- What were your first impressions of the fridge freezer? What did your DP/DCs think? What did you like best about it? What didn't you like, and why?
I love it. The contents of my previous fridge have just vanished inside. DH feels it is a bit deep - its normal applicance depth plus doors. But he likes to watch TV while washing up and it is impeding his view. It absolutely dwarves the bin, a similar shape which is quite amusing. Bin sits beside like a tiny puppy.
- What do you think of the stainless steel finish? Do you prefer it to other finishes or is there a different finish you'd prefer?
I already had a ss fridge so used to it. I like the bobbly plastic side bit, no need to worry about finger prints on it. The handles don't look smeary either.
- How are you finding the storage space available in the fridge and freezer? Are there any compartments/shelf arrangements you really like? Or any you'd prefer to be set up differently? Is there enough space to fit everything you want in it?
I could almost fit my whole family in it! I really like the way the door compartments are deeper than just one bottle / jar, makes it so much more versatile and easy to fit in things of different sizes. It is difficult to replace the left hand veg drawer, there isn't much clearance and I will try very hard not to remove it again - I had to when removing packaging. The pizza thingy is not good for pizzas, too small, but I will get plenty of use for bread storage in it - I make all our bread.
- How does the fridge freezer compare with your old one? Is there anything specific that's better or worse?
I can't find anything worse. The old one kept dripping water which froze and spoiled the veg. The ff before last had a nice little lidded box which I kept raw meat in but I've still got it so no probs. Agree with everyone else, the manual is well shit in comparison with the marvellous appliance.
- What do you think of the LED display panel? Do you find it easy to use or not?
This is so easy to use. DS who is 6 worked it out straight away.
- And how about the cold water/ice dispenser - are you using it much? Does your family like having it or not?
Yes we are using it loads, our water pressure is rather poor though and that is making it dead slow to get the water out. We like the ice, crushed especially. Son is drinking squash instead of fizzy drinks or pre-mixed so we should save lots of money there.
- Where is the fridge freezer living in your home? Did you find it easy or difficult to find a space for it to fit in to?
It isn't going to stay in its current location. My kitchen is rather long and the old fridge was right down one end, I'd hoped to get new Samsung to make the triangle of sink / cooker / fridge but it is cutting the room in half. Will move it all tomorrow. We had to fit a splitter to the dishwasher water supply ourselves, but the fitters did everything else.
Thank you so much Samsung and Mumsnet, I can't wait to really start getting to know how it works and reporting back.