If you freeze something for yourself now and then, a 31-litre mini freezer is enough. If you often cook ahead or buy bulk packs, choose a 60-litre table-top freezer. Both are 41 dB, noise class C, and have energy class E.
Which size suits you?
31 litres: compact, for one person. The Salora MINIFREEZE32WH has 31 litres of freezer space and is 47.2 cm wide, 49.2 cm high and 45.0 cm deep. It fits on a worktop, under a desk or next to a cupboard. You can keep ice cream, bread, leftovers and single meals in it together.
60 litres: for people who cook ahead. The Salora FREEZER48WH has 60 litres of freezer space at the same width of 47.2 cm, but is 84.5 cm high. It slides under a standard worktop. This freezer also comes in black, the Salora FREEZER48BL.
If you are in doubt, look at what you freeze now. If it is a few single portions a week, 31 litres is plenty. If you regularly fill a whole freezer drawer with pre-cooked meals, you will get further with 60 litres.
Freezing food yourself: how much at once
The freezing capacity tells you how much fresh food you can freeze per 24 hours. The MINIFREEZE32WH freezes 2.0 kg per 24 hours, enough for a few fresh portions at a time. The FREEZER48WH and the FREEZER48BL manage 6.0 kg per 24 hours, enough to put away a whole shopping trip in one go.
If you have more fresh food to freeze than that, spread it over a few days so you stay within the freezing capacity.
Noise: important if you sleep there too
In a student room, the freezer often stands in the same room as your bed. So look at the number of decibels. The MINIFREEZE32WH and the FREEZER48 are both at 41 dB, noise class C. In a quiet room you will hear the compressor when it starts; during the day it fades into the background noise. If you have the choice, put it on the opposite side of the room from your bed.
Energy consumption
Both freezers have energy class E. The MINIFREEZE32WH uses 147 kWh a year, the FREEZER48 156 kWh a year. So the difference in consumption is small, while the large freezer has almost twice as much space. If you are torn between the two, consumption doesn't need to decide your choice.
Good to know: do you pay for the electricity yourself, or is it included in your rent? That varies per room and determines how much the consumption counts for you.
Placement
Wait a while after delivery. Don't switch a new freezer on straight away. You can read why you wait and how to set it up properly in new fridge or freezer: why you wait 24 hours.
Space for heat to escape. Space must be left free for ventilation all around the MINIFREEZE32WH and behind and above the FREEZER48. So don't wedge it tightly between two cupboards.
The right temperature in the room. Both freezers are tested for ambient temperatures of 16 to 38 degrees. The MINIFREEZE32WH has climate class N-ST, the FREEZER48 climate class ST. A room, kitchen or heated utility room stays within that range all year, as does an attic room that gets warm in summer.
You can find all freezers currently available under cooling and freezing.
Frequently asked questions
Can the door open the other way?
Yes. The MINIFREEZE32WH, the FREEZER48WH and the FREEZER48BL all have a reversible door, so you choose whether it opens to the left or the right.
Can the freezer go in an unheated hallway or a shed?
Yes, as long as it stays between 16 and 38 degrees there all year. If it gets colder, choose a spot indoors, such as a room or a heated utility room.
Can I take it with me when I move?
Yes. The MINIFREEZE32WH weighs 15.5 kg and the FREEZER48 20.1 kg, so one or two people can move it. After moving it, check again how long to wait before switching it on.
What is the difference with a freezer compartment in a mini fridge?
A freezer compartment sits inside the fridge itself and is meant for ice and a few frozen meals. A separate freezer is all freezer space, so you can also freeze fresh food in it yourself.
What peace of mind do I get?
You get a 24-month manufacturer's warranty and a 30-day cooling-off period. Ordered on working days before 21:00, it arrives within 24 hours, and delivery is always free.
