Whirlpool WRMF3536SV, WRMF3536SW and WRMF3536SZ dimensions and required opening

Name: Whirlpool WRMF3536SV, WRMF3536SW and WRMF3536SZ
Brand: Whirlpool

36-inch classFrench doorStandard-depth

Same size in: WRMF3536SV (black stainless), WRMF3536SW (white), WRMF3536SZ (fingerprint-resistant stainless)

Also sold as WRMF3536SZ07 and similar (same fridge).

Checked against Whirlpool's documents, Oct 22, 2026

The opening it needs

Includes the gaps Whirlpool 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
34¾ 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 WRMF3536SZ 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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All measurements

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The fridge itself

Widthcalculated	35 15/16″91.3 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	34¾″88.3 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°)	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

Similar french door fridges

KitchenAid KRFF436SPSNeeds 36 15/16 × 70 9/16 in · 37 7/16 in deep KitchenAid KRMF336SPSNeeds 36 15/16 × 70 9/16 in · 37 7/16 in deep Maytag MRMF5436TZNeeds 36 15/16 × 70 9/16 in · 36 13/16 in deep Whirlpool WRMF3336SZNeeds 36 15/16 × 70 9/16 in · 34¾ in deep Whirlpool WRMF3636SZNeeds 36 15/16 × 70 9/16 in · 36 13/16 in deep Whirlpool WRMF3736SZNeeds 36 15/16 × 70 9/16 in · 34¾ in deep

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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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