{"product_id":"smeg-fab28ulduj3","title":"Smeg FAB28ULDUJ3 24 inch 50's Retro Style Refrigerator with 9.92 cu. ft. 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Customers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the capacity of the Smeg FAB28UL?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe total fridge capacity is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e9.92 cubic feet\u003c\/strong\u003e (about 9 cu ft fridge + ~0.92 cu ft freezer).\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this model include a freezer compartment?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes — it has a small \u003cstrong\u003einternal freezer compartment\u003c\/strong\u003e with room for an ice cube tray.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I adjust the temperature?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTemperature is typically controlled via an \u003cstrong\u003eelectronic temperature control\u003c\/strong\u003e or manual thermostat inside the fridge.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat refrigerant does this fridge use?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis series uses an 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