How much clearance does the fridge require from top cabinet? Specs say its 68.5" and my opening incl. the rim around the bottom of my cabinet is 68.75" (1/4" clearance. I have 1" clear under the cabinet if you ignore the rim & left side clearance is 1" null

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jimbo49456 · Accepted Answer

not sure if you got an answer, but generally you want a least 1-1.5" all the way around for air flow. check out the link below for the user manual.
https://www.whirlpoolparts.com/UserManual/c5e9c47dc35a45819b5c4b9961e6e4eb/Whirlpool-Refrigerator-Repair-Manual-WRF535SMBB00-WRF535SMBM00-WRF535SMBW00-WRB322DMBB00-WRB322DMBM00-WRB322DMBW00-WRF532SMBB00-WRF532SMBM00-WRF532SMBW00

WhirlpoolTeam · Answer

Hello MarkD! To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow for ¹⁄2" (1.25 cm) of space on each side and at the top. Allow for 1" (2.54 cm) of space behind the refrigerator. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, allow extra space at the back for the water line connections. When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave 2 ¹⁄2" (6.3 cm) minimum on the hinge side (some models
require more) to allow for the door to swing open.

“How much clearance does the fridge require from top cabinet? Specs say its 68.5" and my opening incl. the rim around the bottom of my cabinet is 68.75" (1/4" clearance. I have 1" clear under the cabinet if you ignore the rim & left side clearance is 1"”

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