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✅ 1-Year Comprehensive + 10-Year Compressor Warranty — Authorised Godrej Partner · Made in India · Mahajan Electronics Since 1981
268L · 3-Star BEE · 172 kWh/yr · Inverter Compressor · Turbo Cooling · Farm Fresh Crisper · 230V · 68×57.5×158cm · 44kg · Steel Glow · 4 toughened glass shelves · 16.4L veg tray · EMARVEL 290CN THI FS ST.
268L. 3-Star. 172 kWh/year.
Inverter compressor. Turbo Cooling. Farm Fresh Crisper.
Steel Glow. 10-year compressor warranty. Made in India.
The Godrej EMARVEL 290CN THI FS ST is a 268L direct cool single-door refrigerator with an inverter compressor for variable-speed energy efficiency and quieter operation. Turbo Cooling Technology for faster ice-making and bottle cooling; Farm Fresh Crisper maintains humidity and airflow in the vegetable compartment (16.4L jumbo tray). 4 toughened glass shelves. 172 kWh annual consumption (3-Star BEE). 230V. Steel Glow finish. 1-year comprehensive + 10-year compressor warranty. Made in India.
🗄️ 268L total — fresh food, freezer, and vegetable zones
268L Total
Gross capacity — ideal for 2–3 members
245L Fresh Food
Main compartment — dairy, beverages, cooked food
23L Freezer
Ice trays, frozen snacks, small frozen items
16.4L Veg Tray
Farm Fresh Crisper jumbo tray — humidity-controlled
Inverter compressor — how variable-speed operation reduces electricity and noise vs fixed-speed compressors
A conventional fixed-speed refrigerator compressor operates in binary mode — fully on at rated speed, or fully off. The compressor runs until the refrigerator interior reaches the setpoint temperature, then switches off; as the temperature rises again due to heat ingress through insulation and door openings, the compressor switches back on at full power. This on-off cycling creates two inefficiency sources: start-up current surge (compressors draw 3–6× their running current for the first 50–100 milliseconds of each start-up, creating peak electricity demand each cycle) and thermal overshoot (the compressor's full-power operation cools the cabinet below setpoint before switching off, then temperature rises back above setpoint before the next cycle — the food inside experiences temperature oscillations rather than stable setpoint conditions). An inverter compressor uses a variable-frequency drive to continuously modulate the compressor motor's speed between its minimum and maximum rated RPM. Rather than cycling on and off, the inverter compressor runs continuously at low speed when cooling demand is low (small temperature deviation from setpoint, minimal door openings, stable ambient temperature) and increases speed when demand is high (after a large grocery load, after a long door-open event, during peak Delhi summer ambient temperature). The benefits: lower average electricity consumption because the compressor avoids repeated start-up current surges and runs at its most efficient speed for the actual heat load; quieter operation because continuous low-speed running is significantly quieter than repeated full-power start-stop cycling; and more stable interior temperature because continuous variable-speed operation maintains the cabinet closer to setpoint continuously rather than allowing oscillation. The 172 kWh annual consumption (3-Star BEE 2024 rating) reflects the inverter compressor's efficiency advantage — for a 268L refrigerator, 172 kWh/year is approximately ₹1,550–1,800/year at Delhi NCR electricity tariffs (₹9–10.5/kWh for residential consumers above 400 units/month), making this one of the lower running-cost options in its size category.
Farm Fresh Crisper Technology — humidity control for vegetable storage
The primary cause of vegetable deterioration in refrigerator storage is moisture loss — leafy vegetables (spinach, coriander, methi, lettuce) are approximately 90–95% water by weight, and root vegetables (carrots, radishes, potatoes) are 80–90% water. When stored in the main refrigerator compartment without humidity control, the refrigerator's cooling process removes moisture from the air — the evaporator coil condenses water vapour as frost, reducing the relative humidity of the refrigerator interior to 30–50% RH. At this low humidity, vegetables rapidly transpire moisture through their cell walls to equalise with the low-humidity air, wilting, softening, and losing nutritional content. A crisper drawer addresses this by physically isolating a section of the refrigerator interior with a sealed or semi-sealed drawer — the small air volume inside the drawer reaches equilibrium humidity from the vegetables' own transpiration significantly faster than the large main compartment, maintaining high relative humidity (85–95% RH in a well-designed crisper) around the stored produce. The Farm Fresh Crisper's 16.4L capacity is a jumbo tray — larger than the typical 8–12L crisper in standard 250–280L refrigerators — accommodating the variety of Indian vegetable purchase patterns (weekly market vegetable buying in larger quantities, green leafy bunches, coriander and mint in large volumes). The "24-day freshness" claim reflects performance under controlled laboratory conditions — actual freshness duration varies significantly with vegetable type, initial freshness at purchase, storage temperature, and how often the drawer is opened. Produce that is already wilted or partially deteriorated at purchase will not last 24 days regardless of storage technology.
Direct cool refrigeration + defrost — clarifying "automatic defrost" in a direct cool model
Direct cool refrigeration works by natural convection — the evaporator coil (the cold element) is positioned in or adjacent to the freezer compartment, and cold air flows downward by natural convection into the fresh food section below, with warmer air rising back up. This is a simpler and more energy-efficient mechanism than frost-free refrigeration (which uses a fan to circulate air and a heater to periodically melt frost), which is why direct cool refrigerators consistently achieve better BEE star ratings at equivalent capacities — the absence of fan and heater power consumption reduces energy use significantly. The characteristic of direct cool refrigeration is that moisture in the freezer compartment progressively accumulates as frost on the evaporator coil surface. In standard direct cool refrigerators, this frost must be manually removed periodically (typically every 2–4 weeks) by switching off the refrigerator and allowing the frost to melt — a process known as manual defrosting. The source specifies "Automatic Defrost" for this model, which is unusual for a direct cool single-door refrigerator. This may indicate: (a) automatic defrost applies to the fresh food section (which in some direct cool designs incorporates a separate defrost mechanism) but the freezer remains manual defrost; (b) a copy error in the product listing; or (c) a semi-automatic or assisted defrost design. Buyers should specifically verify the defrost mechanism at purchase — if the freezer compartment requires periodic manual defrosting, this is important to know before buying. Call 9710000251 to confirm.
