14 Best Refrigerators in India 2022 [Reviews + Guide]

Best Refrigerator For December 2021

Best Double Door (>300 L): Samsung 324 L Refrigerator

High capacity is great for mid and large-sized families. Inverter technology enables a warranty of 10 years on motor. Convertibility feature saves power and gives several controls to the user.

Best Double Door (<300 L): LG 260 L Refrigerator

One of the best-selling refrigerators in the double door segment for several years. Decently priced and comes in convertible and non-convertible variations.

Best Budget Pick: Whirlpool 190 L Refrigerator

One of the most reliable yet affordable refrigerators in the market. This single door fridge has decent capacity and comes with up to 9 hours of cooling retention during power cuts.

Best Single Door: LG 190 L Refrigerator

A 4-star rating ensures high energy savings. Comes with an additional drawer at the bottom offering additional space. The compressor warranty is whopping 10 years.

LG 260 Litre Double Door Refrigerators

LG has a reputation for providing the best refrigerators at best possible price.

LG 260 L Double Door Refrigerator tops as number one in this list owing to high capacity at this price point with its energy-efficient power consumption. It is also well placed to match modern home decor with its matt steel finish.

We feel that overall the refrigerator is worth the money and it is rated as the best refrigerator in India by RefrigeratorPro.

LG provides 1-year warranty on the product along with 10 years of warranty on the Inverter-Compressor motor.

• Capacity: It has a capacity of 260 liters which is sufficient to serve a family of 5.
• Type of the refrigerator: It is a  Frost-free type.
• Annual Power Consumption: It maintains low annual power consumption.
• Units consumed per year: Compared to the capacity of the refrigerator, it consumes just 194 units per year.
• Number of Doors: As mentioned earlier, it is a double door refrigerator with a separate freezer and a fridge.

How many shelves are there in the fridge?

• Contains 3 shelves
• One is a big vegetable box
• A bottle rack which can store big 2L bottles
• A rack of regular size to store small bottles of jam or ketchup, cheese, etc.
• An egg-tray

How many shelves are there in the freezer?

• A box of ice-tray
• 1 shelf that stores frozen food like meat, ice-cream, baby-corn, etc.
• 2 side racks are also available

Stabilizer function: All operations are stabilizer-free. The inbuilt stabilizer can tackle a decent voltage fluctuation between 100-290 V.

Special Features

• Inverter Technology with a Smart Compressor motor– This technology helps in adjusting the temperature based on the load with the outside temperature. This saves up to 48% of the energy consumption.
• Convertibility Feature: This feature allows you to convert the freezer into regular fridge. This refrigerator comes in both the variations and the price difference between convertible and non convertible refrigerators is minimal. Currently ony non convertible model is available.
• Auto smart Connect Technology– It is a great feature to sustain in power cuts by running on power as low as that required to run 2 CFL bulbs. It only requires connecting the refrigerator to one’s home inverter.
• Ice-beam Cooling– This feature helps to maintain an even temperature throughout the refrigerator which ensures availability of fresh food and cools every corner.
• Moist Balance Crisper– It maintains an optimum moisture level. It is present inside the vegetable box, thus helps in keeping fruits or vegetable fresh.
• Multi airflow Cooling Technique– This means that there are multiple vents present through which cool air flows in every direction.
• Humidity Controller– It helps in lowering the humidity level that facilitates faster cooling.
• LG smart Diagnosis– This feature assesses and solves any existing problem with the refrigerator.

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SAMSUNG 253 Litre Double Door Refrigerators

Samsung is again one of the best brands in India when it comes to home appliances. And this refrigerator is second on the list of best refrigerators in India.

Both Samsung and LG are best at giving value for money, hence they are top rivals. Samsung usually is considered by some to be slightly better when it comes to design and this model comes in close second on our list.

This model is one of the best sellers owing to good capacity at a decent price point and 3-star energy rating.

• Refrigerator Capacity: This model sports a capacity of 253 liters. Thus, it best suits a family with no more than 5 members.
• Type of Freezer:  Frost-free type refrigerator
• Annual Power Consumption:  It consumes as low as just 195 units each year. (And 234 units for 244 litre model)
• BEE Ratings: Due to its feature of saving electricity as well as the running cost, it is awarded with 3 stars.
• Warranty: 1 year warranty is assured on the product along with 10 years on the Inverter Compressor motor.

