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  • Introduction

  • Design & Usability

  • Features

  • Conclusion

  • Introduction
  • Design & Usability
  • Features
  • Conclusion

Introduction

Design & Usability

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The LFX31935 takes an already attractive fridge and adds a rapid-chill compartment for beverages.

Externally, the LFX31935 is almost identical to the already-released LFX31925 we just tested last month. The horizontal-grain stainless does a poor job deflecting fingerprints, a fact that the diligent cleaning staff in the LG booth did a good job hiding. Handles are slightly curved, and the freezer drawer’s handle angles upwards to make it easier to open.

Externally, the LFX31935 is almost identical to the already-released LFX31925.

All controls are on the fridge’s exterior, to the left of the ice maker. Temperature readings glow only when you’re changing their setting, which means your kitchen will be almost free from unsightly bright LEDs. The only difference between the control panels on the LFX31935 and LFX31925 is an addition of the Blast Chiller button: press it once for one can, twice for two cans or one bottle. Hold it for three seconds to end the chilling process if you find yourself unable to wait five minutes for a cold beer. We found this particular control to be a little touchy—it doesn’t give you very long to press the button a second time before the Blast Chiller starts working its magic.

LG says their water and ice dispenser is angled to allow for filling up large vessels. If it’s anything like the other LG refrigerators we’ve tested, you’ll need to remember that when you’re getting a simple glass of water—it might spray a bit.

Inside, the LG LFX31935 Blast Chiller is also similar to the LFX31925, with lightweight adjustable glass shelves. You'll see the special compartment that does all of the blast chilling on the bottom-right, where it can bring up air from the freezer.

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Features

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Thin shelves and thin insulation maximize interior space

If your idea of dinner is a box marked Swanson, this may not be the ideal fridge for you.

The main draw for this fridge is LG's Blast Chiller, the world’s first dedicated rapid beverage cooler. It’s a small compartment that sits next to the deli drawer, beneath the crispers, on the bottom-right of the fridge. We were given a demonstration of the technology, which LG claims can chill a can of cola or beer to 42 degrees in five minutes, and a bottle of wine in eight minutes. It works by venting air from the fridge into a small drawer that rocks cans and bottles back and forth to prevent the formation of ice crystals.

We should note that the Blast Chiller made a pretty distinct "whirring" noise while it was working. How loud it gets will depend on what kind of beverage is in the compartment.

Conclusion

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LG's Blast Chiller is an enticing fridge.

The thought of buying our favorite beverage and having it chilled in five minutes time is very appealing. With the LFX31935 Blast Chiller, LG is making this dream a reality. Our brief hands-on time with this fridge left us with a good impression of this feature. You won't be cooling 30 beers at a time with it, but for the occasional warm bottle of white wine that absolutely must be chilled for dinner, the Blast Chiller does its job well.

Meet the tester

Keith Barry

Keith Barry

Former Editor in Chief, Reviewed Home

@itskeithbarry

Keith was the Editor in Chief of Reviewed's appliance and automotive sites. His work has appeared in publications such as Wired, Car & Driver, and CityLab.

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