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** SPECIFICATIONS ** Storage Capacity: Total Capacity: 377l, Fridge: 265l (70%), Freezer: 112l (30%), Variable Temp: 0l (0%). Dimensions: Width: 686mm, Height: 1680mm, Depth: 695mm, Usable Volume: 47%. Style: Color: black. Energy Usage: Star Rating: 4, Cost per year: $123. Configuration: bottomFreezer.
Specifications
Storage Capacity
Total Capacity
377l
Fridge
265l
70%
Freezer
112l
30%
Dimensions
Width
686mm
Height
1680mm
Depth
695mm
Usable Volume
47%
Style
Color
black
Energy (Power) Usage
Star Rating
4
Cost per year
$123
Go to the Panasonic NR-BX421GUSA website
** KEY FEATURES ** Prime fresh+ [soft freezes food at approx -3°c to keep meat and fish fresh for up to 7 days without defrosting], Ag clean [uses silver ions to deactivate 99.9% of bacteria and suppress odors], Econavi [optimizes energy use with sensors that detect usage patterns], Inverter compressor [adjusts compressor speed to provide efficient cooling], Water dispenser [dispenses chilled water without opening the door], Vegetable case (fresh safe) [maintains high humidity to keep fruits and vegetables crisp], Led light [provides bright interior lighting for easy visibility]
Key Features
- Prime fresh+ [soft freezes food at approx -3°c to keep meat and fish fresh for up to 7 days without defrosting]
- Ag clean [uses silver ions to deactivate 99.9% of bacteria and suppress odors]
- Econavi [optimizes energy use with sensors that detect usage patterns]
- Inverter compressor [adjusts compressor speed to provide efficient cooling]
- Water dispenser [dispenses chilled water without opening the door]
- Vegetable case (fresh safe) [maintains high humidity to keep fruits and vegetables crisp]
- Led light [provides bright interior lighting for easy visibility]
** CONSUMER REVIEWS SUMMARY ** Overall Summary: User feedback for the Panasonic NR-BX421GUSA is generally positive, highlighting its spacious, well-organized interior and the convenience of the non-plumbed water dispenser plus Prime Fresh/veggie drawers. The main downside mentioned is compressor/inverter-related high-pitched noise (especially noticeable in open-plan homes) and reduced door storage due to the built-in water tank. (harveynorman.co.nz), User Rating: 4.1, Pros: Good capacity and practical layout for a 377L bottom-mount: users report "Lots of space in fridge and freezer" and "Very spacious". (harveynorman.co.nz), Convenient non-plumbed water dispenser: users say "Cold water dispenser is so convenient" and "Love having cool water direct from the front door of the fridge". (harveynorman.co.nz), Food-preservation drawers are frequently praised: one user said the "Prime Fresh and veggie drawers keep food fresh longer"; others liked the sturdy shelving and usable freezer drawers. (harveynorman.co.nz), Cons: Noise is the most common complaint: multiple users mention a "high pitched hum" and describe it as "Louder than anticipated" in open-plan spaces; another review simply says "Noisy" with "rattling noise". (harveynorman.co.nz), Water tank can reduce door-shelf usefulness: users note the "tank does take up a bit of space" and it "obscures the bottom shelf" so it "can only take one or 2 taller items". (harveynorman.co.nz), Some report minor operational sounds even when generally quiet, e.g., "Quiet, but occasional gurgling". (harveynorman.co.nz).
Consumer Reviews Summary
User feedback for the Panasonic NR-BX421GUSA is generally positive, highlighting its spacious, well-organized interior and the convenience of the non-plumbed water dispenser plus Prime Fresh/veggie drawers. The main downside mentioned is compressor/inverter-related high-pitched noise (especially noticeable in open-plan homes) and reduced door storage due to the built-in water tank. (harveynorman.co.nz)
Pros
- Good capacity and practical layout for a 377L bottom-mount: users report "Lots of space in fridge and freezer" and "Very spacious". (harveynorman.co.nz)
- Convenient non-plumbed water dispenser: users say "Cold water dispenser is so convenient" and "Love having cool water direct from the front door of the fridge". (harveynorman.co.nz)
- Food-preservation drawers are frequently praised: one user said the "Prime Fresh and veggie drawers keep food fresh longer"; others liked the sturdy shelving and usable freezer drawers. (harveynorman.co.nz)
Cons
- Noise is the most common complaint: multiple users mention a "high pitched hum" and describe it as "Louder than anticipated" in open-plan spaces; another review simply says "Noisy" with "rattling noise". (harveynorman.co.nz)
- Water tank can reduce door-shelf usefulness: users note the "tank does take up a bit of space" and it "obscures the bottom shelf" so it "can only take one or 2 taller items". (harveynorman.co.nz)
- Some report minor operational sounds even when generally quiet, e.g., "Quiet, but occasional gurgling". (harveynorman.co.nz)
** RETAILER LINKS ** Availability: Available at 3 retailers. Retailers: 1. Noel Leeming - $1499 (Best Price), 2. Heathcotes - $1499, 3. Harvey Norman NZ - $1499. All prices are in NZD, current, and verified today.
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