STACK #238 August 2024

FOR THE KITCHEN

TECH FEATURE

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A FRIDGE FOR EVERY BUDGET Whether you’re feeding a family or just yourself, here are some of our best picks for fridges. Words Michael Irving

Haier HRF520BS 498L Bottom Mount Fridge This Haier bottom mount fridge is simple, but surprisingly customisable to your needs. The Multi-Zone Air system circulates cool air throughout the fridge to make sure everything stays as fresh as possible, whether it’s front and centre, or right up the back. But you don’t always want the same conditions throughout – the drawers let you adjust the temperature and conditions to best suit what you’re storing in them, whether that’s drinks, seafood, meat, or fruits and vegetables. You can control the temperature from the outside with an LED display. Down below, there’s a Super Freeze function that will snap freeze food fast, to lock in flavour and nutrients. And best of all, this fridge has a five-star energy rating, meaning it works efficiently and won’t run up your power bills. Dimensions: 1720 x 790 x 686mm Energy rating: 5 stars Super Freeze

Hisense HRFD634BW 634L PureFlat French Door Fridge

LG GF-V500MBLC 508L Slim French Door Fridge

This fancy, French door

This LG fridge is an entertainer’s dream. The wide French doors swing open into a roomy, customisable space that can hold a party’s worth of platters and drinks. But you don’t always need to open the whole

fridge is family sized, with its roomy 634L capacity, XXL door balcony, full-width sliding pantry, adjustable shelves, and three veggie crispers. The plumbed water dispenser can not only continuously flow, but also

thing right up – the easy access compartment lets you reach in to quickly grab common items like milk, cheese, or snacks. Not only is it easier, letting less cold air out saves energy. Just browsing? You don’t even have to open the door! With LG’s intriguing InstaView function, knocking twice will turn the light on, letting you take stock of the interior through the transparent front panel. The water dispenser has a built-in UV light that automatically sterilises the water nozzle every hour, killing 99.99% of bacteria. The ice dispenser, meanwhile, can produce either cubed, crushed, or craft ice, depending on

automatically pour you out a measured 150ml or 500ml, while the ice maker can hold up to 2.4kg at a time, ensuring you’ll never have a lukewarm drink again. The Super Cool and Super Freeze modes quickly drop the temperature of your fridge or freezer, to rapidly chill your food or drinks for better colour, flavour, and nutrition. The Durable Inverter motor keeps the fridge running smoothly and efficiently, while producing less noise. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you control the fridge’s temperature from anywhere via the ConnectLife app. On the outside, the Hisense PureFlat design and recessed handle make sure this fridge will blend into modern kitchens seamlessly. Dimensions: 1785 x 914 x 730mm Energy rating: 3 stars Super Freeze Super Cool Plumbed water and ice dispenser Smart app control

what kind of drinks you’re serving. Dimensions: 1790 x 835 x 730mm Energy rating: 3 stars Super Freeze Super Cool Plumbed water and ice dispenser InstaView Easy access compartment Smart app control

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