Hoover HONCQ3T518ENTK Total No Frost Fridge Freezer – Black

The Hoover HONCQ3T518ENTK is a freestanding fridge freezer with a 306-litre total capacity, combining generous food storage with Total No Frost cooling. Its bottom-freezer layout gives you 196 litres of refrigerated space and 110 litres in the freezer, making it well suited to households looking for a practical balance between fresh and frozen storage.

The black finish and integrated handles give the appliance a clean appearance, while the reversible door provides greater flexibility when positioning it in your kitchen. Inside, two adjustable glass shelves, flexible storage areas and four freezer drawers make it easier to organise different types of food.

For everyday food care, the fridge includes a Flexi Fresh Area with separate Meat & Fish and Fruit & Veg settings, together with Circle Fresh airflow and an Aria Clear odour filter. The result is a fridge freezer that focuses on keeping food organised and creating a consistent storage environment without adding unnecessary maintenance.

Food Storage & Cooling Performance

Total No Frost is one of the most useful features for everyday ownership. The freezer uses automatic No Frost defrosting to prevent ice from building up, removing the need to periodically empty the freezer and manually defrost it. The fridge compartment also uses automatic defrosting.

The 306-litre capacity is divided between 196 litres of unfrozen storage and 110 litres of freezer space. This gives you plenty of room for fresh ingredients alongside frozen food, while the bottom-freezer design keeps frequently accessed chilled food within easy reach.

The Circle Fresh system uses lateral airflow to distribute cooling through the fridge compartment. By helping maintain a more consistent environment and reducing drying, it is designed to support better preservation of the taste, texture and juiciness of stored food.

For more specific food storage, the Flexi Fresh Area can be adjusted between Meat & Fish and Fruit & Veg settings. This gives you greater control over how the dedicated drawer is used, depending on what you have bought and how you intend to store it.

The fridge also includes a Super Cooling function, which provides an additional cooling setting when you need to bring the temperature of the refrigerator compartment down. An internal electronic control panel makes temperature adjustment straightforward.

Features That Matter

Total No Frost

Total No Frost automatically manages defrosting in the freezer, preventing ice from accumulating around the storage area. This means less maintenance and no need to regularly remove food to carry out manual defrosting.

Flexi Fresh Area

The dedicated fresh-food drawer can be switched between Meat & Fish and Fruit & Veg settings. This gives you a more suitable storage environment for different types of fresh produce, depending on what is in the fridge.

Circle Fresh Airflow

Circle Fresh uses lateral airflow to circulate cool air through the refrigerator compartment. More even airflow helps maintain consistent conditions around the fridge and can reduce the drying of food during storage.

Flexi Storage

The lower part of the fridge includes adaptable dividers that can be arranged to suit different items. This is useful when your shopping changes from smaller bottles and containers to larger items such as pizza boxes.

Aria Clear Odour Filter

The Aria Clear filter helps neutralise and remove odours within the fridge. This can help reduce unwanted smells and minimise the risk of flavours transferring between stored foods.

Reversible Door

The door can be reversed to suit the layout of your kitchen. This provides useful flexibility when deciding where the appliance should be positioned and which direction the door should open.

hOn App Connectivity

The appliance supports smart contents through the hOn app. This adds connected functionality to the fridge freezer and provides access to Hoover’s app-based features for food care and appliance management.

Everyday Benefits

The combination of Total No Frost and automatic fridge defrosting makes this model straightforward to look after. You can concentrate on organising your food rather than regularly dealing with ice build-up.

The flexible storage areas are also useful when your shopping habits change. Adjustable shelving, adaptable lower storage and four freezer drawers give you different ways to organise everything from everyday groceries to larger frozen items.

With 35dB(A) noise output and a B noise class, the appliance is also well suited to kitchens where keeping background noise to a minimum matters.

