Blomberg Refrigerator: Models, Prices and What to Check

A Blomberg refrigerator is worth it for anyone who wants a large ⁦535–601⁩ liter 4-door fridge for about ₪⁦5,500–6,000,⁩ or a bottom freezer of about 554 liters for under ₪5,000, and is willing to check details missing from the product pages themselves.

What Blomberg sells in Israel: per the model list on Zap, Blomberg has more than twenty household fridges on the first page alone: the KQD 4-door series (⁦522–601⁩ liters), the KND 2-door bottom-freezer series (⁦480–590⁩ liters), and a 510-liter top-freezer model. Blomberg also sells freezers, like the 220-liter FNT3661WP 6-drawer freezer, which we reviewed in our best freezer guide.

Who stands behind the service: on the product pages we read at Bug, Blomberg warranty is provided through Ralco, for one year, subject to the warranty certificate. Ralco is also Sharp's importer, so Blomberg and Sharp fridge service is linked to the same company.

Strengths, per what we saw:

• Capacity per shekel: 601 liters on the KQD8300XP for about ₪5,500.
• Large freezer: ⁦196–220⁩ liters of freezer on the 4-door models per product pages.
• Shallow depth on some models: ⁦61 cm⁩ on the KQD1622GB.
• Flex zone on several models.

What is less clear:

• No Frost is not mentioned on the pages of several 4-door models.
• A full Shabbat mode does not appear; the KQD8300XP has a light switch and a kashrut certificate, without the institute's name in the text.
• Capacities and ratings are inconsistent between offers for the same model.
• The length of compressor warranty does not appear.

Who it suits: a large family with a ⁦90 cm⁩ niche, who does not need a full Shabbat mode, and wants Sharp 4-door capacity for less money.

The Blomberg 4-door is sold in capacities of ⁦522–601⁩ liters, and per the model list on Zap prices range from about ₪5,500 for stainless to about ₪8,000 for glass.

The models in the list, by price:

• KQD8300XP (601 liters, stainless): about ₪5,490.
• KQD8301DX (601 liters, black stainless): about ₪5,590.
• KQD1626XP (572 liters): from about ₪5,650, and in another offer about ₪5,845.
• KQD1625X (535 liters): from about ₪5,800.
• KQD1621X: about ₪5,990.
• KQD1622GB (572 liters, black glass): about ₪⁦6,490–7,690.⁩
• KQD1636XBR (572 liters, black stainless): from about ₪6,700.
• KQD1250IN (522 liters): about ₪6,990.
• KQD1628XP (572 liters): about ₪7,190.
• KQD1620GW (535 liters, white glass): about ₪7,190.
• KQD1623EGW and KQD1644GB (glass): about ₪⁦7,980–7,990.⁩

The difference between the 8300 and the 1622: per the product pages at Bug, the KQD8300XP is 90.5 × 177.5 × ⁦73 cm⁩ with 381 liters fridge and 220 liters freezer, inverter and class E. The KQD1622GB is 90.8 × 182 × ⁦61 cm⁩, 376 liters fridge, 196 freezer and a 77-liter flex zone, class F. In other words: the 8300 gives more freezer and inverter for less money, and the 1622 is much shallower and in glass.

How to choose:

• Value for money: KQD8300XP or KQD8301DX.
• Narrow kitchen, fridge that does not stick out: KQD1622GB, ⁦61 cm⁩ deep.
• Flex zone: KQD1625X or KQD1622GB.
• Glass finish: KQD1622GB, KQD1620GW, KQD1644GB.

Quick comparison: the 611-liter net Sharp SJ-9270 with a Shabbat device costs about ₪⁦8,500–9,000,⁩ and the 611-liter Haier HRF-6200F from about ₪5,700. The Blomberg KQD8300XP is in the same range as Haier. We compared all brands in our 4-door refrigerator guide.

The 2-door Blomberg bottom freezer is sold in capacities of ⁦480–590⁩ liters, and per the model list on Zap costs about ₪⁦3,830–6,050,⁩ about ₪1,500 less than a Blomberg 4-door of similar capacity.

The models in the list:

• KND3954XP (554 liters): from about ₪3,830. Per the model page, 394 liters fridge and 160 freezer, No Frost and inverter.
• KND3956XPP (580 liters): from about ₪4,620.
• KND3965XBRP (580 liters): about ₪4,990.
• KND3956XP (554 liters): about ₪5,160.
• KND3958XPP (480 liters): about ₪5,190.
• KND3720XP (590 liters net): about ₪6,040.
• DND 9977 X (510 liters, top freezer): about ₪4,600.

Why a 554-liter bottom freezer: it gives almost the capacity of a 4-door fridge, with one wide fridge door that is convenient for large trays. The downside: a wide door needs room to open, and the width of KND models does not appear on the pages we read. If it is ⁦70 cm⁩, it is a solution for a kitchen where ⁦90 cm⁩ will not fit.

