Whirlpool WRFC5236RZ dimensions and required opening

Name: Whirlpool WRFC5236RZ
Brand: Whirlpool

36-inch classFrench doorCounter-depth

Also sold as WRFC5236RZ07 and similar (same fridge).

Checked against Whirlpool's documents, Sep 17, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Whirlpool asks for.

Width36″91.4 cm

Height70⅛″178 cm

Depth26″66.0 cm

35⅝ in wide, but needs 36 in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 69⅞ in tall, not 68⅞ in
31 7/16 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 WRFC5236RZ 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	69⅞″177 cm
Depth, case only	25″63.5 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	29 7/16″74.8 cm
Depth with handles	31 7/16″79.9 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°)	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, and some like its adjustable shelves. The ice makers receive praise for making plenty of ice, though some owners say an ice maker stopped working. Other complaints include a freezer that feels too small and doors that do not close properly. Some owners report slow repairs.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (69)Keeps food cold (46)Looks great (35)Choice of ice types (33)Well organized inside (26)Ice maker works well (26)

Things to consider

Controls hard to use (20)Doors don't close properly (18)Slow repair (17)Feels cheaply made (14)Poor customer service (13)Leaks water (11)

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

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.