Smeg FAB38RCR5 50's Style Double Door Freestanding Right Hinge Fridge Freezer Cream Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This freestanding fridge freezer offers 481 litres of total storage, with a 344-litre fridge and 137-litre frost-free freezer. Total No Frost cooling, MultiFlow air circulation and a dedicated 0°C drawer add useful everyday convenience, while the cream finish and chrome detailing give it strong visual appeal.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Very generous 481-litre total capacity for family food storage
- ✓ Total No Frost cooling helps reduce ice build-up and manual defrosting
- ✓ Dedicated 0°C drawer is useful for chilled meat, fish and deli items
- ✓ Distinctive cream 1950s-inspired design with chrome detailing
- ✓ Includes practical features such as fast freeze, ECO mode and door-open alarms
Worth considering
- The statement styling may not suit kitchens with a minimalist or contemporary look
- The manual ice maker is less convenient than an automatic ice-making system
Key Specifications
- Dimensions
- 2050 x 706 x 711 mm
- Appliance type
- Freestanding double-door fridge freezer
- Cooling system
- Total No Frost with MultiFlow cooling
- Total capacity
- 481 litres
- Freezer storage
- Two drawers, two glass shelves, one flap compartment and manual ice maker
- Fridge capacity
- 344 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 137 litres
- Door configuration
- Right-hand hinge
- Fresh-food storage
- LifePlus 0°C drawer, fruit and vegetable drawer, three adjustable glass shelves and door storage
- Electrical connection
- 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB38RCR5
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Suitable for larger households that regularly need substantial fridge and freezer capacity.
- ✓ A good fit for buyers who want a freestanding appliance to act as a prominent kitchen feature.
- ✓ Worth considering where frost-free operation and dedicated fresh-food storage are priorities.
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Capacity and storage
The 481-litre total capacity is the main attraction, providing 344 litres of fridge space alongside a 137-litre freezer. That layout should suit family food shopping and households that need to store a mixture of fresh and frozen ingredients.
Inside, the adjustable glass shelves, door storage, bottle shelf and fruit and vegetable drawer provide useful flexibility. The LifePlus 0°C drawer adds a dedicated chill zone for foods such as meat, fish and deli items.
Cooling and everyday operation
Total No Frost cooling is designed to prevent ice build-up and reduce the need for manual defrosting. MultiFlow circulation, a fan and LED interior lighting are also listed, supporting more even cooling and clearer visibility of stored food.
Fast freeze, ECO mode, electronic temperature control and an interior LED display add practical control. Acoustic and visual door-open alerts, together with a temperature alarm, provide useful reassurance in everyday use.
Design and installation
The cream finish, rounded form and chrome details give this appliance a distinctive 1950s-inspired appearance. It is best suited to buyers who want their fridge freezer to make a deliberate design statement rather than blend into the kitchen.
At 2050 mm high and 706 mm wide, it is a substantial appliance. Buyers should check available clearance, door-opening space and the right-hand hinge arrangement before installation, particularly because the listed width with maximum door opening is 1070 mm.
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.