How many shelves in the fridge?

• 4 easy-slide shelves
• 1 vegetable box
• 1 regular rack for storing bottles, jam, etc.
• 2 relatively smaller racks for keeping cheese, butter, etc.

How many shelves in the freezer?

• 1 medium sized shelf which are tough due to presence of tempered glass. This helps them to hold a weight of around 150kg.
• 2 regular racks

Stabilizer: The in-built stabilizer handles voltage fluctuations between 100-300 volts.

Special Features

• 5-in-1 Convertible Feature: Its best feature is its convertibility. This feature allows the refrigerator to change the cooling of refrigerator part and the freezer part. You can make the freezer work as regular refrigerator for increasing the refrigeration space. You can also turn off the refrigerator part and keep the freezer on if you are going out for holiday. These are the main features in convertibility. This refrigerators is available in convertible as well as non convertible models. Its 244 litre version comes with 3 in 1 convertible feature.
• Inverter Technology– Energy wastage is brought under control due to the Digital Inverter Technology. According to the food load and temperature changing, adjustments to cooling facility is possible.
• Digital display and Control-The cooling settings can be changed with the help of this feature which has five different modes.
• Power Cool Feature– This technology enables quick chilling of stored items which is 31% faster than usual.
• Multi airflow cooling– Presence of the multiple air channels cool the fridge in all directions thus maintain a constant temperature throughout.
• Smart Connect Inverter– During power cuts the refrigerator works on an inverter.
• Door Alarm facility– If the doors are left open for more than 2 minutes, this alarm starts ringing to alert immediately.

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WHIRLPOOL 265 Litre Double Door Refrigerators

Whirlpool is as good at manufacturing good quality refrigerators as with washing machines. Though this particular model has an elegant black finish, it is lower than others due to being more expensive.

• Capacity: Providing 265 liters of capacity best suits a family of 5.
• Freezer Type:  Frost-free and convertible type refrigerator. We get to turn the freezer into a fridge if we run out of space.
• Annual Power Consumption:  It consumes as low as 190 units per year. It is the most energy efficient one in this list.
• BEE Rating: It is awarded a 4-star.

How many shelves in the fridge?

• 3 shelves
• 1 Vegetable tray
• An easily accessible tray
• 2 bottle rack, one large and one small
• An egg-tray
• 1 regular rack that stores eggs, butter, etc.

How many shelves in the freezer?

• An ice-making box
• 1 Ice-cream zone
• 2 racks that helps to store frozen items

Stabilizer- It sports an in-built stabilizer that can tackle voltage fluctuations between 160 to 300 volts.

Special Features

• Intelligence Inverter: This technology helps to adjust the motor seeps depending on the load, weather change, as well as the using pattern. This makes it more energy-efficient.
• Digital Control: It helps in adjusting and changing the inner temperature which has 5 different modes to choose from.
• Auto-connect to Home Inverter: The device will automatically be connected to the home inverter in case of a power failure.
• Zeolite Technology: This technology helps keeping fruits and vegetables fresh for weeks.
• Microblock Technology: it blocks 99% of the microbial growth.
• Fresh Flow Air tower: The carefully placed air vents help in circulating cool air in all directions.
• Warranty Service– 1 year of manufacturing warranty is provided on the product and 10 years on the Inverter motor.

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Samsung 324 Litre Double Door Refrigerators

When it comes to convertible technology, Samsung is one of the few refrigerator brands that offer true convertibility. This refrigerator not only comes with 5-in-1 convertibility feature, but also offer decent capacity which is quite good for even large families.

The 5-in-1 convertibility feature in this fridge offers more flexibility than some of the other 3-in-1 convertible refrigerators from Samsung.

• Refrigerator Capacity: This model offers a capacity of 324 liters. Thus, it is ideal for medium and large sized families.
• Type of Freezer:  Frost-free refrigerator
• Annual Power Consumption:  Energy consumption is 209 units each year. It is quite good at this this capacity.
• BEE Ratings: 3 star rating ensures optimal energy savings.
• Warranty: 1-year warranty is assured on the product along with 10 years on the Inverter Compressor motor.

How many shelves in the fridge?

• 3 shelves
• 1 vegetable box
• 2 side shelves + 1 shelve for big bottles

How many shelves in the freezer?

