Internal refrigerator shelves are increasingly made of durable tempered glass, with edging made of plastic or other materials. So Electrolux uses wood for edging in some models of their refrigerators, while Liebherr prefers stainless steel. The edging often plays the role of a protective side, which protects the lower shelves of the refrigerator from accidental spilling of liquid on them. All shelves are removable and easy to clean. Electrolux also allows you to remove the trim and rinse the entire glass shelf surface. This is very convenient, because dirt is most difficult to remove precisely from the places of contact with the edging.
Glass shelves are able to withstand heavy weight, so you can put heavy pots on them without fear. If you still prefer trellis shelves in the refrigerator, then they can still be found in models from Samsung, Whirpool, LG, etc.
On the one hand, glass shelves are much more convenient than lattice shelves, since they make it easier to keep the refrigerator clean, but, on the other hand, ventilation and heat exchange in the refrigerator deteriorate. In order for heat transfer to become normal, refrigerator manufacturers establish additional systems ventilation, which somewhat increases the final cost of the refrigerator.
When buying a refrigerator, you should pay attention to how the shelves are fixed in place, whether it will "go" along with the heavy pan that you take out. In stores, the shelves in the refrigerator are often attached with tape, so you need to ask the store consultant to peel it off and show how the shelves hold or take his word for it.
It is also important to know if the height of the refrigerator shelves can be adjusted and how great is the possibility of choosing a new place. Some of the refrigerator models have corrugated side walls along the entire height, so the shelves can be easily arranged depending on the size of the dishes used. But in some, usually cheaper models of refrigerators, the shelves can be rearranged only one position, about 5 cm, which, of course, is less convenient.
Some manufacturers (Electrolux, AEG, Liebherr) offer half-width shelves. Bosch and some other companies in their devices install a shelf in the refrigerator, divided into two parts. If necessary, the front half of the shelf can be moved under the rear or removed completely, thus freeing up space for tall dishes. Electrolux offered a sloped shelf in the refrigerator. These shelves are very convenient to use if you put a tall bottle or a three-liter jar in the refrigerator.

Bottle holder

Refrigerator or bar? Manufacturers today pay to the storage of bottles Special attention... The most common storage accessory is the bottle holder grate, which attaches like a shelf and can easily accommodate up to five beverage bottles at a time. Such a bottle holder can be included in a set of devices from various manufacturers and is found in both expensive and fairly cheap models.
Sometimes the kit includes a bottle holder for one bottle that attaches under any shelf. It can be lattice - (Hansa, LG - some models), or it can be plastic (Ariston, Whirpool, LG, Bosch). The plastic bottle holder in Ariston refrigerators (MBA 4041 C, MBA 3831, etc.) looks very nice, it can be bent so that it does not interfere if this moment it is not used, but I would not trust the heavy one, after all, this shelf is more intended for cans of drinks. Whirpool holder is more convenient, but it is found only in the most expensive models (ART 735, ART 710), and in models with lattice shelves (ART 882, ART 962), one of the shelves half of its entire length has a high wavy side, on the bends of which the neck of the bottle is fixed, while it itself lies on the shelf. Thus, drinks in lde [large bottles.
The Bosch KGS 36310 model uses a plastic bottle holder for two bottles, which can be installed under any of the shelves. The holder looks very sturdy and reliable. LG offers a similar holder for two bottles, only with a grid, which is attached under any grid shelf. Some manufacturers (Hansa, Kaiser, Reeson, etc.) can adjust the backward tilt angle for conventional shelves. This position allows for the correct and safe stacking of wine bottles. The only inconvenience is that the bottles are not fixed and can knock against each other if placed carelessly.
Siemens installs shelves in its Vario appliances. On the one hand, it is a smooth shelf for storing food, but if you turn it over, you get a shelf with wave-shaped grooves for storing bottles.
Electrolux offers big choice for true lovers of vintage wines - in some models (ER 9096, ER 9099) a special Coolling Rack is installed, made in the form of a container filled with a solution of ammonia salts with a high heat capacity, which allows you to quickly cool drinks, and the ER 9098 BSAN model is equipped with a wooden (! ) a shelf with compartments for bottles. In addition, in some models (ERE 3900 / ERE 3900 X) there is also a folding Quick Chiller shelf, which is a flat plastic plate with a metal guard, with which the bottle is fixed in an inclined position. An interesting bottle holder is offered by Liebherr (models KGT 4066, KGT 3866, etc.). It looks like lightweight construction made of metal and plastic with folding handle. Bottles in it can not only be stored in the refrigerator (in an upright position), but it is also not a shame to put them on the table. For horizontal storage of bottles, this manufacturer uses a three-story rack (model KGT 5066, etc.), which is installed next to the trays for vegetables. Shelves - racks on the shelf have a slight backward tilt for safer bottle storage. More often the set includes a two-story shelf with flat shelves (KGB 4046, KGB 3646, etc.). The beauty of whatnots is that they are multifunctional - you can easily use them to store sausages or other products, and if necessary, put bottles of drinks.
AEG in the S 3742 refrigerator has dedicated a whole compartment for storing bottles, which is located between the refrigerator and freezer compartments. True, they stand vertically in this compartment, but at a specially selected temperature. In addition to bottles, this compartment can store greens for salads, vegetables and fruits.

