Expert Review: Hitachi 456L French Bottom Frost Free Refrigerator
We are here to yet again review another refrigerator from the house of Hitachi, namely Hitachi 456L French Bottom Frost Free Refrigerator RWB-480PND2GBW. Hitachi refrigerators are quite efficient in terms of performance and as per the design are concerned; the bottom freezer style is what attracts us the most. It is a French style three-door refrigerator which costs Rs.73500. The fridge has a holding capacity of 456ltr which is quite decent. A frost free refrigerator, we will let you know whether this refrigerator is worth the amount and the place in your kitchen.
Product Description
- Capacity: 510ltr
- Type: French bottom
- Door Type: Side-by-Side
- Freezer Type: Bottom Freezer
Design
The Hitachi RWB-480PND2GBW refrigerator, as we have mentioned before is a French three-door refrigerator and has a holding capacity of 456ltr. Well, you can say space is tad lesser than the earlier refrigerators that we have reviewed before, however, the space inside the fridge is enough to keep a gamut of edibles in an organized manner. Also, the freezer space is quite good enough to keep a lot of frozen food properly. We actually love the freezer-style placed at the bottom. Furthermore, the refrigerator has a glossy black finish with the infusion of a classy handle which will add the much-needed elegance to your kitchen interiors.
There are 4 shelves in the fridge which are made of tempered glass and guess what; these shelves are so tough that they can hold up to 100kg load. Thus, now you can keep heavy utensils without the fear of breaking. Also, to double up the game the shelves are best heatproof and scratchproof, hence reducing the chances of getting damaged. In addition, there are large bottle shelves as well that will help you to store big bottles of water, beverages or milk. The ice tray can be twisted as well as movable.
Lastly, like any other fridge, Hitachi RWB-480PND2GBW has LED lights which illuminates the interior of the fridge. It also uses less energy, thereby giving you a treat of less electricity bill.
Features
After focusing on the design of the refrigerator, let us see what Hitachi RWB-480PND2GBW has to give us in terms of features.
Selectable Mode Compartment
It is of utmost importance that you always get fresh food from your refrigerator rather than a spoiled one. No matter whether it is a veggie or some diary product, it must be fresh. Thus, Hitachi is here to take care of this issue and has come up with Selectable Mode Compartment feature. This tech adjusts the temperature of each compartment by switching between the Dairy/Meat and Vegetable modes. All you have to do is to make use of the lever on each side of the compartment and select the mode that you need as per your food type. Hence, make it a habit to get fresh food 24x7.
Dual Fan Cooling
Optimum cooling is quite essential for any refrigerator. Thanks to technological development which has allowed Hitachi to come up with Dual Fan Cooling system. It makes the use of two separate fans which circulates the cold air at across the entire refrigerator with the help of inverter operation. This tech also encourages separate cooling for both the freezer and refrigerator.
Inverter Control
A refrigerator goes through maximum wear and tear as it works 24x7 365 days. We can hardly think of the time when we actually switch it off. Most of us rarely do that. The inverter refrigerator works at regulating the cooling power to provide extraordinary cooling and energy saving.
Eco Thermo Sensor
Hitachi seems to be very serious about the cooling business of their refrigerator. To double up the game of cooling, Eco Thermo Sensor was introduced in the refrigerator. It is responsible to providing an accurate level of cooling for maximum energy saving.
Touch Screen Controller
There is nothing wrong with a bit more elegance along high amount of utility. Hitachi believes in this concept and has come up with an innovative technology called the Touch Screen Controller. It is ideally incorporated on the surface of the door which will help you to change the settings with just a simple touch. Thus, now you can operate your fridge without opening it. Furthermore, you will find the surface tempered that will help you in cleaning with just a wipe.
Nano Titanium Filter
Bad smell inside the refrigerator is absolutely unacceptable, more so because the foul smell gets absorbed by the food items inside it. Hence, Nano Titanium Filter technology is here to immediately eliminate even the slightest of the bad bacteria and deodorizes the air to knock out any foul odour. Thus, say goodbye to foul smell inside your refrigerator.
Mouldproof Door Gasket
Hitachi Mouldproof Door Gasket is an unusual feature which makes it easy to clean the fridge thereby keeping it healthy and preventing the food from getting contaminated.
Warranty & Support
Warranty: 1 year comprehensive manufacturer warranty on Refrigerator and 10 years warranty on compressor from Hitachi.
However, in case any defects in the manufacturing or functioning of the product are found during its Lifecycle, you can get in touch with Hitachi Customer support. You can also register a service request with arzooo.com online and an authorized technician from brand will visit and resolve the issue.
Price & Availability
Hitachi Frost Free Rerefrigerator Priced in India is Rs.73500/- (MRP) and is easily available at arzooo.com. For further information about offers and EMI, feel free to click here.
Conclusion
The GOOD: Well, almost everything about the refrigerator is pretty good. To start with, the design of the refrigerator is a bomb which will add a lot of sophistication to your kitchen space. It is big and can hold a gamut of eatables easily. The bottom system of the freezer takes the big piece of the cake. It is quite unique and we adore the style. Also, the features and the performance will push you to buy the refrigerator.
The BAD: We did not find anything bad about the refrigerator. It has all the essential features to fulfil your needs.
The Bottom-Line: We believe that the refrigerator which is priced Rs.73500/- combined with a great design and useful features is the ‘cherry on the cake’. It has all the best features and will also not burn your pocket. Therefore, you can go head and buy this refrigerator in case you are searching the same in this price range.