• An ice-maker box
• 1 small shelf to store meat, fish, etc.
• 1 big shelf at the bottom part to store ice cream, curd, etc. All these shelves are of toughened glass.
• 2 racks on the side door

2 shelves on the side door is a handy feature to have as it allows you to store spices and other food ingredients that can be accessed easily. Some double door refrigerators do not have shelves in the door of the freezer, hence you can keep this in mind before purchase.

Special Features

• 5-in-1 Convertibility: This feature allows you to selectively turn on / off the freezer and fridge sections. It has 5 conversion modes:
  • Normal mode: Fridge and freezer operates as normal.
  • Extra fridge mode: Also called shopping mode. Here both fridge and freezer operate as a on single fridge.
  • Seasonal mode: Freezer is switched off (idle mode) while the fridge works as normal. This helps save up to 64% energy.
  • Vacation mode: Refrigerator is switched off (idle mode) while the freezer is switched on to preserve meat products. It saves more than 50% energy.
  • Home alone mode– The freezer works as regular fridge, while the fridge is switched off. This is also known as mini-fridge. Energy savings can reach up to 75%.
• Digital Inverter Compressor: This inverter compressor not only consumes less energy, but also ensures that long life of the fridge.
• Deep Door: The door shelves are larger compared to many other double refrigerators. This allows for larger bottles to be stored.
• Power Freeze: You can fasten the freezing process with the touch of a button. It can make ice 31% faster.
• Stabilizer Free Operation: There is no need for additional stabilizer with this fridge.

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HAIER 346 Litre Double Door Refrigerators

Haier is famous around the globe for the best budget-friendly refrigerators. This model sports one of the best cooling features among others. It also outshines other models in terms of a unique bottom freezer.

• Refrigerator Capacity: It sports a capacity as huge as 346 liters which is sufficient for a family of 6.
• Freezer Type: Frost-free type refrigerator
• Annual Power Consumption: It consumes only 210 units per year.
• BEE Rating: It has energy rating of 3.
• Warranty: 1-year warranty on product and 10-year warranty on compressor.
• Inverter Technology: Yes

No. of shelves in Fridge

• Contains 3 shelves
• 1 vegetable box
• 2 side shelves
• 1 tray for big bottles
• A regular sized tray
• A large box that could store small items

No. of shelves in Freezer

• An ice-maker box
• 1 small shelf to store meat, fish, etc.
• 1 big shelf at the bottom part to store ice cream, curd, etc. All these shelves are of toughened glass.

Stabilizer- The presence of an in-built stabilizer helps to protect the compressor from voltage fluctuations between 135 to 300 Volts.

Special Features

• Bottom Freezer– This well-developed feature reduces up to 90% of bending. Every person with weak bones or knees should consider this product.
• 14-in-1 Convertible Refrigerator– This is a convertible refrigerator with 14 options, which is huge. You can convert the freezer to fridge to utilize the space better.
• Turbo Icing Technology– This feature is so effective it can help the temperature drop to -5 degrees. This helps in making ice-creams or other desserts in just an hour.
• 360 Degree Cooling– It circulates cool air in all direction inside the fridge.
• Power Cut Backup– In case of a power cut, the cool pad takes the burden to save the chillness for a long time, supposedly for 10 hours.
• Larger Vegetable Box– It is double the size of the ones in previous products and helps in storing more vegetables or fruits.
• Bigger Freezer Compartment– It sports an 99 liters capacity of freezer that can store weakly food items.

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GODREJ 244 Liter Double Door Refrigerators

If you don’t want to go for top brands such as LG, Samsung and Whirlpool, you can opt for the most successful Indian refrigerator brand- Godrej.

Godrej 244 L refrigerator is one of the best-selling refrigerators from Godrej. It comes with 6-in-1 convertible technology and boasts of largest vegetable tray for storing your groceries.

• Refrigerator Capacity: This model comes with a capacity of 244 liters. Thus, it is perfect for medium and large sized families.
• Type of Freezer:  Frost-free technology
• Annual Power Consumption: Energy consumption is 197 units each year. This is similar to other 3-star refrigerators.
• BEE Ratings: 3-star rating ensures optimal energy savings.
• Warranty: 1-year warranty is assured on the product along with 10 years on the Inverter Compressor motor.

