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** SPECIFICATIONS ** Storage Capacity: Total Capacity: 487l, Fridge: 345l (71%), Freezer: 142l (29%), Variable Temp: 0l (0%). Dimensions: Width: 790mm, Height: 1715mm, Depth: 695mm, Usable Volume: 52%. Style: Color: ss. Energy Usage: Star Rating: 3.5, Cost per year: $170. Configuration: frenchDoor.
Specifications
Storage Capacity
Total Capacity
487l
Fridge
345l
71%
Freezer
142l
29%
Dimensions
Width
790mm
Height
1715mm
Depth
695mm
Usable Volume
52%
Style
Color
ss
Energy (Power) Usage
Star Rating
3.5
Cost per year
$170
Go to the Fisher & Paykel RF522ADUX5 website
** KEY FEATURES ** Activesmart foodcare [learns your usage and adjusts temperature, airflow and humidity to keep food fresher for longer], Ultra slim water dispenser [slimline dispenser provides filtered water without taking up fridge space], Automatic ice maker [built-in ice maker with boost function for up to 30% more ice], Full extension bottom freezer drawer [drawer fully extends for easy access to frozen items], Adjustable glass shelves [shelves can be repositioned to fit different item sizes], Ezkleen anti-fingerprint coating [special coating on doors for easy wipe-clean], Led lighting [energy-efficient lights clearly illuminate the interior], Smarttouch control panel [intuitive touch controls for precise operation]
Key Features
- Activesmart foodcare [learns your usage and adjusts temperature, airflow and humidity to keep food fresher for longer]
- Ultra slim water dispenser [slimline dispenser provides filtered water without taking up fridge space]
- Automatic ice maker [built-in ice maker with boost function for up to 30% more ice]
- Full extension bottom freezer drawer [drawer fully extends for easy access to frozen items]
- Adjustable glass shelves [shelves can be repositioned to fit different item sizes]
- Ezkleen anti-fingerprint coating [special coating on doors for easy wipe-clean]
- Led lighting [energy-efficient lights clearly illuminate the interior]
- Smarttouch control panel [intuitive touch controls for precise operation]
** CONSUMER REVIEWS SUMMARY ** Overall Summary: User sentiment for the Fisher & Paykel RF522ADUX5 is mixed: people often like the size, flexible shelving, and freshness performance, but many reviews focus on frustration with the ice/water system, freezer drawer/runners issues, and day-to-day livability problems (doors, noise, and a scratch/fingerprint-prone finish). (productreview.com.au), User Rating: 3.5, Pros: Storage/layout is widely liked for a compact French-door: users call it 'compact for a French door' while still fitting a lot, with 'good shelf adjustment' and solid-feeling shelves/door bins. (productreview.com.au), Food preservation can be strong when it's behaving normally-one user said it 'keeps produce fresh' for a long time in both the crisper and main fridge area. (productreview.com.au), Features are generally appreciated in principle (ice & water, bottle chill), and at least some owners say it 'keeps food cold and frozen OK' and is 'simple to use.' (productreview.com.au), Cons: Ice/water system complaints are common: 'ongoing issues with water & ice dispenser,' slow water flow that seems tied to frequent filter changes, 'leaking water filter housing,' and an ice maker described as 'a bit slow.' (productreview.com.au), Freezer drawer/runners are a recurring pain point: 'runners constantly freeze up causing the freezer draw to get stuck,' drawers that 'sounds like a train,' rough/noisy runners, and ice clumping/dripping believed to worsen freezing. (productreview.com.au), Fit/finish and usability annoyances show up repeatedly: stainless 'shows every single finger mark' and 'scratches incredibly easily,' doors that don't reliably self-close ('you basically have to push them with some force'), noise/vibration ('loudest fridge EVER!' / 'chaff cutter'), and even 'No Egg Tray!!!' (called 'a marketing decision'). (productreview.com.au).
Consumer Reviews Summary
User sentiment for the Fisher & Paykel RF522ADUX5 is mixed: people often like the size, flexible shelving, and freshness performance, but many reviews focus on frustration with the ice/water system, freezer drawer/runners issues, and day-to-day livability problems (doors, noise, and a scratch/fingerprint-prone finish). (productreview.com.au)
Pros
- Storage/layout is widely liked for a compact French-door: users call it 'compact for a French door' while still fitting a lot, with 'good shelf adjustment' and solid-feeling shelves/door bins. (productreview.com.au)
- Food preservation can be strong when it's behaving normally-one user said it 'keeps produce fresh' for a long time in both the crisper and main fridge area. (productreview.com.au)
- Features are generally appreciated in principle (ice & water, bottle chill), and at least some owners say it 'keeps food cold and frozen OK' and is 'simple to use.' (productreview.com.au)
Cons
- Ice/water system complaints are common: 'ongoing issues with water & ice dispenser,' slow water flow that seems tied to frequent filter changes, 'leaking water filter housing,' and an ice maker described as 'a bit slow.' (productreview.com.au)
- Freezer drawer/runners are a recurring pain point: 'runners constantly freeze up causing the freezer draw to get stuck,' drawers that 'sounds like a train,' rough/noisy runners, and ice clumping/dripping believed to worsen freezing. (productreview.com.au)
- Fit/finish and usability annoyances show up repeatedly: stainless 'shows every single finger mark' and 'scratches incredibly easily,' doors that don't reliably self-close ('you basically have to push them with some force'), noise/vibration ('loudest fridge EVER!' / 'chaff cutter'), and even 'No Egg Tray!!!' (called 'a marketing decision'). (productreview.com.au)
** RETAILER LINKS ** Availability: Available at 2 retailers. Retailers: 1. Magness Benrow - $3499 (Best Price), 2. Betta Electrical - $3999. All prices are in NZD, current, and verified today.
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