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CHiQ 396L Bottom Mount Refrigerator
CBM393NB3
Product Overview
Key Features
- 396 Litre total (281 Litre fridge, 115 Litre freezer)
- 5 star energy rating
- 703w x 1720h x 703d mm
- Reversible door, frost free, multi air flow, LED display
- Humidity control crisper and fast freeze function
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- CHiQ
- Model Number:
- CBM393NB3
- Total Capacity (L):
- 396
- Reversible Door:
- Yes
- Dispenser:
- No
- Energy Rating (Star):
- 5
- Door Hinge:
- Right
Fridges & Freezers
- Fridge Capacity (L):
- 281
- Freezer Capacity (L):
- 115
- Fridge Capacity Range (L):
- 300-399
General Information
- Colour:
- Black
- Additional Features:
- Inverter System, Total Frost Free, Multi Air Flow, LED Display with Control, Fast Freeze, Humidity Control Crisper, Reversible Door, Interior LED Light,
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 3 Year
Fridges & Freezers
- Fridge Capacity (L):
- 281
- Freezer Capacity (L):
- 115
- Fridge Capacity Range (L):
- 300-399
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 3 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 1720
- Product Width (mm):
- 703
- Product Depth (mm):
- 703
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 1785
- Box Width (mm):
- 756
- Box Depth (mm):
- 750
- Box Weight (kg):
- 83
Product Reviews of CHiQ 396L Bottom Mount Refrigerator
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.7 out of 5 stars from 48 reviews
96% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Excellent value with spacious fridge and freezer compartments.
- Freezer drawers and crisper are generous, keeping produce fresher longer.
- Sleek and stylish design, with black finish options fitting modern decor.
- Some find shelf layout limiting for tall items; shelves may need removing.
- Generally quiet, but a few users report ongoing noise issues.
- Electronic display and adjustable doors add convenience and flexibility.
Pros
Quality (3)
Value (3)
Quiet (1)
Easy (1)
Cons
Noisy (2)
Peter P.
Confirmed purchase 17 September 2026
Published on 17 October 2026
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Anonymous
Confirmed purchase 13 September 2026
Published on 7 October 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Lookd great
I like the freezer at the bottom and the 3 drawers. Lots of space in the overall fridge.
Sandra Villinger
Confirmed purchase 5 September 2026
Published on 30 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Excellent product
Scott
Confirmed purchase 13 August 2026
Published on 9 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great fridge
Happy with this fridge - would be 5 stars except to put tall items (like a jug etc that doesn’t fit in door) you would need to remove one of the shelves.
Cairns
Confirmed purchase 30 July 2026
Published on 26 August 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great Upside down Fridge
Great use of space and like the fridge on the top foremost. Quite large for the price and the electronic display on the fridge door is a great feature. Freezer drawers are also a good size for what I need.
Michael
Confirmed purchase 20 May 2026
Published on 16 June 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great fridge
This fridge has lots of features, well designed , lots of space , looks great
Carolyn
Confirmed purchase 11 May 2026
Published on 3 June 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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FRESHER FOR LONGER
I LOVE MY NEW FRIDGE, THE EXTRA SPACE INSIDE COMPARED TO MY OLD ONE, KEEPS FOOD FRESHER FOR LONGER, NICE SLEAK DESIGN
STUART NICOLL
Confirmed purchase 24 April 2026
Published on 19 May 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Anonymous
Confirmed purchase 25 March 2026
Published on 26 April 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Stephen Drake
Confirmed purchase 9 March 2026
Published on 1 April 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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At a glance
The CHiQ 396L Bottom Mount Refrigerator is a practical mid-size fridge for families or shared homes that want strong everyday storage, frost free convenience and flexible shelving. Its inverter system, Multi Air Flow cooling and humidity control crisper support steady food storage. A fair trade-off is that it focuses on core refrigeration performance rather than premium extras like built-in smart features or specialised compartments.
What it’s great for
- Everyday family food storage
- Weekly grocery shops
- Shared household use
- Flexible fresh and frozen storage
Where it works best
- Family kitchen
- Apartment kitchen
- Open-plan home
- Rental property
Who it’s for
- Medium household
- Large household
- Couples who bulk buy groceries
- Shared home residents
Things to consider
It covers the essentials well, but it does not offer premium features such as app control, door-in-door access or convertible temperature zones.
Family size suitability
Medium to large household
Energy efficiency score
9/10 - 5 star energy rating is strong for a 396L bottom mount fridge
Freezer accessibility
Good - bottom freezer suits users who access fresh food more often than frozen items
Noise level vs category average
8/10 - inverter system is designed to run quietly compared with many conventional compressor models
Smart home compatibility
No built-in smart home or app connectivity
Key benefits
- 396L Total Capacity: Gives medium to large households enough room to separate everyday fresh food from bulk frozen items.
- Bottom Mount Design: Keeps the fridge section at eye level so frequently used fresh food is easier to reach.
- Total Frost Free: Prevents ice build-up so you do not need to manually defrost and freezer space stays fully usable.
- Multi Air Flow: Circulates chilled air evenly across shelves to help food cool quickly after the door is opened.
- Humidity Control Crisper: Lets you adjust moisture levels to better suit fruit, vegetables and leafy greens.
- Reversible Door: Allows left or right opening to suit different kitchen layouts and tighter spaces.
- Inverter System: Runs more quietly than traditional compressors while helping maintain steady internal temperatures.
- 5 Star Energy Rating: Delivers strong energy performance for its size under the Australian star rating system.
Q: Can you change the door swing on this fridge later on?
A: Yes. CBM393NB3 is supplied as a right hand door opening, and the design can be changed to left hand opening if that suits the kitchen better. The door-change kit is included, which helps when bench or wall access favours the opposite side.
Q: Does this fridge have separate electronic temperature controls?
A: Yes. CBM393NB3 has an LED digital temperature display with electronic controls, so settings can be adjusted without guesswork. That is more precise than a simple dial, but it is still a manual control system rather than app-based remote management.
Q: When should you use Fast Freeze on the CBM393NB3?
A: Use Fast Freeze when adding a larger load of fresh food to the freezer. CBM393NB3 is designed to bring the freezer back to temperature quickly after stocking up, but it is a short-term function rather than a separate long-storage compartment.
Q: How does the humidity crisper work for fruit and veg?
A: The crisper has a humidity control slider, so it can be set low for fruit or high for leafy vegetables. That gives more control over moisture than a fixed drawer, but it does not create separate climate zones for different produce at the same time.
Q: Does Total Frost Free keep freezer space usable over time?
A: Yes. Total Frost Free means this fridge does not need manual defrosting, so ice build-up is less likely to steal room from the freezer. It also helps temperatures stay more consistent after normal door opening, which suits everyday family use.
Q: Is the 5 star energy rating good for 396L?
A: CHiQ CBM393NB3 has a 5 star energy rating. A higher star rating generally means lower running costs than a similar 396L fridge with a lower rating, though the actual result still depends on room temperature, door opening, and how full the fridge is.