Smeg FAB28RBE5 50’s Style Freestanding Fridge Right Hinge Blue
- 50’s Style Fridge – Iconic Smeg freestanding fridge in glossy blue with chrome handle and rounded retro design.
- 270 Litre Capacity – Generous storage with a 244 litre fridge and 26 litre internal freezer compartment.
- MultiFlow Cooling – Fan-assisted refrigerator distributes cold air evenly for more consistent cooling.
- LifePlus 0°C Drawer – Dedicated chilled drawer helps keep meat, fish and dairy fresher for longer.
- Everyday Convenience – Automatic fridge defrost, LED internal light and electronic temperature control for easy use.
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Smeg FAB28RBE5 50’s Style Freestanding Fridge in Blue with a fixed right-hand hinge, fan-assisted cooling and a 0°C drawer to help keep food fresher for longer.
Bring iconic retro design into your kitchen with the Smeg FAB28RBE5 50’s Style Freestanding Fridge. Finished in glossy blue with signature rounded curves and chrome details, this one-door refrigerator combines distinctive styling with practical everyday storage.
Inside, the 244-litre fridge compartment features fan-assisted cooling, a MultiFlow Cooling System for more even cold air distribution, and a LifePlus 0°C drawer designed to preserve food for longer. There is also an internal freezer cavity with a separate door, offering 26 litres of frozen storage.
Smeg FAB28RBE5 fridge storage and cooling features
This Smeg freestanding fridge is designed to keep groceries neatly organised while maintaining the right conditions for everyday food storage. The refrigerator includes 2 adjustable glass shelves, 1 fruit and vegetable drawer on sliding rails, and a glass crisper cover for a clean, practical interior layout.
The inner door provides additional flexibility with 1 door shelf with transparent cover, 1 adjustable door shelf with wire support, and 1 bottle shelf with wire support. An LED internal light makes it easy to see everything clearly.
With MultiFlow cooling and an internal fan, cold air is distributed more evenly throughout the fridge to support ideal temperature and humidity for food storage. Defrosting is automatic in the refrigerator and manual in the freezer.
Retro design with refined details
The FAB28 range has become a cult object of style and creativity, and this model showcases the unmistakable look of Smeg’s 50’s Style collection. The glossy blue finish, external fixed chrome handle, steel sides, and coordinated chrome detailing across the shelves and drawers create a polished appearance inside and out.
Rounded curves and chrome accents perfectly complement both the exterior and the internal door of the refrigerator, giving the appliance its distinctive character.
Temperature control and everyday convenience
The electronic temperature control allows you to adjust and monitor the internal temperature with ease. For added reassurance, the appliance also includes an acoustic and visual door open alarm and an antibacterial gasket.
This model uses 1 variable speed compressor and has an airborne acoustical noise emission class of B, helping to keep day-to-day operation efficient and controlled.
Energy rating and performance
The Smeg FAB28RBE5 has a D energy efficiency class under the new A-G energy label scale, which has replaced the previous system with plus ratings. Under the earlier scale, this product would have been rated A+++. Although the scale has changed, the product remains just as energy efficient.
Key performance figures include annual energy consumption of 130 kWh/year, total volume of 270 litres, thaw time of 9 hours, and freezing capacity of 2.6 kg/24h. Climatic class is SN, N, ST, T.
Dimensions and installation information
Dimensions are 1530 x 601 x 728 mm, with a product depth of 768 mm including the handle and 1197 mm with the door open at 90°. The width with maximum door opening is 926 mm. Net weight is 73.5 kg.
This is a freestanding refrigerator with a fixed right-hand hinge. When positioning the appliance next to a wall or kitchen unit, a 175 mm gap must be left on the hinged side to allow the door to open properly.
