
Whirlpool WRFC3036RV and WRFC3036RW dimensions and required opening
36-inch classFrench doorCounter-depth
Same size in: WRFC3036RV (black stainless), WRFC3036RW (white)
Also sold as WRFC3036RV07 and similar (same fridge).
Checked against Whirlpool's documents, Sep 17, 2026
The opening it needs
Includes the gaps Whirlpool asks for.
- 35⅝ in wide, but needs 36 in with the side gaps
- The hinges make it 69⅞ in tall, not 68⅞ in
- 31½ in deep with handles: the doors stand out past counters
- Next to a wall: leave 3¾ in on the hinge side
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All measurements
Where each number comes from →The fridge itself
| Width | 35⅝″90.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Height to top of case | 68⅞″175 cm |
| Height to top of hinges | 69⅞″177 cm |
| Depth, case only | 25″63.5 cm |
| Depth with doors, no handles | 29 7/16″74.8 cm |
| Depth with handles | 31½″80.0 cm |
Gaps Whirlpool 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 Whirlpool's figures · Sources for every number · Report a wrong number
What owners say
Owners say the refrigerator is roomy inside, quiet, and well lit. Some also praise its appearance and the way the interior is organized. A few owners find the controls hard to use, though the available details do not describe which controls are difficult.
Customers liked
Things to consider
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 Whirlpool's documents for this model. Not checked: delivery path, plumbing and power.
Every number with its source · How we verify · Why hinge height matters
Whirlpool documents
- Whirlpool installation document — 105603222.pdf ↗
- Whirlpool measurement source — exact-model specification: Height To Top Of Door Hinge = 69.875 in ↗
- Whirlpool measurement source — p.36-inch-wide-true-counter-depth-3-door-french-door-refrigerator-24-cu.-ft.wrfc3036rv.html ↗
- Whirlpool measurement source — dimension-guide-w11776313-reva.pdf ↗
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