Smeg FAB38RCR5 50’s Style Double Door Freestanding Right Hinge Fridge Freezer Cream
- 50s Style Fridge Freezer – Cream freestanding Smeg design with right hand hinged doors.
- Total No Frost Cooling – Double cooling system helps prevent ice build-up with automatic defrosting.
- 481 Litre Capacity – Spacious 344 litre fridge and 137 litre freezer storage for family food shopping.
- Life Plus 0°C Drawer – Dedicated chill zone helps preserve fresh food for longer.
- Practical Storage – Adjustable glass shelves, fruit and vegetable drawer, freezer drawers and manual ice maker.
£2,203.00
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Smeg FAB38RCR5 50’s Style Cream Fridge Freezer
The Smeg FAB38RCR5 50’s Style double door fridge freezer brings iconic retro design, generous storage and modern cooling technology to your kitchen. Finished in gloss cream with rounded lines, chrome details and a right hand hinge, this freestanding Smeg refrigerator freezer is designed to make a stylish statement while supporting everyday family food storage.
Why choose the Smeg FAB38RCR5 freestanding fridge freezer?
Choose the Smeg FAB38RCR5 if you want iconic 50s styling with more family-sized storage than the slimmer FAB models. Its 70cm-wide cream design gives you 344L of fridge space, a 137L frost-free freezer, three adjustable glass shelves and a LifePlus 0°C drawer for fresher meat, fish or deli items. Total No Frost, MultiFlow cooling, fast freeze, alarms and a manual ice maker add everyday practicality, making it a strong fit for kitchens that have room for a statement appliance with generous capacity.
New Energy Rating
Energy rating bands have recently been re-scaled to a simple A to G scale, with no plus ratings.
This product would have been rated A++ on the previous energy rating scale. Although it has been re-scaled, the appliance remains just as energy efficient as before.
Large Capacity Freestanding Design
Smeg’s FAB fridge is often a distinctive feature in the kitchen. With its rounded shape, chrome detailing and classic 50’s Style aesthetic, the FAB38RCR5 cream fridge freezer combines style and personality with practical storage space.
Now available in a 70cm width, the FAB38 offers a sizeable 481 litre total capacity, made up of a 344 litre fridge and a 137 litre freezer, providing plenty of room for family food shopping.
Total No Frost Cooling
The Total No Frost double cooling system helps prevent ice build-up and includes automatic defrosting, reducing maintenance while helping to keep fridge and freezer conditions consistent.
Inside the fridge, MultiFlow, a fan and an ionizer help support even cooling, while the LED lighting makes it easier to see your stored food clearly.
Fresh Food Storage
The dedicated Life Plus 0°C drawer provides a chill zone designed to help preserve fresh food for longer. The fridge also includes 3 adjustable glass shelves, a fruit and vegetable drawer with sliding rail glass cover, 3 adjustable door shelves and 1 bottle shelf.
Freezer Storage and Everyday Functions
The freezer section includes 2 drawers, 2 glass shelves, 1 compartment with flap and a manual ice maker. Practical functions include fast freezing, ECO mode and a temperature alarm.
Electronic temperature control, an interior LED display, an acoustic and visual door open alarm and a temperature alarm lamp provide convenient control and added reassurance.
Installation Details
This is a free standing appliance with product dimensions of 2050 x 706 x 711 mm. The width with maximum door opening is 1070 mm. Depth without handle is 711 mm, depth with handle is 811 mm, and depth with doors open at 90° is 1340 mm. Spacer depth is 32 mm.
The Smeg FAB38RCR5 requires a 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical connection and includes a 180 cm power supply cable.
| Dimensions | 77.1 × 70.6 × 205 cm |
|---|---|
| Automatic Programmes | No |
| Brand | Smeg |
| Capacity | 481 |
| Colour Group | Beige |
| Smart Appliance | No |
| Door Opening | Right Hinge |
| Energy Efficiency Class | E |
| Noise Level | 41 |
| Variant | Freestanding |
| Warranty | 2 |
| SKU | FAB38RCR5 |
| GTIN | 8017709297886 |
| Product Type | Refrigerator Freezer |
|---|---|
| Product Family | Refrigerator |
| Installation Type | Free Standing |
| Category | Bottom Mount |
| Cooling Type | Total No Frost – Double Cooling System |
| No-Frost System | Total |
| Defrost | Automatic |
| Hinge Position | Right |
| EAN | 8017709297886 |
| Colour | Cream |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Aesthetics | 50’s Style |
| Design | Rounded |
| Material | Heat-moulded |
| Handle | External fixed handle |
| Handle Colour | Chrome |
| Display | Interior LED display |
| Fridge Capacity | 344 l |
| Freezer Capacity | 137 l |
| Total Capacity | 481 l |
| Fridge Shelves | 3 adjustable glass shelves |
| Fridge Drawers | 1 fruit and vegetable drawer with sliding rail glass cover |
| Life Plus Zone | Yes, 0°C zone |
| Fridge Lighting | LED |
| Door Storage | 3 adjustable door shelves and 1 bottle shelf |
| Fridge Features | MultiFlow, fan and ionizer |
| Freezer Drawers | 2 |
| Freezer Shelves | 2 glass shelves |
| Freezer Compartments | 1 compartment with flap |
| Ice Maker | Manual |
| Fast Freezing | Yes |
| Controls | Electronic temperature control |
| Alarms | Acoustic and visual door open alarm, temperature alarm lamp |
| Compressor | 1 variable speed compressor |
| Functions | Fast freezing, ECO and temperature alarm |
| Energy Rating | E |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 282 kWh/year |
| Noise Class | C |
| Thaw Time | 14 h |
| Freezing Capacity | 8 kg/24h |
| Climate Class | SN, N, ST, T |
| Nominal Power | 127 W |
| Voltage | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power Cable Length | 180 cm |
| Dimensions | 2050 x 706 x 711 mm |
| Weight | 115 kg |
Installation details
Free standing appliance. Product dimensions are 2050 x 706 x 711 mm. Width with maximum door opening is 1070 mm. Depth without handle is 711 mm, depth with handle is 811 mm, and depth with doors open at 90° is 1340 mm. Spacer depth is 32 mm. Requires a 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical connection with a 180 cm power supply cable.
