Countertop Refrigerator

The kitchen is the place to which hostesses treat with special trepidation, therefore the design of this room is thought out with special care. Creating a perfect interior, special attention is paid to household appliances so that it blends seamlessly and does not stand out from the general ensemble.

The refrigerator is a very important household appliance, without which it is impossible to do in the kitchen. So that it fits perfectly into the thoughtful style of the room, the manufacturers have developed special models of refrigerators that are built in under the tabletop.

This household appliance is small in size. quite compact, low and does not take up much space, excellently located under the table top.

Usually such built-in refrigerator consists of only one chamber - refrigerating or freezing, therefore it is called single-chamber. True, there are types with two small compartments, one of which is used under the freezer.

Thanks to the regulation of humidity and the setting of the optimum temperature, in such a chamber the provisions remain fresh 3 times longer than in conventional models.

The main functions of such household appliances:

• rapid cooling;
• quick freezing;
• automatic defrosting of refrigeration or freezing. This low built-in refrigerator will be an excellent solution for the kitchen, which is distinguished by very modest parameters.

The refrigerator, built-in under the tabletop, has several advantages over the similar free-standing model:

1. Allows you to create custom design in the kitchen, where all the elements are a logical complement to each other and are not out of the big picture.
2. Save precious space in a small kitchen.
3. Less noisy than usual types of such household appliances.
4. Save electricity, as for the manufacture of the refrigerator, built-in under the countertop, materials are used that increase the insulation, thereby reducing the cost of electricity.
5. Differ in increased capacity compared to conventional types of refrigeration equipment.
6. Widely used not only for kitchen, but also for offices, hotels, bars.
7. Comfortable in operation.

Depending on the cooling systems of the refrigerating or freezing chambers, they distinguish the following types of refrigerators:

• Classic drip system - condensate is collected on the back surface in the refrigeration section. Minus - the need for a defrost procedure, which you should definitely do once a month for the device to work well. The main advantage is rather low cost.

• No Frost Models - in the freezing areas frost is not formed, and the inner wall of the refrigerating chamber always remains dry. The main advantage is that there is no need to constantly defrost this device, the cameras are cleaned automatically.

This home appliance is a special type of built-in refrigerators, it is used exclusively for the storage of alcoholic beverages.

Distinctive features:

1. It has special horizontal shelves. for storage of bottles, which are located at a slight inclination so that the corks do not dry out.
2. Horizontal placement helps distribute more bottles of wine.
3. The presence of a special carbon filter, which saves this device from the formation of an unpleasant odor, as bad "amber" can cause irreparable damage to the refined taste of expensive wines.
4. Possess increased stability to vibrations.
5. Differ in roominess - The range of bottles that can be placed in the wine cooler varies from 18 to 253 bottles.

There are two types of wine racks:

• Monoteperature - In this model, you can set only one temperature. Used to accommodate only one type of alcohol.
• Multi temperature - allows you to set several temperature regimes. This type is more suitable for storing various types of wine, such as white, red and sparkling wine.

The models of built-in refrigerators can be equipped with drawers - it is at the same time a stylish and functional model. In these boxes you can store fresh fruit, snacks or drinks.

Due to the fact that the drawers are pulled out, this household appliance is very convenient to use, since all the contents are immediately visible, you just have to pull out the drawer. It can be embedded in the work area, so that the necessary products will always be at hand.

Typically, these built-in refrigerators consist of two chambers that differ in different temperature conditions, so one of them can be used under the refrigeration and the other under the freezer. DThis function allows you to simultaneously cool and freeze provisions.

If there are not enough drawers, then you can put a regular low built-in refrigerator alongside. This home appliance stores products that deteriorate quickly, and other provisions are scattered across the drawers.

Models with drawers have a discreet and concise design., therefore, ideally fit into the kitchen, made in a different style

The process of installing refrigeration equipment is not very complicated, but in order not to experience difficulties during its operation, it is better to entrust this procedure to a specialist. After all, the warranty period of operation will not be extended if the installation was carried out in violation of the rules.

Main installation requirements:

1. It is not necessary to have such a household appliance to another built-in technology, that is, you need to leave some space between the walls of the oven or microwave oven.
2. Do not install the refrigerator under the hob.
3. Dimensions of the niche in which this device is mounted, must exceed its size. Between the side walls and the cabinet case you need to leave some free space, the optimum value is up to 7 centimeters.
4. You can not put this technique on a solid bottom.. To ensure ventilation, there is a grille below.
5. Rear wall of the refrigeration unit should not touch the wall.

Not every manufacturer boasts an assortment of low embedded refrigerators that easily fit under the worktop.

Let's look at popular models that have received a lot of positive feedback.

It has only a refrigerator. The main advantages of this model:

• good internal volume - 141 liters;
• due to its compactness it saves space in a small kitchen;
• available instruction;

• the presence of antibacterial coating on the inner walls;
• there is an opportunity to move the door;
• quiet operation

The main disadvantage of such a household appliance - the lack of a horizontal grille for placing bottles, there is only a plastic section on the door, which is removed.

A great option for a small apartment, as in this model there is a section both under the refrigerator and under the freezer.

The main advantages of this home appliance:

• small sizes;
• no need to make holes for ventilation in the tabletop;
• shelves differ in convenience and comfort;
• there is an automatic door driver on the door;
• there is an overcooling function;
• quiet operation

Main disadvantage - the need to defrost the freezer compartment in manual mode.

This model is equipped with one refrigeration department.

Main characteristics:

• consists of 3 main shelves and one shelf on the door;
• automatic defrost mode;
• the presence of a transparent plastic box for vegetables and fruits;
• there is a bottle holder and an egg tray.
• the door of this device is outweighed.

The total internal volume of this device is 144 liters, it belongs to the energy-saving class A +.The main advantage of this model is retractable shelves that provide easy access and view of all the products that are placed on them.

Three shelves are made of durable tempered glass, each of which can withstand a weight of up to 22 kilograms. Side LED lighting will allow you to find the desired product in the evening without turning on the light in the kitchen.

Wine cabinet, equipped with mono temperature. It can hold up to 24 bottles of wine.

Main advantages:

• clear glass allows you to use this device to showcase expensive wines. This glass surface does not transmit ultraviolet radiation, so you can not be afraid for the safety of the drink;
• equipped with a system that protects the device from condensation;
• there is a system that protects the bottle from vibration;
• has independent interior lighting.

Even a small kitchen can be equipped with a stylish model of a refrigerator, built-in under the countertop and enjoy the same style of the room. Thanks to the functionality and ergonomics of such household appliances, you can easily store all the necessary products that will always be at hand.