Five roomy refrigerators for a large family

 

Inverter compressor, space for high containers in the refrigerator, touch control panel, ice mold included, low noise.

 

 

Uneven gaps between doors.

 

The price of the Samsung RS57K4000SA refrigerator fully corresponds to its quality, no matter how banal it may sound. And the attractive design of the model will also decorate any kitchen with its presence.

A quiet and durable inverter compressor is installed in the heart of the refrigerator, for which Samsung provides a 10-year warranty. Unlike conventional solutions, this type of compressor operates on a continuous basis, adjusting its power to the current cooling conditions. Some owners of the refrigerator record the fact of constant functioning in the minuses, which is completely untrue.

The refrigerating chamber occupies 361 liters of useful volume and is illuminated by LEDs from the back wall. The arrangement of the shelves makes it easy to place high containers inside the compartment (for example, three-liter cans with canned food or a large pot with borscht). The uniformity of cooling inside the chamber is ensured by a pair of fans and a bundle of two evaporators, with the help of which an optimal humidity level (about 70%) is maintained inside the compartment for long-term storage of products. The freshness zone, traditionally for Side-by-Side refrigerators, is located at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment. It includes two roomy boxes for storing fresh vegetables and fruits.

The compartment behind the left door, which has a built-in touch control panel with digital temperature indication for both cameras, is designed for freezing food. In addition to a pair of pull-out containers and four ordinary shelves, it provides for the presence of an ice mold. Fast freezing of products is carried out by activating the PowerFreeze function, after which the fan switches to the maximum speed mode for several hours.

From the factory, many copies of the Samsung RS57K4000SA have uneven gaps between the doors, which hints at their slight distortion. In fact, this fact is the only minor disadvantage of the model. Otherwise, the refrigerator deserves extremely flattering words, which is confirmed by numerous positive reviews from the real owners of the model.

Both doors of the roomy refrigerator from the South Korean brand Samsung perform useful functions not only in the open, but also in the closed form. So, a dispenser for drinking water and an ice maker are built into the left door, and a separate mini-bar window is located in the centre of the right.

It should be noted that to supply water to the ice maker, a permanent connection to the water supply is required. Without organizing the water supply, the refrigerator will try to create ice idling. Naturally, this will not benefit the device, and the process of idle operation itself is accompanied by an increased noise level. Another feature of the model is connected with the water supply — the need for periodic replacement of the filter, which, judging by the reviews, is not so easy to find in the free market. The filter compartment is located on the back wall, and the wheels on the back of the bottom of the refrigerator are designed to help in organizing access to it.

The refrigerator compartment with a volume of 359 liters is divided into 5 compartments by means of removable glass shelves. In its lower part there are two roomy trays for storing fresh vegetables and fruits. Special attention should be paid to the aforementioned mini-bar door, which leads directly to the bottle shelf. In the reclined position, it is also convenient to use it as a stand for pouring chilled drinks.

The refrigerator has a multi-flow cooling system: cold air enters through the holes on each shelf in order to cool more evenly, and the desired temperature is quickly updated after opening the doors, thus preserving the freshness of the air. Another advantage of the Samsung RS7677FHCSL is the low noise level during operation (only 39 dB).

Temperature control in the refrigerator and freezer is carried out by means of a touch panel above the water dispenser. At the same time, the temperature readings for each of the refrigerator compartments are displayed on the LED display. But what is missing in this zone is the illumination of the dispenser and the ice maker, which is why it may be difficult to use them at night. However, this minus is not so critical, so against the background of the advantages of the model, it can be safely ignored.

Not quite an ordinary representative of the family of Side-by-Side refrigerators from the Swedish company Electrolux has similarities with the classic two-chamber models in the lower location of the freezer.

