West Bend Chest Freezer 5 cu ft
- Number Of Shelves: 1
- Door Orientation: Top
- Door Material Type: Stainless Steel
- Wattage: 1650 watts
Last refreshed Jun 11, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A quiet, simple 5 cubic foot chest freezer that suits bulk meat buying in an apartment or garage. Nothing clever inside, which is much of the appeal.
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ASIN: B0C1PCTG9TModel: WB0500CFMWCategory: Chest Freezers
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Overview
West Bend's 5.0 cubic foot chest freezer is a flat-back, free-standing unit with a single flip-up lid, integrated handle and rear-mounted hinges. It uses manual defrost with a drain, an exterior adjustable thermostat, a fast freeze setting, a power indicator light and one removable basket.
Nothing about this design is clever, and that is largely why it works. A 198 liter insulated box with a mechanical dial has very little to break, draws little power, and fits along a wall where an upright would not. The rear hinges are a small but real detail if the freezer is going against a wall or under a shelf.
- 5.0 cu ft, 198 liters of storage
- Single flip-up lid with integrated handle
- Rear-mounted hinges and defrost drain
- Removable storage basket and power indicator light
Who it's for
Best suited to apartment dwellers, small households and garage or cottage use where bulk meat, batch cooking or seasonal freezing needs a home. Anyone who wants to browse contents at a glance, or who will not commit to periodic defrosting, is better served by an upright.
Pros and cons
- Lid stays up on its own for one-handed loading
- Exterior thermostat with a fast freeze setting
- Very low running cost and quiet operation
- Flat back sits close to a wall
- Manual defrost with a single basket
- Deep box means digging for buried items
- Heavy to move once positioned
- Shipping dents have been reported
Performance notes
Cold air stays put in a chest layout, so this holds temperature through lid openings better than an upright of the same size and recovers quickly afterward. The exterior thermostat means you adjust it without opening the lid, and the fast freeze setting drops the box temperature ahead of loading warm groceries. The rear hinges keep the lid clear of the wall and pull the gasket tight when closed. Defrosting is manual, aided by the drain in the base.
Specifications
| Brand | West Bend |
|---|---|
| Model | WB0500CFMW |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Door Orientation | Top |
| Item Weight | 57 poundslower than 52% of 22 chest freezers |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 22.2 × 25 × 33.5 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1650 watts |
| Voltage | 110 voltslower than 85% of 27 chest freezers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Number Of Shelves | 1 |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Chest Freezer, Basket, Care And Use Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
Closest rivals on specs
Danby DCF035A6WM Square Chest Freezer 3.5 cu ft- Item Weight 57 vs 50.6 pounds (+13%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the West Bend 5 cu ft chest freezer defrost itself?
No. It is manual defrost, with a drain built in to make emptying the water easier once you thaw it.
Can the West Bend chest freezer be used as a refrigerator?
West Bend sells it as a freezer, but two owners note the adjustable thermostat reaches refrigerator temperatures, giving them the option.
How much food fits in a 5 cubic foot chest freezer?
Roughly 175 pounds of packaged food. Owners describe it as enough for a bulk meat order or the overflow from a family kitchen freezer.