Smeg UKC8173N1E Built In Fridge Freezer Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg UKC8173N1E fridge freezer is an integrated fridge freezer with a 257-litre total capacity, divided into 195 litres for refrigeration and 62 litres for freezing. Its storage layout includes four glass fridge shelves, two fridge drawers, three freezer drawers and an ice box. NoFrost operation reduces the need for manual defrosting, while FastFreeze is designed for rapidly freezing newly added food. Touch controls, LED lighting and a reversible door add everyday convenience.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ NoFrost operation helps avoid the inconvenience of manual freezer defrosting
- ✓ FastFreeze is useful when adding fresh food to the freezer
- ✓ Separate fridge shelves and drawers alongside three freezer drawers
- ✓ A reversible door offers more flexibility when planning the kitchen installation
- ✓ Convenient everyday use
Key Specifications
- Door
- Reversible
- Finish
- White
- Controls
- Touch control operation
- Lighting
- LED interior lighting
- Energy rating
- E
- Defrost system
- NoFrost / frost-free
- Fridge storage
- 4 glass shelves and 2 drawers
- Total capacity
- 257 litres
- Freezer storage
- 3 drawers and an ice box
- Fridge capacity
- 195 litres
- Freezer capacity
- 62 litres
- Installation type
- Built-in / integrated
- Manufacturer product code
- UKC8173N1E
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Suitable for households wanting an integrated fridge freezer with separate fresh and frozen storage.
- ✓ A good fit where a reversible door is useful for matching the appliance to the kitchen layout.
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Storage and organisation
The 257-litre capacity is split into a 195-litre fridge and a 62-litre freezer, giving the appliance a balanced layout for everyday fresh and frozen food storage. Four glass shelves and two fridge drawers provide several storage zones, while three freezer drawers and a separate ice box help keep frozen items organised.
Convenience features
NoFrost operation is designed to prevent ice build-up and reduce the need for manual defrosting. FastFreeze provides a dedicated way to rapidly freeze newly added items. Touch controls make adjustments straightforward, and LED lighting should make the fridge cavity easier to view.
Installation and efficiency considerations
As a built-in appliance, this model is intended to form part of an integrated kitchen installation. Its reversible door can help accommodate different kitchen layouts. The available product information states an E energy rating, but it does not provide annual energy consumption, noise data or installation dimensions, so these points should be checked before committing to an installation.
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.