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Hotpoint UH6 F2C W review

No. 8 of 10 in our freezers ranking · Updated · How we rank

Our verdict: The Hotpoint UH6 F2C W ranks 8th of the 10 freezers we compare, with 8.4 out of 10.

Hotpoint UH6 F2C W

8.4/10

The Hotpoint UH6 F2C W is a freestanding white No Frost upright freezer of about 228 litres. It suits a household that wants frost-free storage in a 60cm-wide cabinet and can live with a noisier, heavier unit.

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Why it's here

  • 228 litres with four drawers and two flaps
  • No Frost and a Fast Freeze setting
  • About 24 hours of hold-over in a power cut
  • Door-open alarm and electronic control

Keep in mind

  • At 41dB it is joint loudest in this guide, level with the Indesit
  • One-year manufacturer guarantee
  • About 230 kWh a year, more than a similar-sized chest freezer
  • Around 59kg and 167cm tall, so measure the doorway

Why the Hotpoint UH6 F2C W scores 8.4

Each bar shows where it places among the 10 freezers in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.

  • How happy owners are7th of 10
  • How many rated it5th of 10
  • How new it is6th of 10

Level with the Haier HCE420EK

The Haier HCE420EK and the Hotpoint UH6 F2C W score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Haier HCE420EK goes first because it leaves owners a little happier.

About the Hotpoint UH6 F2C W

The UH6 F2C W is a tall, freestanding No Frost freezer. Hotpoint's page says constant air flow stops frost building up, so there is no manual defrosting. The headline capacity is 228 litres. Euronics lists a net freezer capacity of 223 litres, and Appliances Direct says it holds about 12 bags of shopping.

Inside are four drawers and two shelves, according to Euronics. Appliances Direct describes six clear-fronted drawers instead, so the layout wording varies by retailer. Control is electronic, with a Fast Freeze setting to cool new food quickly, a door-open alarm, an LED light and reversible doors.

It stands 167cm high, 59cm wide and 64.5cm deep, and weighs 59kg. Euronics lists energy use at 230 kWh a year, in energy class E, with a noise level of 41dB. In a power cut, the specification tables give 24 hours of storage time. One retailer's feature text says 16 hours and another says 23, so treat 24 hours as the brand-style figure rather than a promise.

What owners report about the Hotpoint UH6 F2C W

We could not open any owner reviews or forum threads for this exact model. Most retailer review pages blocked our access, so we are not reporting an owner pattern.

The sources we did read are spec pages, which say nothing about how it holds up after months of use. Check recent owner reviews on the retailer you buy from, and look for comments on noise and drawer fit.

Who the Hotpoint UH6 F2C W suits

It suits a household that wants a tall frost-free freezer without a wide cabinet, with 24 hours of power-cut storage and drawers for sorting meals. It fits a kitchen or utility room where 60cm of width is available.

Look elsewhere if noise matters: at 41dB it is among the louder models here, level with the Indesit UI8 F2C W UK. A chest freezer such as the Beko CF47591W uses less electricity. Measure the doorway first, as it is 167cm tall and 59kg. For more space in a similar footprint, the Samsung Bespoke SpaceMax RZ32C7BDES9/EU is bigger.

Questions about the Hotpoint UH6 F2C W

Where can I find the Hotpoint UH6 F2C W manual?

On Hotpoint's UK product page for the UH6 F2C W, under Instruction Manuals. The model is also sold as UH6F2CW, so search that code if a retailer lists it that way.

Is the Hotpoint UH6 F2C W frost free?

Yes. Hotpoint describes it as No Frost, so it needs no manual defrosting. Retailer tables may list it as auto defrost.

How loud is the Hotpoint UH6 F2C W?

It is rated at 41dB(A). Hotpoint's page says it goes unnoticed, but it is joint loudest in this guide.

How big is the Hotpoint UH6 F2C W?

It is 167cm high, 59cm wide and 64.5cm deep, and weighs 59kg. Measure doorways and the route into the kitchen before delivery.

How long does the Hotpoint UH6 F2C W keep food frozen in a power cut?

About 24 hours, according to the specification tables on Euronics and Appliances Direct. Keep the door shut to get close to that.

What guarantee does the Hotpoint UH6 F2C W have?

Euronics lists 1 year parts and labour, plus a further 9-year parts guarantee that requires registering the appliance with Hotpoint. Other retailers list only 1 year, so check the terms where you buy.

Other freezer picks

The other badge winners in our freezers ranking.

All 10 freezers, compared

  1. 1 Beko UFF4584WBest Choice 8.6 Check Price
  2. 2 Beko CF47591W 8.6 Check Price
  3. 3 Haier HCE301E UK 8.5 Check Price
  4. 4 Samsung Bespoke SpaceMax RZ32C7BDES9/EUBest Premium 8.5 Check Price
  5. 5 Beko FNE4545W 8.5 Check Price
  6. 6 Hisense FC200N1AWE1Best Budget 8.4 Check Price
  7. 7 Haier HCE420EK 8.4 Check Price
  8. 8 Hotpoint UH6 F2C WThis review 8.4 Check Price
  9. 9 Hisense FV298N4ACE 8.3 Check Price
  10. 10 Indesit UI8 F2C W UK 8.3 Check Price
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Hotpoint UH6 F2C W

The Hotpoint UH6 F2C W is a freestanding white No Frost upright freezer of about 228 litres. 8.4 out of 10.

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How we score it

Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 23 models for this guide before settling on these ten.

Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026.

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