what distance is required behind the refrigerator? if a built in look is desired, what space is required to clear the doors in a open position either side? null

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Nicknameisinuse · Accepted Answer

I'd say 2" minimum, if possible. Ours is in a niche, and there is less than that on one side and we can get it to 90 degrees open but a little more space would be preferred if we had it.

KitchenAidTeam · Answer

Hello hoffman, Here is a link to the Installation Instructions and also a link with the full dimensional information of the KRFF305ESS: https://content.webcollage.net/apps/cs/mini-site/bestbuy/module/kitchenaidus/wcpc/krff305ess/tab/docs-4c24f367/page//access.whirlpool.com/mr/KRFF305ESS/UseandCare_EN.pdf?asset-title=Use+and+Care&from-pp=&index-in-collection=2&suppress-site-prefs=&collection-size=3&showtabs=§ion-type=document-gallery&enable-reporting=true&wc-target=&action=view-resource&channel-product-id=7403137 and here are the full dimensions for the unit: https://content.webcollage.net/apps/cs/mini-site/bestbuy/module/kitchenaidus/wcpc/krff305ess/tab/docs-4c24f367/page//access.whirlpool.com/mr/KRFF305ESS/DimensionGuide_EN.pdf?asset-title=Dimension+Guide&from-pp=&index-in-collection=0&suppress-site-prefs=&collection-size=3&showtabs=§ion-type=document-gallery&enable-reporting=true&wc-target=&action=view-resource&channel-product-id=7403137

Answered by KitchenAidTeam 7 years ago

Nicknameisinuse · Answer

2" all the way around is enough. I'd go for 4" on either side if possible.

“what distance is required behind the refrigerator? if a built in look is desired, what space is required to clear the doors in a open position either side?”

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