The Japanese company Sharp is a manufacturer of reliable and high-quality home appliances. Currently, Sharp is one of the world's leading manufacturers of the entire range of household appliances, which, in particular, include refrigerators.
Company History
The Sharp brand was first known to consumers in 1912. This happened after a very talented self-taught mechanic Tokuji Hayakawa offered belt buckles that did not have holes, as well as sliding sleeves designed for umbrellas. The production of such products was originally established in a room resembling an ordinary barn. In 1915, Hayakawa invented and patented the mechanical pencil, which is still very popular today. His hallmark was the ability to always remain sharp. This feature of the pencil prompted the inventor of the name for his company. Sharp ("sharp") - a brand that is always ahead, at the very edge of production and science.
Gradually, Tokuji expanded his field of activity. And inAs a result, from a small business, he came to the creation of a large high-tech production. It is noteworthy that it was Sharp that launched one of the first assembly lines in its country.
One of the black pages of the company's history falls on 1923. A strong earthquake completely destroyed the factory that produced mechanical pencils. The bulk of the workers suffered and were left homeless. Not passed the tragedy and Hayakawa. The earthquake killed his entire family. However, the inventor did not give up. He restored his factory in a new location - in the city of Osaka. And by September 1924, the production of such popular mechanical pencils was launched. It is worth mentioning that Sharp is still headquartered in Osaka.
In 1925, Hayakawa started making radios. The company took a risk. The fact is that in those days Japan did not have its own radio broadcasting, and receivers were not in demand in its consumer market. However, everything soon changed. Broadcast networks covered the whole country, and the receivers went with a bang. After such a victory for Hayakawa, even many skeptics recognized the enterprise of the former "penciller". So, in fact, it happened. Over the past half century, the company has produced the first Japanese calculator and television, a stereo player with automatic disk rotation, a refrigerator and many other types of electronic products. All of them successfully withstand competition not only in the domestic, but also in the global market of household appliances.
Production of refrigerators
The first food storage unitwas released by Sharp in 1952. At this time, it was not easy to break into the consumer market. The company had such a huge number of competitors that in order to interest the buyer, it was necessary to stand out from their background. The company's specialists carefully studied the consumer market in order to clarify the interests of housewives. As a result, in 1973 the company mastered the production of a large three-door refrigerator equipped with a special compartment for storing vegetables. This model was developed by the company's specialists after a survey of 10,000 Japanese consumers. In 1989, the company offered a two-door Sharp refrigerator. This device consisted of two separate boxes. Each of them opened its own door. In addition, the Sharp brand was one of the first to use the No Frost system.
Where are Sharp refrigerators made? Today, the company produces household appliances and electronics at 21 production sites located in thirteen countries around the world. Moreover, the staff of its employees is more than fifty thousand people. And the volume of annual consolidated revenue is at the level of 24 billion US dollars.
Thailand, which is one of the countries where Sharp refrigerators are made, produced the ten millionth unit in 2013, which went to the market of countries located in Southeast Asia.
As for the Russian Federation, there are no production sites of the Sharp company on its territory. Only the sales representative office of the company, which hasoffices in some major cities of our country.
The advantage of Japanese refrigerators
It is difficult to imagine a modern apartment without various household appliances. An indispensable assistant for any housewife is a device that allows you to maintain the freshness of purchased products. Refrigerators Sharp, no doubt, will decorate any kitchen interior. At the same time, each of the buyers will find among a wide range of similar equipment the model that will suit his taste and will match the color scheme of the kitchen. Sharp is a global innovator in the refrigerator market. For example, she released models in which the doors can be opened both from the left and from the right side, without even outweighing them.
Sharp refrigerators allow you to keep food fresh or frozen for a long time. Models of one- and two-chamber devices have been developed. At the same time, they all differ in design and capacity, volume and power, energy consumption class and the presence of certain functions. Which refrigerator will you choose? This will depend on personal preference.
Sharp refrigerators have many proprietary features. This is an air flow ionization system, fresh vegetables, etc. As for the prices for these units, they differ depending on the model. Thus, each buyer can choose exactly the refrigerator of this brand that will easily fit into his budget.
Deserves Sharp refrigerator consumer reviews as quite roomyunit. In the assortment line of models there are devices for every taste with two and three doors. But there is an exclusive in this series. This is a multi-door Sharp refrigerator, which has four separate sections. Some of the models offered by the company have a volume exceeding 450 liters. At the same time, they remain energy efficient, which is important for customers.
Design and dimensions
Modern man pays great attention to the interior of the kitchen. And there is nothing surprising in this. Indeed, in a room where the whole family gathers, a lot of time is spent. At the same time, despite all the variety of existing household appliances, the central place in the kitchen still belongs to the refrigerator. This appliance completes the whole design and emphasizes the individuality of the room.
Sharp refrigerators will be a great purchase for any consumer. With all the variety of models, no one will have problems with choosing sizes. The company can offer both a compact device and a wide Sharp refrigerator with two doors swinging open in different directions. The last type, called Side by Side, is perfect for those consumers who do not like frequent shopping trips and buy products for future use. The only drawback of such a unit is its impressive dimensions. The wide Sharp refrigerator, according to customer reviews, gives reason to think about the place where it will stand.
