Fisher & Paykel E522BRE Refrigerator

A sleek functional fridge that's not super-sized

By Susan C  Jan 28, 2008 | 8 out of 9 found this Fisher & Paykel E522BRE Refrigerator review helpful

Pros: sleek solid construction, quiet operation

Cons: none

I have had this model for two months. I love the clean, sleek interior, which is a breeze to clean. I selected this model because it was the only size that would fit in my current kitchen cabinet configuration. Note that the exterior finish is a stai...nless-look, not actually stainless steel. It will hold a magnet, so if you like to keep a shopping or prep list handy you can. This is a breeze to clean with just mild detergent and never shows fingerprints. Amazingly, it look great next to our dishwasher, which is actually stainless. The full-width glass shelves are easy to adjust and a lifesaver if you are doing a dinner party with lots of platters waiting to be pulled out to serve. There are about 30 shelf positions, each about 1 inch apart, so when I say adjustable, I mean it! The vegetable bins are huge and completely transparent, so if you cook from scratch a lot, this is wonderful. All the produce looks so appealing, and you can see exactly what you've got. A bottle rack is included for champagne and whites or half liter mixers--again, great for parties. The door compartments are also full adjustable and feel really quite sturdy. Nice tall covers for the dairy bins, so if you love cheese, you are in business. The bottom freezer has a swing door; it is not a pullout drawer. I think this will be a real benefit in prolonging the life of the unit. The freezer capacity is NOT huge; this is a fridge for cooks, not people who like to eat a lot of frozen food. There are three freezer bins and a separate shelves for ice cube trays. The smallest bin is perfect for holding ice cubes, once made. One of the bins is full-wideth, so you can store a baguette in there if you get in a pinch. My last fridge was 30 years old. I know how to care for an appliance. A lot of models on today's market just won't last that long.This brand is relatively new to the US but if you are in the market for a fridge you owe it to yourself to at least see one in person. Read more Less