Will plastic refrigerator shelves hold up? What shelves should be in the refrigerator? This happens due to various reasons

Internal refrigerator shelves are increasingly made of durable tempered glass, with edging made of plastic or other materials. Thus, Electrolux uses wood for edging in some models of its refrigerators, while Liebherr prefers stainless steel. The edging often plays the role of a protective edge, which protects the lower shelves of the refrigerator from accidental spills of liquid on them. All shelves are removable and easy to clean. Electrolux, in addition, makes it possible to remove the edging and wash the entire surface of the glass shelf. This is very convenient, because dirt is most difficult to remove from the places in contact with the edging.
Glass shelves can withstand a lot of weight, so you can place heavy pots on them without worry. If you still prefer lattice 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, as they make it easier to keep the refrigerator clean, but, on the other hand, ventilation and heat exchange in the refrigerator deteriorate. To make heat exchange normal, refrigerator manufacturers install additional systems ventilation, which slightly 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 are held or take his word for it.
It is also important to know whether the height of the refrigerator shelves can be adjusted and how great is the possibility of choosing a new place. Some refrigerator models have corrugated side walls along the entire height, so shelves can be easily arranged depending on the size of the dishes used. But on some, usually cheaper models of refrigerators, the shelves can only be rearranged by 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 is moved under the back or removed completely, thus freeing up space for tall dishes. Electrolux proposed a sloping shelf in the refrigerator. Such shelves are very convenient to use if you put a tall bottle or a three-liter jar in the refrigerator.

Bottle holder

Fridge or bar? Manufacturers today pay attention to bottle storage Special attention. The most common storage accessory is a bottle rack, which is mounted like a shelf and can easily accommodate up to five bottles of drinks at a time. Such a bottle holder can be included in the set of appliances of the most different manufacturers and is found in both expensive and fairly cheap models.
Sometimes the kit includes a bottle holder for one bottle, which is attached 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 with this moment it is not used, but I wouldn’t trust it with a heavy one; after all, this shelf is more intended for cans of drinks. The Whirpool holder is more convenient, but is found only in the most expensive models (ART 735, ART 710), and in models with lattice shelves (ART 882, ART 962) on one of the shelves, half of its entire length, there is a high wavy side, on the bends of which The neck of the bottle is fixed, while the bottle itself lies on the shelf. In this way, drinks in large bottles can be cooled at the same time.
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 strong and reliable. A similar holder for two bottles, only lattice, which is attached under any lattice shelf, is offered by LG in its models. Some manufacturers (Hansa, Kaiser, Reeson, etc.) have regular shelves that can be adjusted to tilt back. This position allows you to stack wine bottles correctly and safely. The only inconvenience is that the bottles are not fixed and can hit each other if laid carelessly.
Siemens installs shelves in its Vario devices. On one side it is a smooth shelf for storing food, but if you turn it over, you get a shelf with wave-shaped grooves, which is designed to store bottles.
Electrolux offers big choice for true lovers of fine 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 high heat capacity, which allows you to quickly cool drinks, and the ER 9098 BSAN model is equipped with a wooden (! ) shelf with compartments for bottles. In addition, some models (ERE 3900/ERE 3900 X) also have a folding Quick Chiller shelf, which is a flat plastic plate with metal fencing, 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 design made of metal and plastic with a 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 lattice shelf (model KGT 5066, etc.), which is installed next to the vegetable trays. Shelves - lattices on the bookcase have a slight slope back for more safe storage bottles More often, the kit includes a two-story shelf with even shelves (KGB 4046, KGB 3646, etc.). The beauty of shelves is that they are multifunctional - you can easily use them to store sausages or other products, and if necessary, also put bottles of drinks.
AEG has dedicated an entire bottle storage compartment in the S 3742 refrigerator, 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, you can store salad greens, vegetables and fruits in this compartment.

