Freestanding: these fridge-freezers can be slotted into place wherever there’s a mains plug. They’re finished on all sides and are the fridge-freezer to choose if you’re after a statement piece. The non-plumbed water and ice dispenser will allow you to dispense water and cubed or crushed ice without the need to plumb anything in. This is fed from a water tank inside the fridge which you manually fill, the tank sits on a fridge shelf and does take up some capacity . Keep the top clear: as tempting as it is to pop your slow cooker or bag of bags on top of the fridge-freezer, keep this area clear. Excess heat is released out of the top, so storing items there traps the heat in, making the motor work harder. Many fridge-freezer brands shout about their various features, so navigating what’s important and what’s not can be a bit of minefield. These are the features to look out for when buying a new fridge-freezer: Keep it away from heat: try to avoid placing your fridge-freezer near anything warm like an oven, dishwasher and even direct sunlight. External heat makes the compressor work harder than it needs to as it rushes to cool the whole fridge-freezer down.

Food freshness: avoid food waste by choosing a model with food preservation features built in. Look for Blue Light Technology or Harvestfresh, which continues the process of photosynthesis, helping fruit and veg retain its vitamin and nutrient content, and therefore stay fresher for longer. Also look for fresh zones, designed to maintain the ideal temperature and humidity level for meat, fish and fresh produce.If you are interested in buying the Fridgemaster MS91500IFS American fridge freezer, make sure you don’t pay over the odds. This cookie is set by the Bazaarvoice. The cookie allows internal Bazaarvoice web analytics to be correlated to the same user for interactions across the Bazaarvoice network. This integrated device from Lamona can be concealed within a cupboard to achieve a seamless look in a home, while making light work of washing up after meal times. Catering for up to 14 place settings, this is a great choice for larger families or homes that like to entertain, while a wide variety of wash programmes make it easy to tailor the cleaning method to the load. Among the features, there are eco-washes that can save water and energy without compromising on cleaning. Rapid cycles of 30 m... This cookie is a performance cookie used for internal Bazaarvoice web analytics, to be correlated to the same user for interactions within a particular client domain. One notable feature is that the door panel is included with the refrigerator, providing the option for a customized look. The appliance is certified with the CE mark, indicating its compliance with European safety, health, and environmental standards.

Frost-free: defrosting your fridge-freezer is a laborious and messy task, so opt for a frost-free model to avoid the clean up. On a practical level, compacted ice not only takes up valuable freezer space but it also stops your freezer from working efficiently. These models tend to be more expensive upfront, but they’ll save you money on your electricity bills in the long run. Keep it at the right temperature: the fridge compartment should be between 3 - 5C and the freezer -18 to -22C. This Fridgemaster MS91500IFS American fridge freezer comes in a silver finish. It is not as deep as other American fridge freezers, so great if you have a smaller kitchen, but it does limit the capacity.The LED display is located on the freezer door and from here you can set the temperature of the fridge and freezer as well as setting different options, such as fast chill and fast freeze, which will cool your food down rapidly, so they better retain their nutrients and taste. Integrated: integrated fridge-freezers are designed to be fitted with the same panelling or design as the rest of your kitchen. They feature all the same specs as a freestanding model, but help to create a seamless appearance in the kitchen. Capacity: the capacity of a fridge-freezer is expressed in litres. Usefully, AO converts their fridge-freezer capacity into bags of shopping, making the size easier to visualise. Assess your family’s needs before deciding on the capacity. There are two large salad crispers in the fridge to safely store your favourite fruit and vegetables and the open door alarm will warn you if you have left the doors open, saving your food from spoiling. The freezer compartment of the MS91500IFB has two vegetable drawers for organizing and storing fresh produce. These drawers help maintain the quality and freshness of vegetables.