The E energy class and annual energy consumption of 244kWh provide clear information when comparing running efficiency with other fridge freezers. The electronic controls and Super Cooling function add useful day-to-day control without making operation unnecessarily complicated.

Who Is It Ideal For?

This fridge freezer is a good choice for households looking for a freestanding appliance with a useful balance of fresh and frozen storage.

The 306-litre capacity gives you substantial space for weekly groceries, while the 110-litre freezer compartment provides room for frozen food without taking over the entire appliance.

It is particularly suitable if you want the lower maintenance of Total No Frost, flexible fresh-food storage and the option to adapt the door opening to your kitchen layout.

Why Choose This Product?

The Hoover HONCQ3T518ENTK combines practical storage with features designed around food preservation and easier ownership. Total No Frost removes the need for manual freezer defrosting, while Circle Fresh airflow and the Flexi Fresh Area give you more control over how fresh food is stored.

Its 306-litre capacity is sensibly divided between the fridge and freezer compartments, with adjustable shelving and four freezer drawers helping you keep different foods organised. The reversible door also makes it easier to accommodate the appliance within different kitchen layouts.

For customers who want connected functionality, hOn app compatibility adds another layer of control and information. Combined with a 35dB(A) noise level, E energy rating and automatic defrosting, it offers a practical set of features for everyday refrigeration.

• Super Cooling: Yes
• Fresh/chiller zone: Yes
• hOn app connectivity: Yes
• LED lighting: Yes
• Multi-flow column: Yes
• Reversible door: Yes
• Adjustable fridge shelves: 2
• Freezer drawers: 4
• Egg rack: 1
• Fridge shelf material: Glass with metal frame
• Door shelf material: Crystal clear plastic
• Handle: Integrated
• Height: 1850mm
• Width: 545mm
• Depth: 622mm
• Net weight: 58kg
• Gross weight: 65kg

What’s Included

• Hoover HONCQ3T518ENTK fridge freezer
• Product documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this fridge freezer Frost Free?

Yes. The Hoover HONCQ3T518ENTK uses Total No Frost cooling, with automatic No Frost defrosting in the freezer. This prevents ice build-up and removes the need for manual freezer defrosting.

How much storage space does it have?

The total capacity is 306 litres. There are 196 litres of refrigerated storage and 110 litres of freezer space.

Can the door opening direction be changed?

Yes. The door is reversible, giving you greater flexibility when positioning the appliance in your kitchen. Door reversal service is available at checkout.

Does it have a dedicated fresh-food drawer?

Yes. The Flexi Fresh Area can be switched between Meat & Fish and Fruit & Veg settings, allowing the drawer to be adapted to the type of food being stored.

How noisy is this fridge freezer?

The appliance has a stated noise level of 35dB(A) and a B noise class, making it a suitable option where keeping appliance noise under control is important.

Does it have a water or ice dispenser?

No water or ice dispenser is listed for this model. Its storage and cooling features are focused on refrigerated and frozen food rather than dispensing chilled water or ice.

Does it connect to the hOn app?

Yes. The appliance supports smart contents through the hOn app, providing connected features for food care and appliance management.

How much space does it need?

The appliance measures 1850mm high, 545mm wide and 622mm deep. Check the available space and door clearance carefully before installation, particularly where the appliance will be positioned close to walls, cabinets or other appliances.

Why Buy from Snelling Gerald Giles?

At Snelling Gerald Giles, we are an independent electrical retailer serving Norfolk since 1948. Our experienced team can help you choose the right refrigeration appliance for your kitchen, taking into account the space available, storage requirements and the features that matter to you.

For refrigeration, we can also help with delivery, professional installation where applicable and recycling of an old appliance where available. Our aim is to make replacing a large appliance straightforward, from choosing the right model through to getting it into your home.

You also have the reassurance of buying from a retailer with local showrooms and ongoing after-sales support. If you are unsure whether this 306-litre model is the right fit for your household or kitchen layout, our team can provide friendly, knowledgeable advice before you buy.