KitchenAid KRFC236SBE, KRFC236SJP and KRFC236SPS dimensions and required opening

Name: KitchenAid KRFC236SBE, KRFC236SJP and KRFC236SPS
Brand: KitchenAid

36-inch classFrench doorCounter-depth

Same size in: KRFC236SBE (black stainless), KRFC236SJP (stainless), KRFC236SPS (printshield stainless)

Also sold as KRFC236SPS07 and similar (same fridge).

Checked against KitchenAid's documents, Sep 17, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps KitchenAid asks for.

Width36″91.4 cm

Height70 3/16″178 cm

Depth26″66.0 cm

35⅝ in wide, but needs 36 in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 69 15/16 in tall, not 68⅞ in
32 3/16 in deep with handles: the doors stand out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 3¾ in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit KRFC236SPS against your opening

Opening width (in)inThe space between the cabinets or walls on each side. Measure at the bottom, middle and top, and use the smallest.Opening height (in)inFrom the finished floor to the underside of the cabinet or ceiling above. Measure at the left, center and right, and use the smallest.Depth to the front edge of your countertop (in)inFrom the finished back wall to the front edge of the countertop beside the fridge. The fridge box and the gap behind it must fit within this; the doors and handles stand out in front.

How to measure your opening

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All measurements

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The fridge itself

Width	35⅝″90.5 cm
Height to top of case	68⅞″175 cm
Height to top of hinges	69 15/16″178 cm
Depth, case only	25″63.5 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	29 7/16″74.8 cm
Depth with handles	32 3/16″81.8 cm

Gaps KitchenAid asks for

Each sidecalculated	3/16″0.5 cm
Abovecalculated	¼″0.6 cm
Behindcalculated	1″2.5 cm
Hinge side, next to a wall (doors to 90°)calculated	3¾″9.5 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	Not published

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	44¼″112 cm

calculated = worked out from KitchenAid's figures · Sources for every number · Report a wrong number

What owners say

Owners say the refrigerator looks great and has a roomy interior, with adjustable shelves that are easy to organize. Some find the inside water dispenser convenient, though the ice maker is a frequent complaint: owners say it can stop working, spill ice behind the drawer, overflow, or make too little ice. Some also report slow repairs and say the refrigerator is noisy or overpriced.

Customers liked

Looks great (119)Roomy inside (98)Handy water dispenser (50)Well organized inside (48)Keeps food cold (40)Fits well (40)

Things to consider

Ice maker stopped working (41)Slow repair (39)Controls hard to use (35)Feels cheaply made (31)Poor customer service (29)Overpriced (24)

From Home Depot, Lowe's and Best Buy reviews, last 2 years. (Number) = owners who said it.

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How we checked

Most sizes and gaps come from KitchenAid's documents for this model. Not checked: delivery path, plumbing and power.

Every number with its source · How we verify · Why hinge height matters

KitchenAid documents

Confirm current manufacturer specifications and installation requirements before purchase or installation. ExactFit does not evaluate every delivery-path, plumbing, electrical, trim, floor, or door-swing condition.