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CHiQ 505L French Door Refrigerator
CFD505NBSD
Product Overview
Key Features
- 505 Litre total capacity
- 317 Litre fridge and 188 Litre freezer
- 855w x 1780h x 690d mm
- Water dispenser with 3 Litre tank
- Total frost free with multi air flow
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- CHiQ
- Model Number:
- CFD505NBSD
- Total Capacity (L):
- 505
- Dispenser:
- Water Only
- Energy Rating (Star):
- 4
- Supplier Colour:
- Black Steel
- Door Hinge:
- Dual
Fridges & Freezers
- Fridge Capacity (L):
- 317
- Freezer Capacity (L):
- 188
- Fridge Capacity Range (L):
- 500-599
General Information
- Colour:
- Black
- Shelves:
- 2x glass shelves, 1x crisper, 4x door basket,
- Additional Features:
- Inverter system, total frost free, multi air flow, premium flat door, premium dark interior, luxuxy LED light, care+ crisper, electronic water dispenser, child lock protection, direct water access, approach sensor light, 3L water tank, easy to get ice box
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 3 Year
- Additional Warranty:
- 10 years parts warranty (3 years parts & labour +7 years on compressor – parts only)
Manuals & Downloads
- ChiQ_CFD505NBSD_UserManual.pdf
- Download
Fridges & Freezers
- Fridge Capacity (L):
- 317
- Freezer Capacity (L):
- 188
- Fridge Capacity Range (L):
- 500-599
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 3 Year
- Additional Warranty:
- 10 years parts warranty (3 years parts & labour +7 years on compressor – parts only)
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 1780
- Product Width (mm):
- 855
- Product Depth (mm):
- 690
- Product Weight (kg):
- 90
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 1780
- Box Width (mm):
- 855
- Box Depth (mm):
- 690
- Box Weight (kg):
- 99
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At a glance
This 505L French door refrigerator is a practical family option for households that want generous fridge and freezer space, easy access to fresh food and chilled water without plumbing. Its frost free design, inverter system and multi air flow make everyday use simple. A key limitation is that it lacks the premium storage flexibility and finish upgrades found in higher-end French door models.
What it’s great for
- Family grocery storage
- Weekly shops
- Shared households
- Everyday fresh food access
- Non-plumbed chilled water convenience
Where it works best
- Family kitchen
- Open-plan home
- Busy household
- Rental property
- Apartment with no water connection
Who it’s for
- Families
- Large households
- Couples who bulk buy groceries
- Renters
- Everyday home cooks
Things to consider
It offers strong everyday capacity and convenience, but premium French door alternatives may provide more flexible shelving, plumbed ice and water, and more advanced compartment controls.
Family suitability score
8/10 - large overall capacity, separate fridge and freezer space, and family-friendly access make it well suited to everyday household use.
Entertaining suitability
7/10 - generous fridge space and easy cold water access help for gatherings, though it lacks premium entertaining extras like plumbed ice dispensing.
Fresh food storage performance
8/10 - 317L fridge space, multi air flow and a crisper support solid day-to-day fresh food storage.
Energy efficiency vs category
8/10 - the 4 star energy rating is a strong result for a large 505L French door refrigerator.
Kitchen space fit
Best suited to medium-to-large kitchens that can accommodate a full-size French door fridge.
Key benefits
- 505L Total Capacity: gives large households room for weekly grocery shops across fresh and frozen food.
- 317L Fridge Capacity: provides generous fresh food space for everyday items, drinks and meal prep ingredients.
- 188L Freezer Capacity: offers substantial frozen storage for bulk buys, batch cooking and family staples.
- Non-plumbed Water Dispenser with 3L Tank: gives convenient chilled water access without needing a mains water connection.
- Total Frost Free: helps prevent ice build-up so you can avoid manual defrosting.
- Multi Air Flow: circulates cool air through the cabinet for more even temperature distribution.
- 4 Star Energy Rating: offers solid energy efficiency for a 505L French door fridge in its category.
- Child Lock Protection: helps reduce accidental setting changes in busy family kitchens.
Q: Does the water dispenser need plumbing or a tap connection?
A: No. The CHiQ CFD505NBSD uses a non-plumbed water dispenser with a 3L refillable tank, so it does not connect to household plumbing. It gives direct access to chilled water, but the tank needs manual refilling.
Q: Can this fridge be reversed to suit a different kitchen layout?
A: No. The CHiQ CFD505NBSD has a dual-hinge French door design and the doors are not reversible. Make sure the existing opening direction suits nearby cabinetry, walls and the walkway before ordering.
Q: Is the freezer frost free or will it need defrosting?
A: Yes. CHiQ CFD505NBSD is total frost free, so it is designed to avoid the usual manual defrosting caused by ice build-up. Multi air flow also helps move air through the cabinet for more even cooling across both sections.
Q: Does it have an automatic ice maker or only an ice box?
A: It has an ice box, not an automatic ice maker. CHiQ CFD505NBSD offers manual ice access in the freezer, but it does not provide plumbed ice production or ice dispensing through the door.
Q: How much fridge and freezer space do you actually get?
A: CHiQ CFD505NBSD has 505L total capacity, split into 317L for fresh food and 188L for frozen items. That balance suits a larger household doing weekly shops, with everyday items kept in the upper fridge section.
Q: Is a 4 star energy rating good for a fridge this size?
A: CHiQ CFD505NBSD has a 4 star energy rating. A higher star rating generally means lower running costs than a similar 505L fridge with a lower rating, while actual energy use still depends on room conditions and how often the doors are opened.