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Samsung RS68A884CSL/WS RS8000
635 l
Question about Samsung RS68A884CSL/WS RS8000
Dear Sir or Madam From time to time there will be a new fridge-freezer combination (food centre). The current model is from Siemens and is leaking water - unfortunately the water source is not accessible. What's more, pretty much all the drawers are cracked and replacing them would be stupidly expensive. I will allow this appliance to live on in the cellar..... possibly without a water connection. What do I want? New food centre A good 90 cm wide (the niche is +- 94 cm wide. Freestanding As deep as possible As high as possible As large as possible in favour of the freezer compartment Ice maker should be included Good quality installation. Magnetic front My previous models all had two doors - a fridge compartment on the right and a freezer compartment on the left. I have seen various so-called French models - cooling at the top, freezing at the bottom. A 0 degree compartment in between. Please give me some good ideas. Thank you.
I used to have a model from Bauknecht (Whirlpool). (The fact is that there are only a few manufacturers for various appliances and the different labels then build the design around it. There seem to be only 3 oven manufacturers in Europe).
My "Bauknecht" also had water loss and the cooling capacity dropped after about 10 years. (The air ducts and heat exchangers should be thoroughly cleaned at least every 2 years).
The Samsung works well, great interior lighting, good drawers, good interior organisation. The ice machine can be switched off in winter. AND ice-free is really ice-free!
The water filter in this appliance is built into the supply pipe, which I really like. I have connected my supply line (the thin plastic pipe) in the cellar under the kitchen, and a hole in the kitchen floor leads to the fridge. The advantage: the shut-off valve is right next to the filter, so I can change the filter without having to move the appliance.
What I don't like so much: The door handles. You have to reach in sideways, i.e. the left door with your right hand and the right door with your left hand. The Bauknecht had bars, which I found much more practical. The magnetic catch is also quite strong, which is actually a good thing. If the door has just been closed and it is still "sucking in", then it is really difficult to open. So it's better to leave it open briefly when taking out the milk for coffee and only close it again once the milk has been returned.
One more comment on the "French model": I have one like that in another place but without an ice cream maker. I prefer the "American" one because I have more options for sorting what goes where. The compartments/shelves are narrower and more, so more differentiation is possible.
Installation: The appliance is heavy! If delivery is kerbside, then make sure you organise help to transport it! AND leave the appliance to stand for at least 24 hours after installation at the intended location before putting it into operation!
Good luck with your choice, hope this helps.