CDA freezers are designed to be built in behind a furniture door that matches your kitchen. They suit homes that want extra frozen storage without a freestanding cabinet on show. CDA's refrigeration is part of the wider Amica range. The models here split into a compact built-under freezer and larger frost free models of around 200 litres net.
The built-under model holds 96 litres and fits beneath the worktop, so it suits smaller kitchens or a second freezer. It defrosts manually, which means you need to empty and defrost it from time to time. It uses a fixed hinge, where the furniture door is mounted directly on the freezer door and the two move as one. This gives a neat, solid feel. The larger models are frost free, so ice doesn't build up and you never have to defrost them. They have five or six drawers and use sliding hinges, where the furniture door slides along the freezer door as it opens, which is often easier to fit. Controls differ between these models: one has full electronic controls with a digital display, and another has simple push buttons with flap-door compartments. Energy ratings range from E to F, and noise levels sit at around 38 to 40 dB.
To narrow the choice, start with the space you have. If it's under the counter, the built-under freezer fits there. For a tall housing, the frost free models give you about twice the capacity. The CDA integrated freezers page shows these same appliances. If you'd rather store chilled and frozen food in a single appliance, see CDA fridge freezers, or browse all CDA refrigeration.
