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GE GFSF2HCY[WW]

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$1,178.00 - $1,499.99

Summary: This 22.0 cu.-ft. french-door bottom-freezer GE GFSF2HCY[WW] refrigerator has

digital controls

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Type: French-door bottom-freezer refrigerators

About - GE GFSF2HCY[WW]
The GE GFSF2HCY[WW] is part of the refrigerator test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, bottom freezer refrigerator models like the GFSF2HCY[WW] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Temperature performance: This combines results of tests measuring the accuracy of initial temperature settings along with how well a model 1) kept optimum temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer at the same time; 2) kept temperatures even throughout each compartment; 3) kept temperatures constant despite changes in room temperatures; and 4) maintained set temperatures even with very high room temperatures. Energy efficiency: This reflects electricity consumption (based on our tests) per cubic foot of measured usable storage space. For example, two models with the same energy cost per year may have different energy efficiencies -- the unit with more storage space being more efficient. Noise: Noise level was measured when the compressor started up and during steady running. Subjective judgments by a panel of listeners supplemented our noise-meter readings.

About - GE GFSF2HCY[WW]

The GE GFSF2HCY[WW] is part of the refrigerator test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, bottom freezer refrigerator models like the GFSF2HCY[WW] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Temperature performance:: This combines results of tests measuring the accuracy of initial temperature settings along with how well a model 1) kept optimum temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer at the same time; 2) kept temperatures even throughout each compartment; 3) kept temperatures constant despite changes in room temperatures; and 4) maintained set temperatures even with very high room temperatures.
Energy efficiency:: This reflects electricity consumption (based on our tests) per cubic foot of measured usable storage space. For example, two models with the same energy cost per year may have different energy efficiencies -- the unit with more storage space being more efficient.
Noise:: Noise level was measured when the compressor started up and during steady running. Subjective judgments by a panel of listeners supplemented our noise-meter readings.

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About This Brand
The GE lines include GE, GE Profile, GE Café, and GE Monogram. GE will be offering an interactive LCD screen on some of its models, and on one Profile model there will be a refreshment center and fold-away shelves.
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About This Brand

The GE lines include GE, GE Profile, GE Café, and GE Monogram. GE will be offering an interactive LCD screen on some of its models, and on one Profile model there will be a refreshment center and fold-away shelves.

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Features & Specs - GE GFSF2HCY[WW]
Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) Claimed capacity is the manufacturer's estimate of the volume, in cubic feet, of interior space. Claimed capacity (cu. ft.)	22.0
Cabinet-depth model Cabinet-depth models usually measure 27 to 28 inches deep, not quite flush with the cabinets, but at least three inches shallower than many standard 36-inch-wide models. You can get models with stainless exteriors or panel kits. Cabinet-depth model	No
French-door style French door models are bottom-freezer refrigerators whose upper compartments have two narrow doors that open similarly to the doors of a side-by-side refrigerator. These narrower doors use less space in front of the refrigerator when opened, and allow access to either or both sides of the full-width fresh-food compartment. Typically more expensive, French-door models are usually 36 inches wide, though some newer models are 33 inches wide. French-door style	Yes
Water dispenser It is normally located in the fresh food compartment. Water dispenser	No
Stainless/SS-look option Stainless steel is stylish but it shows fingerprints. Another option: a vinyl-covered metal finish that gives you a stainless-steel look but resists smudging. Stainless/SS-look option	Yes
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speech lady

from

Buffalo, NY

1.0

Terrible!

9/13/2012

Pros

Cons

Bad Shelving Arrangements

Limited freezer space

Limited Shelving Options

Temperatures Inconsistent

Best Uses

Comment:

This is the worst refrigerator I have ever owned in my over 30 years of buying appliances. The food in the vegetable compartments freezes if the rest of the fridge is cold enough. If temp control is set to 1 or 2, the veggies don't freeze, but the milk sours in one and one-half days. This has been an on-going problem since it was first purchased. Had the repair man out once, early on, but he said he had done all that could be done. At that time, I took to heart his advice about overloading it, kept lots of space between items. Needless to say, its capacity went way, way down, and it still didn't help! Less important, but still a nuisance is the shelf arrangement. Not too flexible. People under 5'3 can't look into meat drawer without sacrificing usable space under it. I have to take it out to look into it! Not life-shattering, but still a bother. I would advise anyone to avoid this appliance.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

GE Hater

from

Los Angeles, CA

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

The Worst!

12/15/2010

Pros

Attractive Design

Cons

Limited Shelving Options

Noisy

Not Cold Enough

Poor Layout

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comment:

This fridge started making noises after a year. the bottom freezer has limited room. it frosted all the time. After exactly 2 years it finally died and it costs over $500 to fix this piece. very disappointed in GE - will never buy another GE appliance.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

Judy

from

Phoenix AZ

(5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Eight service calls, still ruins food

10/28/2010

Pros

Attractive Design

Customizable Shelving

Cons

Erratic temps throughout

Routinely ruins food

Servicemen are stumped

Unreliable

Best Uses

Comment:

Service tech's readings were 22 to 50 degrees in various parts of fridge, at the same time, so some food was frozen while other food was out of the food safety zone of 40 degrees. GE insisted it was repairable, but only declared it irreparable after 8 service calls and lots of begging on my part. Now GE is offering to replace it if I pay 20% of THEIR recommended retail cost (I can buy a new one for a little more than that). Repairmen told me to keep food away from side and back vents, which dramatically reduced usable space. Light over top shelf further reduces usable space.Freezer drawer has to be closed hard to click in. This is the worst refrigerator I have ever owned.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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