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- Ramtons is the leading brand for kitchen and home appliances in Kenya.
- Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge is a refrigerator that is designed to fit into small spaces like office kitchens and household kitchens.
- Its minimalist design is so convenient that it can sit pretty on a counter, providing handy access to cooling and storage.
- This is a Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge review with details on price, settings, and features.
- Read on for details on the Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge capacity and design.
- You will also find a guide on what to look for as you shop for a refrigerator.
Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge price in Kenya (Ksh. 37,199)
Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge costs Ksh. 37,199 and is available on Jumia.
Also read: Ramtons RF/175 2-Door Direct Cool Fridge Review – All You Need To Know




Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge capacity and dimensions
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- The Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge has a capacity of 173 liters.
- This makes it ideal for storing light reserves of fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, and more foodstuff.
- Its capacity is spread across two compartments; the top-mount freezer and the main compartment which is lined with glass shelves.
- The Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge weighs 34.8 kilograms.
Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge design
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- Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge is a refrigerator that is designed to fit into small spaces like office kitchens and household kitchens.
- Its silver polish and stylish exterior gets you that practical functionality and an ideal fit for your modern kitchen.
- The fridge has two doors where one door opens the top-mount freezer and the other secures the main fridge compartment.
- Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge has a hard top on which you can place other items.
- The main compartment is fitted with adjustable glass shelves, allowing to fit different stuff in it.
- You can remove and shift the glass racks as you please to fit bigger and smaller contents in the fridge.
- The Ramtons RF/238-173L 2-Door Fridge main door is also lined with small shelves and practical egg trays.
- Its top freezer replenishes has the much-needed ice holder and provides more cooling for the most perishable foodstuff.
- At the bottom is a crisper that is specially designed for storing vegetables and fruits.
- An adjustable thermostat is fitted inside the main compartment allowing you to control the temperature in your fridge.




Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge direct cooling
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- Direct cooling is the mode of refrigeration where cool air is supplied naturally through convection, without any external control.
- Direct cooling technology is used in single-door refrigerators which are ideal for small families.
- While direct cooling fridges are cheaper, they can sometimes bring uneven cooling because they are mostly not regulated.
- As routine maintenance, you need to conduct manual defrosting to physically wipe off ice layers on the freezer walls.
- It is the direct opposite of the frost-free technology that allows even cooling due to temperature distribution control.


Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge accessories
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- Wire Tray Shelf
- Can Holder
- User manual
Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge settings
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- The Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge settings are well enumerated in the refrigerator manual.
- The refrigerator has three basic settings that can be engaged using the thermostat inside the fridge.
- According to the manual, the thermostat control knob has 3 settings;
- Max gives you the coolest temperature.
- Med for the normal operation which is adequate for most situations.
- Min for less cool temperature. Ideal for cold seasons.
- During high ambient temperatures on hot days, you should consider using the Max setting.
- This may cause the compressor to run continuously in order to maintain a low temperature in the cabinet.
- When switching on the fridge for the first time after buying, engage the Med setting and allow it to completely cool before introducing food in it.
- When the thermostat control knob is set to OFF, the refrigerator will not be running.


What to consider when buying a fridge
The following is a quick check-list to use when buying refrigerators;
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- You should check to see if the fridge has adjustable shelves that give convenience when fitting items in it.
- Built-in digital inverter compressor to lower power consumption of the fridge.
- A thermostat through which you can regulate how cold you want your fridge to be.
- Toughened glass shelves are important as they hold your items in position throughout the cooling process.
- Shelf breakages because of thin glass are stressful situations as replacements are not often easy to find.




Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge CFC-free
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- The Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge is made for impressive cooling performance to extend the freshness of your perishable goods.
- The fridge has a 120W power consumption rating.
- Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge is also a CFC-free refrigerator and is an eco-friendly fridge as it does not use chlorofluorocarbons.
- In addition to the CFC-free classification, the fridge also has very low noise levels.
Also read: Roch RFR-120S-I 90L Single Door Fridge Review – All You Need to Know
Ramtons RF/238-173L 2 Door Fridge alternatives
The following are ideal refrigerators that you can consider;
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- Roch RFR-120S-I 90L Single Door Fridge
- Roch RFR-190S-I Single Door Refrigerator
- Roch RFR-120S-I Single Door 102 Litres Refrigerator
- Ramtons RF/215 – Single Door Fridge
- Ramtons RF/175 2-Door Direct Cool Fridge