Economy
How energy efficient are Sharp'srefrigerators? The instructions attached to these devices indicate their high class A. According to consumers, the savings from the operation of such a refrigerator are already felt at the first receipt of an invoice for electricity. Does not bring high costs and LED lighting. Despite the brightness, it is quite economical.
Using innovative systems
Sharp is one of the first manufacturers of refrigeration equipment to introduce a fundamentally new way of storing food in its models. With No Frost, frost does not form on the walls of the inner chambers. Customers appreciate the fact that there is no need to defrost the unit.
The company's development is also a dynamic system that cools food in all corners of the refrigerator. Such a flow of air masses allows you to constantly maintain the temperature selected on the display.
Besides this, Sharp's engineers have developed the following systems:
- Plasmacluster, saturating the air with ions and deactivating harmful microorganisms;
- hybrid type cooling system that does not allow the products to become weathered;
- Dual Swing, used to open the doors depending on the desire to the right or left side;
- "dry" and "wet" zero zones, in which different types of products are placed;
- Honeycomb Deodorize, which prevents food from mixing odors, thus retaining its original taste.
In addition, Sharp refrigeratorsan antibacterial coating consisting of silver ions is applied. Additional convenience in operation is provided by sensors that collect information about the operation of the unit to the built-in microcomputer, which automatically corrects the parameters if necessary.
Let's take a closer look at some of the innovative systems.
Zero Chamber
Almost all models of Sharp refrigerators have Fresh Case. This is the so-called zero chamber, which the manufacturer has specially developed for storing poultry, fish and fresh meat. The company's specialists conducted certain studies, noting the fact that the freshness of products at a temperature of minus five degrees is lost faster than at zero. Moreover, the spoilage rate at a lower temperature almost doubles. It is impossible to create such conditions in a freezer or refrigerator. Therefore, refrigerators began to be equipped with an additional zero chamber. In it, the food remains chilled, but it does not freeze. This fact is very attractive to potential buyers.
Such a camera is available in all models of the Sharp brand. It is placed at the top of the refrigerator compartment. This location is very convenient. There are two compartments in the zero chamber. One is "dry" and the other is "wet". The first is the freshness zone. In the "dry" compartment, poultry and meat can be stored for up to seven days, and fish and seafood for much longer. Those storage conditions that are created in such a zone are close to the climate of industrial refrigerators. Here the humidity isexceeds fifty percent at zero air temperature.
Vegetables, herbs and fruits are placed in the “wet” compartment. All of these perishable foods stay fresh for twice as long as they do in a refrigerator. The relative humidity in such a compartment is within ninety percent. This climate allows you to save all the taste of the product, as well as the vitamins and nutrients it contains.
New company offers
Today, sharp multi-chamber refrigerators "Standard Plus" and "Premium" are presented on the home appliances market. These are extremely capacious units that will allow you to store a large number of products.
Such refrigerators have wide shelves that do not have central partitions. This allows you to put any dimensional dishes (trays, serving dishes, large salad bowls, etc.). Freezer capacity - 150 l. This is one of the most impressive volumes that exist in modern refrigerators.
To improve visibility in cameras, the models are equipped with LED bulbs. This light diffuses well thanks to the glass base of the refrigerator compartment, which has a stylish chrome frame. This solution ensures bright and even lighting even when the refrigerator is full of food.
In addition to plenty of storage space, the new models are easy to use and energy efficient.
Modern design
The new models of Sharp refrigerators have fronts made of durable and high quality glass. This allows the appliance to fit perfectly into the interior of any kitchen. At the same time, hostesses do not have to worry about fingerprints. The refrigerator has extra long handles (158.5 cm) that make it easy to open the doors for both adults and young children.
Really big fridge
Which models deserve special attention from those consumers who want to have units with impressive volumes? This is a Sharp SJ SC59PVBE refrigerator. It can store a large number of products, and thanks to the use of innovative technologies for a very long time.
The Sharp SJ SC59PVBE refrigerator has a total volume of 583 liters. Considerable stocks of provisions can be stored in his freezer. Its volume, which is 150 liters, allows this. Inside this section there is a divider shelf made of tempered glass. There is also a double ice bin. There are two more shelves on the inside of the freezer door. Put in the main mode of operation, this section maintains a temperature of minus eighteen degrees. Freezing capacity is seven kilograms of products per day. The refrigerator is provided with a No Frost system. Therefore, defrosting is not required.
The 433L unit's refrigerator compartment has four high-strength glass shelves. In addition, there are two plastic containers for fruit andvegetables. On the inside of the door of this model there are two long shelves, three shorter ones and one with a lid. Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment occurs according to the same principle as in the freezer, that is, using the No Frost system. The antibacterial coating of the walls does not allow harmful microorganisms to multiply. This model also has a zero chamber. Perishable products can be stored in it for a long time.
Two-chamber refrigerators Sharp models SJ SC59PVBE are free-standing units. This allows you to place them anywhere in the kitchen, suitable in size. The width of the unit is 80 cm. Its depth is 72 cm. The height is 185 cm. The color scheme of the model is beige or silver. Despite its impressive dimensions, the refrigerator is economical. Its energy class is A+. The doors of the unit can be re-hung at the discretion of the owners.
