written by zippiehippie on 18/01/2012
I had bought Hotpoint Iced Diamonds from new since 1977 and have nothing but praise for them, so when I needed a bigger fridge I bought the FFA60. The first two years were OK, but then the problems started.
Initially with the much heralded, more eco-friendly plastics used in its construction. They are not so durable and much thinner and lighter. The inner door milk shelf broke off; the fridge back progressively developed radial cracks in several places - had to use gaffer tape; salad shelves split.
I cannot believe EVERY owner has had "sweetcorn block up the drain hole". Hasn't happened before or since with other fridges. Tried everything to unblock it. Ended up having to de-ice the fridge section every two days, otherwise salad doors pushed out. Inevitably, the excess water caused the metal seams on the front to corrode and lift, preventing the freezer door from being airtight.
My latest purchase is an Indesit BAAN 12 S. I realize that they are all the same company now, but this Polish made fridge freezer has a much better build quality.