Additional specifications:
Product family: Refrigerator
Installation: Free Standing
Category: One Door
Cooling type: Fan assisted refrigerator, static freezer
Hinge position: Right
Hinge type: Standard
EAN: 8017709299064
Nominal power: 90 W
Voltage: 220-240 V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Power supply cable length: 180 cm
| Dimensions | 72.8 × 60.1 × 153 cm |
|---|---|
| Automatic Programmes | No |
| Brand | Smeg |
| Capacity | 270 |
| Smart Appliance | No |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Door Opening | Right Hinge |
| Energy Efficiency Class | D |
| Noise Level | 35 |
| Warranty | 2 |
| SKU | FAB28RBE5 |
| GTIN | 8017709299064 |
Type
- Product Family: Refrigerator
- Installation: Free Standing
- Category: One Door
- Cooling type: Fan assisted refrigerator, static freezer
- Defrost: Automatic for refrigerator, manual for freezer
- Hinge position: Right
- Hinge type: Standard
- EAN code: 8017709299064
Aesthetics
- Colour: Blue
- Finishing: Gloss
- Aesthetics: 50’s Style
- Design: Rounded
- Material: Heat-moulded
- Handle type: Fixed
- Handle: External
- Handle colour: Chrome
- Side material: Steel
- Side colour: Blue
- Door shelves profile colour: Chrome
- Drawers profile colour: Chrome
- Colour of glass shelf profile: Chrome
Refrigerator Compartment Features
- No. of adjustable shelves: 2
- Number of fruit and vegetables drawers: 1
- Type of crisper/vegetable drawers cover: On sliding rails
- Type of adjustable shelves: Glass
- Crisper Cover: Yes
- Type of crisper/vegetable drawers cover: Glass
- Life Plus zone-0°C: Yes
- Internal light in fridge: Yes
- Type of internal light (fridge): LED
Refrigerator Inner Door
- No. of door shelves with transparent cover: 1
- Number of adjustable door shelves: 1
- Adjustable door shelves with wire support: Yes
- No. of bottle shelves: 1
- Bottle shelves with wire support: Yes
Other Refrigerator Features
- MultiFlow: Yes
- Fan: Yes
Other Technical Features
- Door open alarm: Acoustic and visual
- Antibacterial Gasket: Yes
- Type of temperature control: Electronic
- No. of compressors: 1
- Type of compressor: Variable Speed Compressor
Performance / Energy Label
- Annual energy consumption: 130 KWh/year
- Energy efficiency class: D
- Total volume: 270 l
- Sum of the volumes of the frozen compartment(s): 26 l
- Sum of the volumes of the chill and unfrozen compartments: 244 l
- Airborne acoustical noise emission class: B
- Thaw time: 9 h
- Freezing capacity (4 star): 2.6 Kg/24h
- Climatic class: SN, N, ST, T
- EEI: 79%
Electrical Connection
- Nominal power: 90 W
- Voltage: 220-240 V
- Frequency: 50/60 Hz
- Power supply cable length: 180 cm
Logistic Information
- Dimensions: 1530 x 601 x 728 mm
- Width: 601 mm
- Product width with maximum doors opening: 926 mm
- Product height with feet: 1530 mm
- Depth without handle: 728 mm
- Product depth with handle: 768 mm
- Product depth with doors open at 90°: 1197 mm
- Net weight: 73.5 kg
Frequently Asked Questions About the FAB28RBE5
Is the Smeg FAB28RBE5 a fridge with a freezer compartment?
Yes. The Smeg FAB28RBE5 is a one-door freestanding fridge with an internal freezer cavity behind a separate internal door. It offers 244 litres of fridge storage and 26 litres of frozen storage, making it a practical choice if you want everyday refrigeration with space for smaller frozen items.
Does the Smeg FAB28RBE5 have a fixed right-hand hinge?
Yes. This model has a fixed right-hand hinge and a standard hinge type. It is designed to open from the left with the hinge on the right-hand side.
How much space does the Smeg FAB28RBE5 need for installation?
The appliance itself measures 1530 x 601 x 728 mm. You should also allow for the handle depth, which takes the overall depth to 768 mm, and leave enough room for the door to open fully. When placing it next to a wall or tall unit, a 175 mm gap is needed on the hinged side.
What type of cooling system does the Smeg FAB28RBE5 use?
This model uses fan-assisted cooling in the refrigerator section with a MultiFlow cooling system. This helps distribute cold air more evenly throughout the fridge, which supports more consistent storage conditions across the shelves and compartments.
What is the LifePlus 0°C drawer for?
The LifePlus 0°C drawer is designed for foods that benefit from colder, more controlled storage conditions. It is particularly useful for items such as meat, fish and dairy, helping to keep them fresher for longer than in a standard fridge compartment.
Does the Smeg FAB28RBE5 defrost automatically?
The refrigerator section defrosts automatically, so there is less day-to-day maintenance. The internal freezer cavity is manually defrosted.
How noisy is the Smeg FAB28RBE5?
The Smeg FAB28RBE5 has a noise level of 35 dB and a noise emission class of B. This makes it a good choice for kitchens where you want refrigeration that runs quietly in the background.
What storage features are inside the Smeg FAB28RBE5?
Inside the fridge, you get 2 adjustable glass shelves, 1 fruit and vegetable drawer on sliding rails, a glass crisper cover, 1 covered door shelf, 1 adjustable door shelf with wire support, and 1 bottle shelf with wire support. There is also LED interior lighting, which makes it easier to see contents clearly.
What is the energy rating of the Smeg FAB28RBE5?
This model has a D energy efficiency rating on the current A to G energy label scale, with annual energy consumption of 130 kWh. If you are looking for a retro-style fridge with modern performance, this model balances distinctive design with efficient everyday running.
Does the Smeg FAB28RBE5 include any convenience or safety features?
Yes. The Smeg FAB28RBE5 includes electronic temperature control, an acoustic and visual door open alarm, an antibacterial gasket, and a variable speed compressor. These features help with everyday usability, temperature management and food storage hygiene.
Who is the Smeg FAB28RBE5 best suited to?
We would recommend the Smeg FAB28RBE5 for anyone who wants a statement fridge with practical everyday capacity. It works especially well in kitchens where style matters just as much as function, and it is a strong option for households that mainly need fresh food storage with a smaller freezer compartment built in.
*Please be aware we try to be as factual as possible with all our answers but there may be the odd mistake.
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