Things to Consider
Current leading appliance brands offer a selection of both affordable and high-end counter depth refrigerators to accommodate the space and budget requirements of most households. Once you have outlined your budget and took essential measurements, the next step is to compile a list of functional priorities that would prove to be the most beneficial to your kitchen.
Capacity
Total capacity of counter depth refrigerators typically ranges from 10 cubic feet to 23 cubic feet. Families and large office settings that have a habit to restock their produce supply rather often or in large amounts might want to consider counter depth models with large fresh food cabinet capacity. Alternatively, those who have a preference for frozen goods such as bagged vegetables, meats, fish, or pre-prepared meals should look for models with larger freezer compartments.
Dimensions
Always pay attention to the dimensions of each appliance, specifically the depth measurement. Compare the refrigerator dimensions to your kitchen’s counter depth to make sure it will fit your floor space or deliver the desired integrated look. Most counter depth refrigerators come with 24-inch to 27-inch depth, with some high capacity models going slightly over the upper margin.
Functionality
This includes both the performance efficiency and the power-saving potential. If you look for a more environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient refrigerator, look for models with advanced foam insulation and ENERGY STAR® certification. Other power boosting features might include fast cooling/freezing settings, humidity controls, dedicated temperature controls, exterior dispensers, improved filtration, and extra storage sections.
- Review of the Counter Depth Refrigerators
- Whirlpool WRS571CIHZ Counter Depth Refrigerator
- KitchenAid KRFC300ESS Counter Depth Refrigerator
- GE PYE22KSKSS Counter Depth Refrigerator
- Samsung RF18HFENBSR-2 Counter Depth Refrigerator
- Frigidaire Gallery FGSC2335TF Counter Depth Refrigerator
- Cafe CYE22TP2MS1 Counter Depth Refrigerator
- Haier HRQ16N3BGS Counter Depth Refrigerator
- Maytag MFC2062FEZ Counter Depth Refrigerator
- Danby DAR110A1WDD Counter Depth Refrigerator
- Bosch B36CL80SNS Counter Depth Refrigerator
- Summit Appliance FFBF181ES Counter Depth Refrigerator
- Thor Kitchen HRF3601F Counter Depth Refrigerator
Review of the Counter Depth Refrigerators
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Specs
- Configuration: Side by side
- Freezer type: Left cabinet
- Total capacity: 20.59 cu. ft.
- Freezer capacity: 6.97 cu. ft.
- Exterior finish: Fingerprint resistant stainless steel
- Dimensions: 36’’W x 68.875’’H x 29.75’’D
- Energy consumption: 654 kWh/year
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Features
- Flexible transparent storage
- Integrated ice maker
- Humidity controls
- Exterior dispenser
- Automatic defrost
- Improved air and water filtration
The Whirlpool WRS571CIHZ is a freestanding refrigerator with side by side configuration and 20.59 cubic feet of total capacity.
The fresh food cabinet features 5 frameless glass shelves, 2 humidity-controlled crispers, a full extension deli drawer, and 5 adjustable door bins with gallon storage.
Supported by the FreshFlow™ air filtration system, the cabinet not only remains effectively free from unpleasant odors, but also promotes a more even circulation of fresh air. In addition, the Accu-Chill™ temperature management system allows you to customize the cooling intensity inside the refrigerator cabinet to reach optimal preservation conditions for different types of products.
The freezer cabinet comes with 4 glass shelves, 3 clear door bins, a clear storage drawer, and an automatic defrost function. Located in the upper section of the freezer door, the integrated ice maker is connected to the interior water filter and offers the In-Door-Ice® storage system that frees up more shelf space.
This Whirlpool refrigerator is equipped with an exterior water and ice dispenser connected to the EveryDrop™ filter that delivers measure filled chilled water as well as crushed and cubed ice.
Other control features include night light, door alarm, and control lock, all available on the sensor touchpad above the dispenser paddles. The appliance is ADA compliant, meeting the standards for height and side reach.
Coated with additional fingerprint resistant layer, the stainless steel finish is complemented by the color-matching reach-through handles, smooth casing, doors with hidden hinges, and contrastic black-on-stainless dispenser panel.
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Specs
- Configuration: French door
- Freezer type: Bottom drawer
- Total capacity: 20 cu. ft.
- Freezer capacity: 5.62 cu. ft.
- Exterior finish: Stainless steel
- Dimensions: 35.75’’W x 70.125’’H x 30.5’’D
- Energy consumption: 405 kWh/year
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Features
- Certified low energy levels
- Factory-installed ice maker
- Humidity controls
- Humidity controls
- Improved cooling system
- Produce preserver technology
The KitchenAid KRFC300ESS is a freestanding refrigerator with French door configuration and 20 cubic feet of total capacity.
