The Siemens GI81NVEE0G is an iQ300 integrated freezer that fits a 1775 mm niche behind a furniture door. It suits a household that wants a full-height freezer out of sight, with 212 l of 4-star space and Total noFrost so it never needs defrosting.

Cooling and storage

Total noFrost keeps frost off the walls and your food, so drawers stay easy to open and you never have to empty the freezer to defrost it. There are 5 drawers and 2 freezing flaps, and varioZone lets you take out drawers and glass shelves to make space for large items, with a bigBox for bulky food. Siemens rates the freezing capacity at 13.8 kg in 24 hours, and superFreezing speeds things up when you load a big shop. If the power fails, food stays frozen for up to 8 hours, according to Siemens.

Controls and everyday use

Button controls with a 7-segment display let you set and check the temperature. Warnings for an open door or a temperature rise are both visual and audible, so a door left ajar doesn't go unnoticed. A Silence feature is listed on Siemens' spec sheet. It is energy class E, using 235 kWh a year, and runs at 35 dB(A), noise class B. It suits climate classes from extended temperate to tropical, and there is no door lock.

Size and installation

The appliance is 1772 mm high, 558 mm wide and 545 mm deep and weighs 64.0 kg. It needs a niche 1775 mm high, 560 mm wide and 550 mm deep. It fits with Siemens' flat hinge, has no handle of its own and takes your furniture door. The door opens on the left and is reversible. Siemens designs it for side by side combination with a matching fridge for a larger run of cooling. It needs a 13 A fuse, the supply cord is 230 cm long, and 1 ice cube tray is included.