Smeg FAB38LBL5 50’s Style Double Door Freestanding Left Hinge Fridge Freezer Black
- Freestanding Fridge Freezer – Smeg 50’s Style double door design in gloss black with left hinge.
- Total No Frost – Double cooling system with automatic defrost for low-maintenance food storage.
- 481 Litre Capacity – 344 litre fridge and 137 litre freezer space for larger households.
- LifePlus 0°C Drawer – Helps keep fresh meat, fish and dairy at the ideal temperature.
- Flexible Storage – 3 adjustable glass shelves, fruit and veg drawer, freezer drawers and manual ice maker.
£2,151.00
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The Smeg FAB38LBL5 50’s Style double door freestanding left hinge fridge freezer brings iconic retro styling and spacious food storage to the modern kitchen. Finished in gloss black with chrome detailing, this bottom mount refrigerator combines Smeg’s distinctive rounded design with a generous 481 litre total capacity.
Iconic Smeg 50’s Style Design in Gloss Black
Smeg’s FAB range is designed to be a standout feature in the kitchen. The FAB38LBL5 features a rounded 50’s Style design, heat-moulded material, chrome external handle and black steel sides for a bold, coordinated look.
This freestanding fridge freezer has a left hinge and a 70cm width design, offering a sizable capacity while retaining the unmistakable Smeg aesthetic.
Total No Frost Cooling for Low-Maintenance Storage
The Total No Frost system uses double cooling with automatic defrosting to help reduce maintenance and support consistent food storage. MultiFlow, fan cooling and an ionizer are also included to help maintain the refrigerator compartment environment.
Electronic temperature control and an interior LED display make it easy to manage key functions, including fast freezing, ECO mode and temperature alarm settings.
481 Litre Capacity for Flexible Food Organisation
With a 481 litre total volume, this Smeg fridge freezer provides 344 litres of fridge space and 137 litres of freezer space, making it suitable for larger households or those who need extra room for fresh and frozen food.
The refrigerator compartment includes 3 adjustable glass shelves, 1 fruit and vegetable drawer with a glass cover on sliding rails, 3 adjustable door shelves and 1 bottle shelf. LED internal lighting helps keep the contents clearly visible.
LifePlus 0°C Drawer and Practical Freezer Space
The LifePlus 0°C drawer is designed to help store fresh meat, fish and dairy at the ideal temperature. In the freezer compartment, there are 2 drawers, 2 glass shelves and 1 compartment with flap for flexible frozen food storage.
A manual ice maker, fast freezing compartment and fast freezing button are also included, offering added convenience for everyday use.
Energy Rating and Key Performance Details
This model has a new energy efficiency class E rating under the re-scaled A to G energy label. It would have been rated A++ on the previous energy rating scale and remains just as energy efficient following the reclassification.
Annual energy consumption is 282 kWh/year. The airborne acoustical noise emission class is C, thaw time is 14 hours and 4 star freezing capacity is 8 kg/24h. Climatic class is SN, N, ST, T.
Technical Specifications
Model: FAB38LBL5
Product family: Refrigerator
Installation: Free standing
Category: Bottom mount
Cooling type: Total No Frost, double cooling system
No-Frost system: Total
Defrost: Automatic
Hinge position: Left
EAN code: 8017709297855
Colour: Black
Finish: Gloss
Aesthetics: 50’s Style
Design: Rounded
Handle: External chrome fixed handle
Display: Interior LED display
Total volume: 481 l
Fridge volume: 344 l
Freezer volume: 137 l
Annual energy consumption: 282 kWh/year
Energy efficiency class: E
Noise emission class: C
Freezing capacity: 8 kg/24h
Thaw time: 14 h
Nominal power: 127 W
Voltage: 220-240 V
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Power supply cable length: 180 cm
Compressor: Variable Speed Compressor
Number of compressors: 1
Dimensions: 2050 x 706 x 711 mm
Width: 706 mm
Height with feet: 2050 mm
Depth without handle: 711 mm
Depth with handle: 811 mm
Depth with doors open at 90°: 1340 mm
Width with maximum doors opening: 1070 mm
Spacer depth: 32 mm
Net weight: 115.000 kg
| Dimensions | 77.1 × 70.6 × 205 cm |
|---|---|
| Automatic Programmes | No |
| Brand | Smeg |
| Capacity | 481 |
| Colour Group | Black |
| Smart Appliance | No |
| Door Opening | Left Hinge |
| Energy Efficiency Class | E |
| Noise Level | 41 |
| Variant | Freestanding |
| Warranty | 2 |
| SKU | FAB38LBL5 |
| GTIN | 8017709297855 |
TYPE
- Product Family: Refrigerator
- Installation: Free Standing
- Category: Bottom Mount
- Cooling type: Total No Frost – Double Cooling system
- No-Frost system: Total
- Defrost: Automatic
- Hinge position: Left
- Hinge type: Standard
- EAN code: 8017709297855
AESTHETICS
- Colour: Black
- Finishing: Gloss
- Aesthetics: 50’s Style
- Design: Rounded
- Material: Heat-moulded
- Handle type: Fixed
- Handle: External
- Handle colour: Chrome
- Side material: Steel
- Side colour: Black
- Display: LED
- Display position: Interior
- Door shelves profile colour: Silver
- Drawers profile colour: Silver
