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** SPECIFICATIONS ** Storage Capacity: Total Capacity: 498l, Fridge: 324l (65%), Freezer: 174l (35%), Variable Temp: 0l (0%). Dimensions: Width: 790mm, Height: 1790mm, Depth: 692mm, Usable Volume: 51%. Style: Color: black. Energy Usage: Star Rating: 5, Cost per year: $131. Configuration: quadDoor.
Specifications
Storage Capacity
Total Capacity
498l
Fridge
324l
65%
Freezer
174l
35%
Dimensions
Width
790mm
Height
1790mm
Depth
692mm
Usable Volume
51%
Style
Color
black
Energy (Power) Usage
Star Rating
5
Cost per year
$131
Go to the Fisher & Paykel RF500QNB1 website
** KEY FEATURES ** Recessed handles [they provide a flush aesthetic that fits seamlessly into your kitchen design], Activesmart foodcare [the fridge learns your usage patterns to maintain ideal temperatures and humidity for fresher food], Clever energy [the refrigerator uses energy efficiently by adapting cooling cycles to reduce power consumption], Wi-fi connectivity [you can monitor and control your refrigerator remotely using the smarthq app], Slimline design [the narrow, compact profile allows the fridge to fit neatly into smaller kitchen spaces], Humidity control [the dedicated humidity bin creates an optimal microclimate to keep produce fresher longer], Design quality [built with durable materials like stainless steel exteriors and solid glass shelves for longevity], Simple storage [features flexible shelving and full extension bins for easy access and organization]
Key Features
- Recessed handles [they provide a flush aesthetic that fits seamlessly into your kitchen design]
- Activesmart foodcare [the fridge learns your usage patterns to maintain ideal temperatures and humidity for fresher food]
- Clever energy [the refrigerator uses energy efficiently by adapting cooling cycles to reduce power consumption]
- Wi-fi connectivity [you can monitor and control your refrigerator remotely using the smarthq app]
- Slimline design [the narrow, compact profile allows the fridge to fit neatly into smaller kitchen spaces]
- Humidity control [the dedicated humidity bin creates an optimal microclimate to keep produce fresher longer]
- Design quality [built with durable materials like stainless steel exteriors and solid glass shelves for longevity]
- Simple storage [features flexible shelving and full extension bins for easy access and organization]
** CONSUMER REVIEWS SUMMARY ** Overall Summary: Feedback on the Fisher & Paykel RF500QNB1 is broadly positive, with owners frequently highlighting the quad-door layout, strong organization (especially the freezer drawers), quiet operation, and good cooling performance. The most common negatives are cosmetic durability (scratching/marks), missing ice-making convenience, and a few design choices like the wide crisper drawer and limited adjustability of some storage components. (fisherpaykel.com), User Rating: 4.5, Pros: Strong overall performance and food preservation: users say it "performs well overall" and "keeps food fresh for a reasonable amount of time." (fisherpaykel.com), Storage and organization are repeatedly praised, especially the freezer layout: "I adore the six drawers in the freezer" and "The drawer system is a much better design than our previous two door fridge freezer." (fisherpaykel.com), Quiet, efficient, and well-suited to smaller spaces for a quad-door: "very quiet compared to my old fridge" and "Perfect for our smaller than usual space with ample room inside." (fisherpaykel.com), Cons: Exterior finish can be delicate: "external stainless steel surfaces scratch very easily" and some reported units arriving with scratches/marks. (fisherpaykel.com), Convenience gaps depending on expectations: multiple reviewers note "lack of an ice maker" / "no ice cube section," and some miss features like an egg holder. (fisherpaykel.com), A few usability/build-detail complaints: the crisper is one wide drawer requiring both doors ("you have to open both doors"), some want sturdier drawers or more adjustable door bins, and one person mentioned a bright backlight at night. (fisherpaykel.com).
Consumer Reviews Summary
Feedback on the Fisher & Paykel RF500QNB1 is broadly positive, with owners frequently highlighting the quad-door layout, strong organization (especially the freezer drawers), quiet operation, and good cooling performance. The most common negatives are cosmetic durability (scratching/marks), missing ice-making convenience, and a few design choices like the wide crisper drawer and limited adjustability of some storage components. (fisherpaykel.com)
Pros
- Strong overall performance and food preservation: users say it "performs well overall" and "keeps food fresh for a reasonable amount of time." (fisherpaykel.com)
- Storage and organization are repeatedly praised, especially the freezer layout: "I adore the six drawers in the freezer" and "The drawer system is a much better design than our previous two door fridge freezer." (fisherpaykel.com)
- Quiet, efficient, and well-suited to smaller spaces for a quad-door: "very quiet compared to my old fridge" and "Perfect for our smaller than usual space with ample room inside." (fisherpaykel.com)
Cons
- Exterior finish can be delicate: "external stainless steel surfaces scratch very easily" and some reported units arriving with scratches/marks. (fisherpaykel.com)
- Convenience gaps depending on expectations: multiple reviewers note "lack of an ice maker" / "no ice cube section," and some miss features like an egg holder. (fisherpaykel.com)
- A few usability/build-detail complaints: the crisper is one wide drawer requiring both doors ("you have to open both doors"), some want sturdier drawers or more adjustable door bins, and one person mentioned a bright backlight at night. (fisherpaykel.com)
** RETAILER LINKS ** Availability: Available at 7 retailers. Retailers: 1. Heathcotes - $2695 (Best Price), 2. 100 Percent - $2699, 3. Magness Benrow - $2699, 4. Harvey Norman NZ - $2699, 5. Noel Leeming - $2699, 6. Farmers - $3019, 7. Betta Electrical - $3299. All prices are in NZD, current, and verified today.
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NZD$3019
Betta Electrical
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NZD$3299
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