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Features of the Modern-Day Refrigerator
Recommended Modern-Day Refrigerators
Tips: Keeping Your Refrigerator Clean
It seems that refrigerators, and appliances in general, are getting smarter and smarter, and manufacturers have equipped them with incredible features that go beyond the basic features we know and love. Today we are going to talk about what kind of features you can find in a smart refrigerator that supersedes refrigerators with water dispensers and ice makers.
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See All RefrigeratorsFeatures of the Modern-Day Refrigerator
Refrigerators come with some incredible features that go beyond basic cooling, freezing, and ice-making. Let’s look at some of the convenient features you can find in a refrigerator in today’s market.
Modern Designs: Clean Lines, PrintProof Finishes, and Customizable Features
Many refrigerators today feature clean lines and built-in designs, in line with modern-day kitchen aesthetics. You can find a counter-depth, built-in, french-door, side-by-side, bottom freezer, and column refrigeration from an array of different appliance manufacturers. Each model includes unique performance features, but most of the time will feature professional-style handles, and either fingerprint-resistant finishes or PrintProof finishes. Some brands, the most popular brand being Cafe, allow for endless customization options from the color finish to a wide variety of handle finishes as well.
Smart Technology
Refrigerators have become increasingly smart through the ages, and some refrigerators feature technology that keeps your space up with the times and allows for more convenience throughout your day-to-day life. For example, Samsung has the SmartThings app that features a Family Hub connection, that allows for anything from ordering groceries to checking your doorbell video feed. LG refrigerators have smart features that track your habits to keep your food fresh and anticipate your needs, and Bosch features technology that can be voice-activated to perform a wide variety of tasks.
Top-of-the-line refrigerators can even feature things like Inventory Management that allows you to keep track of the things inside your refrigerator and their shelf life, smart technology that tells you if your refrigerator door is left open, or even Gourmet-Guided Cooking that allows you to tackle even the most difficult recipes.
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Air Quality
A lot of modern refrigerators have gone past the “baking soda” filtration and incorporated dual evaporators to keep your refrigerator circulating fresh air, to create a healthy, optimal environment for your food. These refrigerators help users waste less food and keep a better-smelling refrigerator.
Fresh Food
Many models of refrigerators have gone past traditional crisper bins to incorporate freshness features to keep your favorite fruits and veggies fresher for longer. Things like humidity sensors, blue light technology, and ethylene gas filtration systems.
Convenient Features
As a modern society, we are always looking for ways to improve our lives, and love features that help us conveniently accomplish our day-to-day tasks. In modern-day refrigerators, you can find just that, like Refrigerators with Keurig K-Cup Brewing Systems by Cafe, to LG’s exclusive nstaView Door-in-Door technology, which allows you to take inventory inside your refrigerator without even opening the door. Other modern features homeowners have quickly come to love are things like illuminating LED lighting, hot water dispensers, edge-to-edge shelving, organization drawers, and so much more.
Flexible Storage Options
If you are looking at modern French-Door refrigerators, you will find that a lot of models have flex drawers and flex storage compartments that make for easier storing of your favorite snacks and drinks.
Energy Efficiency
Nowadays, we are more conscience of how our daily living impacts the environment, and appliance manufacturers have upped their games to be eco-friendly with many refrigerator models featuring ENERGY STAR qualifications, which reduces the carbon footprint and uses less water and energy in your home.
Icemakers & Water Dispensers
Traditionally, you have either an internal water dispenser, which is hidden inside the refrigerator door with the ice reservoir in the freezer, or a through-the-door dispenser, which are available outside of the door, and usually has an ice maker setting along with it. Companies like Bosch and LG have taken traditional refrigerators with ice makers to the next level with features like the QuickIcePro system, which produces large volumes of ice every day, to Craft Ice which makes aesthetically pleasing spherical ice cubes, perfect for cocktails and entertainment.
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Recommended Modern-Day Refrigerators
If you find yourself in the market for a new refrigerator and want to take a plunge with the amazing features we have talked about today, then we have four beautiful refrigerator models for you to consider. Each model features all the things we love about modern-day refrigeration, like clean lines, stainless steel finishes, optimal storage and interior capacity, and convenient features that make your daily lives a little sweeter.
Café™ 27.8 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator
Cafe 27.8 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator
Let function and amazing features wow you with this incredible pick by Cafe. The large 27.8 interior capacity allows for ample amounts of storage for your favorite foods, including a full-width, temperature-controlled drawer, to keep your leafy greens and fruits fresher for longer. Luxury meets function in this refrigerator with a hot water dispenser, allowing you the convenience of precise temperature and measurements, no matter the occasion. Whether you choose this fridge in Stainless Steel, Matte Black, or Matte White, this is sure to be a statement piece in every kitchen.
- Model: CFE28TP2MS1
- Dimensions: 69.88” H x 35.75” W x 36.25” D
- Total Capacity: 27.8 Cu. Ft.
TwinChill Evaporators
The TwinChill Evaporators separate climates in both the freezer and fresh food sections, ensuring food stays fresh or frozen, any time of the day.
Precise Fill Setting
Easily add water to a recipe or fill up your favorite water bottle with the Precise Fill Setting, which dispenses the perfect amount of water every time.