Storing vegetables and fruits

Modern cellar. No less, and maybe even more important things are vessels for storing vegetables and fruits. There are models with two vessels and with one large vessel with or without a partition. In some models, the partition can be moved and thus change the volume of compartments in the vessel. Typically, one large vessel is installed in top-freezer refrigerators. (For example, model Ariston MTA 401 V, Samsung RT 37 MBM). But most refrigerators, both with top and bottom freezer compartments, are equipped with two vessels. They may have the same dimensions, but one of them may be larger than the other (Vestfrost BKF 285 E40), which is especially convenient for storing small vegetables and fruits.
The most common arrangement of vessels is horizontal, when they stand side by side. But in some refrigerators, the vessels are located on top of each other. IN best models In refrigerators, the containers for storing vegetables and fruits are transparent, which allows you to see all the packed products without pulling out the container itself. On cheap mass-produced refrigerators, the vessels are not transparent. On exclusive Electrolux models, instead of plastic vessels, 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 among wealthy buyers.
LG equips some models with a proprietary Magic Crisper tray lid, 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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Sufficiently capacious containers with or without lids for storing dairy, meat and fish products are offered by many refrigerator manufacturers. Usually they have cheese painted on them, but the size of the container is such that you can even put a whole chicken or big piece meat. Most often these containers are made from transparent plastic and have a tight-fitting lid, which can be opaque (for example, Atlant refrigerators). You can place them on any refrigerator shelf that is convenient for you. Ariston, Siemens and other manufacturers offer a retractable container in a number of models, which 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

The inside panel of the refrigerator door is convenient for storing everyday products. Here we store bottles and boxes of milk and kefir, butter, some medicines, eggs, and mayonnaise. All manufacturers try to use the usable space on the refrigerator door panel as efficiently as possible. In the very simple version Three to five shelves are placed on the refrigerator door across its entire width. The top shelf is often covered with a lid similar to a bread box. Sometimes a form for storing eggs is installed on it. Removable shelves on the refrigerator door can be transparent or opaque. It is possible that some of the shelves are transparent and some are not.
The bottom shelf is usually molded into the panel of the refrigerator door itself. It is designed for bottles and tall bags. Unfortunately, if you place many heavy bottles on this shelf at the same time, cracks will appear in its walls over time. Manufacturers most often do not indicate what maximum weight this shelf can support. Often on the bottom shelf there is a movable limiter - a separator, with which you can fix one or more bottles. On some Electrolux refrigerator models, a removable lock increases the height of the shelf, protecting bottles from falling when the refrigerator door is suddenly opened. Such a clamp can be installed on the two lower shelves of the refrigerator. It should also be said that the tallest bottles and cans are usually placed on the bottom shelf, so the distance between it and the top shelves is much greater than between all the others. Sometimes the shelves on the door are each in its own 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 rehang the second shelf, installing 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 bottom shelf for bottles is made the entire width of the door. Above it there are as many as 9 (!) small shelves, seven of which are arranged in a checkerboard pattern. Two boxes with lids are located next to each other at the top. One of these boxes is divided into two compartments for various small items. Similar half-shelves are available in refrigerators from Bosch, Siemens, Beko, LG, etc.

Egg storage

In the design of small accessories for refrigerators, the concept “from the refrigerator to the table” is now relevant, i.e. Small dishes are offered that can also be used when setting the table. This applies to a greater extent to butter dishes and forms for storing eggs.
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 the basket. When you need to get them out, you just need to grab the basket by the comfortable handle and move 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 containing three pieces, and they are placed on 2 shelves on the door of the device.
Indesit has a completely different approach. Refrigerators of this trademark are equipped with a stand for storing three dozen eggs, which seems to be specially designed for many Russian housewives who are accustomed to buying eggs in large quantities in markets where special packaging is usually not available.

Oil storage

To store butter in mass refrigerators, they use a small shelf built into the refrigerator door, which opens like a bread bin (some models from Bosch, LG). More expensive models offer cute boxes for storing oil that can be placed on the table. For example, Ariston makes some accessories (stand for storing eggs, shelf for cans, oil dish) from blue plastic, which gives these details additional charm.