Storage of vegetables and fruits

Modern cellar. No less, and maybe more important things are vessels for storing vegetables and fruits. There are models with two vessels and one large vessel with or without a septum. In some models, the septum can be moved and thus the volume of the compartments in the vessel can be changed. Typically one large vessel is installed in top-freezer refrigerators. (For example, Ariston model MTA 401 V, Samsung RT 37 MBM). But most refrigerators, both top and bottom freezer are completed with two vessels. They can be of the same size, but one of them can also be larger than the other (Vestfrost BKF 285 E40), which is especially convenient for storing small vegetables and fruits.
The most common arrangement of the vessels is horizontal when they stand side by side. But in some refrigerators, the vessels are stacked on top of each other. V best models refrigerators, containers for storing vegetables and fruits are transparent, which allows you to see all stacked products without pulling out the container itself. On cheap mass refrigerators, the vessels are not transparent. On exclusive Electrolux models, instead of plastic containers, they offer baskets woven from natural wicker. The combination of the coldness of the device and the natural warmth of wood "in one bottle" is very original and is popular with wealthy customers.
LG equips some models with a proprietary cover for trays Magic Crisper, which has a honeycomb structure. Excess moisture collects on the lid and evaporates from it, rather than flowing down, so the vegetables stay fresh longer.

Vessels for animal products

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Large enough vessels with or without lids for storing dairy, meat and fish products are offered by many refrigerator manufacturers. Usually cheese is painted on them, but the dimensions of the container for an hour are such that you can even put a whole chicken or a large piece of meat in them. Most often, these containers are made of transparent plastic and have a tight-fitting lid, which can also be opaque (for example, in Atlant refrigerators). You can place them on any shelf of the refrigerator that is convenient for you. Ariston, Siemens and other manufacturers in a number of models offer a pull-out container that is fixed under the shelf and has a fairly large volume.
A box for storing small items is also found in some models of AEG, Electrolux, etc. It is made of transparent plastic and can be installed both on the door shelf and inside the refrigerator compartment.

Refrigerator door

On inner panel refrigerator doors are convenient for placing everyday products. Here we store bottles, boxes of milk and kefir, butter, some medicines, eggs, and mayonnaise. All manufacturers try to make the most of usable space on the refrigerator door panel. In the very simple version three to five shelves are placed on the refrigerator door in its entire width. The top shelf is often covered with a lid like a breadbox. Sometimes a form for storing eggs is installed on it. Removable shelves on the refrigerator door can be transparent or non-transparent. It is possible that some of the shelves are transparent, and some are not.
The bottom shelf is usually molded onto the refrigerator door panel itself. It is designed for bottles and tall bags. Unfortunately, if you put a lot of heavy bottles on this shelf at the same time, over time, cracks will appear in its walls. Manufacturers often do not indicate what maximum weight this shelf can withstand. Often there is a movable stop on the bottom shelf - a divider, with which you can fix one or several bottles. In some models of Electrolux refrigerators, a removable retainer increases the height of the shelf, preventing bottles from falling when the refrigerator door is suddenly opened. Such a holder can be installed on the two lower shelves of the refrigerator. It should also be said that the highest bottles and cans are usually placed on the lower shelf, therefore the distance between it and the upper shelves is much greater than between all the others. Sometimes the shelves on the door are each in its place, sometimes manufacturers give the opportunity to change the location of some door shelves by a few centimeters (Whirpool, Hansa, etc.). Most often, you can outweigh the second shelf by placing it higher or lower, depending on the height of the bottles on the lower shelf. The use of reversible half-shelves and small boxes allows you to change the interior of the refrigerator door. In the Atlant MXM 1704 refrigerator, only the lower shelf for bottles is made to the full width of the door. Above it there are as many as 9 (!) Small shelves, seven of which are located in checkerboard... Two boxes with lids are located next to each other at the top. One of these boxes is divided into two compartments for different little things. Similar semi-shelves are available for refrigerators Bosch, Siemens, Beko, LG, etc.