Offering 14.38 cubic feet of interior capacity, the fresh food cabinet features 5 glass shelves, 6 door bins with gallon storage and a dairy corner, 2 humidity-controlled crispers, and the FreshChill™ temperature-adjustable pantry located under the crispers.
The 2-tier bottom freezer drawer comes with 2 spacious full-width baskets and an automatic ice maker. With 5.62 cubic feet of interior capacity and automatic defrost function, the freezer compartment is able to house a wide variety of frozen goods as well as prevent the accumulation of frost.
Both compartments are equipped with interior LED lighting to ensure complete visibility and making the restocking more comfortable. In addition, the fresh food cabinet lets you get chilled water directly from the interior water dispenser.
The appliance is also able to extend the freshness of your products with the help of the produce preserver system. For more cooling efficiency, this KitchenAid refrigerator adds useful Max Cool and ExtendFresh™ features.
The Max Cool function is designed to drop the temperature in both compartments to the lowest setting in order to better preserve newly added items, while the ExtendFresh™ temperature management system utilizes interior sensors to monitor cooling levels in the fresh food cabinet and the freezer.
Located on the interior up front panel, the electronic controls allow you to adjust temperatures in both sections as well as monitor the inner environment via digital display.
Outfitted with color-matching bar handles and smooth stainless steel coating, this ENERGY STAR® refrigerator is a stylish and efficient appliance with additional advanced foam insulation aimed to reduce carbon footprint.
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Specs
- Configuration: French door
- Freezer type: Bottom drawer
- Total capacity: 22.2 cu. ft.
- Freezer capacity: 7.16 cu. ft.
- Exterior finish: Stainless steel
- Dimensions: 35.75’’W x 69’’875’’H x 31.25’’D
- Energy consumption: 665 kWh/year
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Features
- Large fresh food cabinet capacity
- Sizeable freezer space
- Certified low energy consumption
- Improved water filtration
- Humidity control
- Exterior dispenser with autofill
- Compact ice maker
The GE Profile™ PYE22KSKSS is a freestanding refrigerator with French door configuration and 22.2 cubic feet of total capacity.
The fresh food cabinet features 5 glass shelves, 2 humidity-controlled crispers, 8 door bins including a drop down tray, and a full-width pantry with separate electronic controls. The pantry comes with 3 separate settings: meat, beverages, and deli, making this section highly flexible in terms of storage.
Thanks to the featured Turbo Cool setting, the climate inside the main cabinet is adjusted to the most suitable cooling level regardless of the fullness of the refrigerator or how often the doors are opened. In addition, the space-saving ice maker is integrated in the left door panel and connects to the exterior water and ice dispenser.
Located under the main cabinet, the pull-out freezer drawer employs the Frost Guard system for added efficiency and provides up to 7.16 cubic feet of storing capacity.
The drawer features 2 extendable baskets with item dividers to keep various frozen goods from getting mixed together and gives the option of Turbo Freeze setting that helps preserve new items as soon as they are added. The option of the second ice maker is also available with the separately purchased IM5D installation kit.
The through-door dispenser delivers chilled water, ice cubes, and crushed ice while also providing the hands-free autofill option that lets you do other tasks while your drinkware and containers are being filled automatically.
The upper panel allows access to responsive sensor controls, featuring the touch pads for Turbo Freeze and Turbo Cool as well as child lock, LED dispenser light, hands-free autofill, and door alarm.
Other performance enhancers include the advanced RPWFE filtration system that removes harmful pharmaceuticals from your water supply, the TwinChill™ evaporators that power the main cabinet and the freezer separately, and the showcase LED lighting system that consistently illuminates the entire cabinet for greater ease of operation.
With its smooth stainless steel finish and matching chrome handles, this ENERGY STAR® certified and ADA compliant GE refrigerator fits most kitchen layouts, complementing any given space with sleek and professionally-inspired design.
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Specs
- Configuration: French door
- Freezer type: Bottom drawer
- Total capacity: 17.5 cu. ft.
- Freezer capacity: 5.7 cu. ft.
- Exterior finish: Stainless steel
- Dimensions: 32.125’’W x 70.125’’H x 30.5’’D
- Energy consumption: 594 kWh/year
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Features
- Compact design suitable for narrow spaces
- Individual cooling systems
- Flexible storage section
- Fast freezing options
- Automatic ice maker
- Ample ice storage
The Samsung RF18HFENBSR-2 is a freestanding refrigerator with French door configuration and 17.5 cubic feet of total capacity.
