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** SPECIFICATIONS ** Storage Capacity: Total Capacity: 300l, Fridge: 0l (0%), Freezer: 300l (100%), Variable Temp: 0l (0%). Dimensions: Width: 1114mm, Height: 847mm, Depth: 630mm, Usable Volume: 51%. Style: Color: white. Energy Usage: Star Rating: 3.5, Cost per year: $113. Configuration: chestFreezer.
Specifications
Storage Capacity
Total Capacity
300l
Freezer
300l
100%
Dimensions
Width
1114mm
Height
847mm
Depth
630mm
Usable Volume
51%
Style
Color
white
Energy (Power) Usage
Star Rating
3.5
Cost per year
$113
Go to the Westinghouse WCM3000WE website
** KEY FEATURES ** Quick freeze [quickly lowers freezer temperature to freeze food faster], Hovering door [allows the lid to stay open between 30 and 60 degrees without support], Removable baskets [can be taken out to customize storage space and keep items organized], Power-off protection [maintains internal temperature for up to 135 hours after power loss], Ultra-thin hinges [enables placing the freezer flush to the wall to save space], Mechanical control [simple knob control for adjusting the freezer temperature], Recessed handle [integrated handle design with rounded corners for a sleek look and easy cleaning], R600a refrigerant [uses an environmentally friendly cooling agent]
Key Features
- Quick freeze [quickly lowers freezer temperature to freeze food faster]
- Hovering door [allows the lid to stay open between 30 and 60 degrees without support]
- Removable baskets [can be taken out to customize storage space and keep items organized]
- Power-off protection [maintains internal temperature for up to 135 hours after power loss]
- Ultra-thin hinges [enables placing the freezer flush to the wall to save space]
- Mechanical control [simple knob control for adjusting the freezer temperature]
- Recessed handle [integrated handle design with rounded corners for a sleek look and easy cleaning]
- R600a refrigerant [uses an environmentally friendly cooling agent]
** CONSUMER REVIEWS SUMMARY ** Overall Summary: The Westinghouse WCM3000WE (300L chest freezer) is very positively reviewed overall, most often praised for fast freezing, easy setup, and roomy storage, with the main recurring complaint being that buyers want more baskets for organization. Independent expert testing exists (e.g., CHOICE), but key performance scores are member-only from that source., User Rating: 4.7, Pros: Strong overall satisfaction and value for money, with reviewers calling it a 'brilliant freezer' and 'great price.' (thegoodguys.com.au), Fast, effective freezing performance; one buyer said it 'got to the freeze point quickly' and kept food from thawing during a swap from a failed unit. (thegoodguys.com.au), Capacity and day-to-day usability are widely praised (ample space; simple install). One review notes it's 'not heavy and cumbersome… plug it in and go.' (thegoodguys.com.au), Cons: Organization/accessory limitation: multiple buyers want more baskets; one said they 'would have liked… more baskets… easier to find things' and planned to contact Westinghouse to buy extras. (thegoodguys.com.au), Some retailer review feeds may mix in content from other capacities/variants, so not every review snippet shown on aggregator pages is guaranteed to be for the 300L WCM3000WE specifically. (appliancesonline.com.au), No publicly visible CHOICE score details without membership (expert test results exist, but are behind a paywall), limiting how much independent test performance detail can be confirmed from that source. (choice.com.au).
Consumer Reviews Summary
The Westinghouse WCM3000WE (300L chest freezer) is very positively reviewed overall, most often praised for fast freezing, easy setup, and roomy storage, with the main recurring complaint being that buyers want more baskets for organization. Independent expert testing exists (e.g., CHOICE), but key performance scores are member-only from that source.
Pros
- Strong overall satisfaction and value for money, with reviewers calling it a 'brilliant freezer' and 'great price.' (thegoodguys.com.au)
- Fast, effective freezing performance; one buyer said it 'got to the freeze point quickly' and kept food from thawing during a swap from a failed unit. (thegoodguys.com.au)
- Capacity and day-to-day usability are widely praised (ample space; simple install). One review notes it's 'not heavy and cumbersome… plug it in and go.' (thegoodguys.com.au)
Cons
- Organization/accessory limitation: multiple buyers want more baskets; one said they 'would have liked… more baskets… easier to find things' and planned to contact Westinghouse to buy extras. (thegoodguys.com.au)
- Some retailer review feeds may mix in content from other capacities/variants, so not every review snippet shown on aggregator pages is guaranteed to be for the 300L WCM3000WE specifically. (appliancesonline.com.au)
- No publicly visible CHOICE score details without membership (expert test results exist, but are behind a paywall), limiting how much independent test performance detail can be confirmed from that source. (choice.com.au)
** RETAILER LINKS ** Availability: Available at 3 retailers. Retailers: 1. Heathcotes - $947 (Best Price), 2. Harvey Norman NZ - $949, 3. Betta Electrical - $1099. All prices are in NZD, current, and verified today.
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