Maytag SOV626ZB Reviews: Frost Free, American, Silver fridge freezer

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	91
Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Frost Free	Yes
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.
Ice-Cube Dispenser	Yes
Get instant ice cubes at the touch of a button.
Water Dispenser	Yes
Get cool water at the touch of a button. Great in summer but the device needs to be plumbed into the mains. Water dispensers also tend to take up quite a bit of space and have a filter that needs changing regularly.
Net Capacity Total Device in Litres (litres)	696
How much usable storage space there is inside the device.
Net Capacity Refrigerator in Litres	460
How much usable storage space there is inside the fridge.
Net Capacity Freezer in Litres	236
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	181.4
The distance from the very top of the product to the very bottom.
Depth in cm	78.1
Shelves Material	Glass
The material the shelves are made out of.
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.
Release Date	6 Jul 2007
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Dimensions (mm)	910x1814x781
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Energy Consumption per Year in kWh	657
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
Freezer Position	On the Left
Separate Temperature Control of Fridge and Freezer	No

Also known as: SOV626ZB

ZIGZAG

ZigZag by name perhaps, but this is straight from the pages of tomorrow’s style guide. By ingeniously adapting the proven versatility of a side-by-side, this ‘wide-by-side’ redefines storage, creating a radical, unique and totally new approach to refrigeration. On the outside, ZigZag exudes hi-tech individuality. On the inside, 26 cu.ft. of space has been brilliantly arranged to make this probably the most adaptable and practical concept on the market today.

FEATURES

Throwing convention to the wind, ZigZag sets new standards in space management, with varying width storage in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. This makes the upper section of the refrigerator wider than expected and makes room for the unique elevator shelf system. The lower section of the freezer also has extra wide extendable freezer baskets for those bulkier items. Result…amazing flexibility.

• SPILLSAVER SHELVING
  Can be easily adjusted to make the best use of interior space. Retaining lips around the edges prevent messy upsets.

• HUMIDITY CONTROLLED CRISPER DRAWERS
  Helps maximise the shelf life of your fresh fruit, salads and vegetables.

• HUMIDITY CONTROLLED DELI DRAWER
  Keep cooked meats, cheeses, pies and all deli items in this temperaturecontrolled drawer.

• TILTABLE DOOR RACKS
  Make the most of every inch of freezer door space with shelves that tilt for quick and easy access.

• More info at Maytag's website
• User manual