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With distinctive retro-styling, the CVB20RNE is part of Smeg's designer freezer range. But does the Smeg live up to the promise of its handsome exterior? The only way to tell was to run through the full Which? test regime so we could be sure it delivered effective cooling and freezing and could maintain the correct temperatures.
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Energy use
Energy use Compares energy use for each freezer taking size into account. Subscribe
Performance
Recommended thermostat setting The manufacturer's recommended thermostat setting should result in a temperature colder than -18°C. Fewer than two stars means you will have to adjust the thermostat setting until it matches the correct setting. Subscribe
Temperature stability How closely the freezer maintains the correct temperature even when the room temperature changes. Five stars mean you won’t need to adjust the thermostat, while two stars means that you will. Subscribe
Quietness and vibration Five stars means the model is quiet, one star is noisy. Subscribe
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Brand reliability How reliable this brand of freezer is. Subscribe
Convenience
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Ease of defrosting How easy it is to collect defrosted water from the freezer. Models with top marks are frost-free. Subscribe

Smeg CVB20RNE

  • Launch date: Jan 2009
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