Whirlpool WRFF3136SZ dimensions and required opening

Name: Whirlpool WRFF3136SZ
Brand: Whirlpool

36-inch classFrench doorStandard-depth

Also sold as WRFF3136SZ07 and similar (same fridge).

Checked against Whirlpool's documents, Oct 4, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Whirlpool asks for.

Width36 13/16″93.5 cm

Height70 9/16″179 cm

Depth31⅞″81.0 cm

35 13/16 in wide, but needs 36 13/16 in with the side gaps
The hinges make it 70 1/16 in tall, not 69 in
36 13/16 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 WRFF3136SZ 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.

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The fridge itself

Width	35 13/16″91.0 cm
Height to top of case	69″175 cm
Height to top of hinges	70 1/16″178 cm
Depth, case only	29⅞″75.9 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	34¾″88.3 cm
Depth with handles	36 13/16″93.5 cm

Gaps Whirlpool 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°)calculated	3¾″9.5 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	14″35.6 cm

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	49″124 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 easy to organize, with adjustable shelves. Some like the ice maker, but others say it makes too little ice, produces ice slowly, or stops working; some also report that the refrigerator stopped cooling or stopped working. Owners praise the fingerprint-resistant finish, while complaints include doors that do not close and slow repairs.

Customers liked

Roomy inside (359)Keeps food cold (101)Well organized inside (100)Ice maker works well (90)Looks great (89)Quiet (75)

Things to consider

Slow repair (55)Stopped working (52)Poor customer service (46)Return or refund refused (29)Doors don't close properly (26)Parts unavailable (16)

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.

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Whirlpool documents

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