Egg storage

In the design of small accessories for refrigerators, the concept "from refrigerator to table" is now relevant, i.e. small dishes are offered, which can be used for table setting. To a greater extent, this applies to oilers and egg storage molds.
A variety of devices are used to store eggs - from a simple plastic plate with holes to an elegant basket with a handle. Electrolux suggests storing large quantities of eggs in the packaging in which they are sold. And place six eggs in a basket. When you need to get them out, just take the basket by the convenient handles and transfer it to the table. Baskets with handles can also be found from other manufacturers, for example, from Stinol, and some Atlanta models have two baskets, each of several pieces and they are placed on 2 shelves on the door of the device.
Indesit has a completely different approach. Refrigerators of this brand are equipped with a stand for storing three dozen eggs, which seems to be specially designed for many Russian housewives who are used to buying eggs in a large number in markets where there is usually no special packaging.

Oil storage

To store oil in bulk refrigerators, a small shelf built into the refrigerator door is used, which opens like a bread bin (some Bosch, LG models). In more expensive models for storing butter, they offer cute boxes that can be placed on the table. For example, Ariston makes some accessories (a stand for storing eggs, a shelf for jars, an oiler) of blue plastic, which gives these details an additional charm.

Frozen food chambers

Freezer containers are increasingly made of transparent plastic for convenience and beauty. If a non-transparent material is used, then it can be tinted solely for the best appearance... In refrigerators with an overhead freezer compartment, vessels are usually not used; shelves similar to those in the refrigerator compartment are installed there. In addition to large vessels, many refrigerators from a variety of manufacturers have a shallow plastic tray for freezing dumplings, berries, small and chopped fruits and vegetables. The frozen food is then packaged and transferred to a special container or container. This tray is a must if in the summer you are preparing for the winter, as it allows you to better preserve the taste, beneficial features and the shape of berries and vegetables.
Of course, the equipment of freezers is more standard than that of cold rooms... But still something interesting can be found here. So Ariston offers a special bucket that is located in the freezer. It chills the champagne with a special function (Ice Party) to the right temperature, and then you can go to the table.
An important part of all modern freezers is, without a doubt, the ability to make ice. Most often, several pull-out containers with lids are fixed over the top shelf (in refrigerators with a lower freezer), or placed on a shelf (in refrigerators with an upper freezer). Ariston on some of its models sets the molds (Easy Ice) on inside freezer doors, rationally using it usually free space... South Korean firms (Samsung, LG) have come up with special devices in their appliances that make it easier to remove ready-made ice cubes from the freezer. Samsung calls this device the "TIT Swivel Ice Tray", LG calls it "EasyGet Ice Tray". The principle of operation of these devices is simple - you do not need to pull out the container with ice cubes and pick them out. You open the freezer and turn the special lever. At the same time, ice cubes fall into a special tray, which is located under the tray. You just have to pull out this tray and take the ready-made ice.
There is an unusually large amount of accessories in a modern refrigerator. The main thing is that all of them are securely fixed, easily pulled out, and do not have a specific smell. An unpleasant moment - a shelf or other part may break sooner or later. A nice moment - you can buy a new accessory at the service center or even buy the accessory that you liked, provided that the sizes of the refrigeration units match.

You can quickly design any shelf width in our online constructor on home page site and immediately find out its cost.

Chipboard (laminated chipboard) shelves

The main material in our constructor is laminated chipboard. The advantages of this material are price, wide range of colors and applicability. Laminated chipboard lockers are also suitable for the office, living room, to the cottage, etc.

Based on our experience and the experience of others furniture factories we have obtained the optimal length for different material thicknesses for a construction depth of 300-400 mm:
- Chipboard 16mm up to 600mm;
- Chipboard 18mm to 800mm;
- Chipboard 22mm up to 1000mm.

