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Fisher & Paykel RF605QZUVB1

Fisher & Paykel RF605QZUVB1

** SPECIFICATIONS ** Storage Capacity: Total Capacity: 538l, Fridge: 341l (63%), Freezer: 98l (18%), Variable Temp: 99l (18%). Dimensions: Width: 905mm, Height: 1790mm, Depth: 688mm, Usable Volume: 48%. Style: Color: glass. Energy Usage: Star Rating: 4, Cost per year: $162. Configuration: quadDoor.

Specifications

Storage Capacity

Total Capacity

538l

Fridge

341l
63%

Freezer

98l
18%

Variable Temp

99l
18%

Dimensions

Width

905mm

Height

1790mm

Depth

688mm

Usable Volume

48%

Style

Color

glass

Energy (Power) Usage

Star Rating

4

Cost per year

$162
Go to the Fisher & Paykel RF605QZUVB1 website

** KEY FEATURES ** Activesmart™ foodcare [keeps food fresher for longer by automatically adjusting temperature, airflow and humidity], Variable temperature zone [allows you to switch a compartment between fridge, soft freeze, chill or freezer modes for flexible storage], Ultra slim water dispenser [provides convenient access to chilled water through a discreet dispenser], Automatic ice maker with ice boost [produces fresh ice automatically and lets you increase production when needed], Elegant black glass finish [offers a sleek and modern look with recessed handles that complement kitchen décor], Frost free operation [prevents ice build-up so you never have to manually defrost], Adjustable glass shelves [let you customize shelf positions to accommodate items of different sizes]

Key Features
  • Activesmart™ foodcare [keeps food fresher for longer by automatically adjusting temperature, airflow and humidity]
  • Variable temperature zone [allows you to switch a compartment between fridge, soft freeze, chill or freezer modes for flexible storage]
  • Ultra slim water dispenser [provides convenient access to chilled water through a discreet dispenser]
  • Automatic ice maker with ice boost [produces fresh ice automatically and lets you increase production when needed]
  • Elegant black glass finish [offers a sleek and modern look with recessed handles that complement kitchen décor]
  • Frost free operation [prevents ice build-up so you never have to manually defrost]
  • Adjustable glass shelves [let you customize shelf positions to accommodate items of different sizes]

** CONSUMER REVIEWS SUMMARY ** Overall Summary: Reviews for the Fisher & Paykel RF605QZUVB1 are mixed: owners often love the design, storage and quad-door convenience, but many strongly criticize how easily the exterior shows fingerprints/streaks and some report weak ice/water performance and doors that don't reliably self-close., User Rating: 3.4, Pros: Modern look and layout are frequently praised; one user said it 'looks great as seamless without handles' and another: 'Absolutely delighted with this refrigerator.' (harveynorman.co.nz), Good storage and visibility for fridge/freezer sections; users mention 'Good amount of room in the fridge and freezer' and 'You can see everything that is stored on the shelves and in the doors.' (harveynorman.co.nz), Ice + water convenience is a highlight when it's behaving; one reviewer said 'Ice and water working really well. No more arguments about who didn't fill the ice tray!' (harveynorman.co.nz), Cons: Fingerprint/smear visibility on the black-glass front is the most common complaint; examples include 'every single fingerprint showing,' 'fingerprints mark it something terrible,' and 'I HATE this… fridge… If you hate fingerprints… buy something else!' (harveynorman.co.nz), Ice maker output and water dispenser performance can disappoint: 'Ice production… PATHETIC!!!!!' and 'Nice fridge but useless water dispenser,' plus reports that dispenser water 'is not cold at all.' (productreview.com.au), Usability annoyances mentioned include doors not self-closing and compartment sizing; users report doors 'need to be manually closed,' 'need an extra push to close,' and that 'Freezer draws not very wide.' (harveynorman.co.nz).

Consumer Reviews Summary

Reviews for the Fisher & Paykel RF605QZUVB1 are mixed: owners often love the design, storage and quad-door convenience, but many strongly criticize how easily the exterior shows fingerprints/streaks and some report weak ice/water performance and doors that don't reliably self-close.

Pros

  • Modern look and layout are frequently praised; one user said it 'looks great as seamless without handles' and another: 'Absolutely delighted with this refrigerator.' (harveynorman.co.nz)
  • Good storage and visibility for fridge/freezer sections; users mention 'Good amount of room in the fridge and freezer' and 'You can see everything that is stored on the shelves and in the doors.' (harveynorman.co.nz)
  • Ice + water convenience is a highlight when it's behaving; one reviewer said 'Ice and water working really well. No more arguments about who didn't fill the ice tray!' (harveynorman.co.nz)

Cons

  • Fingerprint/smear visibility on the black-glass front is the most common complaint; examples include 'every single fingerprint showing,' 'fingerprints mark it something terrible,' and 'I HATE this… fridge… If you hate fingerprints… buy something else!' (harveynorman.co.nz)
  • Ice maker output and water dispenser performance can disappoint: 'Ice production… PATHETIC!!!!!' and 'Nice fridge but useless water dispenser,' plus reports that dispenser water 'is not cold at all.' (productreview.com.au)
  • Usability annoyances mentioned include doors not self-closing and compartment sizing; users report doors 'need to be manually closed,' 'need an extra push to close,' and that 'Freezer draws not very wide.' (harveynorman.co.nz)

** RETAILER LINKS ** Availability: Available at 6 retailers. Retailers: 1. Heathcotes - $3795 (Best Price), 2. Magness Benrow - $3799, 3. Harvey Norman NZ - $3799, 4. 100 Percent - $3799, 5. Farmers - $4539, 6. Betta Electrical - $4999. All prices are in NZD, current, and verified today.

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Heathcotes

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NZD$3795

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Magness Benrow

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NZD$3799

Harvey Norman NZ

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NZD$3799

100 Percent

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NZD$3799

Farmers

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NZD$4539

Betta Electrical

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NZD$4999

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