If you’re an enthusiastic foodie with an appreciation for gorgeous ingredients, then you’ll know how essential it is to keep them safe and perfectly stored. These days, refrigeration has ascended its basic boundaries and a slew of clever, technologically enhanced options are now available. With kitchens fast becoming the central hub of modern living, these appliances are valued as much for their aesthetics as they are for practical functionality. And, with ever-changing climates and an increase in health awareness, the precision with which they work is of paramount importance. So it’s worthwhile making an investment and finding the best one available. Gaggenau refrigerators combine innovative engineering with industrial aesthetics, making them some of the best in the world. We review them further along in this article.
The key function of any refrigerator is to maintain your food at temperatures cold enough to keep it fresh and bacteria-free. Here are the guidelines:
All frozen goods should be stored below 0°F or −18°C
If your unit is not maintaining a controlled temperature, check your thermostat and settings. Other reasons for fluctuations could be dirty coils, blocked air vents or too many items in your fridge.
There are five basic components to a refrigerator:
Essentially, the compressor constricts the refrigerant gas, raising its pressure and temperature. The gas then passes through the condenser coils. The colder air outside the fridge causes the gas to become liquid and cool down. The liquid then flows into the evaporator coils, absorbing the heat inside the fridge and lowering the temperature of the air. As this happens, the refrigerant reaches the expansion valve causing it to expand and evaporate back into gas. The refrigerant then flows back to the compressor and the cycle begins again.
The sleek refrigeration units in the Gaggenau 400 series are unmatched when it comes to intelligent technology and exceptional performance.
Their signature, stainless steel interiors with anthracite aluminium elements and clear glass shelving are stylishly revealed by assisted pull-to-open or handle-free push-to-open doors. A nearly invisible rail system allows you to easily adjust and align the heights of the shelves across the full range, creating seamless uniformity. Some models even include a motorised top shelf that can be adjusted when fully loaded.
Warm, glare-free LED lighting gently illuminates and accentuates interiors. Precise, evenly distributed temperatures ensure the freshest of ingredients and a variety of climate zones can be individually adjusted. The cooling drawer functions at the ideal storage temperature of close to 0°C, ensuring that your meat and fish are preserved for longer. As an added bonus, you can use Home Connect to control everything remotely.
Some of the features across the range include:
By partnering your choice of Gaggenau refrigerators, freezers, fridge-freezers or wine coolers into a modern landscape of cooling systems, you’ll add a touch of class and intelligence to your kitchen. If you’re looking for something in a slightly lower price range, Miele has a great range to choose from.
If your heart is set on a Gaggenau refrigerator, you will want to find out the cost before you head out to purchase one.
Our Gaggenau cost calculator will tell you how much the fridge costs, as well as the prices of all our other Gaggenau appliances. You can check it out here.
Before embarking on a shopping spree, it’s valuable to understand the full spectrum of available options. Once you know your measurements and have decided on capacity and size, here’s the low-down on what to look for:
The orientation of a refrigerator is a major consideration. For convenience, adjustable shelves and drawers are a must-have. There are six possible door designs:
Look out for refrigerators with an Energy Star rating to save on electricity.
Some units come with a quick-chill option designed to instantly lower the internal temperature with the press of a button. You can also get fridges with air purifiers that help eliminate odours and bacteria.
To keep up with modern living, manufacturers are constantly finding ways to trick out refrigerators with a range of brilliant gadgets. Aside from LED touch displays for smart operations, these include coffee makers, TV’s, touch screens, cameras and a variety of useful apps.
In a world where food safety is constantly under scrutiny, refrigeration is something we can’t do without. So it’s worth taking the time to find an appliance that ticks all your boxes in terms of functionality, durability and style. Explore all your best options by browsing through our range here.
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