Each such shelf will be able to withstand up to 40 kg and at the same time will not look "tired" over the years. Our recommendations, of course, do not mean that you need to strictly use our parameters and no freedom for your own decisions.

If you make the shelf wider than the recommended size, then over time, under the influence of air humidity, weight and other factors, the structure will begin to bend. If you still want to make the shelf wider than recommended, then use a cabinet with a back wall made of cabinet material or HDF - this will significantly add rigidity to the structure. We recommend that you adhere to this recommendation even if the shelves are not so long!

Using the example of 16 mm chipboard, we can say that if you decide to make a shelf from 600 to 800 mm, then you can put up to 30 kg on it, a shelf from 800 to 1000 mm can be loaded up to 20 kg, over 1000 mm up to 10 kg. Moreover, shelves of this length can bend over time even under their own weight.

Glass shelves

Also consider the option of glass shelves. The material is fragile, which means that you need to treat its load carefully. A positive aspect of using glass shelves is moisture resistance. Such shelves are found wide application in rooms with high humidity... For example, in the bathroom or in the kitchen.

At a depth of 250-300 mm, the following shelf lengths are the maximum weight distribution:
- Glass 6 mm to 305 mm;
- Glass 10 mm to 610 mm;
- Glass 12 mm to 914 mm.

Items on glass shelves in no case should be thrown, the consequences may be small fragments, which will be very difficult to see later.

In the example image below, you can see the optimal load on the shelf depending on its length and thickness:

But what about the tables?

Tables are usually much larger than non-flexing shelves, but are often made from the same materials. If you want to make a reliable, stable table, then you need to choose a reliable frame that differs from simple legs by the presence of rigid connections between the supports. You can find examples of such tables

There are three types of shelves in modern refrigerators:

• Metal - consisting of bars running in parallel at a certain distance.
• Glass - made of special durable glass.
• Plastic - from of various kinds plastics.

It sometimes turns out to be a big problem for the buyer to make a choice between the same type of refrigerators equipped with internal shelves made of different materials.

Let's try to deal with this "unsolvable" problem.

Metal shelves in the refrigerator.

Strictly speaking, metal is metal. Such shelves are practically not afraid of any mechanical stress. You can knock on a metal shelf, you can throw it at a neighbor, you can even knock out a carpet on the street with it, and then calmly put it back in the refrigerator (do not forget to wash it first, of course).

But they also have their drawbacks:
- At first, liquid accidentally spilled on such a shelf will flood everything below.
- Secondly, metal shelves from of stainless steel does not happen (in any case, I have not seen) and therefore the metal from which the refrigerator shelf is made is covered special paint... Unfortunately, the reality is that the quality of this coating is far from always at its best, and the shelf is devoid of protective coating starts to rust quickly.

Glass shelves in the refrigerator.

Among many buyers of refrigerators, there is an opinion that fragile-looking glass shelves are afraid of loads and should not be placed on them. three-liter cans culinary delights preserved in the summer. This is a fundamentally misconception!

Glass shelves used in modern refrigerators are made of special tempered glass and can withstand loads of 20 even 25 kilograms.

However, you don't need to trust the sellers who will claim that glass shelves are unbreakable. Beat! And how! Try to do the same exercises with such a shelf as with the metal one, which I wrote about above, and you will have one less shelf.

Glass refrigerator shelves are much easier to keep clean than metal ones.

In addition, the liquid spilled on the glass shelf will no longer spill lower, unless, of course, its volume is measured in liters.

Plastic shelves in the refrigerator.

As I already wrote at the very beginning, plastic shelves are made of special food grade transparent plastic.

Personally, I think this is the most dangerous type of shelf used in refrigerators. It is dangerous not because plastic is not a reliable material. It's just that plastic is different from plastic, and the chance to run into low-quality plastic is much greater than metal or glass.

The plastic used in expensive quality refrigerators can be very different from the plastic used in cheap models. This can threaten the fact that your plastic shelves will suddenly begin to crack with all the ensuing consequences.

These are the shelves in refrigerators. And the choice is naturally yours!

By the way, I would like to hear your opinion in the comments.

Refrigerator shelves - metal, glass or plastic?

It sometimes turns out to be a big problem for the buyer to make a choice between the same type of refrigerators equipped with internal shelves made of different materials.

There are three main types of shelves in modern refrigerators:

Metal - consisting of bars running in parallel at a certain distance.

Glass - made of special durable glass.

Plastic - from various types of plastics.