Frozen food chambers

Vessels in the freezer are increasingly made of transparent plastic - for convenience and beauty. If a non-transparent material is used, then it can be tinted solely for better appearance. In refrigerators with a top-freezer compartment, containers are usually not used; shelves similar to those in the refrigerator compartment are installed there. In addition to large containers, many refrigerators from a variety of manufacturers have a shallow plastic tray for freezing dumplings, berries, small and chopped fruits and vegetables. Frozen foods are then packaged and placed in a special container or container. This tray is a must if you prepare for the winter in the summer, as it allows you to better preserve the taste, beneficial features and the shape of berries and vegetables.
Of course, the freezer equipment is more standard than that of refrigeration chambers. But still, something interesting can be found here. So Ariston offers a special bucket that is located in the freezer. In it, using a special function (Ice Party), champagne is cooled to the desired temperature, and then it can be served.
An important part of all modern freezers is, without a doubt, the ability to make ice. Most often, several pull-out containers, closed with lids, are fixed above the top shelf (in refrigerators with a bottom freezer), or installed on a shelf (in refrigerators with a top freezer). Ariston installs molds (Easy Ice) on some of its models inside freezer doors, making efficient use of this usually free space. South Korean companies (Samsung, LG) have come up with special devices, making it easier to remove ready-made ice cubes from the freezer. Samsung calls this device the “TIT rotating ice tray”; LG calls it “EasyGet Ice Tray”. The principle of operation of these devices is simple - you do not need to pull out a container with ice cubes and pick them out. You open the freezer and turn a special lever. Ice cubes fall into a special tray, which is located under the tray. All you have to do is pull out this tray and take the finished ice.
There are an unusually large number of accessories in a modern refrigerator. The main thing is that they are all 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 pleasant moment - you can purchase a new accessory at the service center or even buy the accessory that you like, provided that the sizes of the refrigeration units match.

There are three types of shelves in modern refrigerators:

• Metal - consisting of rods running parallel over a certain distance.
• Glass - made of special durable glass.
• Plastic - from various types plastics.

For the buyer it sometimes turns out big problem make a choice between the same type of refrigerators equipped internal shelves from various materials.

Let's try to figure out this “unsolvable” problem.

Metal shelves in the refrigerator.

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

But they also have their drawbacks:
- Firstly, liquid accidentally spilled on such a shelf will flood everything below.
- Secondly, metal shelves made of of stainless steel does not happen (at least I have not seen) 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 is not always up to par, and the shelf is deprived protective coating starts to rust quickly.

Glass shelves in the refrigerator.

Among many buyers of refrigerators, there is an opinion that they are fragile in appearance. glass shelves They are afraid of stress and cannot place three-liter jars of culinary delights preserved in the summer on them. This is a completely erroneous opinion!

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

However, you should not believe sellers who will claim that glass shelves do not break. They are fighting! And how! Try to do the same exercises with such a shelf as with a 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, liquid spilled on a glass shelf will not spill further, 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 from 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 reliable material. It’s just that plastic is different from plastic, and the chance of running into low-quality plastic is much greater than metal or glass.

Used in expensive quality refrigerators The plastic may be very different from the plastic used in cheap models. This may result in your plastic shelves suddenly starting 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.

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

Shelves made of chipboard (chipboard)

The main material in our construction set is laminated chipboard. The advantages of this material are price, wide range of colors and applicability. Cabinets made from laminated chipboard are also suitable for the office, living room, to the country house, etc.

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

Each shelf can support up to 40 kg and 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 a shelf wider than the recommended size, then over time, under the influence of air humidity, weight and other factors, the structure will begin to sag. 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 following this recommendation even if the shelves are not that 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 load 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 such length can bend over time even under their own weight.

Glass shelves

We will also consider the option of glass shelves. The material is fragile, which means you need to handle its load carefully. A positive aspect of using glass shelves is their resistance to moisture. Such shelves are widely used in rooms with high humidity. For example, in the bathroom or kitchen.

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

Under no circumstances should objects be thrown onto glass shelves; the consequences may be small fragments, which will be very difficult to see later.

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

What about tables?

The dimensions of tables are usually significantly larger than non-flexible shelves, but they are often made from the same materials. If you want to make a reliable, stable table, then you need to choose reliable frame, which is different from simple legs the presence of rigid connections between supports. You can find examples of such tables

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The shelf is the head of everything

None modern household refrigerator unthinkable without shelves. Piling food on top of each other, you see, is a dubious pleasure. Shelves come in two main types: metal (“lattices”) and glass. There are few models with plastic shelves on the market now, and they are not very popular. Special trays or pallets can be made from this material, designed for storing certain products, or drawers in the freezer.

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

However, lattice metal shelves today are different 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 also looks better than bare metal.

In many budget models, the shelves are metal, lattice, and covered in plastic. In the photo: refrigerator “Biryusa” 18C

The desire of buyers to purchase refrigerators with glass shelves, and of manufacturers to produce them, can be called the 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 in the refrigerator. Glass is much easier to clean than grilles. In addition, refrigerators with glass shelves look more beautiful and more expensive than those with bars. However, not only do they look, but they also usually cost more. And this is connected not only with the additional payment for beauty. Every medal has a reverse side. The fact is that glass shelves prevent normal air circulation in the refrigerator. Because of this, manufacturers have to install additional ventilation systems, which leads to higher prices for the final product.

