A:AnswerMy fridge is the only appliance in my kitchen that isn't classic stainless. I think the PrintShield looks great. If anything, it is slightly less shiny... maybe more of a dull stainless look. All in all... they match in my book. I love how clean it always looks too!
A:AnswerThis is a very important question that KitchenAid or all who carry this refrigerator need to definitively answer in 2019.
"What year and serial number denotes the the start of the improved model that addressed the ice maker and compressor problems? Were these problems fixed before the platinum interior model?"
I actually want to buy one of these, but just can't in light of the current reviews.
A:AnswerOur BestBuy sales rep, who seemed to be knowledgeable, stated that there was a production stop/start to address signficant defects. We were told this when we were hesitant to buy because of all the poor reviews. We were assured the unit we would be buying in May, 2019 would be the "updated" model. However, our model makes a loud buzzing sound when running which is way above the acceptable decibel level, and its frequency is disturbing to me, and the fact that I can hear it running 30+ feet away. AVOID THIS UNIT/BRAND. Do you really want to buy something that was so poorly designed or built that they had to stop the production run? Don't make our same mistake.
A:AnswerHeight to top of cabinet: 70.875 inch
Height to top of hinge: 71.875 inch
Depth of cabinet with out doors: 24.375 inch. (Some additional space required to allow for water hook up & air circulation behind cabinet.)
Depth of cabinet with doors: 31.5 inch.
Depth with door open: 43.75 inch
A:AnswerIt's black stainless steel. I've seen it in person at the store and have talked to Kitchenaid personally about it. They have three versions of this model: Black Stainless Steel (KRFC704FBS), Stainless Steel (KRFC704FSS) and Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel (KRFC704FPS).
A:AnswerI would imagine you could, the arm that breaks up the ice seems to be pretty strong. I would be careful to ensure that there are no large chunks of ice as it could possibly overload it. You could always do it the old fashioned way and just keep the bag in the freezer until your well is back in service.
A:AnswerYes the inside of the doors can hold gallon jugs. Then there is a center section (the top slides back) so you can put tall things in - the shelves are also adjustable left and right for taller things. The LED lighting is bright - no issues seeing things inside - the 604 series is standard interior and the 704 is the "platinum" interior with a grayish (attractive IMO) and wood grain finish on the shelves. The water dispenser works well - we don't use the auto fill feature or use the water feature much at all as its cold out of the tap at our house (on a well) We have the 704FPS - Platinum Interior, Counter Depth with Fingerprint Stainless - it has been available since late January 2017 - they built out the 704 series first as the 604 - standard interior was not going to be available until Mid-late February we decided not to wait. So far so good. Its a nice fridge.
A:AnswerThere is a dispenser light, it is not able to be turned off. It will turn on automatically when you use the dispenser and then turn off again when not in use, unless the ambient lighting in the room is very low and then it will turn on as a night light.
A:AnswerI had to take an oscillating tool and carve out my cabinets on the top side where the hinges go. Very odd that it doesnt fit into a standard opening.
A:AnswerHello Bob, thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the concerns with your appliance and would like to look further into this for you. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at 1-800-422-1230, via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KitchenAid or Twitter @KitchenAidCare. We look forward to speaking with you.
A:AnswerUnfortunately No. The Platinum Interior, counter depth, only comes with thru the door water and ice. Model KRFC300ESS is the Counter depth WITHOUT water and ice thru the door but is does NOT have the Platinum Interior.
A:AnswerI have only seen this model in counter-depth at this time. There are 3 finish options: Stainless Steel (KRFC704FSS), Finger-print Resistant Stainless Steel (KRFC704FPS), and Black Stainless Steel (KRFC704FBS).
A:AnswerThe ice maker is located inside the left panel of the refrigerator door. But they have it so it doesn't take take up a lot of space like you see other counter depth refrigerators I've seen.
A:AnswerDark gray. Not same material but very close. Suggest going to a BB store as they have them on display. If they need to they can easily pull it out at the store store so you can see and judge for yourself.
A:AnswerOpen the refrigerator door with the water dispenser and you will see a latch to then open the ice maker. Once that is opened, you can lift the tray out and empty the ice bin.
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