision Management Temperature System which allows customized storage of highly perishable foods at lower temperatures in independently controlled Advanced Climate Control drawers. Four settings provide more precise control of different temperatures including Deli, Produce, Meat and Quick Chill. The Quick Chill setting lowers the bin temperature below liquid freezing point for a period of one hour, ideal for quickly chilling white wine, sparkling water or other beverages. Glide-out drawers with precision ball bearings make opening and closing effortless, even when fully loaded.

Other features of this fully flush refrigerator include gallon door storage bin, pulsed defrost, Max Cold, Sabbath Mode, over temperature and door open alarms, water filter indicator, automatic ice maker with ice bin, covered lights and dairy section with magnetic sealing gasket. Also, Adjustable Elegance shelving with a floating glass design and brushed aluminum trim and stylish glass touch controls with white LED and LCD displays. An industry exclusive removable water filter conveniently located at the base grill is easily accessible and features PUR filtering technology. Price for this fully flush refrigerator is $6,900. Jenn-Air. Previously, Jenn-Air built-in refrigerators.

Posted September 1, 2009 1:53 PM

Black refrigerator with bottom freezer

The stunning De Dietrich DKP837B looks impressive and is cleverly designed. This 60cm wide black refrigerator with bottom freezer offers 315 litre capacity and weighs just 74kg, so you can move it around your kitchen with ease while considering where exactly its sleek black mirror finish gives the best light and shadow play. Or put it in your living room. We seriously think that the only problem you ever have with this 'A+' rated bottom freezer refrigerator is how to fit it in your existing decor. You may be forced to get the whole new appliance set, in black that is. The freestanding refrigerator has anti-bacterial interior and brings No Frost technology to avoid the build up of ice inside. Its refrigerator section offers 249 litre net volume, open-door alarm, multilevel neon lighting system, 4 glass shelves, 4 door bins, a door shelf and auto defrost. The 66 litre, 4-star freezer bottom freezer maintains freezing temperature for up to 13 hours in case of power failure. It comes with temperature alarm, SuperFreeze function, 3 drawers and ice tray. And this black refrigerator also has LCD touch control screen, reversible door and is extremely quiet with only 31 dB. Price for De Dietrich DKP837B is around 1,040 €. De Dietrich. Previously, black mirror fridge freezer and Black Art refrigerator.

Posted August 24, 2009 12:33 PM

Compact fridge freezer by Lec

The new undercounter compact fridge freezer, the T5029 from Lec comes with a separate 4-star freezer compartment, making it the perfect solution for a consumer who wants a compact yet fully-functioning fridge freezer that fits neatly under the kitchen worktop. Perfect for those with limited space, the 'A' rated 50cm wide T5029 fridge offers a spacious 90 litre capacity, and features integrated handles, reversible doors, a bottle shelf, a safety glass shelf, a salad drawer, ice tray and an internal light. It fits flush to the wall maximising the kitchen space available. Comes in white.

Also new is the 50cm wide T5059 with top mounted 4-star freezer compartment. Shorter than average freestanding refrigerator, at 1.2 meter tall and less than 50cm wide, the compact fridge freezer fits perfectly under kitchen units and is ideal for those consumers who want a tall fridge freezer but have restricted height space available. The T5059, available in white, has an impressive 136 litre gross capacity and is 'A' rated for energy efficiency. The compact fridge freezer boasts integrated handles, reversible doors, safety glass shelves, a bottle shelf, ice cube tray and storage drawers. Lec.

Posted August 9, 2009 4:49 PM

Siemens coolConcept refrigeration line

The new Siemens coolConcept line offers 4 different cooling appliances, allowing you to store different foods in the most appropriate cooling environments. A total of 12 models, available in 3 heights, lets you create a cooling assembly to meet all your needs. The coolConcept combines the latest technology and luxurious design and features - from antibacterial interior to noFrost defrosting, from door-opening assistance and freezer BigBox to LED lighting - all while saving more space and energy than ever before.

