At the core of LG’s two latest Door-in-Door models is the promise of better functionality, organisation and the ability to maximise the freshness of fruit & vegetable storage – and for true foodies and home chefs, this is what really matters.
So why is the “Door-in-Door” design so much better?
LG’s Door-in-Door design helps to reduce temperature fluctuations that occur whenever the refrigerator door is opened. Using the Door-in-Door feature reduces cold air loss by up to 41per cent (for model GR-D907SL) compared to opening one normal door.*
There’s also an added element of convenience – the Door-in-Door design makes it easier to reach frequently sought-after food and beverage items. With a quick push of a button, a second panel is revealed, so foodies can access the foods they use most. Do you like using your fresh fruit and vegetables in an Italian-inspired theme? Tuck away some fresh basil or oregano inside the panel for easy access to sprinkle on your next meal. More of an Asian cuisine buff? Use the Door-in-Door to store fish sauce or wrappers for your dumplings. No matter your palate, it simply makes sense as it allows you to quickly find the ingredients you need.
Two-door freezer design
The convenience of easily locating your items isn’t limited to the top half of the refrigerator. With the two-door freezer layout, no longer is the freezer a black hole of ice, but instead a foodie oasis, where you can organise your frozen goods and home-cooked leftovers however you’d like, such as by type or date.
Customising your refrigerator space
LG’s Door-In-Door refrigerator models have great customisable internal storage. Back from the markets with bags full of beetroot, tall bunches of celery, herb-crusted ch?vre and free-range chicken, and need to re-jig the space? LG’s new refrigerators have got you covered. Enjoy the flexibility of the retractable shelf to fit taller items such as fresh farm milk or fruit juice.
Better food organisation
Research has found that almost 3 in 10 Australians confess to often eating the first thing they see, rather than what they want to eat***. Design, style and convenience are at the heart of LG’s Door-In-Door technology. Ideal for busy families, large households and foodies, these elegant new models allow you to place your most popular chilled items in the front door and store larger and less frequently used items in the main fridge cavity.
Choices of size
The GF-5D712SL (RRP $4,849) offers a 712L capacity with an ice-maker and water dispenser and is available at most retailers.
For larger families or home entertainers who need more space, the
GF-5D906SL (RRP $5,499) offers a huge capacity of 906L and an ice-maker and water dispenser. For more information go to http://www.lg.com/au/french-door-fridges
Matt Moran’s tips for stocking your fridge with seasonal produce
I’ve long been an advocate for buying locally and direct. Buying produce from a farmers’ market means enjoying food while it’s fresh and flavourful. That’s why I use LG refrigerators in my kitchen. They’re intuitively designed with a dual-access Door-in-Door, large capacity and compartmentalised storage, which means overall less cool air loss, and therefore less temperature fluctuation, so my produce stays fresh. – Renowned Chefand Restaurateur, Matt Moran
1. The farmers’ market is the best way to buy fresh, seasonal produce. It also gives you a chance to interact with producers, meet new people and invest in the community. This year I’m working together with LG to spread the word about why buying locally and direct is the way to ensure your produce is not only fresh, but tastes better.
2. If you’re pressed for time and can’t get to a farmers’ market this week, choose food that’s in season. This means eating fresh, locally-sourced food that’s full of flavour and nutrients. While climate varies across Australia, spring offers a wide bouquet of produce – from juicy rockmelon that we’ve been missing all winter to verdant asparagus and artichoke.
3. Use LG’s Door-in-Door design to ensure that your carefully-picked produce stays fresh. The Door-in-Door design features a panel that you can open with a quick push of a button, revealing a special area for the items that you use most. This section is great for foodies like me, who need quick access to commonly-used ingredients such as fresh herbs, homemade jams and chutneys or citrus fruits that add a little taste of spring to your meal.
4. Not only does the Door-in-Door design allow you to quickly grab your most commonly used foods, but it also minimises cold air loss by up to41 percent* (for model GR-D907SL) and helps to minimise temperature fluctuation to help keep your fruit and veg fresh. So if you’re conscious of where you buy your fruit and veg like I am, your locally-sourced produce will maintain that just-picked quality.
5. When stocking your LG refrigerator with fresh produce, you’ll notice it’s as if the fridge is doing the organisation for you. With LG’s large capacity and smart organisation, you can easily fit all of your ingredients for a gourmet meal that will impress all your friends at your next party.
450 LitreBottom Mount Range
Best-in-class energy efficiency
If you’re the kind of foodie who prefers to save energy over large capacity, LG offers four bottom-mount refrigerators with an impressive 4 Star energy rating, currently the best offering within their class. Each model features a 450 Litre capacity and LG’s Inverter Linear Compressor, which offers greater control of energy consumption, less vibration and less noise than a conventional compressor system.
The four premium Bottom Mount models – two with water dispensers (GN-W450USL and GN-W450UPL) and two without (GN-450USL and GN-450UWL), come with an appealing ten year compressor parts-only warranty.
The Bottom Mount refrigerator range continues LG’s modern design tradition, with consumers being able to choose between platinum, anti-fingerprint stainless, or white finishes; EZ Open or hidden pocket handles; and the option of a chilled water dispenser.
With refrigerators being the one constant in household energy consumption, LG has worked to make energy efficiency a priority.
The GN-W450USL retails for $1,799 and has a 4.0 star energy rating, 450 litre capacity, Smart Diagnosis, Inverter Linear Compressor, Dual LED lighting, anti-fingerprint stainless finish and a water dispenser.
The GN-W450UPL retails for $1,749 and has a 4.0 start energy rating, 450 litre capacity, Smart Diagnosis, Inverter Linear Compressor, Dual LED lighting, and platinum finish and a water dispenser.
The GN-450USL retails for $1,649 and has a 4.0 start energy rating, 450 litre capacity, Smart Diagnosis, Inverter Linear Compressor, Dual LED lighting, and anti-fingerprint stainless finish.
The GN-450UWL retails for $1,499 and has a 4.0 start energy rating, 450 litre capacity, Smart Diagnosis, Inverter Linear Compressor, Dual LED lighting, anti-fingerprint stainless finish or a white finish.
For more information on which stores these refrigerators are available in, visit http://www.lg.com/au/bottom-mount-fridges
*Design Test Model: GR-D907SL (FD), Based on Intertek testing according to internal test methods measuring percentage reduction in the exchange rate of air when opening the Door-in-Door compared to the refrigerator door for 10 seconds. Results may vary by models and duration of door opening.
** LG Qualitative research, March 2013, TNS (15 of 18 respondents preferred the two-door freezer design over a single drawer freezer)