No. of shelves in the fridge

• 3 shelves including 1 large compartment
• 1 large vegetable box
• 1 regular rack for storing bottles
• 4 smaller racks for keeping cheese, butter, etc. including egg tray

No. of shelves in the freezer

• 2 shelves
• 1 movable ice maker
• 2 racks on the door for storing sauces / spices etc.

Stabilizer: No additional stabilizer needed

Special Features

• 6-in-1 Convertible Feature: This is a 6-in-1 convertible refrigerator that allows you to selectively turn on or off your freezer.
• Inverter Technology: Inverter compressor not only ensures long life, but also lower power consumption.
• Patented Cool Shower Technology: In built air vents are placed at close intervals directly above the food to ensure 360 degree all-round cooling.
• Optimal Cooling: Use of ‘intelligent’ technology allows better cooling by regulating the defrost cycle based as per usage patterns.
• Large Vegetable Box: With 27 liter capacity, this vegetable box is among the largest when compared to other similar sized refrigerators.

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HAIER 565 Litre Inverter Frost Side-By-Side Refrigerator

The technology of Twin Inverter ensures minute to no fluctuations, being energy as well as cost-efficient. In its category, it is the best refrigerator in India.

Along with that, this model gives a fridge space of 66% and 34% of freezer space.

• Capacity: The 565 liters of capacity can support up to 8 or 9 members.
• Freezer Type: Frost-free type.
• Annual Energy Consumption: It consumes very high energy of 365 units per year.

How many shelves in the fridge?

• 5 shelves
• 2 vegetable boxes
• A big bottle holder and
• 2 egg-trays which can hold up to 12 eggs

How many shelves in the freezer?

• 5 shelves
• 2 multi-utility storage boxes
• 4 additional side racks. These shelves are of toughened glass.
• Stabilizer- This supports a stabilizer-free operation that stop fluctuations

Special Features

• Single touch Digital Display:  It has all new digital panel which is very convenient to operate for changing the temperature settings.
• Super Cool Feature: Cools food quickly and keeps them fresh for a longer time period.
• Super Freeze:  Now your unplanned parties can go well with water turning to ice in a few minutes.
• Smart Holiday Function – In your absence it maintains a stable temperature range. Therefore, you no more need to worry about spending long vacations away from home.
• 90 ⁰ Door Opening Feature – This product sports a unique 90degree opening doors technique that makes the process for food taking out or keeping in much easier.
• Noise Control Technique – It ensures that there is pin-drop silence maintained.
• Warranty Service-The product has a 10years warranty on fan motor as well as the compressor.

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LG 687 Litre Side-By-Side Refrigerator

If you are in need of a side-by-side door refrigerator with a comparatively higher budget, then this L.G. model is best for you.

It is a typically expensive and super stylish side-by-side refrigerator. It is an Inverter type refrigerator full of smart features. Its only downside is that it’s quite expensive.

• Refrigerator Capacity: 686 liters of capacity.
• Freezer Type: Frost-free type refrigerator
• Annual Power Consumption: It runs on a low 270 Units per year.
• No. of Doors:  As mentioned above, it has two doors with a side-by-side facility.
• Stabilizer- It operates without a stabilizer.

How many Shelves are in fridge?

• 3 number of shelves
• 2 vegetable Boxes
• 3 large bottle racks
• 1 big box that could store milk or cheese or butter

How many Shelves in the freezer?

• 3 number of shelves
• 2 pieces of chiller boxes
• 2 large racks for keeping bigger food items
• 2 rather small racks

Special Features

• Inverter Linear Compressor: it serves as one of the best quality inverter compressors that saves up energy wastage up to 50% and reduces the unnecessary noise by 25%.
• Hygiene Fresh Plus: The anti-bacterial deodorization helps by eliminating 99% of the bacteria as well as removing any kind of unpleasant smell during any time of the day.
• Multi Digital Sensors: These sensors are used for sensing warm air or food. Accordingly, it speeds up the temperature control settings to reach the desired temperature.
• Multi Airflow Cooling Technique: The multiple air vents circulates cool air throughout the inside of the fridge.
• SmartThink: It allows one to control the refrigerator from any place.
• G-Smart Diagnosis: It assesses and solves any problem regarding the refrigerator without you even knowing about it.

