Whirlpool WRSC5536RB, WRSC5536RV, WRSC5536RW and WRSC5536RZ dimensions and required opening

Name: Whirlpool WRSC5536RB, WRSC5536RV, WRSC5536RW and WRSC5536RZ
Brand: Whirlpool

36-inch classSide-by-sideCounter-depth

Same size in: WRSC5536RB (black), WRSC5536RV (black stainless), WRSC5536RW (white), WRSC5536RZ (fingerprint-resistant stainless)

Also sold as WRSC5536RZ07 and similar (same fridge).

Checked against Whirlpool's documents, Oct 22, 2026

The opening it needs

Width36″91.4 cm

Height70¼″178 cm

Depth30⅜″77.2 cm

30⅜ in deep with handles: the doors stand out past counters
Next to a wall: leave 2 in on the hinge side

Check if it fits your space

Fit WRSC5536RZ 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	35½″90.2 cm
Height to top of case	69″175 cm
Height to top of hinges	69¼″176 cm
Depth, case only	23⅞″60.6 cm
Depth with doors, no handles	28⅜″72.1 cm
Depth with handles	30⅜″77.2 cm

Gaps Whirlpool asks for

Abovecalculated	½″1.3 cm
Behindcalculated	1″2.5 cm
Hinge side, next to a wall (doors to 90°)calculated	2″5.1 cm
Hinge side, door fully open	Not published

With the doors open

From the back wall to the front of the open doors (90°)	45¾″116 cm

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

What owners say

Owners say it fits well, has roomy storage and looks great; some also praise the ice maker, though others say it stops working or makes too little ice. Noise is a frequent complaint, while some owners describe it as quiet. Some report food freezing in the fridge, and others say the shelves are not adjustable or there is no butter compartment.

Customers liked

Looks great (87)Fits well (75)Ice maker works well (70)Roomy inside (69)Keeps food cold (52)Handy water dispenser (48)

Things to consider

Noisy (91)No deli or meat drawer (22)Slow repair (18)Overpriced (18)Feels cheaply made (18)Poor customer service (17)

From Home Depot, Lowe's and Best Buy reviews, last 2 years. (Number) = owners who said it.

Similar side-by-side fridges

KitchenAid KRSC536RPSNeeds 36 × 70¼ in · 31⅛ in deep KitchenAid KRSF336RPSNeeds 36 × 69½ in · 34⅞ in deep KitchenAid KRSF536RPSNeeds 36 × 69¾ in · 36¼ in deep Maytag MRSC6636RZNeeds 36 × 70¼ in · 30¾ in deep Maytag MRSF4036PZNeeds 36 × 70⅛ in · 34⅛ in deep Maytag MRSF6636RZNeeds 36 × 69¾ in · 36⅛ in deep

More: Counter-depth refrigerators compared by actual dimensions · Side-by-side refrigerators compared by fit and door clearance · Refrigerators that fit openings up to 36 inches wide · Refrigerators that fit under 72 inches tall

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.