Metallic. In inexpensive refrigerators of the “economy” price segment, the shelves are mainly metal, lattice. In modern refrigerators, metal shelves, as a rule, have special plastic "clothes" - so it is more hygienic and aesthetically pleasing. Metal shelves in the refrigerator should be easily rearranged in height, removed if necessary.

Strictly speaking, metal is metal. Such shelves are practically not afraid of any mechanical stress. You can knock on a metal shelf, you can throw it at a neighbor.

But they also have their drawbacks:

- Firstly, the liquid accidentally spilled on such a shelf will flood everything below.

- Secondly, metal shelves made of stainless steel do not exist (well, in very chic models.) and therefore the metal from which the refrigerator shelf is made is covered with special paint. Unfortunately, the reality is that the quality of this coating does not always turn out to be at its best, and a shelf devoid of a protective coating begins to rust quickly.

Glass- made of special durable glass.

More expensive and beautiful option(in refrigerators of the middle and upper price segment) - glass shelves. They are made of tempered glass that can withstand loads of up to 25 kg. The accepted part of the glass shelves is a plastic or metal edging that turns into a small side. If liquid spills on the shelf, the rim will prevent it from flowing down.

Some refrigerators have glass shelves that are half the depth of the refrigerator. This is necessary for storing bulky products in the refrigerator, dishes (large pots, three-liter jars). It happens that such shelves are made sliding - you slide one part under the other and you get additional space, you move it apart - again you have a full-fledged shelf. There are also models with Z-shaped metal shelves (Samsung RSJ1KERS), which also serve for the convenience of storing food in dishes of non-standard dimensions.

Among many buyers of refrigerators, there is an opinion that fragile-looking glass shelves are afraid of loads and three-liter cans of culinary delights preserved in the summer should not be placed on them. This is a fundamentally misconception!

Glass shelves used in modern refrigerators are made of special tempered glass and can withstand loads of 20 even 25 kilograms.

However, you don't need to trust the sellers who will claim that glass shelves are unbreakable. Beat! And how! Try to do the same exercises with such a shelf as with a metal shelf, then you will have one less shelf.

Glass refrigerator shelves are much easier to keep clean than metal ones.

In addition, the liquid spilled on the glass shelf will no longer spill lower, unless, of course, its volume is measured in liters.

The main disadvantage of glass shelves is that they impede the normal movement of air in the refrigerator. Therefore, when purchasing a refrigerator with glass shelves, pay attention to the system of uniform distribution of air flows.

Plastic shelves in the refrigerator.

Plastic shelves are made of special food grade plastic.

Personally, I think this is the most dangerous type of shelf used in refrigerators. It is dangerous not because plastic is not a reliable material. It's just that plastic is different from plastic, and the chance to run into low-quality plastic is much greater than metal or glass.

The plastic used in expensive quality refrigerators can be very different from the plastic used in cheap models. This can threaten the fact that your plastic shelves will suddenly begin to crack with all the ensuing consequences.

These are the shelves in refrigerators. And the choice is naturally yours!

« Inner world» modern refrigerators rich: all kinds of shelves, compartments, forms and molds. With their help, storing food has become simple and convenient. If, of course, you know what this or that shelf or container is for. Let's try to figure them out.

Refrigerator: inside view

Refrigerators are different. Large and small, imported and domestic, colorful, expensive and not so much. Their equipment is also different. One model has a special compartment for oil, while the other does not ... The presence of certain "amenities" inside the refrigerator depends on its cost, as well as on what the manufacturer itself is ready to offer us for a particular price. Some firms pay more attention to the "insides" of their units, others - less ...

Shelf is the head of everything

No modern household refrigerator unthinkable without shelves. To pile food on top of each other, you see, is a dubious pleasure. There are two main types of shelves: metal ("lattice") and glass. There are few models with plastic shelves on the market now, and they are not very popular. This material can be used to make special trays or pallets designed for storing certain products, boxes in the freezer.

Metal lattice shelves are the lot of inexpensive refrigerators. For example, they can be found in some models of Krasnoyarsk units, such as the single-chamber Biryusa 6C-1 or the two-chamber Biryusa 18C. They are also found in Velikie Luki devices, for example, in "Morozko" -4. Foreign manufacturers also complete their equipment with metal shelves: take at least the popular in Russia Indesit ST 145.

