All freestanding refrigerators need about ½” on both sides and at the top. A refrigerator takes in ambient air and exhales warm air. This warm air needs space to dissipate so that the refrigerator doesn’t “breath” in that hot air. If the hot air has nowhere to go and the fridge is inhaling this, it will make the fridge work harder and reduce the lifespan of the product.

Unlike ranges and dishwashers, refrigerators come in many sizes, shapes and configurations. Make sure that you measure the existing space that you currently have (or will have if you are renovating) so that your sales rep can best assist you with this.

Refrigerators come in 4 basic configurations. Top mount, where the freezer is on top. Bottom Mount, where the freezer is either a door or a drawer on the bottom. French Door meaning that there are 2 doors that open in the fresh food compartment with a freezer drawer or door on the bottom. And lastly there is a side by side where the unit is split into two compartments with a full height freezer on the left and a full height fridge on the right. All of these options have pros and cons and I recommend checking them out to see what might work best for your home.

Cabinet depth refrigerators are designed so that the main body (or cabinet) of the fridge extends the same as standard cabinets, which is about 24” in depth. Full depth refrigerator sticks out from the cabinet and depending on the model, will have different depths. The overall depth, height and width of the refrigerator is what make up the overall space in the refrigerator (measured in cubic ft).

Yes, within small degrees. Most refrigerator are on casters so they can be wheeled into place but there are legs that can be adjusted to level the fridge and raise the unit up (about 1” on average).

Refrigerators make lots of noises for lots of reasons. Here are a few common ones:

• Crash - when ice is formed and falls into the bin it can make a crashing noise.
• Thud - if a refrigerator has a single compressor it can make noise as it turns on or turns off. This is normal.
• Humming - normal sound of a compressor running.

This is a tricky one because sometimes the answer is yes and sometimes it is no. Some refrigerators are able to move the hinge and change the door handle in which case Yes, you can alter the direction of the swing. If the fridge does not allow for this you will have to ensure that you order either a left or right swing model. A trick for remembering this is that the hinge will be on the swing side of what you order. Example rights swing doors have the hinge on the right (you would also tend to open it with your right hand).

Most refrigerators today have automatic defrost and do not require a manual defrost. If this is something that is important to you, I recommend double

All refrigerators will come with an energy guide that will tell you if it is estar rated or not, how many kilowatt hours it uses per year and an estimate of how much it will cost annually to operate the unit.

Whirlpool Corporation uses R600a. R600a is efficient natural refrigerant

It is environmentally friendly and effective and, in refrigeration applications, it boasts low power consumption and load power. It is also compatible with many lubricants. R600a is commonly used due to its low environmental impact and good thermodynamic performance.

Side-by-side refrigerators, including these KitchenAid Refrigerator models, come with a classic style and configuration with top-to-bottom freezer and refrigerator compartments next to each other. French door refrigerators feature one continuous refrigerator space with two doors above a freezer drawer. This configuration, including these KitchenAid^® French Door Refrigerators, has a pantry-style layout. More details here.

Top mount refrigerators are a classic configuration that places a freezer compartment on top of the refrigeration section of the appliance. These fridges deliver essential features like ample refrigerator and freezer capacity to store your groceries.

Bottom mount refrigerators keep your fresh foods at eye level while storing frozen items in a freezer compartment at the bottom of the appliance. This design is convenient for those who don’t use their freezer as much and want easy access to refrigerated groceries.

No it does not. Same care as regular Stainless steel should be taken. Wash the exterior surfaces and gaskets with warm water and mild soap or detergent. Wipe and dry. We recommend using a clean micro fiber cloth or a soft clean cloth to polish and dry. Ensure to thoroughly dry all surfaces.

Yes, please refer to the official warranty document available from Kitchenaid.ca.

Yes. It should be replaced every 6 months to ensure optimum performance in your refrigerator. Please refer to Kitchenaid.ca for the respective part number.

Yes - On select models. Search for Built-In and side by side Fridges.