Smeg FAB32LRD5UK 50's Style 60/40 Freestanding Left Hinge Fridge Freezer Red Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg FAB32LRD5UK fridge freezer is a freestanding 60/40 fridge freezer with a 234-litre fridge compartment and 97-litre freezer compartment. Total No Frost, double cooling and automatic defrosting are designed to reduce frost build-up and maintenance. Its LifePlus 0°C drawer, Fast Freeze function, adjustable storage and door alarms add practical everyday convenience, while the gloss red finish and chrome detailing make it a prominent kitchen feature.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Generous 331-litre total capacity with a practical 60/40 fridge-to-freezer split
- ✓ Total No Frost and automatic defrosting reduce the need for manual frost maintenance
- ✓ Useful support for fresh and frozen food storage
- ✓ Flexible shelves, drawers and door storage help organise different food types
- ✓ Distinctive gloss red retro styling makes the appliance a strong visual feature
Worth considering
- The left-hinged configuration may not suit kitchens where the door needs to open from the opposite side
Key Specifications
- Capacity
- 331 litres total: 234 litres fridge and 97 litres freezer
- Dimensions
- 1968 mm high x 601 mm wide x 728 mm deep without handle
- Door hinge
- Left hinge
- Product type
- Freestanding bottom-mount fridge freezer
- Cooling system
- Total No Frost with double cooling, MultiFlow and fan-assisted cooling
- Fridge storage
- Two adjustable glass shelves, fruit and vegetable drawer, crisper cover and door shelves
- Freezer storage
- Three drawers, glass shelves and one flap compartment
- Finish and colour
- Gloss red with 50’s Style design and chrome detailing
- Special functions
- LifePlus 0°C drawer, Fast Freeze, Fast Cooling, Holiday and ECO functions
- Noise emission class
- C
- Energy efficiency class
- D
- Annual energy consumption
- 204 kWh/year
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB32LRD5UK
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Families needing a sizeable freestanding fridge freezer for regular fresh and frozen food storage.
- ✓ Buyers who value frost-free convenience, dedicated fresh-food storage and temperature-alert features.
- ✓ Kitchens where a statement retro design is preferred over a minimalist appearance.
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Storage and everyday organisation
The 331-litre capacity is divided between a 234-litre fridge and a 97-litre freezer, giving the appliance a useful emphasis on fresh-food storage while retaining substantial frozen-food space. The freezer has three drawers, glass shelves and a flap compartment, while the fridge provides adjustable glass shelving, a crisper drawer and several door-storage options.
The LifePlus 0°C drawer is a useful inclusion for households that regularly buy fresh meat or fish. LED interior lighting and an internal electronic display should also make routine loading and temperature management straightforward.
Cooling and convenience features
Total No Frost, double cooling, MultiFlow and fan-assisted cooling are designed to support consistent circulation and reduce frost build-up. Automatic defrosting means less routine maintenance than a model requiring manual freezer defrosting.
Fast Freeze is intended to lower the freezer temperature quickly when new food is added. Holiday, Fast Cooling and ECO functions broaden the appliance’s day-to-day flexibility, while acoustic and visual door-open alerts can help prevent avoidable temperature loss.
Design, installation and efficiency
The gloss red finish, rounded doors and chrome detailing give this Smeg FAB32LRD5UK a pronounced 50’s Style appearance. It is best suited to a kitchen where the appliance is intended to contribute to the room’s visual character rather than blend into the background.
At 1968 mm high, 601 mm wide and 728 mm deep without the handle, it needs careful measurement before installation. The left hinge and stated door-opening clearances are especially important to check. The supplied information lists energy class D and annual consumption of 204 kWh, providing clear efficiency information for comparison.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.