Beko CDA538 reviews: fridge freezer

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Beko CDA538 reviews: fridge freezer reviews

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+ This fridge freezer has no outstanding positive points. - It scores poorly on capacity.

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8.2 out of 10 based on 141 reviews.

Beko CDA538: 4 Freezer Stars See full product description

Build Quality	8.1
Design	8.1
Capacity	7.7
Energy consumption	8.1
Value for money	8.3
Overall rating	8.2

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Jill, Manchester Busy mum or dad

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Height, needed for a tight spot
Bad points:: None so far

Build Quality	9.0
Design	9.0
Capacity	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 27 Jun 2011

John, Derby Basic user

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Good capacity for relatively small size, looks easy to clean & defrost
Bad points:: Large single salad drawer awkward to remove & replace and it's 'cut corner' design to enable removal reduces capacity.
No flexible piece in the bottle rack in the door (as per our previous Beko f/f) means standard size bottles rattle & can tip over when door opens.
Door does not open as widely as our previous Beko f/f

Build Quality	8.0
Design	7.0
Capacity	7.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 25 Apr 2011

Confirmed purchaser Busy mum or dad

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Great value for money
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Build Quality	9.0
Design	9.0
Capacity	8.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 18 Apr 2011

Janice, doncaster Basic user

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: surprisingly spacious for a such a compact fridge freezer especially like the ie draw and bottle holder.
Bad points:: cant think of any bad points.

Build Quality	8.0
Design	8.0
Capacity	8.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 17 Nov 2011

Ted, Ashford Busy mum or dad

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Has a quick freezing draw
Bad points:: Could do with more freezer space

Build Quality	8.0
Design	8.0
Capacity	7.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 12 Apr 2011

Confirmed purchaser

Score 7.0/10

Good points:: Nicely designed
Bad points:: very expensive for the size of it.. could have purchased one bigger for a lot less.

Build Quality	7.0
Design	7.0
Capacity	6.0
Value for money	5.0
Overall rating	7.0

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Confirmed purchase: 09 Jan 2012

David, Crieff Busy mum or dad

Score 6.0/10

Good points:: Reviewer left no comment
Bad points:: arrived with a small dent in front door

Build Quality	6.0
Design	6.0
Capacity	6.0
Value for money	6.0
Overall rating	6.0

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Confirmed purchase: 07 Mar 2012

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Product Features

Freezer position	At The Bottom
Construction	Freestanding
Built-in machines have a cabinet door attached to the front of them so that they look like the rest of your kitchen. Freestanding machines can be seen and the machine can be placed in any position in your kitchen.
Energy efficiency	A
The more efficient the product, the less energy it needs and the more you get for your money. ‘A’ rated products are the most efficient and ‘G’ rated products are the least efficient.
Extra functions	Compressor cooling

Width in cm	54

Height in cm	152
The distance from the very top of the product to the very bottom.
Depth in cm	60

Frost free	No
This will prevent the build-up of ice and frost so that you won’t have to chip away at giant blocks of ice every so often.
Net capacity total device (Litres)	236
How much usable storage space there is inside the device.
Net capacity refrigerator (Litres)	134
How much usable storage space there is inside the fridge.
Net capacity freezer (Litres)	102
How much usable storage space there is inside the freezer.
Number of zones	2
Energy Savings Trust feature	No
A Yes means this this product has been rated as being energy-efficient by the Energy Savings Trust. Good for the environment and good for your electricity bill!
Number of doors	2

Number of compressors	1
Freezer Stars	4
These tell you how long you can store food for – with 1 star you can store food for up to a week and with 4 stars, you can freeze food for up to a year. You need a 4-star freezer to freeze fresh food. With anything less you can store only pre-frozen food except with a 1-star freezer, which is suitable only for ice.
Cooling system	Compressor
Most fridges are cooled using a compressor. This is also known as ‘Vapour-compressor’ cooling. Some fridges are cooled using absorption, which saves electricity by using a source of heat to provide the energy needed to cool the fridge.
Display	No
0°C Cooling Zone	No
Shelves material	Glass
The material the shelves are made out of.
Release date	2005/08/01
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: BEKO CDA538W, CDA538W, CDA538S, BEKO CDA538S, BEK CDA538S, Beko (

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Manufacturer's Description

Key Features

8.4 cu.ft Fridge-Freezer 1535×545×600
A Class Energy Efficiency
Adjustable glass shelves with plastic front trim
Concealed evaporator with cold wall technology
Automatic defrost in fridge
Interior light in fridge
Full width commodity racks, one with adjustment
Large salad crisper (2pcs)
Glass salad crisper cover matching glass shelves
4 star freezer with 4 compartments for flexibility
Ice bank
Reversible hinged doors for RHS/LHS opening.

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