Smeg FAB38RCR6 50's Style 70cm Freestanding 70/30 Fridge Freezer Right Hand Hinge In Cream Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg FAB38RCR6 fridge freezer is a freestanding 70/30 fridge freezer with a combined 481-litre capacity. Its 344-litre refrigerator and 137-litre freezer provide family-sized storage, while Total No Frost, Multiflow cooling and a LifePlus 0°C drawer add everyday convenience. The cream finish, chrome details and rounded 1950s-inspired styling make it particularly distinctive, although its 706mm width needs careful kitchen planning.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Very generous combined storage, with a 344-litre fridge and 137-litre freezer
- ✓ Total No Frost avoids the need for manual defrosting
- ✓ A dedicated controlled-temperature zone for perishable foods
- ✓ Independent temperature controls allow the refrigerator and freezer compartments to be managed separately
- ✓ Distinctive cream retro styling with chrome details and a right-hand external handle
Key Specifications
- Width
- 706mm
- Defrosting
- Total No Frost
- Noise level
- 37 dB(A)
- Appliance type
- Freestanding fridge freezer
- Cooling system
- Multiflow cooling with integrated fan
- Hinge position
- Right-hand hinge
- Total capacity
- 481 litres
- Fridge capacity
- 344 litres
- LifePlus drawer
- 0°C drawer with a stated range of -2°C to +3°C
- Freezer capacity
- 137 litres
- Ice-making feature
- Manual ice maker
- Fridge-freezer split
- 70/30
- Temperature controls
- Independent digital controls with internal LED display
- Energy efficiency rating
- D
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB38RCR6
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Large households needing substantial fresh and frozen food storage.
- ✓ Shoppers seeking a statement freestanding appliance rather than a concealed integrated model.
- ✓ Kitchens with sufficient space for a cabinet approximately 706mm wide.
- ✓ Users who value frost-free operation and a dedicated low-temperature storage drawer.
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Storage and cooling performance
The 70/30 layout gives the Smeg FAB38RCR6 a substantial 481-litre total capacity, divided between a 344-litre refrigerator and a 137-litre freezer. That makes it well suited to family food shops and households that need meaningful freezer space without choosing a separate appliance.
Multiflow cooling uses an integrated fan to distribute cold air through the refrigerator compartment. The LifePlus drawer adds a controlled zone stated to operate between -2°C and +3°C, intended for foods such as meat, fish and cheese.
Convenience and design
Total No Frost is a practical advantage because it prevents ice build-up and removes the need for manual defrosting. Independent digital controls and an internal LED display provide separate management of the refrigerator and freezer compartments, while interior lighting helps visibility across the fridge shelves.
The cream gloss finish, rounded lines, chrome details and external handle give this model a strong retro presence. A stated noise level of 37 dB(A) should suit open-plan kitchens reasonably well, although the D energy rating is less compelling for shoppers focused primarily on efficiency.
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.