You can now purchase and install any or all cooling and freezing compartments with any features you wish, putting together even all twelve premium, 'A++' energy rated units, storing every food you can imagine, as long as the budget allows. Siemens goes out of the way to design this very spacious, energy efficient refrigeration line with the most usable interior space, innovative lighting and intelligent control system. The built-in coolConcept appliances come with hidden hinges, without ventilation grilles for a completely unobtrusive integrated look. The doors close smoothly and very quietly. Siemens.

Posted July 28, 2009 1:00 AM

Side by Side refrigerator with frameless glass front

The new Bosch side by side refrigerator with frameless glass front comes in black KAD62S50 and white KAD62S20 models. The stylish glass transforms the spacious Bosch refrigerator into an elegant piece of refrigeration furniture. The interior design marries functionality and convenience. The anti bacterial lining contains natural silver elements, giving lifetime protection against bacteria, micro organism and algae growth, and providing the safest possible storage environment for your food. Dual cooling system provides separate cooling in the fridge and freezer sections, thus preventing transfer of odours between the two. And Bosch advanced multi air flow system greatly improves circulation of air around this side by side refrigerator, regulating temperature and humidity levels, and eradicating condensation build-up, so that your food stays fresher for longer. In-door water and ice dispenser gives you a choice of chilled filtered water, crushed ice or ice cubes while that 19 litre capacity Fresh Protect Box with telescopic rails and 3 temperature settings - 4°C, 2°C and 0°C provides you with flexible storage for fresh food of all types. Other main features of the refrigerator section are:
- SuperCool function
- auto-defrost
- 4 safety glass shelves, including an extendable and 2 height adjustable
- 4 door trays
- a full width salad container, with humidity filter, on telescopic rails
- a deli drawer for cheese and sliced meats
- bright interior lighting
- air-fresh filter

The distinctive handles and connecting elements of this 'A+' energy rated side by side refrigerator are made from high-quality solid metal. The flush-recessed iced water dispenser, equipped with touch LCD electronic controls and display emphasises the high end market quality in terms of visual presence, material choice and functionality.

The freezer comes with the extra large 26cm high Big Box drawer allowing you to store bulky frozen goods or stack freezer containers. Key features of the 4 star rated, frost-free freezer include:
- SuperFreeze function
- 3 safety glass shelves, 2 of which are adjustable
- 2 transparent freezer drawers, including a Big Box drawer
- 4 removable door trays, 3 of which are tiltable
- bright interior lighting
- optical and acoustic high temperature, door open and malfunction warning systems
- child lock setting on electronic controls

Overall capacity of this side by side refrigerator with frameless glass front is 570 litres or 20.1 ft³, with fridge section net capacity of 355 litres or 12.5 ft³ and freezer compartment net capacity of 178 litres or 6.3 ft³. Price is around 2.800 €. Bosch.

Other side by side refrigerators with and without glass front that may be of interest,
Freestanding American style side by side refrigerator
Side by side refrigerators from Britannia
Refrigerators reviews and ratings
Glass door refrigerator
Amana Reflection refrigerator
De Dietrich fridge freezer with black mirror front
Whirlpool American side by side fridge freezer with mirror doors
Samsung side by side fridge freezer with mirror doors

Posted July 23, 2009 2:34 PM

Bottom freezer French Door refrigerator

The 90cm wide Gaggenau RY 491 is a stylish bottom freezer French Door refrigerator that actually measures full 91.4 cm in width, or pretty much 36" even. This model is available in U.S. and Europe. Equipped with Gaggenau Multi-Air-Flow system for dynamic distribution of cool air to ensure equal temperature levels on all shelves, the bottom freezer refrigerator belongs to the Vario Series and offers all its advantages, boasting a 392 litre net volume in the fridge zone and a 138 litre capacity in the freezing zone. The spacious bottom freezer drawer is subdivided for perfect control of the contents and has an additional drawer on the inside, which can also be pulled out completely while French door design allows easy access anywhere in the cooling section which is illuminated by a newly designed light pillars on each side and ceiling-mounted spotlights for perfect visibility. The drawer also holds an integrated ice maker with a direct water connection for 1.5 kg of fresh ice. And the highest quality stainless steel interior provides professional kitchen grade hygiene for your foods. The adjustable safety glass shelves with aluminium profiles include one motorised and adjustable shelf letting you make the most out of the available space.