However, lattice metal shelves today differ from those that we are used to seeing in old Soviet refrigerators. Usually they all have plastic "clothes". This is undoubtedly better from a hygiene point of view, and it looks more advantageous than bare metal.

In many budget models, shelves are metal, lattice, clad in plastic. In the photo: refrigerator "Biryusa" 18C

The desire of buyers to purchase refrigerators with glass shelves, and manufacturers - to produce them, can be called a fashionable word today "trend" (trend, hobby). Glass, especially tempered glass, can withstand a considerable load: up to 25 kilograms. So there is no need to be afraid that it will crack if you put a large cast iron cauldron with pilaf. Glass is much easier to clean than grates. In addition, refrigerators with glass shelves look prettier and more expensive than those with lattice shelves. However, not only they look, but they are usually more expensive. And this is connected not only with the additional payment for beauty. Each medal has a flip side. The fact is that glass shelves impede normal air circulation in the refrigerator. Because of this, manufacturers have to install additional ventilation systems, which leads to an increase in the cost of the final product.

All glass shelves are usually fitted with a special edging. Usually it is plastic, but in more expensive models it can be made of stainless steel or even wood. In addition to decorative, its role is to prevent accidentally spilled liquids from entering the lower shelves of the refrigerator. It is better if the edging can be easily removed. This is convenient when washing the refrigerator, because most of the dirt accumulates in the place where the edging touches the glass.

In addition, what material the shelves in the refrigerator are made of, it is worth paying attention to the presence of special clips that will not allow the shelf to "go" after the heavy pan being removed from it.

Naturally, the more grooves in the refrigerator for rearranging the shelves, the better. Inexpensive units on the inner walls usually have several divisions with a certain step, for example, 5 centimeters. Those that are more expensive often have completely corrugated sides inside, which means that you can fix the shelf at the height that is most convenient for the user.

Some manufacturers (for example, Electrolux, AEG, Liebherr) complete their expensive models shelves half the width of the usual. This allows tall dishes, large pots or bottles to be stored. Other firms, for example, the Bocsh-Siemens concern, install folding shelves in refrigerators: they are divided in half and, if necessary, the front half "leaves" under the back. The South Korean company Samsung in its side by side refrigerator RSJ1KERS also installed for the convenience of storing food in oversized dishes special shelf... It is made of metal and is made in the shape of the letter Z.

Z-shelf in the refrigerator Samsung RSJ1KERS

Bottle game

Previously, manufacturers did not pay much attention to storing bottles in the refrigerator. As a rule, a shelf-balcony on the door served for this. As a last resort, the bottle could be placed flat on any of the regular shelves... Today, in addition to the shelf on the door, there are special holders in many models. Usually this is a lattice shelf, curved in such a way that a certain number of bottles (usually up to 5) can be placed on it without fear of their safety. Such holders are found in models of almost all manufacturers, and both expensive and mid-range, and even budget.

The most common bottle holders are: balcony shelf and curved lattice shelf

However, some companies offer other solutions for storing drinks. The holder can also be for one bottle, in this case it is attached to any shelf in the refrigerator. Such a holder can be metal or plastic. In the second case, the accessory is perhaps more beautiful, but the metal is still more durable ...

An interesting solution is offered by Siemens. Some models from this manufacturer are equipped with Vario shelves. On the one hand, they are flat, it is convenient to store food on them, but if such a shelf is turned over, then its other side will be ribbed. The undulating grooves are ideal for storing bottles.

Another German manufacturer is not far behind: Liebherr. In a number of models, for example, the KGT 4066, you can find an unusual structure made of metal and plastic with a folding handle, similar to a basket. The bottles are in an upright position. By the way, with its help you can not only store them in the refrigerator, but even serve them on the table - you will not be ashamed.

For horizontal storage of bottles in the Liebherr KGN 5066 model and some others there is a three-storey lattice rack. The shelves of the bookcase are slightly tilted back. This is for the safest possible storage of beverage bottles. A big plus of the shelf is that it can be used, for example, for storing sausages, as well as many other products, it is multifunctional.

What's behind the door?

The refrigerator door usually has 3 to 5 removable balcony shelves in its entire width. The top shelf, and sometimes several at once, are usually equipped with a lid (like a bread bin). These shelves store products that are used on a daily basis. These are boxes of milk, kefir or juice, and bottles of drinks, medicines, mayonnaise, eggs. By the way, for the latter, more often on the upper door shelf, there is a special compartment with a recess for each egg, for careful storage.