Advanced Capillary Technology + twin-layer insulation — how refrigerant metering and insulation affect cooling retention
In a vapour-compression refrigeration cycle, refrigerant circulates through four components: compressor (raises refrigerant pressure and temperature), condenser (releases heat to kitchen air — the warm coil at the back of the refrigerator), expansion device (rapidly drops refrigerant pressure and temperature), and evaporator (absorbs heat from refrigerator interior — produces the cooling effect). The expansion device in most domestic refrigerators is a capillary tube — a narrow-diameter copper tube (typically 0.5–2mm internal diameter, 1–4 metres long) that creates a controlled pressure drop between the high-pressure condenser side and the low-pressure evaporator side. The capillary tube's internal diameter and length are precisely matched to the refrigerant charge, compressor capacity, and refrigerant type to ensure the correct refrigerant flow rate and thus the correct evaporator temperature for the cabinet size. Godrej's "Advanced Capillary Technology" with twin-layer insulation capillary tube refers to a design where the capillary tube is routed in thermal contact with the suction line (the tube carrying low-temperature refrigerant vapour from the evaporator back to the compressor) — this arrangement pre-cools the refrigerant entering the capillary from the condenser side while pre-heating the suction gas, improving thermodynamic cycle efficiency and preventing liquid refrigerant from reaching the compressor (which can cause damage). Twin-layer insulation on this assembly prevents parasitic heat gain to the cold suction line from the kitchen environment, maintaining the efficiency of this heat exchange arrangement across Delhi NCR's wide ambient temperature range (5°C winter to 48°C summer).
❄️ Direct cool vs frost-free — which is right for your household?
❄️ Direct Cool (EMARVEL 290CN)
- ✔ More energy-efficient — 3-Star at 268L
- ✔ Lower electricity bill (172 kWh/year)
- ✔ Better for vegetables — natural humidity
- ✔ Lower purchase price for equivalent capacity
- ⚠ Freezer frost build-up — periodic defrost required (verify defrost type at purchase)
- Best for: 2–3 member families, budget-conscious, vegetable-heavy households
❄️ Frost-Free (alternative)
- ✔ No frost build-up — fully automatic
- ✔ No manual defrosting ever
- ✗ 15–25% higher electricity consumption
- ✗ Fan-circulated air dries vegetables faster
- ✗ Higher purchase price for equivalent capacity
- Best for: larger families, convenience priority, minimal maintenance preference
⭐ BEE Star Rating — 3-Star · 172 kWh/year confirmed
⚙️ All Features
Inverter Compressor
Variable speed · energy efficient · quiet operation
Turbo Cooling
Faster ice-making + bottle cooling
Farm Fresh Crisper
16.4L jumbo tray · humidity-controlled vegetable zone
Advanced Capillary Tech
Twin-layer insulation · improved cooling retention
4 Toughened Glass Shelves
Strong · easy to clean · spill-resistant edges
Large Bottle Shelf
Tall + wide bottle storage — 2L bottles and jugs
🎯 Ideal for
| Brand | Godrej |
| Model | EMARVEL 290CN THI FS ST |
| Type | Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator |
| Total capacity | 268 Litres |
| Fresh food compartment | 245 Litres |
| Freezer capacity | 23 Litres |
| Vegetable tray | 16.4L Jumbo Farm Fresh Crisper |
| BEE star rating | 3 Star |
| Annual energy consumption | 172 kWh/year |
| Compressor | Inverter Compressor |
| Cooling technology | Turbo Cooling Technology |
| Insulation | Advanced Capillary Technology — twin-layer insulation |
| Shelves | 4 Toughened Glass Shelves |
| Bottle storage | Large Bottle Shelf (tall + wide bottles) |
| Finish / Colour | Steel Glow |
| Door orientation | Right-hand |
| Dimensions (D×W×H) | 68 × 57.5 × 158 cm |
| Weight | 44 kg |
| Voltage | 230V ✅ — India compatible |
| Origin | Made in India |
| ⚠️ Defrost type | Source states "Automatic Defrost" — unusual for direct cool. Verify whether freezer requires manual defrosting at purchase. Call 9710000251. |
| ⚠️ Turbo Cooling baseline | "10% faster ice / 24% quicker bottle cooling" — comparison baseline not stated. Verify at purchase. |
| ⚠️ 24-day freshness claim | Farm Fresh Crisper — conditions (produce type, temperature, humidity) not stated. Actual results vary. |
| Warranty | 1-Year Comprehensive + 10-Year Compressor Warranty — confirmed ✅ |
🛡️ 1-Year + 10-Year Compressor Warranty
268L. 3-Star. 172 kWh/yr. Inverter. Turbo Cooling. Farm Fresh 16.4L. Steel Glow. 230V. 1-Year + 10-Year Compressor Warranty. Made in India. Order today.
Energy-efficient direct cool cooling for Delhi NCR families of 2–3 — inverter compressor, Farm Fresh Crisper for Delhi summer vegetables, 172 kWh/year running cost. 24-hour delivery. GST invoice. Genuine Godrej — Mahajan Electronics since 1981.
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