Smeg FAB38RRD6 50's Style 70cm Freestanding 70/30 Fridge Freezer Right Hand Hinge In Red Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg FAB38RRD6 fridge freezer combines a gloss red 50’s Style design with 481 litres of total storage. Its 70/30 split provides more room for chilled food than frozen food, while Total No Frost, MultiFlow cooling and a LifePlus drawer add practical everyday convenience. The right-hand hinge and 706mm width should be checked carefully against the available kitchen space.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Generous 481-litre capacity with a useful 70/30 fresh-food-biased layout
- ✓ Total No Frost reduces the need for manual freezer defrosting
- ✓ A dedicated controlled-temperature zone for foods such as meat, fish and cheese
- ✓ Bold gloss red 50’s Style design with chrome details and an external handle
Key Specifications
- Width
- 706mm
- Lighting
- Interior refrigerator lighting
- Ice maker
- Manual ice maker in the freezer compartment
- Cooling system
- Total No Frost freezer with MultiFlow refrigerator cooling
- Hinge position
- Right-hand hinge
- Storage layout
- 70/30 fridge freezer split
- Total capacity
- 481 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 137 litres
- Installation type
- Freestanding
- Temperature control
- Independent internal LED digital display for refrigerator and freezer compartments
- Refrigerator capacity
- 344 litres
- Manufacturer product code
- FAB38RRD6
- Temperature-controlled drawer
- LifePlus drawer with a stated range of -2°C to +3°C
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ A strong fit for larger households that need substantially more fresh-food storage than freezer space.
- ✓ Suitable for shoppers who want a prominent retro-style appliance rather than a conventional neutral finish.
- ✓ Useful for households that value organised freezer drawers and a dedicated low-temperature storage drawer.
- ✓ The right-hand hinge makes it worth checking the surrounding clearance and kitchen layout before purchase.
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Capacity and storage layout
The 481-litre total capacity is the key attraction, with 344 litres assigned to the refrigerator and 137 litres to the freezer. This 70/30 arrangement is particularly suited to households that buy plenty of fresh food and do not need an oversized frozen-food section.
Multiple freezer drawers should help keep frozen items organised, while the LifePlus drawer provides a separate controlled zone for perishable foods. Its stated -2°C to +3°C range is designed for items such as meat, fish and cheese.
Cooling and everyday operation
Total No Frost is a practical advantage because it is intended to prevent ice build-up in the freezer and reduce manual maintenance. MultiFlow cooling and a built-in fan are specified for more even air circulation through the refrigerator compartment.
Temperature controls are positioned internally on an LED digital display, preserving the clean exterior. Interior lighting should make the refrigerator easier to use, while the manual ice maker provides flexible ice production without suggesting an automatic ice-making system.
Design and suitability
The gloss red finish, rounded lines, chrome details and external handle give this appliance a strong 50’s Style identity. It is best suited to kitchens where the fridge freezer is intended to be a visual feature.
At 706mm wide and with a right-hand hinge, physical fit and door clearance deserve attention before installation. The available product information identifies it as freestanding and does not provide smart-connectivity features.
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.