What to check: the exact width, the door-opening space, and whether there is a Shabbat mode. One offer for the KND3954XP has a Shabbat-related phrase in the title, but the page does not detail what it includes.

Blomberg top freezer: the list also includes the DND 9977 X, a 510-liter top freezer for about ₪4,600. At similar capacity, other brands' top freezers cost less, so it stands out less on value.

For bottom freezers in general, including other brands' 60 and ⁦70 cm⁩ models, read our bottom-freezer refrigerator guide.

The Blomberg models we read do not show a full Shabbat mode; the KQD8300XP has a Shabbat light switch and a link to a kashrut certificate, but the institute's name does not appear in the page text.

What we saw:

• KQD8300XP: a Shabbat light switch and a link to a kashrut certificate file, per the product page at Bug.
• KQD1622GB: Shabbat mode not mentioned.
• KQD1626XP, KQD1625X: Shabbat mode not mentioned on the model pages.
• KND3954XP: a Shabbat-related phrase in one offer's title, without detail.

Light switch vs Shabbat mode: a light switch turns off the bulb when you open the door. In a fridge with a digital control panel, sensors and fans, opening the door can trigger other components. A full Shabbat mode disables those too. Check with your rabbi what you need, and ask the seller for the kashrut certificate to see what it covers.

If Shabbat is a requirement: in Blomberg's price range, options with a well-documented Shabbat mode include the Haier HRF7100F, whose offers describe Mishmeret HaShabbat certification, or the Electra EL522DN, with Tzomet Institute certification for the light, door sensor, compressor and fans per the product page. We detailed them in our Haier and Electra refrigerator guides. Above that, the Sharp SJ-9270 with the SHARP Glatt device.

On Blomberg product pages at Bug, warranty is provided through Ralco for one year, subject to the warranty certificate; the length of compressor warranty does not appear on the pages we read.

What is known:

• On the KQD8300XP: a one-year warranty subject to the Ralco certificate.
• On the KQD1622GB: warranty handled through Ralco.
• On the KQD1626XP: one offer on Zap lists official importer warranty.
• On the KQD1625X and KND3954XP: importer and warranty do not appear on the model pages.

Ralco and Sharp: Ralco is Sharp's importer. In our Sharp refrigerator guide we found a warranty of one year plus 9 years on the compressor for Sharp. We found no confirmation that the same terms apply to Blomberg, so ask the seller.

What to ask the seller for:

• A warranty certificate in the name of Ralco or another official importer.
• The length of compressor warranty, and whether there is a paid extension.
• Technician arrival times in your area.

Parallel import: on models sold in only two or three stores, like the KQD1625X, the difference between an official offer and another offer can be large. Prefer an offer that states official importer, even if it is more expensive.

A Blomberg 4-door is about ⁦90.5–⁦90.8 cm⁩⁩ wide, so it needs a niche wider than ⁦91 cm⁩; depth varies a lot between models, from ⁦61 cm⁩ to ⁦73 cm⁩.

Dimensions from product pages:

• KQD8300XP: ⁦177.5 cm⁩ high, ⁦90.5 cm⁩ wide, ⁦73 cm⁩ deep.
• KQD1622GB: ⁦182 cm⁩ high, ⁦90.8 cm⁩ wide, ⁦61 cm⁩ deep.
• KQD1626XP, KQD1625X, KND3954XP: dimensions do not appear on the model pages on Zap.

What ⁦12 cm⁩ of depth means: a ⁦73 cm⁩ deep fridge will stick out about ⁦10–⁦13 cm⁩⁩ from a regular cabinet line, and in a narrow kitchen that is felt in the passage. A ⁦61 cm⁩ deep fridge will stick out roughly only the thickness of the doors. If this matters to you, read our zero-clearance refrigerator guide before choosing, and check the hinge clearance with the importer.

Height: ⁦177.5 cm⁩ on the KQD8300XP is relatively low for a 4-door fridge, and may fit under an upper cabinet where other fridges will not.

Getting it into the home: a ⁦90.5 cm⁩ wide fridge must pass through the front door and elevator. Check in advance whether doors will need to be removed, and whether the movers do it.

On installation day: level the fridge, make sure the doors close by themselves and the drawers slide all the way out, and let it stand for a few hours before plugging in, per the manual's instruction.

In the ₪⁦5,500–6,000⁩ range for a 600-liter 4-door fridge, Blomberg competes mainly with large Haier models and Electra; the main differences are Shabbat mode, depth and service.

