Key features of fridge freezers

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Frost free
A built-in heater stops condensation forming so no ice can accumulate.The latest 'intelligent' systems, such as Amana's Pre-Emptiveand Adaptive Defrost, monitor usage to access how many times the fridge or freezer door is opened, and only defrost when necessary.

Dual thermostats
Keep fridge and freezer at separate temperatures – handy if you want to turn off an empty fridge when you go away, but leave the freezer on.

Safe and sound
Glass shelves are more hygienic and easier to clean than wire racks, and for ultimate hygiene, fridges with anti-bacterial linings use silver to kill germs witout harming the food itself.

Transparent freezer drawers
Allow you to see what is stored without opening the drawer, increasing energy efficiency.

Crisper sections
Stores fruit and veg at an optimum temperature of between 2 and 9ºC so they'll stay fresh for longer.

Fast freeze
Retains the goodness of fresh food by freezing it very quickly.

Even temperature
Hot air rises so foods in the fridge should be stored accordingly. An airflow system does away with guess workby circulating cold air around the cavity, maintaining an even temperature throughout.

Four-star freezer rating
Freezer will drop to -21°C and can store food for up to 12 months. Fresh food can only be frozen in a four-star-rated freezer.

CFC- AND HFC-FREE
Chlorofluorocarbons damage the ozone layer; hydrofluorocarbons can affect global warming.

Clever little extras

A host of special features are available, such as ice and water dispensers, that are plumbed into the mains supply and filtered. Fridges with a beverage doorlet you access milk and drinks via a mini flap, while wine fans will love fridges with fast-chill compartments that take air from the freezer to cool down a bottle in super-quick time.

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