Customer Reviews for Caf - 33 in. Wide 21.9 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side Counter-Depth Refrigerator, Customizable - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Small Refrigerator
on February 27, 2022
Posted by: elizczer
from Virginia Beach
Being a counter depth side by side, this refrigerator is not overly spacious inside, but the shelving options are plentiful to tailor the space to hour needs. The cooling is consistent and ice/water feature works well.
This fridge does well keeping temps and making ice. We went to counter depth for this one and we’re pleased with the room and available space inside. The “stainless” facade is just that….a facade. If magnets stick, it’s got ferrous material which means it’ll rust and is not truly stainless like my salesman postulated.
I love everything about this refrigerator except the ice and water dispense on the door. The place where you switch from water to ice cubes is already scratched and the surface is marred, the lever that you press to make the water come out is already water stained with water spots and the bottom tray that catches the water is stained as well. Keep in mind that this refrigerator is less than 2 weeks old. I hate to think of what it will look like in a year???? It is clearly visible and the first thing you see when you look at the fridge. Also, the plastic that controls the release of the ice cubes is coming off of the ice dispenser on the inside of the freezer already. Other than that, I really do like the fridge. I guess I will just have to order a bunch of replacement parts to keep on hand when the water spots become too unsightly!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from cafeappliances.comBy Michael @ Cafe Appliances, Cafe Appliances, February 15, 2022
Hi there,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We love to hear that you're a big fan of your new fridge! Sorry to hear about the water spots and the issues you're having with your icemaker. You may be able to clean these water marks off of the paddle and the drip tray if you'd like. Cleaning tips can be found starting on page 13 of your Use and Care manual, here: https://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-1000209-3.pdf&_ga=2.239738499.1659825285.1644848053-2115960750.1644356528
Also, if there is a part breaking on the interior of your unit, you may want to think about scheduling service so that you can take advantage of your one year warranty. Our service team can be found here: https://www.cafeappliances.com/support/schedule-service
Refrigerator section offers adequate space and is well lite. Drawers work smoothly and are easily adjustable. Freezer side is well laid out but does lack the cubic foot capacity for people who likes to purchase frozen foods in bulk. The water w/crush ice and water in the door is a nice feature. Water filter provides much better tasting water than our previous filter system.
We bought this Cafe fridge to replace a 19-year-old GE Arctica Profile cabinet-depth model. Both were precisely the right dimensions for our cabinet space -- a critical consideration given that most cabinet-depth fridges have gotten taller over the years. (GE, please keep offering models in this size, and help homeowners like us avoid a kitchen remodel!) The interior layout of the fridge hasn't changed from our earlier model, which is a good thing, as the layout is both user-friendly and flexible. But several refinements have been introduced. In particular, the lighting, temperature controls, water/ice dispenser, and exterior look have been meaningful upgraded. We are happy with our purchase and hope to have a good run with it. We also hope to avoid some of the issues that affected our earlier fridge, including two shelving mechanisms that broke, despite our pretty gentle usage.