Smeg FAB32RRD5UK 50's Style 60/40 Freestanding Right Hinge Fridge Freezer Red Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This freestanding fridge freezer combines a 234-litre fridge compartment with a 97-litre freezer, providing 331 litres of total storage. Total No Frost cooling, MultiFlow air circulation and electronic temperature control reduce routine maintenance, while the LifePlus 0°C drawer is useful for fresh meat, fish and other delicate foods. Its red 1950s-inspired styling is a major part of the appeal, but the fixed right-hand hinge and substantial height mean installation requirements should be checked carefully.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Total No Frost cooling helps prevent ice build-up and avoids routine manual defrosting
- ✓ A useful balance of fresh and frozen food storage for everyday household use
- ✓ The LifePlus 0°C drawer and MultiFlow circulation add practical food-storage flexibility
- ✓ Retro red styling with chrome details makes the appliance a distinctive kitchen focal point
Worth considering
- The fixed right-hand hinge limits placement flexibility and may not suit every kitchen layout
Key Specifications
- Type
- Freestanding fridge freezer
- Finish
- Gloss red with chrome details
- Dimensions
- 1968 x 601 x 728 mm; 768 mm deep including handle
- Door hinge
- Right-hand hinge
- Noise rating
- Class C
- Energy rating
- D
- Cooling system
- Total No Frost with double cooling and MultiFlow air circulation
- Freezer rating
- 4 star
- Total capacity
- 331 litres
- Door-open depth
- 1197 mm at 90 degrees
- Fridge capacity
- 234 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 97 litres
- Storage features
- Two adjustable glass shelves, fruit and vegetable drawer, LifePlus 0°C drawer, three freezer drawers and a freezer compartment with flap
- Freezing capacity
- 6 kg in 24 hours
- Fridge-freezer split
- 60/40
- Controls and functions
- Electronic temperature control, holiday mode, fast freezing, fast cooling, ECO mode and temperature alarms
- Annual energy consumption
- 204 kWh/year
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB32RRD5UK
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A good fit for households that want substantial fridge and freezer storage without choosing a built-in appliance.
- ✓ Suitable for buyers who value retro styling alongside frost-free convenience and dedicated fresh-food storage.
- ✓ Worth considering where the kitchen layout supports a right-hand hinge and the available space accommodates the height and door clearance.
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Storage and cooling performance
The 331-litre total capacity is divided into 234 litres of fridge storage and 97 litres of freezer storage, making this a practical arrangement for regular fresh and frozen shopping. The 60/40 split gives the fridge side priority while retaining a useful three-drawer freezer section.
Total No Frost double cooling is designed to prevent ice build-up, while MultiFlow circulation and a fan help distribute chilled air through the fridge. The LifePlus 0°C drawer provides a dedicated lower-temperature area for meat, fish and other delicate foods.
Features and everyday operation
Electronic temperature control provides straightforward adjustment, with fast cooling and fast freezing available when recently purchased food needs to be chilled or frozen quickly. Holiday and ECO modes add useful options for periods of lower usage.
The appliance also includes acoustic and visual door-open alerts, temperature alarms, an LED internal light and a 4-star freezer. A stated freezing capacity of 6 kg in 24 hours and a 40-hour thaw time provide helpful guidance for freezer use and power interruptions.
Design, installation and efficiency
The gloss red finish, rounded 1950s-inspired lines and chrome details give this appliance a strong visual identity. It is best suited to kitchens where the fridge freezer is intended to be a prominent design feature rather than a discreet background appliance.
At 1968 mm high, with additional depth from the handle and significant clearance needed for a 90-degree door opening, installation measurements matter. The fixed right-hand hinge should also be checked against the intended position before purchase. The stated D energy rating, 204 kWh annual consumption and Class C noise rating provide useful efficiency and operating information.
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.