
Smeg FAB38RRD5 50’s Style Double Door Freestanding Right Hinge Fridge Freezer Red
- Total No Frost – Freestanding fridge freezer with double cooling and automatic defrost.
- 481 Litre Capacity – 344 litre fridge and 137 litre freezer storage for family food shopping.
- LifePlus 0°C Drawer – Helps preserve fresh meat, fish and dairy for longer.
- Flexible Fridge Storage – 3 adjustable glass shelves, door balconies and a fruit and vegetable drawer.
- 50s Style Red Design – Gloss finish with rounded lines and chrome detailing.
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Smeg FAB38RRD5 Red 50’s Style Fridge Freezer
The Smeg FAB38RRD5 red 50’s Style fridge freezer combines iconic retro design with generous family-sized storage and advanced cooling technology. With its gloss red finish, rounded lines, chrome detailing and fixed external handle, this freestanding fridge freezer brings unmistakable Smeg style to the kitchen.
Now available in a 70cm width, the FAB38 offers a spacious 481 litre total capacity, split between a 344 litre fridge and a 137 litre freezer. It is designed to help organise fresh and frozen food shopping with flexible storage, reliable temperature control and practical everyday features.
Why choose the Smeg FAB38RRD5 freestanding fridge freezer?
Choose the Smeg FAB38RRD5 if you want a statement 50s-style fridge freezer with serious family storage. Its 481-litre capacity with Total No Frost double cooling gives you generous fresh and frozen space while keeping maintenance simple. The LifePlus 0°C drawer is useful for meat, fish and dairy, while adjustable shelves, door storage, MultiFlow cooling and a right-hand hinge make it practical for everyday use in a larger kitchen.
Large Capacity Storage For Fresh And Frozen Food
The fridge section provides 344 litres of capacity with 3 adjustable glass shelves, 3 adjustable door shelves, 1 bottle shelf and a fruit and vegetable drawer with a glass cover on sliding rails. LED internal lighting helps make the contents easy to see, while MultiFlow, a fan and ionizer support consistent cooling performance.
The LifePlus 0°C drawer helps preserve fresh meat, fish and dairy for longer, making it ideal for ingredients that need carefully managed storage conditions.
The freezer section offers 137 litres of capacity with 2 drawers, 2 glass shelves and 1 compartment with a flap. A manual ice maker and fast freezing compartment add extra convenience for everyday family use.
Total No Frost Cooling With Double Cooling
This freestanding refrigerator features Total No Frost with a double cooling system and automatic defrost, helping reduce the need for manual maintenance. Electronic temperature control and an interior LED display make it simple to manage the appliance settings.
Key functions include fast freezing, an ECO function, acoustic and visual door open alarm, temperature alarm and a variable speed compressor.
Energy Rating And Performance
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 re-scaled, it remains just as energy efficient.
The Smeg FAB38RRD5 has an energy rating of E, with annual energy consumption of 282 kWh/year and a noise emission class of C. It also offers a thaw time of 14 hours and a freezing capacity of 8 kg/24h. The climate class is SN, N, ST and T.
Design And Installation Details
This model is a freestanding bottom mount fridge freezer with a right hand standard hinge. It has a heat-moulded body, steel sides, gloss red finish and chrome handle. The EAN is 8017709297916.
Product dimensions are H 2050 x W 706 x D 711 mm. Depth including the handle is 811 mm, depth with the door open at 90° is 1340 mm, and width with maximum door opening is 1070 mm. Spacer depth is 32 mm and net weight is 115 kg.
Electrical connection requires 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, with a nominal power of 127 W and a 180 cm power supply cable.
| Dimensions | 77.1 × 70.6 × 205 cm |
|---|---|
| Automatic Programmes | No |
| Brand | Smeg |
| Capacity | 481 |
| Colour Group | Red |
| Smart Appliance | No |
| Door Opening | Right Hinge |
| Energy Efficiency Class | E |
| Noise Level | 41 |
| Variant | Freestanding |
| Warranty | 2 |
| SKU | FAB38RRD5 |
| GTIN | 8017709297916 |
| Product Type | Freestanding fridge freezer |
|---|---|
| Product Family | Refrigerator |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Category | Bottom mount |
| Cooling Type | Total No Frost with double cooling system |
| No Frost System | Total |
| Defrost Type | Automatic |
| EAN | 8017709297916 |
| Colour | Red |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Aesthetic | 50’s style |
| Design | Rounded |
| Material | Heat-moulded |
| Side Material | Steel |
| Handle | Fixed external handle |
| Handle Colour | Chrome |
| Door Hinge | Right hand, standard hinge |
| Display | Interior LED display |
| Controls | Electronic temperature control |
| Fridge Capacity | 344 litres |
| Freezer Capacity | 137 litres |
| Total Capacity | 481 litres |
| Fridge Shelves | 3 adjustable glass shelves |
| Fridge Drawers | 1 fruit and vegetable drawer with glass cover on sliding rails |
| Fridge Door Storage | 3 adjustable door shelves and 1 bottle shelf |
| Fridge Features | Life Plus 0°C zone, LED internal lighting, MultiFlow, fan and ionizer |
| Freezer Drawers | 2 drawers |
| Freezer Shelves | 2 glass shelves |
| Freezer Compartments | 1 compartment with flap |
| Freezer Features | Manual ice maker and fast freezing compartment |
| Key Features | Fast freezing, ECO function, acoustic and visual door open alarm, temperature alarm and variable speed compressor |
| Energy Rating | E |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 282 kWh/year |
| Noise Emission Class | C |
| Thaw Time | 14 hours |
| 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 | H 2050 x W 706 x D 711 mm |
| Depth With Handle | 811 mm |
| Depth With Door Open At 90° | 1340 mm |
| Width With Maximum Door Opening | 1070 mm |
| Spacer Depth | 32 mm |
| Net Weight | 115 kg |
Installation details
Freestanding appliance. Product dimensions are H 2050 x W 706 x D 711 mm, with a depth of 811 mm including the handle and 1340 mm with the door open at 90°. Allow for a maximum door opening width of 1070 mm and a spacer depth of 32 mm. Electrical connection requires 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, with nominal power of 127 W and a 180 cm power supply cable.