Containing 11.8 cubic feet of storage, the fresh food cabinet features 3 full-width glass shelves, 2 clear crispers with durable trays at the base, a neat deli drawer located under the top shelf, and 8 door bins with gallon storage and a dairy compartment.
The 5.7-cubic-foot bottom freezer drawer comes with 2 spacious pull-out baskets, an ice tray, and an automatic ice maker. In addition, the Power Freeze function allows you to optimize the temperature levels and freezing intensity to compensate for warner room temperature and preserve large amounts of frozen food at once.
To achieve a more efficient performance, the Twin Cooling Plus™ system uses separate evaporators and fans for the fresh food cabinet and the freezer to create individual cooling climates, thus extending the freshness of produce, greens, meats, and dairy while also keeping frozen goods consistently preserved.
With its stainless steel finish, matching reach-through handles, and efficient full-unit LED lighting, this Samsung refrigerator offers a smooth modern design that can complement any contemporary kitchen.
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Specs
- Configuration: Side by side
- Freezer type: Left cabinet
- Total capacity: 22.2 cu. ft.
- Freezer capacity: 8 cu. ft.
- Exterior finish: Stainless steel
- Dimensions: 36’’W x 70’’H x 28.5’’D
- Energy consumption: 672 kWh/year
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Features
- Flexible interior storage
- Superior water and air filtration
- Efficient LED lighting
- Through-door dispenser
- Frost free freezer cabinet
The Frigidaire Gallery FGSC2335TF is a freestanding refrigerator with side by side configuration and 22.2 cubic feet of total capacity.
The fresh food cabinet offers 3 StoreMore cantilever shelves, 5 door bins with a dairy pocket and adjustable gallon storage, 2 stack-on humidity-controlled crispers, and a full-width deli drawer.
All interior compartments are done in see-through design with metallic trimming on glass shelves and white trimming on the stack-on drawers. Furthermore, the chill temp controls, located on the left inner side of the refrigerator cabinet, allow you to customize the cooling conditions with more precision.
The 8-cubic-foot freezer compartment is both frost free and highly versatile in terms of storage. The cabinet features 3 wire shelves which includes an ice cream shelf and a pizza shelf, 4 clear door bins, and a spacious storage basket. Located on the top shelf, the ice maker makes sure you never lack in ice supply.
To make the restocking of your refrigerator more comfortable, the LED lights are located on two levels and ensure sufficient illumination that has little effect on the energy consumption levels.
The exterior flush dispenser provides filtered water supply as well as cubed ice and crushed ice. With its responsive ExpressSelect® controls, the dispenser lets you monitor system settings and adjust temperature levels in both compartments.
By offering a superior filtration system, this Frigidaire Gallery refrigerator is able to remove 99.3% of lead with the help of PureSource Ultra® II water filters as well as eliminate 99.9% of cysts thanks to the PureAir Ultra® filter.
The exterior is coated with a smooth stainless steel finish that comes with color-coordinated handles and matching exterior dispenser. This appliance is ADA compliant and Kosher Consumer Friendly.
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Specs
- Configuration: French door
- Freezer type: Bottom drawer
- Total capacity: 22.2 cu. ft.
- Freezer capacity: 7.16 cu. ft.
- Exterior finish: Brushed stainless steel
- Dimensions: 35.75’’W x 69.875’’H x 31.25’’D
- Energy consumption: 665 kWh/year
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Features
- Advanced filtration
- Hot water dispenser
- Double evaporator system
- Humidity control
- Temperature-adjustable drawers
- Fast cooling
- Night lights
The Café CYE22TP2MS1 is a freestanding refrigerator with French door configuration and 22.2 cubic feet of total capacity.
The Turbo Cool-capable fresh food cabinet features 5 glass shelves with silver trimming, 4 of which are adjustable and 3 spill proof.
Additional space is provided by 8 door bins with a dairy compartment, an egg basket, a condiment bin, and a drop down tray. The 3 crispers are humidity-controlled, temperature-adjustable, and efficiently illuminated by dedicated LED lights.
The bottom freezer drawer offers 7.16 cubic feet of space, 2 full-width baskets with item dividers, and a Frost Guard system. The ice maker is installed inside the freezer door to free up more shelf space and connect to the dispenser directly.
This Café refrigerator is equipped with the TwinChill™ cooling system that uses separate evaporators for the main cabinet and the freezer cabinet, creating appropriate temperature environments based on the needs of both compartments.
The exterior stainless steel dispenser delivers both hot water and chilled water with measured fill. Cubed ice and crushed ice are also in consistent supply.