Other features of this bottom freezer French Door refrigerator are the activated charcoal filter to keep unwanted odours out, electronically controlled temperature range from -14°C to -25°C, frost free technology and flexible, adjustable door racks made from anodised aluminium. Seen in stores for around $7,500 in U.S. and 6,500 € in Europe. Gaggenau.

Previously,
French Door double drawer bottom freezer refrigerator
French Door bottom freezer refrigerator
Gaggenau modular refrigeration

Posted July 17, 2009 11:54 AM

Bottom freezer refrigerators - Liebherr fridge freezer

The innovative Liebherr fridge freezer, CBNes 3967 offers advanced BioFreshPlus technology that allows you to store food in 3 different climate zones - DrySafe with low humidity for meat and dairy products, HydroSafe with high humidity for fruit and vegetables and upper compartment with temperature as low as -2°C for fish and meat storage. As with other bottom freezer refrigerators by Liebherr, touch operated LCD display provides easy menu navigation and lets you control external devices. The 274 litre fridge compartment capacity saves you few trips for groceries as you can store rather large quantity of food that lasts longer, due to the fact this Liebherr refrigerator comes with the 93 litre cold storage compartment. Add to this large 111 litre bottom freezer which can freeze 14 kg of food in just 24 hours, 'A+' energy efficiency rating, noFrost feature, auto defrosting, interchangeable door hinges, sleek stainless steel exterior, and stainless steel slimline door handle with integrated opening mechanism - and you have one of more versatile and convenient performance-oriented bottom freezer refrigerators available on European market.

The brightly lit refrigerator section of the bottom freezer refrigerator features 4 glass shelves including three adjustable and one sectioned, VarioBoxen, bottle rack, egg trays and bottle shelf. The freezer section has 4 all-around-closed drawers, ice maker, two cold storage accumulators and freezer tray. Price for this Liebherr fridge freezer is around £1,400.

Previously,
Liebherr bottom mount refrigerator freezer
Liebherr top freezer refrigerator
Liebherr refrigerator combo
Bottom mount refrigerators
Bottom mount refrigerator
Designer bottom freezer refrigerators

Posted July 15, 2009 11:48 AM

Side by Side refrigerators - Britannia Nebraska fridge freezers

Great cooking starts with fresh ingredients and the Nebraska side by side refrigerators from Britannia are specifically designed to keep your ingredients fresh, crispy and tasty for longer. Built to compliment Britannia range cookers, the new line of side by side fridge freezers offers the same renowned craftsmanship while adding the ruggedness and masculinity that are typical of American style refrigerators. Britannia Nebraska fridge freezers come in 4 main colours of Cream, Gloss Black, Graphite and Stainless Steel to match your Britannia range cooker. The energy 'A' rated side by side refrigerators boast a capacity of 23 ft³ or 651 litres and bring a wide range of practical features including an electronic ice and water dispenser, integrated ice maker and built-in water filter. The SweetSpot shelf serves up ready-to-eat ice cream, while the humidity crisper keeps fruit and vegetables fresher for longer. A Climatekeeper Air Tower ensures a constant temperature in the fridge and frost guard technology minimises the risk of freezer burn.

Other key features of these side by side refrigerators are 4 glass shelves in fridge and 3 in freezer, acoustic Door Open and Over Temperature alarms, 2 transparent acrylic drawers, 4 fridge and 4 freezer door racks. You can buy the Stainless or Colourange Nebraska fridge freezer from Rangecookers UK. Prices range from around £2,100 to £3,100. Britannia.