The atypical location of the "freezer" affected its volume, which is somewhat reduced against the background of competitors in the class — 119 liters. It is counterbalanced by the increased capacity of the refrigerator compartment, which is designed to store numerous products for a family of 4-5 people. Opening both doors opens a panoramic view of all occupied and free space, which makes it easy to find the necessary ingredients for cooking or to get ready meals for subsequent heating.

A couple of proprietary functions have been used in the freezer: FrostFree (a type of NoFrost system) to prevent the formation of ice freezes on the walls of the compartment and ActionFreeze, which serves to ensure fast freezing of products with preservation of taste and vitamins. Temperature control in the "freezer" is carried out independently of the refrigerator using the touch control panel on the door.

A dispenser for cold water supply with a push-type tap is mounted in the left door of the refrigerator. Especially his presence helps out in the hot summer heat. The model also has an ice generator in its equipment. By the way, a special coating is applied on top of the stainless steel doors, which repels fingerprints and allows you to keep the refrigerator presentable for longer with a reference to the style of a professional kitchen.

Ordinary consumers know the Liebherr brand from high-quality refrigerators and freezers. And in narrower circles, the German company has gained fame thanks to the production of various construction machinery.

With its gigantic size, Liebherr SBS 7242 stands out even among similar solutions from colleagues on the shop floor. The dimensions of the refrigerator are 185x121x63 cm, and its weight exceeds one and a half hundredweight. But there is no silver lining — a large case hides a roomy freezer compartment with a volume of 253 liters and two compressors. Accordingly, the refrigerating and freezing chambers function independently of each other, which allows you to more accurately adjust the temperature or turn off the chambers separately.

The freezer qualities of the refrigerator are very advanced. For example, during a power outage, the cold inside the freezer compartment persists for another 24 hours. And the high capacity of the chamber (20 kg / day) will allow you to quickly freeze numerous products, which are offered to be dispersed in 8 pull-out trays.

The refrigerator compartment has 6 adjustable shelves and 1 sectional, as well as 2 shelves for bottles and 3 for storing canned food in the door. All corners of the camera are illuminated by bright cold glow LEDs. Temperature control and operation modes are controlled by means of a touch screen located inside the refrigerator (on the top panel).

Despite the 2-compressor design, the model turned out to be low—noise and energy-efficient — its energy consumption corresponds to a high class A++. The design of the refrigerator is unremarkable, but adherents of the minimalist style will like it.

The German Bosch brand is a universally recognized symbol of high reliability and functionality. Therefore, it is not surprising that the refrigerator for the whole Bosch KAI90VI20 family occupies a leading position among its relatives.

The "trick" of the refrigerator is an illuminated dispenser built into the left door for supplying cold drinking water and an ice generator. There are two possible ways to create ice: cubes or in crushed form. The maximum capacity of the ice maker is 0.9 kg per day. A huge plus is that, unlike the solutions of competitors in the class (for example, Samsung RS7677FHCSL silver ) for the operation of the dispenser and the ice generator, no connection to the water supply is required. Instead, the refrigerator design uses a water tank with a capacity of 4 liters.

Temperature control in the refrigerator and freezer is carried out independently. It is possible to set the required cold value using the touch control panel, which is supplemented with an LED display for displaying digital temperature values in each of the compartments. Management is carried out on an intuitive level and everyone can understand it.

An antibacterial coating is applied to the inner surface of the refrigerator, which prevents the proliferation of bacteria, the appearance of mold and unpleasant odour. Convenient access is organized to all shelves and containers for storing vegetables and fruits. There is also a quick cooling function in the arsenal of the refrigerator compartment. And for the freezer, a quick freezing function is provided, which helps to equalize the temperature inside the compartment in a short period of time when a large batch of products is placed in it.

A stylish refrigerator case matching stainless steel will decorate any modern kitchen with its presence. The overall strict style is complemented by long vertical handles on the doors of the model. The rich functionality and attractive appearance can only be overshadowed by the high cost of the Bosch KAI90VI20. But, as you know, premium products always tend to have a high price tag. Namely, the refrigerator fully applies to such.