Candy CHSBSV 5172XKN review
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- American
- Metallic
- Frost-free freezer
You’ll be able to fit 18 carrier bags of food inside the Candy CHSBSV5172XKN American-style fridge freezer, and with its electronic control panel on the outside it should be easy to set the right temperature. But will both sides of this Candy fridge freezer hold the temperature steady if your kitchen heats up or cools down through the course of the day? Our full review will tell you whether it provides a safe home for your food.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What’s it great at?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
Last checked by Which?
December 2020
First reviewed by Which?
January 2020
Released
June 2020
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General
- Testing informationThis model was tested after we changed our fridge freezer test programme in April 2018. For full details on how we've changed our testing, head to our guide on 'how we test fridge freezers'.
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