Posted July 6, 2009 11:12 AM

Top freezer refrigerator from Liebherr

The 75cm wide top freezer refrigerator, Liebherr CTNes 4753 is a premium top mount refrigerator offering generous fridge space for those who enjoy eating fresh food and entertaining. With its 329 litres capacity and 'A+' energy efficiency rating, the refrigerator uses less electricity, reducing your bills as well as carbon footprint. It also finished in Liebherr SmartSteel. This technologically advanced finger-print-free stainless steel does not show greasy marks, ensuring brand new look for years to come. Offering a small NoFrost freezer, these top freezer refrigerators are perfect for those with a love of fresh food, but need just enough freezer space for a tub of luxury ice cream, few frozen bags of vegetables or high end meats and sushi-quality fish. To alert of dropping temperatures or power failure, Liebher incorporated both an audible and visual alarm. A time controlled automatic SuperFrost function is also included, perfect for food straight from the supermarket shelves that could potentially raise the temperature within the freezer. Measuring 186H x 75W x 63D cm, the CTNes 4753 top mount fridge freezer retails for approximately £1,200. Liebherr.

Previously,
Top freezer refrigerator from Bosch
Top freezer refrigerator by Gorenje

Posted June 12, 2009 11:45 AM

Caple refrigerator - true European counter depth fridge freezer

This 60 cm deep Caple refrigerator, the CAFF202SS is large true European counter depth fridge freezer with stainless steel doors and bar handles. It is equipped with temperature sensors to utilise fresh cold air from the freezer when adjusting the temperature of the fridge. The frost-free freezer comes with adaptive auto defrost control system which monitors usage and defrosts accordingly. Caple also put in fully electronic temperature controls, fully electronic water, cubed ice and crushed ice dispenser with lock as well as sophisticated built-in water filter system with 12-month life. Other key features of this 90cm wide Caple counter depth fridge freezer are 546 litre gross capacity, maximum noise level of 45 dBA, 500 kWh/year energy consumption, 12kg/24hrs freezing capacity, antibacterial protection, rear positioned lighting, 2 point levelling system, 3 spill-capture adjustable glass shelves, 2 freezer drawers, humidity controlled crisper drawer, temperature controlled meat/cheese drawer, 4 door storage racks and dairy compartment. The refrigerator is 100% CFC/HFC free and can be purchased for £1,570. Caple.

Previously,
Glass door refrigerator from Caple
Side by side refrigerator review
Side by side fridge freezer from AEG-Electrolux

Posted June 4, 2009 2:15 PM

Samsung refrigerators - new French Door refrigerators for 2009

[KBIS 2009 Review]
New French Door Samsung refrigerators include several interesting models. Designed to directly address every need of the modern consumer, these refrigerators are extremely energy efficient, bring best-in-class design and include advanced technology and innovative features. All refrigerators come with Twin Cooling System to independently cool the refrigerator and the freezer, maintaining the proper humidity levels in each compartment while preventing odor transfers between storage areas.

The Samsung RFG298 and RF268 French Door refrigerators feature the industry first dual ice maker, with an external filtered water and ice dispenser located in the refrigerator, and an additional ice maker located in the freezer. The result is an increased ice making capacity of one and a half times over a single ice maker. And the dual, independently operated ice makers do not take away from the interior capacity of the refrigerators and can be turned on and off. The 28.5 ft³ RFG298 boasts the largest storage capacity in a French Door refrigerator with a standard footprint, offering an additional 3 ft³. Samsung created more usable space through an advanced process that reduces the size of the interior insulation. The RF268 also offers a very respectable 26 ft³ of storage capacity, saving consumers trips to the grocery store. The RFG298 is available stainless finish for $3,000, platinum for $2,900 and black or white for $2,700. The RF268 is coming in June in stainless for $2,500, platinum for $2,400 and black or white for $2,200.