Frequently Asked Questions About the FAB38RRD5
Is the Smeg FAB38RRD5 a freestanding fridge freezer?
Yes. The Smeg FAB38RRD5 is a freestanding bottom mount fridge freezer, so it is designed to stand independently in your kitchen rather than being built into cabinetry.
What colour is the Smeg FAB38RRD5?
The Smeg FAB38RRD5 comes in a gloss red finish with Smeg’s 50’s Style rounded design, chrome detailing and a fixed external chrome handle.
How much storage capacity does the Smeg FAB38RRD5 have?
This model offers a total capacity of 481 litres, split between a 344 litre fridge and a 137 litre freezer. This makes it a strong choice for family food shopping and larger households.
Does the Smeg FAB38RRD5 have No Frost cooling?
Yes. The Smeg FAB38RRD5 uses Total No Frost cooling with a double cooling system and automatic defrost, helping to reduce ice build-up and everyday maintenance.
What is the LifePlus 0°C drawer for?
The LifePlus 0°C drawer is designed for foods such as fresh meat, fish and dairy. It provides a dedicated low temperature zone to help keep these ingredients in better storage conditions.
What fridge storage does this model include?
The fridge section includes 3 adjustable glass shelves, 3 adjustable door shelves, 1 bottle shelf and a fruit and vegetable drawer with a glass cover on sliding rails. LED lighting helps make the contents easy to see.
What freezer storage does the Smeg FAB38RRD5 include?
The freezer section has a 137 litre capacity with 2 drawers, 2 glass shelves and 1 compartment with a flap. It also includes a manual ice maker and a fast freezing compartment.
Does the Smeg FAB38RRD5 have fast freezing?
Yes. This model includes a fast freezing function, which is useful when adding fresh food to the freezer and wanting to bring it down to temperature quickly.
What are the dimensions of the Smeg FAB38RRD5?
The Smeg FAB38RRD5 measures 2050 mm high, 706 mm wide and 771 mm deep without the handle. The depth is 811 mm including the handle and 1340 mm with the door open at 90°.
Is the Smeg FAB38RRD5 right hand hinged?
Yes. The Smeg FAB38RRD5 has a right hand standard hinge, so it is important to check your kitchen layout and available door clearance before ordering.
What energy rating does the Smeg FAB38RRD5 have?
The Smeg FAB38RRD5 has an E energy rating on the current A to G energy scale, with an annual energy consumption of 282 kWh per year.
How noisy is the Smeg FAB38RRD5?
This model has a noise emission class of C and a noise level of 41 dB, making it suitable for normal kitchen use.
Does the Smeg FAB38RRD5 have an alarm?
Yes. The Smeg FAB38RRD5 includes acoustic and visual door open alarms, as well as a temperature alarm for added reassurance.
Who is the Smeg FAB38RRD5 best suited to?
We would recommend the Smeg FAB38RRD5 for anyone looking for a statement red 50’s Style fridge freezer with generous family storage, Total No Frost cooling and practical fresh food features such as the LifePlus 0°C drawer.
Are there any suitable alternatives to the Smeg FAB38RRD5 50’s Style Double Door Freestanding Right Hinge Fridge Freezer Red I could consider?
Yes, you could consider the Smeg FAB32RCR6UK 50’s Style 60/40 Freestanding Right Hinge Fridge Freezer Cream as a slimmer, lower-capacity same-brand freestanding right-hinge fridge freezer with Total No Frost cooling, or the Smeg FAB38RWH5 50’s Style Double Door Freestanding Right Hinge Fridge Freezer White if you want the closest live same-size FAB38 alternative with the same 481 litre capacity, freestanding installation and right-hand hinge, but in a white finish.
*FAQs are checked against manufacturer information, but please confirm installation requirements before purchase.
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