Hotpoint HL 161 AI

Advantages: Low price
Disadvantages: Flimsy shelves, low capacity

.... My advice? Avoid at all costs, until Hotpoint sort the design of the shelves. (They show no sign of doing so).... Read review

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Advantages: Good Capacity
Disadvantages: Not Frost Free

...is not an auto defrost or frost free so can be turned off via the controls for de frosting. The door's to both the freezer and fridge are hinged so easily changed should damage occur. Size = 96 Liters ENERGY RATING The energy rating was a major thing when we were choosing as this dictates how much you will pay ultimately for the electricity used whilst in operation. The Hotpoint RFA60 is rating A which is one step away from being the most efficient so low on running cost's and kind on the environment. SIZE OF THE FRIDGE FREEZER The following are the dimensions of this Fridge Freezer which are obviously important should you be limited on space or incorporating into a new kitchen design. Weight 76.5 kg Height 161.1 cm Width 60.0 cm Depth 62.0 cm CLEANING With lot's of shelves etc come's lot's of cleaning although all surfaces are smooth plastic... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap
Disadvantages: Unreliable

...I have had 2 Hotpoint washing machines and have found both of them adequate washers but break down frequently. Hotpoint seems to be making a lot of money from service and spare parts. Then when the machines break down beyond repair they tempt you into buying a new Hotpoint rather than a more reliable make by offering a replacement at a very low cost. Then the whole cycle starts again – more spare parts and call out fees. I have a Bosch now and I find it a better washer and it has yet to let me down.... Read review

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