Showcase LED Lighting
Bright LED lighting throughout the interior of your refrigerator makes finding containers, drinks, and snacks even easier. TwinChill Evaporators
Café™ 22.2 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator
Cafe 22.2 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator
When you invest in a luxury appliance, you expect a little extra, and Cafe delivers with this beautiful counter-depth French-Door refrigerator. Brew your favorite cup of coffee in the morning with the water dispenser with the Keurig K-cup brewing system or use your voice to preheat water from your refrigerator, while you relax on the couch. The beautiful counter-depth design sits flush with the surrounding cabinetry, giving your space a beautiful, streamlined appeal.
- Model: CYE22UP2MS1
- Dimensions: 69.88” H x 35.75” W x 31.25” D
- Total Capacity: 22.2 Cu. Ft.
Hot Water Dispenser
Treat yourself to a relaxing cup of tea or prepare your favorite side dishes with the hot water dispenser that has precise temperatures and measurements to give you confidence with every fill.
Temperature Controlled Drawer
This full-width, temperature-controlled drawer keeps food fresh, keeping your favorite fruits and leafy greens edible for longer.
Built-In Wi-Fi
Never be far away with the Built-In Wi-Fi, which allows you to preheat water in the hot water dispenser whether you are right beside your fridge or in another room.
LG 22.5 Cu. Ft. PrintProof™ Stainless Steel Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator
LG PrintProof Stainless Steel Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator
Choose this luxury LG refrigerator in PrintProof Stainless Steel or Black Stainless Steel, and enjoy the sharp, seamless design of the built-in counter-depth feature. This refrigerator provides more internal space with the Slim SpacePlus® Ice System and allows even more space for the things you love. High-end features like the Smart Learner through the ThinQ app analyze your most frequent habits to anticipate temperature, ice, and energy needs.
- Model: LRMVC2306S
- Dimensions: 70.25” H x 35.75” W x 31.25” D
- Total Capacity: 22.5 Cu. Ft.
Full-Convert Drawer
Families will love the Full-Convert Drawer for its flexibility and functionality. Featuring five different temperature settings, you can easily Chill Wine, keep Deli Snacks, Cold Drinks, or Meat/Seafood, and easily freeze your favorite summer treats like popsicles and ice cream.
Craft Ice
Elevate your entertaining skills with the Craft Ice feature exclusive to the LG brand. This feature makes batches of three ice spheres, without having to deal with frustrating ice molds. Go to your ThinQ app and activate the Craft Ice + setting, to make slow-melting ice even faster.
InstaView Door-in-Door
See inside your fridge without even opening the door. The InstaView Door-in-Door feature illuminates the inside of your refrigerator through a sleek, tinted glass panel, allowing you easy access to what's inside your refrigerator without letting cool air out.
Café™ 27.8 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator
Cafe 27.8 Cu. Ft. Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator
Create a customized look with this beautiful Cafe French-Door Refrigerator and choose from an array of finishes and handles that best suit your style. Features like the temperature-controlled drawer, LED Lighting, Precise Fill Setting, and Built-In Wi-Fi take your kitchen experience to a luxurious level, allowing you to enjoy the things you love the most. With this refrigerator, never worry about sacrificing functionality with aesthetics again.
- Model: CFE28UP2MS1
- Dimensions: 69.88” H x 35.75” W x 36.25” D
- Total Capacity: 27.8 Cu. Ft.
In-The-Door, Drop-Down Tray
The In-The-Door, Drop-Down Tray offers users a clever way to store a few smaller items, like eggs, butter, or more. This tray easily releases and locks into place when you need it and flips up and out of the way when you don’t.
Built-In LCD Screen
Discover a new way to display your favorite memories through the Built-In LCD Screen. The brilliant LCD display has photo capabilities and offers users a chance to show off their favorite photos without ruining the finish on their refrigerator with magnets.
Stainless Steel Dispenser
The Stainless Steel Dispenser is the best way to fill your largest containers or tall pitchers. The pull-out tray in the dispenser is designed to hold large pitchers, making sure you get the ideal fill for any container, every time.
Tips: Keeping Your Refrigerator Clean
Being a busy individual or family, it can be hard to keep your refrigerator clean on a consistent basis. Cleaning your refrigerator can seem like a daunting task, but we have some cleaning tips on how to help you stay on top of unwanted odors and stains.
- Homemade Cleaner: First, start by creating a homemade cleaner with 1 gallon of hot water, 1 cup of clear ammonia, ½ cup of vinegar, and ¼ baking soda. Mix and put into a spray bottle, generously spray the inside of your refrigerator and then wipe down with a clean cloth.
- Stains: Remove stains with toothpaste using a clean cloth.
- Odors: If you want to combat odors inside your refrigerator, then using things like baking soda can help, or you can fill an old sock with activated charcoal and place it in the back of your refrigerator.
- Temperature: Keep your refrigerator at the recommended 37 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure your food stays fresh and cold.
FAQs: Smart Refrigerators
What does a smart fridge do?
Smart refrigerators come with features that make the lives of homeowners easier, with features that allow you to see inside your refrigerator without opening it, to WiFi connectivity that keeps you in control over every detail in your refrigerator.
What’s the point of having a smart refrigerator?
Smart refrigerators are capable of so much more than standard refrigerators, with features that allow you to check your refrigerator inventory, expiration dates, create shopping lists, and more.
How long do smart refrigerators last?
Smart refrigerators have around the same lifespan as standard refrigerators, which is about 15 years.
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