West Bend WB0700CFMW Chest Freezer with Adjustable Temperature Control, Free-Standing with Single Flip-Up Lid, Manual Defrost

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 37 ratings

Price: 385.1

Last update: 12-08-2024


About this item

CONVENIENT DESIGN: Simple flip-up lid with integrated handle opens easily with one hand and stays open for as long as you need; rear-mounted hinges prevent the lid from hitting the wall and ensure a tight seal when closed
SPACIOUS: Spacious 7.0 cubic foot flat-back deep freeze offers plenty of storage for your frozen goods so you can buy in bulk, reduce food waste and save money
EASY CLEAN: Easy to clean interior for any spills
TEMPERATURE CONTROL: Easily change the temperature by using the adjustable thermostat located on the exterior
FUNCTIONAL FEATURES: Features a fast freeze setting, removable storage basket for organization, defrost drain, power indicator light

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Top reviews from the United States

Consumer
5.0 out of 5 stars Deep freeze for long term
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024
Had to return the first freezer. Lid issue, bent hinges and loud. Took a chance on reorder and arrived perfect. Quiet and holds temp within a couple degrees. No other damage. Love the size for home freezer. Good price. Would buy again!
Cindy D. Martell
5.0 out of 5 stars What's Not To Love
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024
First off, we received next day delivery...on a Sunday. Because we have Prime delivery was free. The delivery ladies were very nice and professional. Product was in perfect condition. Not even a scratch. Love the size. It fits next to our stand up freezer. Looks very nice. This freezer works really well. Everything we put in is frozen. Didn't think there would be so much space so I guess I have to go grocery shopping. What is really nice is this freezer can also be used as a refrigerator. Highly recommend.
Shelia Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars Convenient freezer
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
So far this is a highly recommended product. Works great and freezes quickly.
CMAUSA
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for my need
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2024
Right after we got married (38 years ago) we bought a 7-Cu.Ft, chest freezer. We had it so long the inside of the top fell out. I was going to buy a new one but we didn't want to lose the frozen food in it so I did a quick fix. I cleaned all of the old fiberglass insulation out of the top, cut and glued, some high density home building foam that I had in the shop. Just to keep things frozen until I got the new freezer. That was about six months ago. Heck the old freezer was working great but I figured it was on borrowed time and the opportunity to test this 5-Cu. Ft, model popped up. (It is free but I have to claim the value as income and I'm required to post an honest, unbiased, review. I have no incentive to over-rate any product I accept. In fact I'm not allowed to communicate with the seller.
This is about the smallest real freezer you can buy. It's slightly more than half of the one I'm replacing but chest freezers do create the probability of stuff on the bottom never being used. That and the fact that there's only the two of us now means we don't need to keep nearly as much food in this freezer. We do have a refrigerator-freezer combo in the kitchen.
West-Bend has a pretty decent reputation and this freezer appears to be well made. ALthough I don't expect to use it as a cooler, instead of, a freezer it does have that capability as long as it's in a climate controlled location. It is garage ready when used as a freezer.
Installation was simple and straightforward. Everything looks, feels, and sounds, solidly made. Once I plugged it in I could hear the very faint sound of the compressor. Now that it has been running awhile I don't hear anything. I noticed the sides getting cold almost immediately. I can't say how long it took to reach the freezing temperature but it wasn't long. Being partially full of frozen food sped things up I'm sure. There's a nice control with indicator lights on the front. It tells you when it has power and when the compressor is running. When set on high the compressor runs continuously. The one thing that would make this freezer better is having some storage baskets for the deep side. It would make it easier to access the bottom if you could take out a couple of trays to access it. If I can find the correct size I'll be ordering some. so far I'm very well pleased and the price is in the same range as comparable freezers at all of the places that sell appliances.
Cranky Old Woman
5.0 out of 5 stars West Bend Saved My Bacon!
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024
This review is for the West Bend WB0500CFMW Chest Freezer, 5-Cu.Ft, White.

The West Bend freezer is a delightful appliance, and I got it none too soon. We are in the first heat wave of the summer and my refrigerator/freezer was choked with frost, and laboring to keep the contents cold. Once I got the West Bend set up, I transferred the contents of the other freezer to the West Bend. Several hours later I had the refrigerator/freezer defrosted.

As mentioned, the West bend saved my bacon -- quite literally -- and my fish as well. An excellent product.

Getting the freezer upstairs required help. Thanks to a kind friend we wrestled it in position. I put a 28x22 inch silicone mat underneath to catch any condensation. The inside of the freezer is capacious. The West Bend easily held everything from my other freezer and more stuff besides, with plenty of room to spare.

One thing about the West Bend, and any chest style freezer: it is difficult to sort through the contents. On the plus side, with a chest freezer, when you open the lid the food does not spill out onto the floor.

Oddly, the front panel of the freezer does not match the product picture. The picture shows the dial with a red light below. The actual freezer has a green light and a blue light to the left of the dial. No red light.

There is no power switch. The green light indicates power is on, and the blue light indicates the compressor is running. Very simple.

An earlier reviewer suggested putting a mat on top to protect the finish. I tried that. For me the mat just fell off when I opened the lid.

The outside of the West Bend is ferromagnetic steel. This is lovely because I have an external readout thermometer magnetically affixed to the lid, with the probe inside the freezer. Meanwhile I am looking for magnetically attached hooks to hold my freezer gloves.

If it is not obvious, I am delighted with this freezer. I enthusiastically would recommend. Six stars.
brandi
4.0 out of 5 stars easy additional cold storage unit
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
We ordered this for our hopes in buying meat locally at a better price than the supermarkets. In addition to supporting local farmers directly, we can get the average price per pound down to something much more affordable in the long run. This chest freezer/refrigerator was just the right size for us - plenty of room for half a cow. It was easy to set up (unwrap and plug in) and it began cooling right away. We did notice two small dents - one in the front edge of the lid, and one at the bottom front face - but these do not seem to impact the proper use. After only 3-4 min, we noticed that the exterior surfaces were very warm to the touch - maybe this is normal for the initial startup, but be careful if there are small humans running around. We were quite happy with this unit and feel it is a great price which we feel will be made up in meat savings in no time. Recommended.

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