Why this under counter fridge earns its place
This is Smeg's 50s Retro mini bar fridge, model FAB5LCR5, a compact single-door drinks fridge in cream, carrying the brand's rounded 50s silhouette. It suits hotel guest rooms, boutique properties, offices and hospitality receptions as a working chiller that also earns its place as a visible design piece.
As a mini bar format it is built to hold drinks and snacks at a single point of use rather than bulk stock. The catalogue lists a 34 litre capacity and two shelves, while the manufacturer description adds bottle and snack storage in the door, two glass internal shelves and an internal LED light. Low-noise compressor refrigeration and automatic defrost keep the day-to-day running straightforward in rooms where guests or staff are close by.
The listed footprint is 404mm wide, 569mm deep and 740mm high, with a 21.5kg gross weight, so check the recess, counter or room layout before it arrives and leave room for the left-hinged door to open. It runs from a 220-240V supply, uses R600a refrigerant with GWP 3, and is listed at energy class D with 61 kWh/year consumption. The steel and plastic cabinet is covered by a 2 year parts and labour warranty.
