Hotpoint HMS313I Reviews: Energy Efficient, White fridge freezer

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Product Features

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. The most efficient products can now be identified by new ‘A*’ and ‘A**’ ratings.
Number of Doors	2
Width in cm	54
Colour	White
The main colour of the product.
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.
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.
Net Capacity Total Device in Litres (litres)	277
How much usable storage space there is inside the device.
Net Capacity Refrigerator in Litres	210
How much usable storage space there is inside the fridge.
Net Capacity Freezer in Litres	67
How much usable storage space there is inside the freezer.
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!
Height in cm	178
The distance from the very top of the product to the very bottom.
Shelves Material	Glass
The material the shelves are made out of.
Construction	Built-in
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.
Release Date	1 Oct 2003
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Dimensions (mm)	540x1780x620
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Energy Consumption per Year in kWh	0
0°C Cooling Zone	No
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.
Number of Compressors	1
Integrated	Yes
Integrated machines have one of your own cabinet doors attached to the front of them so that they look like the rest of your kitchen.
Freezer Position	At the Bottom
Separate Temperature Control of Fridge and Freezer	Yes
Number of zones	2
Display	No

Also known as: HOTPOINT HMB313

Although they may be hidden away, Hotpoint Built-In fridge freezers are an elegant, innovative addition to any kitchen. They are packed full of innovative features to keep your food fresher for longer.

Interface

• Display : LCD

Main functions

• SuperCool
• Super Freeze:
  After a big shopping trip or cooking session, a large number of new items in the fridge or freezer cause the internal temperature to rise. Use Super Cool in the fridge or Super Freeze in the freezer to quickly cool the internal temperature until it reaches an ideal level.
• Holiday Setting
• Ice Party:
  Lukewarm wine and frozen bottles stay off the menu with Ice Party. White wine or champagne is quickly chilled to its ideal serving temperature and a discreet signal lets you know when it can be served.

Structural characteristics

• Antibacterial Protection:
  Antibacterial Protection is built into our fridge liners giving protection for the life of the product. Working between normal cleanings it inhibits the growth of potentially harmful bacteria and reduces odours.
• Reversible doors
• No. of shelves : 3
• Shelf Type : Safety Glass Shelves

Equipment

• Maxi Bottle shelf
• Egg Tray
• Butter Box
• Integrated meat box

Performance

• Energy class : A
• Conservation after power failure (hrs) : 15.0
• Freezing capacity (lt) : 9.0

• More info at Hotpoint's website