Fridge Freezer Glossary

Make sure you know everything about fridge freezers with our helpful glossary, if you are unsure of any terms then don’t worry – read our jargon buster and find a fridge freezer which will look perfect in your kitchen.

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A lst of glossary terms
Term Definition
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Adjustable Shelves The internal shelves inside the fridge freezer can be moved up and down to accommodate larger or awkward items giving you the flexibility to have the inside of your appliance exactly how you want it
Arrangement This is the way in which your appliance will be positioned, fridge over freezer or freezer over fridge
Anti Bacterial Protection A coating within the fridge freezer which prevents the transfer of bacteria. A great hygienic feature which also helps to reduce odours
Auto Defrost The fridge freezer will automatically defrost to eliminate the build up of ice around the inside of the appliance and on your foods
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Built in - Integrated Fridge freezers that must be built into and supported by kitchen units and hidden behind existing cupboards
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Digital Display An easy to read display which shows the temperature inside the fridge or freezer. You can ensure that your food is always kept at the correct temperature
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Energy Rating The rating given to a fridge freezer based on how energy efficient the appliance is.
Energy Efficient An energy efficient fridge freezer can save you money and help reduce your carbon footprint, the highest energy rating for a fridge freezer is A++
Energy Recommended An energy recommended fridge freezer is recognised as energy efficient by the Energy Saving Trust
Extra Deep Door Storage This feature allows you to store larger and more bulky items in the doors of the appliance, a great storage solution
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Freestanding Freestanding fridge freezers are models which can stand alone and they do not need to be built into kitchen units
Frost Free Freezer A frost free freezer uses a constant flow of cold air around the appliance to prevent the built up of ice and frost
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Holiday Setting Maintaining a steady temperature, allowing for the fact the doors will not be opened for a longer period of time ensuring your food is kept fresh
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Ice Dispenser Releasing ice cubes from the appliance providing instant ice at the touch of a button
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Noise Level (dB) This is how loud the appliance is, as a fridge freezer performs 24 hours a day noise levels are generally low. A lower noise level will be much better to avoid being disturbed during your everyday activities
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Open Door Alert If you accidentally leave the door of the fridge freezer open an alert will sound to let you know you have left the appliance open. Great for making sure you don’t ruin foods stored in the appliance
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Safety Glass Shelves These shelves do not shatter when broken meaning that there is less chance of you cutting yourself on a chard of glass inside the fridge freezer if a breakage occurs
Split Type Fridge freezers can be split in a number of ways, be sure to check which split type will best suit your needs
Super Cool A clever function which allows the fridge freezer to quickly reduce the temperature of any food added to the appliance as to not affect other foods currently being stored
Super Fast Freezing The freezer quickly reduces the temperature of any new food that is added to the appliance as to not affect any food which is currently inside the freezer
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Water Dispenser A handy extra which allows cool water to flow from the appliance, cool and refreshing
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