4-door around 600 liters:

• Blomberg KQD8300XP: 601 liters, 220 freezer, inverter, about ₪5,490. Light switch, no full Shabbat mode.
• Haier HRF-6200F: 611 liters, from about ₪5,700 per the model list on Zap.
• Haier HRF7100F: about 605 liters, from about ₪5,430, with Shabbat mode per the offers.
• Electra EL685 / EL6610: ⁦600–601⁩ liters, about ₪⁦4,000–4,750.⁩
• Sharp SJ-9270: 611 liters net, about ₪⁦8,500–9,000,⁩ SHARP Glatt device.

What Blomberg gives more of: a large freezer (220 liters on the 8300), and shallow ⁦61 cm⁩ glass models.

What less: a full, documented Shabbat mode, and consistent data on product pages.

2-door bottom freezer: the 554-liter KND3954XP from about ₪3,830 competes with the 451-liter LG GRB479BF from about ₪3,150. Blomberg gives more capacity; LG gives Brimag service and full dimension data in the offers.

For a full comparison between brands, see our best refrigerator guide.

The standout advantage of the Blomberg 4-door is large freezer capacity: per product pages, ⁦196–220⁩ liters of freezer, and on some models a flex zone that can switch between fridge and freezer.

How it compares: on the KQD8300XP the freezer is 220 liters out of 601, more than a third. On the Haier HRF-4494 the freezer is 133 liters net, and on the Sharp SJ-9270 216 liters. In other words, Blomberg at around ₪5,500 gives a Sharp-sized freezer that costs about ₪8,500 and up.

Who needs a freezer like this:

• A family that cooks ahead for Shabbat and holidays and freezes.
• Anyone who buys meat and chicken in bulk on sale.
• A large family that does not want a separate freezer on the service balcony.

Flex zone (Flexi Zone): on the KQD1622GB it is 77 liters per the product page, and on the KQD1625X offers mention a flex zone with a digital control panel. Such a zone lets you turn a drawer into a freezer before a holiday and into a fridge for drinks and vegetables the rest of the year. Check the zone's temperature range in the manual, because not every model reaches full freezing temperature.

The price of a large freezer: less fridge capacity. On the KQD8300XP fridge capacity is 381 liters, less than 395 liters on the Sharp SJ-9270, despite similar total capacity. If you mostly buy fresh, a fridge with a different ratio may suit you better.

And No Frost in the freezer: in a 200-liter freezer without No Frost, ice builds up quickly. On some 4-door model pages No Frost is not mentioned, so confirm with the seller before ordering.

Choose a Blomberg fridge by net capacity and niche width: a bottom freezer of about ⁦480–554⁩ liters for a family of 4, and a ⁦572–601⁩ liter 4-door for a family of 5 or more.

• Family of ⁦3–4,⁩ budget up to ₪5,000: KND3954XP, a 554-liter bottom freezer. Confirm the width before ordering.
• Family of ⁦4–5,⁩ ⁦90 cm⁩ niche: the 535-liter KQD1625X with a flex zone, or the KQD1626XP.
• Family of ⁦5–6,⁩ cooking and freezing a lot: the 601-liter KQD8300XP, with 220 liters of freezer.
• Open kitchen where the fridge is in view: KQD1622GB, in black glass and ⁦61 cm⁩ deep.
• Couple or rental unit: Blomberg suits this less. In our 2-door refrigerator and cheap refrigerator guides you will find ⁦333–350⁩ liter models for about ₪⁦1,500–2,900.⁩

And if you need more freezer space: instead of moving up to a larger model, you can add Blomberg's 220-liter FNT3661WP 6-drawer freezer next to an existing fridge.

For the best value buy the 601-liter Blomberg 4-door KQD8300XP for about ₪5,500; for a narrow or design-led kitchen, the ⁦61 cm⁩ deep KQD1622GB; and for a budget under ₪5,000, the 554-liter KND3954XP bottom freezer.

• The most capacity per shekel: KQD8300XP, 601 liters, 220 liters of freezer.
• Shallow glass fridge: KQD1622GB, ⁦61 cm⁩ deep.
• Flex zone: KQD1625X.
• Large bottom freezer for under ₪5,000: KND3954XP.

What not to do: buy a Blomberg if you need a full Shabbat mode without checking the certificate, rely on the capacity in the title without checking net, and order for a tight niche without checking depth and hinges.

Order of checks: width and depth, net capacity, No Frost, Shabbat, Ralco warranty, and only then price.

Questions to ask the seller before paying: Is the model No Frost in all compartments? What is the net fridge and freezer capacity? What exactly does the kashrut certificate cover, and who is the institute? How many years of compressor warranty are there, and if there is an extension, how much does it cost? Does delivery include carrying up to your floor and removing doors? Written answers to these five questions will save you surprises on delivery day, and let you compare Blomberg with Haier, Electra and Sharp on the same basis.