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** SPECIFICATIONS ** Storage Capacity: Total Capacity: 500l, Fridge: 0l (0%), Freezer: 500l (100%), Variable Temp: 0l (0%). Dimensions: Width: 1646mm, Height: 847mm, Depth: 717mm, Usable Volume: 50%. Style: Color: white. Energy Usage: Star Rating: 3, Cost per year: $166. Configuration: chestFreezer.
Specifications
Storage Capacity
Total Capacity
500l
Freezer
500l
100%
Dimensions
Width
1646mm
Height
847mm
Depth
717mm
Usable Volume
50%
Style
Color
white
Energy (Power) Usage
Star Rating
3
Cost per year
$166
Go to the Westinghouse WCM5000WE website
** KEY FEATURES ** Hovering door [allows you to open and leave the lid at any angle between 30 and 60 degrees for easy packing], Removable wire baskets [provide flexible storage and organization], Power-off protection [maintains 0°c inside for up to 135 hours after power loss], Ultra-thin hinges [let you place the freezer right up against the wall to save space], Mechanical temperature control [enables easy temperature adjustment with a simple knob], Recessed handle [integrates into kitchen design and is easy to clean], Led lighting [provides bright interior illumination], Adjustable legs [allow leveling on uneven floors], High insulation door seal [ensures efficient cold retention], R600a refrigerant [uses an eco-friendly refrigerant], White inner liner [offers an easy-to-clean interior finish]
Key Features
- Hovering door [allows you to open and leave the lid at any angle between 30 and 60 degrees for easy packing]
- Removable wire baskets [provide flexible storage and organization]
- Power-off protection [maintains 0°c inside for up to 135 hours after power loss]
- Ultra-thin hinges [let you place the freezer right up against the wall to save space]
- Mechanical temperature control [enables easy temperature adjustment with a simple knob]
- Recessed handle [integrates into kitchen design and is easy to clean]
- Led lighting [provides bright interior illumination]
- Adjustable legs [allow leveling on uneven floors]
- High insulation door seal [ensures efficient cold retention]
- R600a refrigerant [uses an eco-friendly refrigerant]
- White inner liner [offers an easy-to-clean interior finish]
** CONSUMER REVIEWS SUMMARY ** Overall Summary: Sentiment is mostly positive for the Westinghouse WCM5000WE, with many owners praising the big 500L capacity and usefulness of baskets/organisation, reflected in a high 4.8/5 average on the manufacturer site. A smaller set of reviewers report serious concerns about insulation/compressor workload and reliability, so experiences appear somewhat mixed depending on unit and expectations. (westinghouse.com.au), User Rating: 4.8, Pros: Very large capacity and practical layout; users describe it as 'huge' and appreciate that it's 'low profile' so it's easier to reach items at the bottom. 'This freezer is huge! I love how low profile it is…' (productreview.com.au), Helpful storage organisation with baskets; buyers like being able to segregate items and expand basket storage. 'Even extra baskets are readily available… allows better segregation… and still gives good access…' (appliancesonline.com.au), Generally strong satisfaction reported on the manufacturer page (high average score across many reviews), suggesting most owners are happy with overall performance/value. (westinghouse.com.au), Cons: A minority report serious reliability/performance concerns, including constant running and worries about long-term durability. One user called it 'Expensive, worthless junk… compressor runs almost non stop… time bomb.' (productreview.com.au), Some feedback notes feature omissions depending on expectations; one reviewer said 'No light which is a bummer,' though they still liked the freezer overall. (productreview.com.au), Only limited independent review volume for this exact model was accessible from non-manufacturer sources during lookup, so negatives may be under/over-represented depending on where you shop. (productreview.com.au).
Consumer Reviews Summary
Sentiment is mostly positive for the Westinghouse WCM5000WE, with many owners praising the big 500L capacity and usefulness of baskets/organisation, reflected in a high 4.8/5 average on the manufacturer site. A smaller set of reviewers report serious concerns about insulation/compressor workload and reliability, so experiences appear somewhat mixed depending on unit and expectations. (westinghouse.com.au)
Pros
- Very large capacity and practical layout; users describe it as 'huge' and appreciate that it's 'low profile' so it's easier to reach items at the bottom. 'This freezer is huge! I love how low profile it is…' (productreview.com.au)
- Helpful storage organisation with baskets; buyers like being able to segregate items and expand basket storage. 'Even extra baskets are readily available… allows better segregation… and still gives good access…' (appliancesonline.com.au)
- Generally strong satisfaction reported on the manufacturer page (high average score across many reviews), suggesting most owners are happy with overall performance/value. (westinghouse.com.au)
Cons
- A minority report serious reliability/performance concerns, including constant running and worries about long-term durability. One user called it 'Expensive, worthless junk… compressor runs almost non stop… time bomb.' (productreview.com.au)
- Some feedback notes feature omissions depending on expectations; one reviewer said 'No light which is a bummer,' though they still liked the freezer overall. (productreview.com.au)
- Only limited independent review volume for this exact model was accessible from non-manufacturer sources during lookup, so negatives may be under/over-represented depending on where you shop. (productreview.com.au)
** RETAILER LINKS ** Availability: Available at 3 retailers. Retailers: 1. Heathcotes - $1347 (Best Price), 2. Harvey Norman NZ - $1349, 3. Betta Electrical - $1549. All prices are in NZD, current, and verified today.
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