Westinghouse 496L Bottom Mount Refrigerator
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Product Overview
Key Features
- 496 Litre total capacity with 351 L fridge and 145 L freezer
- 5 star energy rating uses 309 kWh per year
- Easy-Glide telescopic runners and Cooling 360
- FreshSeal and GreenZone crispers keep produce fresh
- Twist Ice and Serve dispense with adjustable glass shelves
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Westinghouse
- Model Number:
- WBE5002SE-X
- Total Capacity (L):
- 496
- Reversible Door:
- Yes
- Dispenser:
- No
- Energy Rating (Star):
- 5
- Door Hinge:
- Right
Fridges & Freezers
- Fridge Capacity (L):
- 351
- Freezer Capacity (L):
- 145
- Fridge Capacity Range (L):
- 400-499
Efficiency
- Energy Consumption (kWh/yr):
- 309
General Information
- Colour:
- Silver
- Shelves:
- Adjustable Glass Shelves
- Additional Features:
- Easy-Glide™ Telescopic Runners, Cooling 360, AutoSense, FreshSeal Crisper, GreenZone Crisper, FresherAir Carbon Filter, LED Lighting, Flat Door Design, Twist Ice & Serve Dispense
- What's In The Box:
- Refrigerator, Twist Ice & Serve Ice Tray, User Documentation
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
Fridges & Freezers
- Fridge Capacity (L):
- 351
- Freezer Capacity (L):
- 145
- Fridge Capacity Range (L):
- 400-499
General Information
- Colour:
- Silver
- Shelves:
- Adjustable Glass Shelves
- Additional Features:
- Easy-Glide™ Telescopic Runners, Cooling 360, AutoSense, FreshSeal Crisper, GreenZone Crisper, FresherAir Carbon Filter, LED Lighting, Flat Door Design, Twist Ice & Serve Dispense
- What's In The Box:
- Refrigerator, Twist Ice & Serve Ice Tray, User Documentation
Manuals & Downloads
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 1725
- Product Width (mm):
- 796
- Product Depth (mm):
- 723
- Door Opening Length (mm):
- 1457
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 1770
- Box Width (mm):
- 830
- Box Depth (mm):
- 767
- Box Weight (kg):
- 88
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At a glance
The Westinghouse 496L Bottom Mount Refrigerator is a family-friendly fridge suited to medium to large households that want generous storage and easy freezer access below. Its strengths include a 5 star energy rating, even Cooling 360 airflow, practical shelving, and produce-friendly crisper zones. A fair limitation is that it focuses on core cooling performance rather than smart connected features or premium extras like a water dispenser.
What it’s great for
- Family grocery storage
- Weekly food shops
- Fresh produce storage
- Everyday kitchen use
- Bulk freezer organisation
Where it works best
- Family kitchen
- Medium household
- Large household
- Modern apartment
- Open-plan home
Who it’s for
- Families
- Couples who batch cook
- Busy households
- Home cooks
- Upgraders replacing an older fridge
Things to consider
It delivers strong everyday cooling and storage, but it does not offer built-in smart connectivity or premium dispensing features such as chilled water through the door.
Family size suitability
Medium to large families
Energy efficiency score
9/10 - 5 star energy rating and estimated annual energy consumption of 309 kWh are strong for this size class
Freezer accessibility
8/10 - bottom mount layout keeps frozen food in easy pull-out lower storage, though everyday fresh food remains the main focus above
Noise level vs category average
6/10 - no specific noise figure is published, so it should be considered typical rather than especially quiet for the category
Smart home compatibility
No built-in smart home connectivity
Key benefits
- Cooling 360: Circulates cold air evenly to help maintain more consistent temperatures across the fridge.
- 5 Star Energy Rating: Helps reduce running costs with a 5 star rating and estimated annual energy use of 309 kWh.
- FreshSeal Crisper: Helps keep fruit and vegetables fresher for longer with a dedicated storage zone.
- GreenZone Crisper: Supports better organisation of fresh produce so greens and vegetables are easier to separate and access.
- Easy-Glide telescopic runners: Make it easier to pull shelves or drawers out smoothly for loading and reaching items.
- LED Lighting: Bright internal lighting makes it quicker to find ingredients, even when the fridge is full.
- Adjustable Glass Shelves: Lets you reconfigure shelf height to fit taller bottles, platters, and changing grocery loads.
- Twist Ice and Serve Dispenser: Provides a simple way to make and access ice without needing separate trays.
Q: Will this fridge need plumbing for ice or water?
A: No. This model has a Twist Ice and Serve dispenser, not a plumbed ice and water system. Ice is made inside the freezer without a mains water connection, and there is no chilled water dispenser through the door.
Q: Is 496L enough for a medium to large family?
A: Yes. The 496L capacity is split into 351L of fridge space and 145L of freezer space, which suits a medium to large household doing regular weekly shops. It is less suited to buyers wanting a very compact kitchen footprint.
Q: Will the Westinghouse WBE5002SE-X fit a standard fridge cavity?
A: It suits many full-height kitchen spaces, but check the cavity carefully first. The cabinet is 796mm wide, 723mm deep and 1725mm high, so allow extra room for door swing, ventilation and moving it through hallways or doorways.
Q: Does the freezer have drawers that are easier to pull out?
A: Yes. The freezer uses Easy-Glide telescopic runners, which help drawers slide more smoothly when loading or reaching frozen food. That is useful for heavier grocery loads, but frozen items still sit below eye level in a bottom mount layout.
Q: What does Cooling 360 actually do in everyday use?
A: Cooling 360 circulates cold air through the fridge to keep temperatures more even from shelf to shelf. That helps reduce warm spots when the fridge is full, but it does not add smart controls or separate cooling zones for each compartment.
Q: Can this fridge help keep fruit and vegetables organised longer?
A: Yes. FreshSeal and GreenZone crispers give produce dedicated storage areas, so fruit, vegetables and leafy greens are easier to separate and access. They are designed for fresher storage, but sensible packing and regular rotation still matter.