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AMAZON BASICS 564 Liter Side-by-Side Refrigerator

This is a side-by-side refrigerator that will give you comfort of a large refrigerator and at a price of a high-end double door refrigerator. Amazon has taken special care of adding only those features that are necessary for a side-by-side refrigerator without any special add-ons. Thus you get maximum value for your money.

• Capacity: It has a capacity of 564 L, which is decent for a large family
• Cooling: Frost free
• Energy consumption: It has decent A+ energy saving rating
• Warranty: It comes with 1 years of warranty on entire washing machine (product) and 5 years of warranty on motor (compressor)
• Stabilizer: It gives stabilizer-free operation
• Door Type: Side-by-Side

How many shelves in the fridge?

• 5 shelves
• 1 vegetable box
• A big bottle holder and
• 2 egg-trays which can hold up to 12 eggs

How many shelves in the freezer?

• 5 shelves
• 1 multi-utility storage box
• 4 additional side racks. These shelves are of toughened glass.

This is a side-by-side refrigerator with the freezer on the left side and fridge on the right side. It comes with 6 partitions on the left side and 6 partitions on the right side, with pullout drawers on the bottom-most compartment. This gives ample storage capacity.

Special Features

• Multi Airflow: This technology helps ensuring optimum air flow in every direction thus ensuring decent cooling.
• Super freeze: These features ensures instant cooling
• Precise Temperature Control: You can maintain precise temperature by manually adjusting the desired temperature.
• Tempered glass shelves: The fridge comes with tempered glass. This is resistant to scratches and fingerprints.

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LG 190 Litre Single Door Refrigerator

L.G products are of good quality in every range. The majority of LG Refrigerators enjoy popular appeal and this model is no less.

With 190 litre capacity and 4-star energy rating, this is one of the best selling and more popular models in the segment. It is loaded with smart features such as Moist n Fresh, Smart Connect technology that gives a decent consumer experience. In its category, it is the best refrigerator in India.

• Refrigerator Capacity: 190 liters of capacity best suits a family of 3.
• Freezer Type: It is a direct cool type refrigerator with manual defrosting method.
• Annual Power Consumption:  It consumes low power of 131 units per year.
• BEE Ratings: 4 stars is awarded to this model

Number of Shelves in Fridge

• 2 number of shelves
• 1 Chiller box
• 1 Vegetable box
• 2 bottle racks, one big another one small
• 1 egg-tray
• 2 small boxes
• Stabilizer-The powerful in-built stabilizer tackles voltage fluctuations of a wide range between 90V to 310 V.

Special Features

• Smart Inverter Compressor: It helps in saving energy, thus adjusting the temperature settings.
• Fast Ice-Making: This amazing feature takes around 108minutes to make ice cubes.
• Base Stand has a Drawer: The base stand has a drawer that can be used to store variety of items.
• Moist and Fresh: Fruits and vegetables are kept fresh and moist through a special lattice-type vegetable-box. It locks the evaporated moisture through condensation.
• Smart Connect: In case of power cuts it connects to the home inverter power automatically.
• Warranty Services– It gives a 1 year warranty on the product along with 10 years warranty on the motor.

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WHIRLPOOL 190 Single Door Refrigerator

Whirlpool WDE 205 CLS 3S is a 190 L refrigerator that consumes power of 168 units per year. This powerful refrigerator comes with inverter auto-connect technology and can retain cooling even after 9 hours of power failure. Thus, if you live in an area with erratic power supply, you should consider buying it.

• Capacity: 190 L capacity is ideal for a bachelors and very small families
• Cooling: It is a direct cool refrigerator
• Energy Consumption: It consumes energy of 168 per year which is not very high
• Warranty: 10 years of warranty on compressor while 1 year warranty on product
• Stabilizer: Stabilizer-free operation (decent voltage range of 130 V to 300 V)
• Door type: Single Door

The fridge door has 4 racks. Including 2 racks of decent capacity. You can store 3 bottles of 2 litre capacity or 5 bottles of 1-litre capacity

It also has a large vegetable crisper (vegetable box). It also has a ‘quick chill zone’ just beneath the freezer for placing milk packets, cans or items that require optimum cooling

Special features

• Insulated capillary technology: This technology ensures that the fridge is cool for upto 9 hours after power cuts.
• Honey comb lock in technology: This tech helps in retaining moisture inside the vegetable rack. This ensures longer life of your veggies.
• Auto connect to home inverter: Whenever there is a power cut in your home, this fridge will directly connect with your hoe inverter. You should make sure that this is taken care of during installation.

