KitchenAid KRFF436SBE, KRFF436SJP and KRFF436SPS dimensions and required opening

Name: KitchenAid KRFF436SBE, KRFF436SJP and KRFF436SPS
Brand: KitchenAid

36-inch classFrench doorStandard-depth

Same size in: KRFF436SBE (black stainless), KRFF436SJP (stainless), KRFF436SPS (printshield stainless)

Also sold as KRFF436SPS07 and similar (same fridge).

Checked against KitchenAid's documents, Oct 31, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps KitchenAid asks for.

Width36 15/16″93.8 cm

Height70 9/16″179 cm

Depth31⅞″81.0 cm

35 15/16 in wide, but needs 36 15/16 in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 70 1/16 in tall, not 69 in
37 7/16 in deep with handles: sticks out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 3¾ in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit KRFF436SPS 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	35 15/16″91.3 cm
Width of the case, without doors	35 13/16″91.0 cm
Height to top of case	69″175 cm
Height to top of hingescalculated	70 1/16″178 cm
Depth, case only	29⅞″75.9 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	34¾″88.3 cm
Depth with handles	37 7/16″95.1 cm

Gaps KitchenAid asks for

Each sidecalculated	½″1.3 cm
Abovecalculated	½″1.3 cm
Behindcalculated	2″5.1 cm
Hinge side, next to a wall (doors to 90°)	3¾″9.5 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	14 1/16″35.7 cm

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	49″124 cm

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

What owners say

Owners say the refrigerator is roomy inside and looks great. Some report that the ice maker stops working or makes too little ice, and some say the refrigerator is noisy. Owners also describe door problems: doors may not close or align properly, and one may not stay open. Some owners report slow repairs and say the water tastes bad.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (63)Looks great (47)Well organized inside (20)Keeps food cold (17)Fits well (10)

Things to consider

Poor customer service (26)Slow repair (21)Stopped working (20)Doors don't close properly (17)Noisy (17)Doors hard to open (15)

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.