Candy CCTU582WK 82 Litre Freestanding Under Counter Freezer 55cm Wide - White

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The defrost is manual but it’s got the integrated door handle which I like and it’s even suitable for outbuildings and garage use if you want to have it out of the kitchen. Generally, frost-free freezers are good for storing frozen food. Some people have concerns about whether food will stay fresh because of how the freezers remove frost (periodically raising the temperature throughout the day) but this usually isn’t an issue. Do frost-free freezers cost more to run?

A large salad crisper offers an ideal environment for keeping your fruit and vegetables fresher for longer. Energy efficiency is another important thing to consider. Because of their smaller size, most under-counter freezers have good energy efficiency, making them cheap to run and good for the environment.

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You should also think about whether the door will interfere with any of your other appliances when opened. A lot of freezers have reversible doors to eliminate this problem. Noise Level

The capacity isn’t the biggest at 64 litres, that’s about a quarter less than the Bosch above, but it’s a little cheaper too so if you don’t need to maximize freezing space then this is a great choice. It’s got a slightly smaller capacity at 65 litres, which is equivalent to about 3 bags of shopping, if you need the extra space you might be better of splashing the extra for the top choice Bosch further above.The difference between a frost-free freezer and automatic defrost is in how they remove frost. Auto defrost is the more common feature of the two and gets rid of frost by simply melting it by raising the temperature inside the freezer and then draining the water. I’ve reviewed some of the best under counter freezers currently available in the UK. In addition to covering their key features, I’ve also listed the pros and cons of each model so you can make an informed decision. It is always worthwhile making sure you have plenty of space so you don’t have to sacrifice the ice cream to fit everything in. Dimensions

The reversible door means you can choose where to put this and don’t have the concern of it getting in the way of other appliances. Manual temperature control is another very handy feature that lets you set whatever temperature you need depending on the type of food you’re freezing. Final Thoughts We covered the importance of choosing a great brand, earlier in the quality section of this review.Under counter, freezers don’t tend to be as fully featured as fridge freezers but there are still plenty of models that come with a range of very handy features.

You should now have a much clearer idea of what to look for when buying an under counter freezer. It may seem like they’re all similar but it’s worth considering the features of different models as well as the space you have available and your budget before making a final decision. For some, a noisy freezer might not be an issue at all, although some people have their living room and kitchen in the same room. I’ve certainly lived with this myself. In these cases, you want to make sure the freezer has a low noise level. FeaturesThis under counter freezer has 4 transparent freezer drawers to help you maximise your freezing capacity. The Candy CHTZ552WK Under Counter Freezer is stylishly designed and provides a spacious 91 litres of freezer storage space.