With the mercury tipping 25 oC throughout the daytime when we tested this large-capacity Haier fridge freezer, it didn’t get any easy two-week test. Generally, we keep cooling appliances in a chamber at an ambient air temperature of 19 oC to ensure a level playing field. Yet despite the uncharacteristically warm weather, the Cube turned in some very good test results with only some minor caveats. Providing the appliance is within the manufacturer’s warranty period the service is entirely free if the appliance is found to be faulty. If the appliance is not faulty, the costs of labour, collection at the customer’s home and possible appliance transport costs will be charged to the customer by Haier Appliances UK. As usual, we loaded up the Haier with 0.5kg of produce per 10 litres of fridge space, and 1kg of frozen food per 10 litres of freezer space. The latter included 2 litres of room temperature water to simulate fresh-to-frozen cooling. We set the thermostat to 4 oC for the fridge and -18 oC for the freezer. Temperature probes were placed on all shelves and drawers, and in the middle of the water sample. Temperature readings were then logged every minute. Each day, the Haier’s doors were opened five or six times for around 20 seconds each time. The freezer performance was exemplary in all four proper drawers. The temperature averaged about 1 oC higher than set, so we reset the thermostat to -19 oC to counter the warm weather. Set like this, all four drawers averaged exactly -18 oC, with variation of only a degree or two throughout the compressor cycle. Chances are you probably know all there is to know about Currys, but if you don’t then here’s a little more detail about them.

Obviously, storing non bacteria-critical foods (ice, frozen veg and so on) in the top trays would avoid the potential issue in the event of a power outage, so this certainly isn’t a deal breaker. However, unfortunately, this one test alone lets down what was otherwise an excellent set of technical results for the Cube. The sleek integrated handles are good as they will not protrude into your kitchen space and the relatively low noise level of 40dba is helpful if you live in an open plan environment.The sleek touch control panel is clear-gloss over stainless with crisp-white displays. The displays turn off a couple of seconds after the last press. The Cube series runs dual evaporators, separating the cooling systems for the fridge and freezer. This ensures independent controls and no odours moving between the two compartments. Secure Trust Bank PLC (register number 204550) is authorised by the PRA and regulated by the FCA and the PRA. For appliances used in a commercial environment such as offices, shops, restaurants, or any small business, the warranty is limited to six months* Activating the aftersales service (excluding microwave ovens, handheld devices and small televisions) Overall, the Haier Cube HTF-452DM7 is a stylish, high-performance appliance with a couple of minor caveats. Verdict

The Haier HTF-456DM6 is a freestanding refrigerator with a French door design. It features LED lamps for efficient and long-lasting lighting. The refrigerator has a built-in display and a touch control interface, allowing for easy operation and monitoring of its functions. It uses R600a as the refrigerating medium and is equipped with a single compressor. There are adjustable shelves giving you the flexibility to store larger items, so you aren't restricted to where you can store your produce. We are delighted to offer our 2-man delivery team to bring any of our products directly to your home. We understand that a smooth delivery experience is crucial, so here are some important details about our service:The top space in both freezers is a slide-out tray with a low front; it’s about half the depth of the other two drawers. This didn’t seem very necessary at first, but the more we used the freezer, the more this became a handy storage area for frequently accessed items. In our case that was ice cubes, frozen fruit for smoothies and wine chiller sleeves.

One notable feature of the Haier HTF-456DM6 is the fresh zone compartment, designed to preserve the freshness of fruits and vegetables for longer periods. This compartment maintains an optimal humidity level, keeping produce crisp and flavorful. If the appliance is not accessible due to insufficient space or the appliance cannot be removed from its location due to surrounding cupboards, worktops or other equipment or any damage resulting from the removal or re-installing the appliance.Any defect caused by accident, misuse, unauthorised modification, or any repair not authorised by Haier. This model benefits from multi air flow technology in the refrigerator which helps to preserve the freshness of your food and the anti-bacterial treatment helps prevent bacteria growth, protecting your food and health of your family. LED lighting is a nice addition in both freezer compartments. It’s at the very top of the compartment and so illuminates the top trays well; it’s forward enough to illuminate the contents of the bin when they’re pulled open too. Haier Cube HTF-452DM7 – How much can you fit in? Advice to the customer on how to operate the appliance (instructions are found in the user manual supplied).