Haier HTF-456DM6 4 Door Cube Fridge Freezer - Silver

Product Information

The Haier CUBE HTF-452DM7’s energy label and brochure claim a whisper-quiet 40dB operational noise. Only the best models get to be this library-quiet, although we’ve tested a couple that dip even lower. It also comes totally frost free, the improved air flow in the refrigerator and freezer prevents ice building up meaning you no longer have to worry about manually defrosting. You have the option to choose either the SMART or manual mode. SMART automatically adjusts the temperatures according to the ambient temperature of the room and the temperature change in the appliance, while manual allows you to customise settings according to the food you have stored.

Haier’s Cube HTF-452DM7 offers a sumptuous stainless steel finish with sophisticated controls on the outside and cavernous, quiet and highly efficient cooling on the inside. With A++ energy efficiency, running costs are very low for the huge cooling capacity. The full-width fridge offers Tardis-like space considering the appliance’s compact 84cm width.

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If you engage the Power Freeze mode, when you’ve filled the freezer with fresh produce for example, the noise level only reaches that still very respectable 40dB stated on the energy label. Since even premium fridge freezers aspire to 40dB as their standard running noise, you can see just how quiet this Haier is. Amazing. In terms of capacity, the fridge section of the Haier HTF-456DM6 offers a net capacity of 316 liters, providing ample storage space for groceries and beverages.

This Haier HTF-456DM6 will give you the look of an American style fridge freezer, but is slightly narrower, only 83cm compared to 90cm. The Total No Frost cooling system ensures that the freezer section remains frost free and provides better cool air distribution throughout the refrigerator. The freezer performance was exemplary in all four proper drawers. The temperature averaged about 1 oC higher than set, so we reset the thermostat to -19 oC to counter the warm weather. Set like this, all four drawers averaged exactly -18 oC, with variation of only a degree or two throughout the compressor cycle. From the LED display 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. There is also a Holiday mode where you can turn off the fridge but keep the freezer running. While the MyZone drawer ranged from +4 oC to -2 oC throughout the cycle, the lowest part of that below freezing was only very brief, so won’t be too harmful to soft fruit. That said, if you set this compartment to 3 oC or lower you’re probably storing meat and fish, where dipping below freezing is an advantage – so all good.The My Zone compartment lets you switch the temperature between a fridge or a freezer, great if you have either a large amount of fresh or frozen food to store. The LED lighting is situated at the top of the product and will ensure a nice bright interior With the mercury tipping 25 oC throughout the daytime when we tested this large-capacity Haier fridge freezer, it didn’t get any easy two-week test. Generally, we keep cooling appliances in a chamber at an ambient air temperature of 19 oC to ensure a level playing field. Yet despite the uncharacteristically warm weather, the Cube turned in some very good test results with only some minor caveats.

The sleek integrated handles are good as they will not protrude into your kitchen space and the relatively low noise level of 40dba is helpful if you live in an open plan environment.

Specifications

The let-down in an otherwise great set of freezer tests was the open top tray in both freezers. Being nearest to the air circulation vents, open and at the top of the freezer compartment ensured they averaged only -16 oC (with the freezer set to -19 oC, remember). They also exhibited a fairly wild swing throughout the compressor cycle, between -18 oC and -13 oC every hour or so. The sleek touch control panel is clear-gloss over stainless with crisp-white displays. The displays turn off a couple of seconds after the last press. The Cube series runs dual evaporators, separating the cooling systems for the fridge and freezer. This ensures independent controls and no odours moving between the two compartments. One notable feature of the Haier HTF-456DM6 is the fresh zone compartment, designed to preserve the freshness of fruits and vegetables for longer periods. This compartment maintains an optimal humidity level, keeping produce crisp and flavorful. Chances are you probably know all there is to know about Currys, but if you don’t then here’s a little more detail about them.

Down below, the two freezers are laid out identically. At the bottom is a deeper but slightly truncated clear-fronted drawer, and above it a full-depth drawer of the same height. Unlike the drawers in the fridge, which are on rollers, these just pull out on plastic sliders so can be a little stiff when full of produce. If you prefer shelf-style freezer storage rather than drawers, there’s a removable glass shelf between the two.

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LED lighting is a nice addition in both freezer compartments. It’s at the very top of the compartment and so illuminates the top trays well; it’s forward enough to illuminate the contents of the bin when they’re pulled open too. Haier Cube HTF-452DM7 – How much can you fit in? Faults including – the appliance installation not complying with that stated in the user manual – inadequate ventilation resulting in additional power consumption - external factors including weather and environmental conditions, irregular electrical power supply, under or over voltages. (Please refer to the user manual for installation and maintenance of your appliance.). With a 4-star rating, the Haier HTF-456DM6 ensures efficient energy consumption. It also features a No Frost system for both the freezer and the fridge compartments, preventing the build-up of ice and frost. The freezer section offers six shelves or baskets for organized storage. The right-hand drawer is Haier’s temperature control MyZone compartment. This bin has three temperature options between 0 oC and 5 oC. The lower end of that is ideal for meat and fish, slightly higher for vegetables, and around the same temperature as the main fridge compartment for everything else.