Miele American fridge freezers are wide, freestanding French door appliances, 906 mm across. They suit larger households and anyone who needs more fresh and frozen space than a standard fridge freezer gives. Fridge sections hold 308 to 356 litres and freezers 220 to 231 litres. In every model the fridge sits above the freezer.

Some things are the same across the range. NoFrost stops ice building up, so you never need to defrost by hand. DuplexCool gives the fridge and freezer separate cooling circuits, which helps stop food drying out and odours passing between them. DynaCool uses a fan to spread cold air evenly, so the temperature stays steady from shelf to shelf. Each model has Wi-Fi as well as Party Mode, Holiday Mode and Sabbath Mode.

The main choice is ice and water. Some models have a QuickIce ice maker and a dispenser. These need a plumbed water supply, so check there's a connection nearby. Others have no dispenser and need no plumbing, which makes them easier to place. Fresh-food storage varies too. Choose from a DailyFresh drawer with moisture control, PerfectFresh Pro, or PerfectFresh Active with three temperature zones. Some models also have a variable-temperature drawer for extra flexibility. Finishes include Clean Steel and Black Steel.

To narrow it down, decide first whether you can plumb in water, then compare fridge capacity and the fresh-food system. You'll find the same models under Miele freestanding American fridge freezers. For more choice, browse Miele refrigeration or other Miele fridge freezers.