Built-in refrigerator

The refrigerator is an indispensable technique for the kitchen. Without it, not one house, and it does not matter, will be an elite cottage, a small apartment or a cottage. Today there are many different modifications, they are made stand-alone and built-in. All options have advantages and disadvantages. We'll figure out how to choose a built-in refrigerator.

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Advantages of

Such a technique can be completely invisible, only the electronic panel is visible, through which the temperature is controlled and regulated. Such models have many advantages, which are expressed:

• Ergonomic;
• Space saving;
• Low noise.

Important! Choosing a built-in refrigerator, you do not need to take into account its design, as it will be covered by decorative panels.

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Disadvantages:

• If there is a need to accommodate a large number of products, the built-in refrigerator is not the best option, it is better to choose a free-standing model.
• Such devices do not have many additional functions, for example, the preparation of carbonated beverages.
• High cost, after all not everyone is ready to overpay.

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Dimension range

Refrigerators are usually evaluated from the point of view of ergonomics, that is - convenience. It should be equipped with comfortable shelves and sections.

Important! Experts say that the height of the refrigerator should not be more than two meters, the optimal height is 1.5 m.

If the built-in refrigerator dimensions are smaller, it is better to place a small cabinet under which the vegetables or household items will be stored.

Important! The main parameters for any household item: safety, reliability, simplicity and ease of use, accessibility.

The height and width of the refrigerator is determined by the internal parameters of the niche in which it will be installed. When installing under the table, a special cabinet is not required.

Important! Typically, these models have a depth of 55 cm, width - 60 cm, but the height varies.

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How to install the built-in refrigerator?

There are several options for installing an embedded model. The choice of a particular method depends on the features of the arrangement of the kitchen and this or that house. So, where to put the built-in refrigerator?

Location

For such models, the places that are suitable for conventional refrigeration units are chosen:

• . At the selected site, the whole structure should be level.
• There should be no heating devices in the immediate vicinity, due to which the compressor will not operate normally.
• Space must be enough to ensure that the door opens without obstacles.

Niche

For the manufacture of a cabinet or niche, you can refer to specialists, or you can do it yourself. In any case, there are a number of conditions that must be observed.

Important! Usually all household appliances are supplied with an installation manual, in which the installation is arranged according to the points. It must be studied. If the manufacturer's requirements are not met during installation, in the event of a breakdown, warranty service can be refused.

The air in the cabinet must circulate freely so that the heat exchange occurs normally. For this:

• it is made wider by several centimeters;
• does not mount the rear wall;
• put the refrigerator on the podium with ventratetkoy.

Important! Of course, the design must be aligned in horizontal and vertical planes in order for the household appliance to stand smoothly.

Facade of the

First of all, it is estimated how much the decorative panel weighs. This indicator should not be more than a certain norm, otherwise the brackets of the refrigerator may not survive.

The panel is installed in two ways:

• Guides for synchronizing the parallel opening of the door and the panel;
• Hinges, then the facade is hung on the door.

Important! When choosing canopies, brackets and other accessories, be sure to pay attention to the material used for their manufacture. It is best to choose components from metal, with a minimum amount of plastic.

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Popular models of

You can buy both a large and a small built-in refrigerator. Let's consider some models.

Built-in refrigerator combi Bosch KIV38X20RU:

• This model is equipped with two cameras, which serves one processor.
• The refrigerating chamber is defrosted automatically, freezing - it is necessary to defrost manually.
• The height of the device is 1.77 m, width - 0.54 m, depth - 0.55 m.
• The refrigerating chamber has a volume of 217 l, the freezer - 60 l.
• If the refrigerator breaks down, the products in it can be stored for 13 hours.
• The refrigerator is equipped with five shelves made of impact-resistant glass, in the freezer there are four.

Built-in multi-temperature wine cabinet Liebherr UWTes 1672:

• This modern wine cellar has two independently controlled temperature zones. The temperature can be adjusted in the range from +5 to +20 degrees. To control it, an integrated touch screen is used.
• Door - glass, tinted, protected from UV radiation.
• If the appliance breaks or the door is not closed securely, an alarm occurs.
• The total capacity of the device is 95 liters.
• Five shelves allow placing 34 wine bottles.
• A removable charcoal filter is provided for cleaning the air.

Built-in refrigerator Electrolux ENN92800AW:

• Thanks to a volume of 227 liters, many products can be downloaded to the device.
• The refrigerating chamber is equipped with four shelves made of glass, the holders are placed on the door.
• The volume of the freezer compartment is 75 liters. It has three capacious boxes made of transparent plastic.
• Thanks to the internal lighting, the product search is very fast.

Built-in single-door refrigerator AEG SKZ81400C0:

• The height of the model is 1.4 m, the width is 55.6 cm, the depth is 54.9 cm.
• The weight of the device is only 40 kg.
• The refrigerating compartment has a volume of 155 liters, the freshness zone is 60 liters.
• There is no freezer in this model.
• The temperature is evenly distributed thanks to the fan. The refrigerating chamber is defrosted automatically.

Before choosing a built-in refrigerator, you need to weigh all the pros and cons, because the price of such a model is higher than that of conventional refrigeration equipment, and its functionality will not always meet your requirements.