All glass shelves, as a rule, are equipped with a special edging. It is usually made of plastic, but in more expensive models it can be made of stainless steel or even wood. In addition to being decorative, its role is to prevent accidentally spilled liquids from getting onto the lower shelves of the refrigerator. It is better if the edging is easily removable. This is convenient when washing the refrigerator, because most of the dirt accumulates precisely at the point 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 clamps that will not allow the shelf to “move” after the heavy pan being removed from it.

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

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

Z-shelf in the Samsung RSJ1KERS refrigerator

Spin the Bottle

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 purpose. In a pinch, the bottle could be placed flat on any of the regular shelves. Today, in addition to the shelf on the door, many models feature special holders. Usually this is a lattice shelf, curved in such a way that it can accommodate a certain number of bottles (usually up to 5) without worrying about their safety. Such holders are found in models from almost all manufacturers, both expensive and mid-price, 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 be for one bottle, in which case it is attached to any shelf in the refrigerator. This holder can be metal or plastic. In the second case, the accessory may be 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 one side they are flat, it is convenient to store food on them, but if such a shelf is turned over, then its other side will turn out to be ribbed. Wave-shaped grooves are ideal for storing bottles.

Another German manufacturer is not far behind: Liebherr. In a number of models, for example, KGT 4066, you can find an unusual design made of metal and plastic with a folding handle, similar to a basket. The bottles in it are in a vertical position. By the way, with its help you can not only store them in the refrigerator, but even serve them on the table - there will be no shame.

For horizontal storage of bottles, the Liebherr KGN 5066 model and some others have a three-story lattice shelf. The shelves of the bookcase are slightly tilted back. This is designed for the safest storage of drink bottles. The big advantage 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?

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

The door shelves 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 their own place, but in some units the manufacturer allows the user to place them in his own way by providing several free holders. Most often, you can rehang the second shelf if there are three, or the one that is above the lowest one if there are more shelves.

Balcony shelves in the Indesit ST 145 refrigerator

But balcony shelves are not always made the entire 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 ones, are “scattered” along the inner surface of the door. An example of a refrigerator with this arrangement of door shelves is the model from Belarus Atlant “МХМ-1845”. Naturally, other manufacturers also offer similar units.

In addition to various shelves on the door, there may be a minibar, or, as it is also called, a home bar. It consists of a window cut into the door of the refrigerator compartment with its own stand-up 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 a purified supply is connected. 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 Samsung RSJ1KERS refrigerator

Oil storage

Oil needs to be stored in an oil dish, everyone knows this, and refrigerator manufacturers are no exception. Budget models have a small shelf with a lid built into the door. More expensive refrigerators usually come with cute little boxes that can easily be placed on the table during meals. For example, Ariston completes some of its models with an oil dish and a blue egg stand.

Let's look in the freezer

As you know, refrigerators come with top and bottom freezer compartments. In the first case, in the freezer, as a rule, you can see the same shelves as in the refrigerator compartment. True, if in the refrigerator compartment they are glass, then in the freezer, most likely, there will still be metal bars. Depending on the size of the freezer, there may be one or two shelves. Also, many refrigerators have an ice tray in the freezer. Most often it is made of durable, low-temperature resistant plastic.

Freezer compartment of refrigerator Indesit ST 145

Refrigerators with a bottom freezer usually have several drawers: from 2 to 4-5. All plastic. It’s convenient if they are completely transparent or have a transparent front: this way you can see what exactly is in a particular container. Some manufacturers equip their models with special trays for freezing berries, small and chopped fruits and vegetables, and dumplings. With this method of freezing, the taste and beneficial properties of food are better preserved. After freezing in such a tray, the food is packaged and transferred to a regular container in the freezer.

Freezer with food storage containers

The freezer also has special removable containers for ice. Ariston installs ice trays on the inside of the freezer door on some of its models. But South Korean companies (Samsung, LG) have introduced technology into their refrigerators that makes it very easy to remove ready-made ice cubes from the freezer. Samsung calls this innovation the “TIT rotating 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 a special lever. The finished ice cubes are then poured into the tray. All you have to do is pull it out and take the finished ice.