- Colour of glass shelf profile: Silver
REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT FEATURES
- No. of adjustable shelves: 3
- 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
- Number of adjustable door shelves: 3
- No. of bottle shelves: 1
OTHER REFRIGERATOR FEATURES
- MultiFlow: Yes
- Fan: Yes
- Ionizer: Yes
FREEZER COMPARTMENT FEATURES
- Number of drawers: 2
- No. of shelves: 2
- Type of shelves: Glass
- No. of compartments with flap: 1
OTHER FREEZER FEATURES
- Manual ice maker: Yes
- Ice maker: Manual
- Fast freezing compartment: Yes
OTHER TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Fast freezing button: Yes
- Temperature alarm lamp: Yes
- Door open alarm: Acoustic and visual
- Temperature Alarm: Yes
- Type of temperature control: Electronic
- No. of compressors: 1
- Type of compressor: Variable Speed Compressor
- Functions display: Fast freezing, ECO, Temperature alarm
PERFORMANCE / ENERGY LABEL NEW
- Annual energy consumption: 282 KWh/year
- Energy efficiency class: E
- Total volume: 481 l
- Sum of the volumes of the frozen compartment(s): 137 l
- Sum of the volumes of the chill compartment(s) and the unfrozen compartment(s): 344 l
- Airborne acoustical noise emission class: C
- Thaw time: 14 h
- 4 star – Freezing capacity: 8 Kg/24h
- Climatic class: SN, N, ST, T
- EEI: 98 %
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
- Nominal power: 127 W
- Voltage (V): 220-240 V
- Frequency (Hz): 50/60 Hz
- Power supply cable length: 180 cm
LOGISTIC INFORMATION
- Dimensions: 2050x706x711 mm
- Width (mm): 706 mm
- Product width with maximum doors opening: 1070 mm
- Product Height with feet: 2050 mm
- Depth without handle: 711 mm
- Product depth with handle: 811 mm
- Product depth with doors open at 90°: 1340 mm
- Spacer depth: 32 mm
- Net weight (kg): 115.000 kg
Frequently Asked Questions About the FAB38LBL5
Is the Smeg FAB38LBL5 a left hand hinge fridge freezer?
Yes. The Smeg FAB38LBL5 is supplied with a left hand hinge, so the doors are hinged on the left side. This model is not described as having reversible doors, so it is important to check that the opening direction suits your kitchen layout before ordering.
What is the total capacity of the Smeg FAB38LBL5?
The Smeg FAB38LBL5 has a total capacity of 481 litres. This is split between a 344 litre fridge compartment and a 137 litre freezer compartment, making it a strong choice for larger households or anyone who needs generous fresh and frozen food storage.
Is the Smeg FAB38LBL5 frost free?
Yes. This model uses Smeg’s Total No Frost double cooling system with automatic defrosting. This helps reduce ice build-up and keeps day-to-day maintenance much simpler than a manual defrost fridge freezer.
What are the dimensions of the Smeg FAB38LBL5?
The Smeg FAB38LBL5 measures 2050mm high, 706mm wide and 711mm deep without the handle. The depth with the handle is 811mm, and the depth with the doors open at 90 degrees is 1340mm. We recommend checking all access routes and the final installation space carefully before purchase.
Does the Smeg FAB38LBL5 have a 0°C drawer?
Yes. The Smeg FAB38LBL5 includes a LifePlus 0°C drawer, designed for storing fresh meat, fish and dairy at an ideal low temperature. This makes it useful if you regularly buy fresh ingredients and want dedicated chilled storage.
What storage does the fridge compartment include?
The fridge compartment includes 3 adjustable glass shelves, 1 fruit and vegetable drawer with a glass cover on sliding rails, 3 adjustable door shelves and 1 bottle shelf. With a 344 litre fridge capacity, it offers flexible storage for everyday groceries, drinks, fresh produce and larger items.
What storage does the freezer compartment include?
The freezer section has a 137 litre capacity and includes 2 drawers, 2 glass shelves and 1 compartment with a flap. It also includes a manual ice maker and a fast freezing compartment for added convenience.
What energy rating does the Smeg FAB38LBL5 have?
The Smeg FAB38LBL5 has an energy efficiency class E rating on the current A to G energy scale. Its annual energy consumption is 282 kWh per year.
Does the Smeg FAB38LBL5 have alarms?
Yes. This model includes an acoustic and visual door open alarm, along with a temperature alarm. These features help alert you if the door has been left open or if the internal temperature needs attention.
Is the Smeg FAB38LBL5 suitable for a large family?
Yes. With 481 litres of total storage, including a spacious 344 litre fridge and 137 litre freezer, the Smeg FAB38LBL5 is well suited to family kitchens and households that need more room for fresh and frozen food.
Does the Smeg FAB38LBL5 have an ice maker?
Yes. The Smeg FAB38LBL5 includes a manual ice maker. It is not a plumbed automatic ice dispenser, so it offers ice-making convenience without needing a water connection.
What colour and finish is the Smeg FAB38LBL5?
The Smeg FAB38LBL5 is finished in gloss black with black steel sides and chrome detailing. It has Smeg’s rounded 50’s Style design, making it a good choice if you want a freestanding fridge freezer that acts as a design feature in the kitchen.
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