The shelves on the doors in most models are plastic. They can be transparent or opaque. In some refrigerators, some of the shelves are transparent, and some are not. Balcony shelves are usually located in its place, but in some units, the manufacturer allows the user to place them in his own way, providing for several free holders. Most often, you can outweigh the second shelf if there are three of them, or the one that is located above the lowest shelf if there are more shelves.

Shelves-balconies in the refrigerator Indesit ST 145

But not always shelves-balconies are made in the full width of the door. There are models of refrigerators (and there are many of them) in which there is only one such shelf - for bottles. And the rest, small, are "scattered" on the inner surface of the door. An example of a refrigerator with such an arrangement of door shelves is a model from Belarus Atlant "MHM-1845". Naturally, other manufacturers also offer similar units.

In addition to various shelves on the door, a mini-bar can be provided, or, as it is also called, a home bar. It is a window cut into the door of the refrigerator compartment with its own counter door, opening which you can take various drinks from the refrigerator.

Also, many models have a function for serving chilled drinks. The refrigerator has a reservoir for liquid (water, juice) or the supply of purified tap water, and on the outside of the refrigerator compartment door there is a recess with a dispenser through which liquid can be poured.

Dispenser for serving chilled drinks in the refrigerator Samsung RSJ1KERS

Oil storage

Oil must be stored in an oil can, everyone knows this, and refrigerator manufacturers are no exception. In budget models, there is a small shelf with a lid built into the door. More expensive refrigerators usually offer cute boxes that can be placed on the table during a meal. For example, the Ariston company completes some of its models with a blue oiler and egg holder.

Let's look into the freezer

As you know, refrigerators come with an upper and lower freezer location. In the first case, in the freezer, as a rule, you can see the same shelves as in the refrigerator compartment. True, if they are glass in the refrigerator compartment, then in the freezer, most likely, there will still be metal lattice. Depending on the size of the freezer compartment, there may be one or two shelves. Also, in many refrigerators, the freezer is equipped with an ice mold. Most often it is made of durable plastic that is resistant to low temperatures.

Freezer of the Indesit ST 145 refrigerator

Bottom-freezer refrigerators usually have several drawers, ranging from 2 to 4-5. All plastic. It is convenient if they are completely transparent or with a transparent front part: this way you can see what exactly is in this or that container. Some manufacturers complete their models with special trays for freezing berries, small and chopped fruits and vegetables, dumplings. With this method of freezing, the taste and useful properties of food are better preserved. After being frozen in such a tray, the food is packed and transferred to a regular container in the freezer.

Freezer with containers for storing food

Also in the freezer there are special removable containers for ice. Ariston installs ice trays on the inside of the freezer door for some of its models. But South Korean firms (Samsung, LG) have introduced a technology in their refrigerators that makes it very easy to remove ready-made ice cubes from the freezer. Samsung calls this innovation the TIT Swivel Ice Tray, while LG calls it Easy Get Ice Tray. Despite the different names, the principle of operation of these systems is the same and simple. Once you open the freezer, you simply turn the special lever. The finished ice cubes are then poured into the tray. You just have to pull it out and take ready-made ice.

Ice in a different way

In addition, an ice maker may be provided for making ice in the refrigerator. For it to function, the refrigerator must be connected to the water supply. However, there are models in which a capacity for manually filling water is provided. Cold water first it is filtered, and then it is frozen - it turns into ice. It accumulates in a special compartment, more often in the form of cubes, but some models also provide for the preparation of crushed ice. After filling the reservoir, the generator will automatically stop freezing water. The advantages of the ice obtained in this way are obvious: it does not come into contact with the products stored in the freezer, does not absorb foreign odors. Such ice can be used both for making drinks and, for example, for cosmetic purposes.

A modern refrigerator is a convenient and functional unit for storing food and making ice. Manufacturers today pay a lot of attention to " interior interiors»Manufactured models. They come up with various additional accessories, develop an attractive design. This zeal is partly due to the fact that no revolutionary changes in the technical design of the refrigerator have yet to be expected. And the attention of buyers must be attracted by something. So everyone took up the external and internal appearance of their products, they come up with new shelves, oil cans and bottle holders. Well, and we only benefit from this. The main thing is not to neglect the careful handling of any household appliances, and then it will serve you for a long time and will more than justify the money spent on its purchase.