Integrated Fridge Freezers
Integrated fridge Smart Freezers quietly perform an unnoticed function in your dream kitchen, with clever technology to keep your food fresh. Expect spacious storage that looks like a cave with movable shelves and useful features like wine racks.
Look out for the holiday mode which will turn off your freezer, but keep the fridge running and for Super-cool settings that rapidly reduce the temperature in order to keep food frozen.
Space Saving
The fridge freezers that are integrated tend to be smaller than freestanding ones which means they take up less room in your kitchen. Depending on the size that you choose, they can hold up to 350 litres of space that is enough for 19 bags of food. They come in different heights too, from midi-level models to taller models with 178cm heights. Some models have an automatic water dispenser that connects to your mains supply, so you can get cold water whenever you need it.
Other features worth checking out for include HarvestFresh salad drawers and NeoFrost technology which keeps the freezer at a moderate temperature, which helps to lower costs for energy and also reduce unpleasant odours. Additionally there’s a Holiday Mode is handy if you’re away for a couple of weeks and want to keep your frozen food items secure and safe. There are also models with a full glass lid that’s easy to clean and keeps the interior clean to a more sanitary level.
Convenience
Integrated freezers are a great choice for those who want to reduce space in the kitchen. They combine a refrigerator as well as a freezer into one unit. They are a perfect fit in kitchen cabinets to give a seamless look. Choosing an integrated freezer is a good option for those who want to save on energy costs as they are often more efficient than freestanding models.
Keep your freezer features full to maximize energy efficiency. When you open your refrigerator the cold air escapes and warm air flows into the freezer. This uses an enormous amount of energy. Keep your freezer filled to ensure that the cold air stays inside and the warm air is taken up by the food items. This will reduce your energy usage. This can be achieved by moving your food items to the front and side of the freezer, Smart Freezers then stuffed any spaces that are empty with newspaper or shipping peanuts (available in the majority of supermarkets).
Another good way to cut down on your energy costs is to determine which items you most frequently use and placing them in the easiest access position. This will make them easier to reach and you won’t have to move things around in your freezer as often – which could cause freezer burn.
The latest refrigerators and freezers have features like ‘fast chill’ or ‘fast freeze’ that allows you to quickly cool down your latest purchases to the ideal temperature. This is especially useful when you have a huge grocery delivery to take away and need to get the chilled or frozen products to the correct temperature quickly.
The integrated fridge freezer can be mounted as a fixed or a’sliding’ model depending on how the appliance is mounted into the cabinet. The major difference between these models is that the ‘Sliding’ fridge freezers can be moved if you decide to renovate your kitchen as they can be detached from the cabinet. Fixed fridge freezers can’t be removed because they are constructed inside the cabinet and the fridge is connected directly to it.
Energy Efficiency
The latest models of fridge freezers with integrated refrigerators are more efficient in terms of energy efficiency and are able to cool faster. This is beneficial for the environment and your energy bill. Pick from low-mid-height models that are about 130cm high or extra-tall freezers that measure 170-180cm tall.
Many people are rushing to buy refrigerators that have been rated as energy efficient this trend has seen integrated freezers with a green label rocket up the sales charts. The energy efficiency of household appliances is vital since they consume lots of energy and are always running. The freezer and fridge are responsible for a large portion of the household energy bill. Making the switch to an energy efficient model will save you money.
The most efficient energy ratings are A+A+ and A. The companies are legally required to display the energy rating on their websites to allow customers to compare ratings when shopping. We found that very few companies offered options higher than an A on their website.
Spiral freezers that are not fully integrated into the refrigeration and process control system could cause significant energy consumption. The spiral freezer parameters are not regularly updated when changes to the product happen. This results in warm products that cannot pass quality checks. This is often the result of temporary setpoint changes in response to production issues. These changes are often forgotten, leading to a loss of product and a waste of energy. Integrating the spiral controls into the refrigeration systems and process systems allows the system to automatically update parameters based on the product being manufactured. This saves energy and reduces waste. VaCom Technologies can assist plants in achieving this by working with the plant to establish the parameters for each line of product and then integrating spiral freezer controls into the plant control system.