Integrated Fridge Freezers
The fridge freezers that are integrated play an invisible role in your dream kitchen, with smart technology that helps keep your food fresh. Expect deceptively cavernous storage with flexible shelves and handy features like wine racks.
Check for the holiday mode which will turn off your freezer, while leaving the fridge running. Also, look for the Super-cool setting that reduces the temperature quickly to help keep food frozen.
Space Saving
Refrigerators with integrated freezers tend to be smaller than freestanding freezers which means they take up less room in your kitchen. They can accommodate up to 350 litres of space, which is enough for 19 bags of food. They are available at different heights, ranging from lower'midi' options to extra tall 178cm models. Some models come with a water dispensing system that is connected to your mains supply, so you can access cold water on demand.
Be sure to check out other useful features, such as HarvestFresh Salad Drawers and NeoFrost Technology which keeps the freezer at a low temperature which reduces energy costs and eliminating unpleasant odours. Also, a Holiday Mode is handy if you're going away for a few weeks and want to keep your frozen foods secure and safe. There are also models with a full-glass lid, which is easy to clean and keeps the interior at a higher standard of cleanliness.
Convenience
Integrated freezers are an excellent option for those who want to save space in the kitchen. Combining a fridge and a freezer into one unit They fit perfectly into kitchen cabinets, making it simple to maintain a seamless look. Choosing an integrated freezer is also an excellent choice for those looking to reduce their energy bills as they are often more efficient than freestanding models.
The ability to keep your freezer full is vital to ensure energy efficiency. Each when you open your freezer, cold air escapes, and warm air is pushed in, this uses up an enormous amount of energy. A full freezer will ensure that the cold air stays inside and the warm air is taken up by the food items in it which will lower your energy bills. You can achieve this by moving your food to the front and sides of the freezer, then stuffed the empty spaces with shipping peanuts or newspaper (available in most supermarkets).
You can also reduce your energy usage by placing the items you use most in the location that is easiest to access. This will make them easier to reach which means you won't have to move things around in your freezer as often, which could cause freezer burn.
Many of the latest fridges and freezers come with fast chill and a 'fast freeze' feature that allows you to swiftly bring your new shopping down to the ideal temperature. This is particularly useful when you're unloading an enormous grocery delivery and require to bring your frozen or chilled items to the proper temperature as quickly as you can.
The integrated fridge freezer can be installed as a 'fixed' or Frydge a sliding model depending on how the appliance is mounted within the cabinet. The primary distinction between these models is that 'Sliding' fridge freezers are able to be moved in the event that you decide to renovate your kitchen, as they can be removed from the cabinet. Fixed integrated fridge freezers cannot be taken out as they are built in the cabinet and the fridge is connected directly to it.
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficient integrated fridge freezers cool quickly and use less electricity than older models. This is beneficial for the environment and for your energy bills. You can choose from models that are low'mid' in height about 130cm tall, or extra tall freezers at 170-180cm tall.
The green label has caused a surge in sales of integrated freezers. Energy efficiency is an important issue for household appliances since they consume a huge amount of energy and operate 24/7/365. The fridge and freezer are responsible for a significant portion of your household's electric bill. Switching to a more efficient model will help you save money.
The energy rating of the appliance is important, with the best being A+ or A. Companies are now required by law to display the energy rating on their websites to allow customers to compare ratings when shopping. However, we found that only a few companies had options more than A on their websites.
Spiral freezers that aren't fully integrated with the processes control and refrigeration systems can result in substantial energy loss in a manufacturing facility. The spiral freezer parameters are not updated when changes to the product happen. This leads to warm products that fail quality tests. This is usually the result of temporary setpoints adjustments caused by production issues, which are later forgotten, leading to a loss of products and energy waste. Integrating the spiral freezer controls with the refrigeration and process systems permits the system to update the parameters based on which product is being produced which saves energy and reduces waste. VaCom Technologies can assist plants in this process by working with the plant to determine the parameters for each line of product and then adding spiral freezer controls to the plant control system.