Another two French Door Samsung refrigerators, the new counter-depth RFG238 and RFG237 are designed to create an integrated look in any kitchen. Each counter-depth refrigerator fits flush with cabinets to create more workable space in the kitchen while still providing 23 ft³ of interior room, which is 2 ft³ more than typical counter depth models. The RFG238 French Door also has Samsung innovative dual ice maker, providing an added convenience for entertaining at home. The RFG237 French Door features an external filtered water and ice dispenser. The RFG237 also features internal LED lighting, which is brighter and more energy-efficient than traditional lighting. The stainless steel RFG237 sells for $2,900. The RFG238 comes to stores near you in stainless for $3,000 in Fall 2009.

The new version of 29 ft³ French Door Samsung refrigerator, the RFG299 features a built-in 7" LCD touch screen, allowing you to access a calendar, check your schedule, get nutrition facts, look at photos and even check unit conversions for those cooking emergencies. Samsung also incorporated Power Freeze and Power Cool functions for fast chill or fast freeze of your food in a short period of time whenever you need to. Price is $3,100.

Previously,
French Door refrigerator by Neff
Four door French Door refrigerator
Samsung refrigerator - Integral 60
Samsung refrigerator with mirror doors
Samsung QuatroCooling Convertible refrigerator
Samsung J-Series refrigerator by Jasper Morrison
Samsung European fridge freezer combo

Posted May 15, 2009 1:08 AM

Compact refrigerator - Smeg mini fridge

Smeg FAB10UJ is 50th style, compact refrigerator with sharp looking Union Jack finish. This mini fridge offers 120 litre capacity, including 13 litre frozen food section with ice compartment. Unless you have enough space and money for a larger Smeg Fab32 refrigerator, this compact 'A' rated refrigerator will come very handy with features like climatic selector switch, automatic defrost, adjustable thermostat, 2 adjustable glass shelves and a fruit and vegetable drawer. This compact retro refrigerator looks great as stand alone or under your countertop and is available with left or right hand hinges. Price is around £750. Smeg.

Previously,
Compact refrigerator freezer from Siemens
Dometic compact refrigerator
Bosch compact refrigerator

Posted May 13, 2009 1:05 PM

Cube refrigerators from Siemens

The wall-mounted refrigerator can be a nice addition for your bedroom or living room. The very minimalistic design helps Cube to fit effortlessly in any decor The fridge interior has enough space for drinks, snacks, glasses, etc. The sliding lid can be used as resting spot for glasses and other things, and provides easy access to the interior of this silent and energy-saving refrigerator.

Cube front panels are interchangeable, allowing you to play with different colours suitable for your taste and sense of design. Siemens.

Posted May 12, 2009 2:57 PM

Modern refrigeration line - the Sense Series from Asko

The straight clean lines of Asko modern refrigeration line called Sense Series, do make a lot of sense for the contemporary kitchens, giving you installation configuration, flexibility and energy efficient cooling performance. The series consists of three stylish models - the F2583 NoFrost freezer, the R2583 refrigerator and RF2583 fridge freezer - all available in white, black and touch proof stainless steel. Equipped with modern touch controls and curved handles, this refrigeration line fits with Asko dishwashers, ovens, cookers and extractor hoods. The sensible yet sleek design makes life easier in the kitchen, both for your eyes and your food.

Depending on your needs, amount of frozen food you wish keep with how often you shop, kitchen space and budget, you can choose the models you want and install them as stand alone or side by side. Key features of this modern refrigeration line include LCD temperature display, anti bacterial system, variety of shelves, bins and drawers, fan driven air circulation for even and throughout cooling, vacation mode, fast cooling and freezing functions. Prices for stand alone refrigerator R2583 are € 840 for stainless and € 640 for white and black models. The stand alone F2583 freezer sells for € 860 in stainless, € 640 in white and black. The RF2583 fridge freezer is seen in stores for € 960 and € 720 respectively. Asko.

Previously,
Asko rangehood
Asko integrated laundry
Multifunction ovens by Asko
Asko gas cookers
Asko induction hob
Asko dishwasher
Asko washing machine
Asko refrigerator

Posted April 25, 2009 2:45 PM

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