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SAMSUNG 192 Litre Single Door Refrigerator

Once again it is Samsung. With great quality, it is highly cost-efficient and cools efficiently. It looks small on the outside but spacious on the inside. The fridge has great finishing with a sleek and classy design.

The only reason that might disappoint someone is its high energy consumption.

• Refrigerator Capacity: 190 liters is ideal for maximum 3 members.
• Freezer Type: Direct-cool type.
• Annual Power Consumption: Its annual consumption is 300 units per year.
• BEE Star Rating: 2-Star Rating
• Stabilizer-free Operation: Inbuilt stabilizer ensures peace of mind during voltage fluctuations

How many shelves in Fridge?

• 2 shelves made of toughened glass
• 1 vegetable-box
• A chiller-box
• 1 large bottle guard
• 2 racks
• 2 egg-trays
• Stabilizer- The in-built stabilizer can handle fluctuations between 130-290 Volts.

Other Features

• Safe Clean Back: It saves the internal parts from sudden accidents
• View lamp: Gives a bright blue light
• Toughened glass: This type of glass can hold weight around 150kg
• Door lock: Displays small lock with a key
• Warranty: The product has a 1 year warranty and the compressor comes with 10-year warranty
• Big Bottle Guard: It protects bigger bottles from falling off the door rack

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HAIER 195 Litre Single Door Refrigerator

We will suggest this model if you are looking for value for money. It is easy on the pocket with good quality and the brand gives decent servicing.

Being an inverter refrigerator, its only problem remains with the capacity.

• Capacity: 195 liters of capacity is enough for a family of 3.
• Defrost Type: It has to be defrosted manually.
• Annual Energy Consumption: It consumes as low as 159 units a year.
• BEE Rating: One of the best rated refrigerators with 4 star rating.

How many Shelves in Fridge?

• 3 shelves made of toughened glass
• 1 Chiller box
• 1 Vegetable box
• A bottle-tray
• 2 racks that could be used storing cheese or curd 2 egg trays
• Stabilizer- The in-built stabilizer tackles fluctuations from 135 to 290 Volts.

Special Features

• Inverter Compressor Motor: The inverter compressor motor is quite an expensive one. But it saves up energy up to 50%. FYI, only the premium-quality single-door refrigerators possess inverter compressor.
• Icing Technology of 1hour: Within a span of 60 minutes ice can be made. Along with that the long condenser coils and PFU insulation helps in keeping the cool air sealed.
• An Anti-Fungal Gasket: It is a removable gasket that could be washed to prevent further fungal growth or bad odor.
• Bigger Freezer– It helps in storing extra food than usual.
• The freezer has the option to be locked to keep it out of children’s reach.
• Warranty Service– It comes with a warranty of 1year on the product and 10 years on the motor.

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GODREJ 190 Litre Single Door Refrigerator

Godrej is famous for producing high-quality products that are affordable. Even though this is a basic non-inverter refrigerator it is spacious and energy-efficient.

• Capacity: Ensuring a capacity of 190 liters, It suits a family of 3.
• Freezer Type: Direct Cooling type refrigerator
• Annual Power Consumption: Moderate consumption of 104 units a year
• Stabilizer: Inbuilt stabilizer
• Warranty: 1 year on product and 10 years on compressor

How many Shelves in the fridge?

• 2 shelves
• 1 Chiller box
• A vegetable-box
• 2 large trays
• A big egg-tray
• 4 small racks.
• Stabilizer- It tackles fluctuations ranging from 140-260 volts.

Other Features

• Bigger Freezer: It sports a freezer capacity of 27.2 liters.
• Thick Insulation: It seals the cool air inside the fridge thus helping in doubling of the speed.
• Inverter Technology: Inverter compressor is an advanced compressor that ensures long life, low noise and power efficiency.
• Large Vegetable Tray: With 20 litre size, its vegetable tray is quite big.
• Toughened Glass Shelf: The Shelves can bear a load of upto 150 kg, which is more than enough.

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