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Traditionally, refrigerators only had two compartments: a freezer for making ice and freezing food to maintain freshness for a week or even a month. The other compartment was for storing vegetables, fruits, leftovers, beverages, etc., for short-term use.
However, with the emergence of soft freezer refrigerators, the market has seen a new trend. Consumers have been influenced, leading many families to upgrade to soft freezer refrigerators for a more luxurious experience. But what exactly are soft freezer refrigerators?
1. What are soft freezer refrigerators?
Soft freezer refrigerators are conventional refrigerators equipped with an additional soft freezing compartment, maintaining food at a temperature ranging from -21 to -1 degrees Celsius, depending on the refrigerator model. This compartment ensures that perishable foods like meat and fish retain their freshness, preserving their flavors until they are cooked while minimizing thawing time.
Overall, considering the notable advantages mentioned above, soft freeze refrigerators are highly suitable for busy families who lack the time for daily grocery shopping and cooking but still desire freshness in their meals.
Discover 5 lesser-known drawbacks of soft freeze refrigerators.
Convenience aside, everything has its downsides, and soft freeze refrigerators are no exception. In reality, many who purchase these refrigerators for the convenience end up regretting it, shocked by these 5 drawbacks:
3.1 Relatively high prices of soft freeze refrigerators
Initially, when this soft freeze technology emerged, only a few refrigerators had such capabilities. At that time, large-capacity refrigerators with soft freeze technology ranged from 50 - 70 million VND per unit. Although the prices have decreased considerably now, making them more accessible, they still remain relatively high for some consumers. For instance, while a Panasonic refrigerator with a standard 2-door and a capacity under 300 liters ranges from 4 - 7 million VND, a Panasonic soft freeze refrigerator with similar capacity could be priced from 9 - 11 million VND per unit, depending on the seller.
3.2 Specialized boxes are still required for food preservation
Placing raw fish directly into the soft freeze compartment can lead to a dirty and odorous refrigerator, requiring additional time for cleaning. Instead, use food storage bags or specialized containers for better preservation. These items are readily available at supermarkets.
3.3 Despite being soft freeze, food stored still freezes solid
Many users of soft freeze refrigerators have found that their frozen foods do not thaw as advertised. Upon removal for cooking, they remain completely frozen, leaving users unsure if their refrigerators can adjust temperatures accordingly. Spending a significant amount on a soft freeze refrigerator only to waste time thawing food is truly a waste of money.
3.4 Short food storage duration
According to manufacturer recommendations, soft freeze refrigerators are only effective for preserving fresh food for a day or a week. This is a relatively short storage duration for many consumers.
3.5 Inability to customize temperatures as desired
Not all soft freeze refrigerators offer customizable temperatures. Some models from various manufacturers only have fixed temperature settings such as -1°C, -3°C, or -7°C for their soft freeze compartments.