Frequently Asked Questions About the FAB38RCR5
Is the Smeg FAB38RCR5 frost free?
Yes. The Smeg FAB38RCR5 has Total No Frost cooling with a double cooling system and automatic defrosting, helping to prevent ice build-up and reduce day-to-day maintenance.
How much storage space does the Smeg FAB38RCR5 offer?
The Smeg FAB38RCR5 offers a total net capacity of 481 litres. This is split between a 344 litre fridge and a 137 litre freezer, making it a good choice for households that need generous food storage in a freestanding appliance.
What are the dimensions of the Smeg FAB38RCR5?
The Smeg FAB38RCR5 measures 2050mm high, 706mm wide and 771mm deep without the handle. The depth with the handle is 811mm, and the depth with the doors open at 90 degrees is 1340mm.
Is the Smeg FAB38RCR5 right hand hinged?
Yes. This model is the right hand hinge version, so the door is hinged on the right and opens from the left. It is designed as a freestanding fridge freezer.
Does the Smeg FAB38RCR5 have a 0°C drawer?
Yes. The Smeg FAB38RCR5 includes a Life Plus 0°C drawer, designed to provide a cooler storage area for fresh food such as meat, fish and deli items.
What fridge storage does the Smeg FAB38RCR5 include?
Inside the fridge, this model includes three adjustable glass shelves, a fruit and vegetable drawer with a glass cover on sliding rails, three adjustable door shelves and a bottle shelf. LED lighting helps make the fridge interior easy to see.
What freezer storage does the Smeg FAB38RCR5 include?
The freezer section includes two drawers, two glass shelves, one compartment with a flap and a manual ice maker. It also includes a fast freezing function for quickly reducing the temperature when adding fresh food to the freezer.
Does the Smeg FAB38RCR5 have an ice maker?
Yes. The Smeg FAB38RCR5 includes a manual ice maker in the freezer compartment. It is not a plumbed-in ice dispenser, so you fill it manually as required.
What energy rating is the Smeg FAB38RCR5?
The Smeg FAB38RCR5 is rated E on the current A to G energy label scale. Its annual energy consumption is 282 kWh per year.
How noisy is the Smeg FAB38RCR5?
The Smeg FAB38RCR5 has an airborne noise level of 41 dB(A), with a noise emission class of C. This is useful to consider if the appliance will be positioned in an open-plan kitchen or dining space.
Does the Smeg FAB38RCR5 have alarms?
Yes. This model includes an acoustic and visual door open alarm, as well as a temperature alarm and temperature alarm lamp for added reassurance.
Who is the Smeg FAB38RCR5 best suited to?
We would recommend the Smeg FAB38RCR5 for customers who want a larger retro-style Smeg fridge freezer with strong everyday storage capacity. Its 70cm width, Total No Frost cooling, Life Plus 0°C drawer and 481 litre capacity make it well suited to family kitchens with space for a statement freestanding appliance.
Are there any suitable alternatives to the Smeg FAB38RCR5 50’s Style Double Door Freestanding Right Hinge Fridge Freezer Cream I could consider?
Yes, you could consider the Smeg FAB32RCR6UK 50’s Style 60/40 Freestanding Right Hinge Fridge Freezer Cream as a smaller same-brand freestanding cream fridge freezer option with Total No Frost cooling and a 331 litre capacity, or the Smeg FAB38RWH5 50’s Style Double Door Freestanding Right Hinge Fridge Freezer White if you want the closest same-size FAB38 alternative with the same 481 litre capacity, right-hand hinge, freestanding installation and Total No Frost double cooling system, but in a white finish.
*FAQs are checked against manufacturer information, but please confirm installation requirements before purchase.
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