Ice in another way

In addition, an ice maker can be provided in the refrigerator to produce ice. For it to function, the refrigerator must be connected to a water supply. However, there are models that provide a container for manually filling water. Cold water First it is filtered and then frozen - it turns into ice. It accumulates in a special compartment, often in the form of cubes, but some models also provide for the preparation of crushed ice. After filling the tank, the generator automatically stops freezing water. The advantages of ice obtained in this way are obvious: it does not come into contact with food stored in the freezer and does not absorb foreign odors. This 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 " interiors» produced models. They come up with various additional accessories, develop attractive design. This zeal is partly explained by the fact that no revolutionary changes in the technical design of the refrigerator can yet be expected. And something needs to attract the attention of buyers. So everyone began to work together on the external and internal appearance of their products, coming up with new shelves, oil dishes and bottle holders. Well, you and I can only benefit from this. Most importantly, do not neglect 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.

Manufacturers of modern refrigerators equip their products with components of different types, quality and materials. So, metal, glass, and plastic are used to make shelves. The highest quality are glass shelves. They can withstand the heavy weight of products, serve for a long time and are practical. But cheap refrigeration devices do not use glass shelves. This is a feature of models in the middle and high price categories.

General characteristics

To make shelves for Atlant, Bosch, Minsk refrigerators, the manufacturer uses high-quality tempered glass. The material is durable, long-lasting, and able to withstand heavy weight. Often, when choosing glass shelves for an Atlant refrigerator, buyers ask sellers how much weight this product can withstand? It turns out that the strength of tempered glass is designed for 20-25 kg.

Another advantage of glass shelves for Liebherr refrigerators is the presence of edges around the perimeter of the shelves. If liquid spills, it will not flow down the refrigerator. The housewife only needs to carefully collect the liquid with a sponge or rag from one shelf. It is also necessary to note the capacity of the shelves. Each of them is designed for almost half the entire depth of the refrigeration unit.

Housewives note how easy it is to care for glass refrigerator components from Bosch, Vestfrost, and Liebherr. Indeed, glass surfaces are much easier to keep clean than metal refrigeration grilles. This material does not accumulate grease, dust and other contaminants. Regular cleansing with water, and detergent will be quite enough to keep the refrigerator clean.

Choosing shelves

No refrigerator would be complete without its internal parts. Shelves, containers, drawers and stands are indispensable for any model of refrigeration device. But there are situations in which it is necessary to purchase a new component part. Shelves often become unusable.

This happens due to various reasons:

• If the shelf accidentally tips over onto the floor.
• In case of careless handling of equipment.

To purchase a replacement, you need to measure the dimensions of the broken part. Great option– take the old shelf with you to the store and pick up a similar model at the point of sale. But, if the order is made via the Internet, it is necessary to take accurate measurements and indicate the manufacturer of the refrigeration device. After all, each manufacturer equips equipment with original components.

Differences between shelves from popular manufacturers

For example, glass shelves for Atlant refrigerators are made of high-strength tempered opaque material white. But also, depending on the model of the unit, the shelves can be transparent. In both cases, the shelves are equipped with special rubberized sides. The peculiarity of the new shelf options is the framing of each part along the entire perimeter. Previous models had sides only in the front and rear.

Glass shelves for LG refrigerators are available in various configurations. The fact is that the peculiarity of refrigeration devices is the presence of several compartments for storing and cooling various products. Each compartment is located at a certain height. In this case, a single shelf has its own configuration, repeating the shape of the internal chamber.

When choosing glass shelves for Bosch, Vestfrost, Liebherr refrigerators, you should also take into account the dimensions and exact location of the part. In the assortment of any store you can find shelves designed for:

• for doors,
• freshness zones,
• for the freezing compartment,
• for storing bottles.

Taking into account the nuances of the characteristics, you can easily select the appropriate component element.

In custody

If the glass shelf of an Atlant, Bosch, Minsk refrigerator accidentally breaks, purchasing a replacement will not be difficult. If you choose a shelf made of high-quality, tempered glass, then there will be no doubt about how much weight this part can withstand. Branded spare parts from leading manufacturers of household appliances always meet the standards and operating requirements. When choosing, do not forget to measure exact dimensions products, and remember the location and method of fastening the shelf in the refrigerator.