A Liebherr French-door refrigerator is the perfect solution when it comes to large scale food storage. When we make reference to ‘large’ scale, we’re not just referring to generous quantities of food, but also to the fact that in the fridge you could fit an oversized platter the length of one adult’s arm. Apart from their ample food storage abilities, Liebherr’s French-door fridge is a visual masterpiece both inside and out and benefits from a host of features which make it undeniably practical and stylish, all at the same time.
What makes a refrigerator a French-door?
Picture yourself opening double doors into a grand ball room – both arms ready, you swing the doors open – one to the left, one to the right – revealing opulent luxury inside. These two-winged doors on the fridge portion of the appliance are what characterises the name, French-door fridge-freezer.
The two clear advantages of this type of door are;
– the doors don’t swing out as far upon opening so they don’t intrude into your available space as much as traditional doors can.
– upon opening the doors, a lengthy shelf space is revealed for oversized platters or whole foods such as freshly caught fish.
A Liebherr French-door fridge-freezer is completed with two pull-out drawers on telescopic rails, which makes it extremely easy to access foods within, even the bits that usually get lost in the rear. With an internal storage width of 67cm and depth of 29cm, the freezer also offers the perfect space for large bulky items.
What’s the difference between a French-door and a Side-by-Side fridge?
Traditional side by side appliances are made up of a freezer on the left and a fridge on the right – divided by an insulated wall. French-door appliances however are like bottom mount fridge-freezers in that the refrigerator zone is located above the freezer, which is generally considered more ergonomic as we frequent the fridge more often compared to the freezer.
What type of French-door models does Liebherr offer?
There is one French-door model in the Liebherr range: a fully integrated style (ECBN 6256).
However it can be installed to match your cabinetry or with stainless steel doors and either stainless steel or aluminium handles – to give you the freestanding stainless steel vibe, without the unsightly air ventilation gaps often experienced with freestanding appliances.
What are the technical benefits of a French-door fridge-freezer?
One of the major technical benefits of a Liebherr French-door fridge-freezer is that it operates on two compressors which means the fridge and freezer work independently of each other, making it possible to operate only one compartment in the appliance, if ever required. This can be useful, for example, if going on vacation to save energy, by storing any remaining foods in the freezer and switching off the fridge.
What are the benefits of a fully integrated French-door fridge-freezer?
By installing a Liebherr fully integrated French-door appliance (ECBN 6256) it allows you to streamline the appearance of your kitchen cabinetry, as the same cabinet can be installed using the door-on-door installation method. Your fridge will appear invisible to the naked eye until you open the doors to reveal the guilty pleasures within!
Other French-door features and benefits?
– With a gross capacity of 585 litres, Liebherr French-door appliances offer ample space for food and drink storage.
– BioFresh (0°C) drawers on telescopic rails, with food staying fresher significantly longer than traditional crisper drawers.
– Fridge LED lighting columns on both sides of the interior combined with an LED ceiling light, provide the ultimate in interior illumination.
– Safety glass shelves allow easy visibility of all foods and ensure food is secure (no unexpected leaks that can be experienced through grid shelving).
– An internal IceMaker located in the spacious freezer. An integrated water filter in the fridge ensures perfect water quality at all times.
– Freezer drawers on telescopic rails with self-closing mechanism near closing completion.
– NoFrost freezer and auto defrosting fridge.
Want to know more? Visit our website for a full list of ECBN 6256 specifications or talk to our team on 1800 685 899.