In addition, the dispenser is equipped with ambient night lights and a sensor-based LCD touch screen that lets you adjust temperature levels and monitor system settings with greater ease.
Featuring an advanced filtration system with RPWFE filters, this model is able to remove pharmaceuticals from your water supply and make sure you only get the safest drinkable water.
The built-in WiFi connect system allows you to remotely monitor and troubleshoot your refrigerator with the help of your device. This model is ENERGY STAR® certified, ADA compliant, and Sabbath mode capable.
By combining the brushed stainless steel finish, color-matched reach-through handles, and removable door gaskets, the refrigerator delivers both sleek modern design and efficiency of implementation.
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Specs
- Configuration: French door
- Freezer type: Bottom compartment
- Total capacity: 16.4 cu. ft.
- Freezer capacity: 5.3 cu. ft.
- Exterior finish: Stainless steel
- Dimensions: 32.7’’W x 71’’H x 26.5’’D
- Energy consumption: 448 kWh/year
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Features
- Energy-efficient operation
- Four-door design
- Double door freezer
- Responsive touch display
- Fast cooling and freezing
The Haier HRQ16N3BGS is a freestanding refrigerator with French door configuration and 16.4 cubic feet of total capacity.
Offering 11.1 cubic feet of storing space, the fresh food cabinet features 3 tempered glass shelves, 6 adjustable encapsulated door bins, and 2 clear high-and-low humidity crispers.
In addition, the Quick Cool setting allows you to safely preserve newly added products and protect the cabinet from outside temperatures.
The bottom freezer drawer comes with dual swing doors, 2 sliding drawers, and 4 sliding bins, amounting to 5.3 cubic feet of storage capacity.
The Quick Freeze option is designed to drop the temperature to the lowest setting in order to keep all goods consistently frozen. Despite the intensified cooling performance, the appliance has rather low energy consumption rates.
For more accessible customization, this Haier refrigerator places the sensor control panel on its right door, close to the inner edge, and offers additional functions such as the Sabbath mode. The combination of stainless steel finish, curved door design, and contrasting pocket handles creates a smooth modern look suitable for all kitchen designs.
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Specs
- Configuration: French door
- Freezer type: Bottom drawer
- Total capacity: 20 cu. ft.
- Freezer capacity: 5.62 cu. ft.
- Exterior finish: Fingerprint resistant stainless steel
- Dimensions: 35.625’’W x 70’’H x 29.5’’D
- Energy consumption: 405 kWh/year
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Features
- Certified energy intake levels
- Humidity controls
- Interior water dispenser
- Fast cooling options
- Produce preserving technology
The Maytag MFC2062FEZ is a freestanding refrigerator with French door configuration and 20 cubic feet of total capacity.
The fresh food cabinet offers 14.38 cubic feet of storage, featuring 4 interior glass shelves, 6 clear door bins with gallon storage and dairy compartment, 2 half-width humidity-controlled crispers, and a full-width pantry located under the crispers.
In addition to the ethylene-reducing produce preserver, this model also adds the PowerCold® function able to immediately drop the temperature to the lowest setting in order to adequately chill newly added food items.
Supported by the automatic defrost system, the pull-out bottom freezer provides ample storage in its 2 extendable baskets that amount to 5.62 cubic feet of space. Both compartments are serviced by BrightSeries™ LED lighting that ensures efficient illumination at low energy rates.
The interior dispenser connects to the integrated water filter and delivers chilled water whenever you need a fresh refill. On the interior upper panel, the front electronic controls with digital temperature displays let you manually adjust cooling conditions in both the fresh food cabinet and the freezer drawer. Other controls include humidity adjustment, door alarm, and filter level indicators.
By incorporating advanced foam insulation into its build, this ENERGY STAR® certified Maytag refrigerator is able to deliver better energy performance while reducing its carbon footprint. This is a stainless steel model with fingerprint resistant coating, smooth contoured doors with hidden hinges, and color-matched reach-through handles.
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Specs
- Configuration: Single door
- Freezer type: Freezerless
- Total capacity: 11 cu. ft.
- Exterior finish: White
- Dimensions: 23.9375’’W x 58.75’’H x 26.06’’D
- Energy consumption: 249 kWh/year
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Features
- Certified energy efficiency
- Single-unit freezerless design
- Scratch-resistant surfaces
- Compact dimensions
- Adjustable temperature
The Danby Designer DAR110A1WDD is a freestanding refrigerator with freezerless design and 11 cubic feet of total capacity.
This single-compartment Danby Designer refrigerator offers 6 tempered glass shelves with scratch-resistant surface, 5 full-width door bins with gallon storage, and a large glass-covered produce crisper at the bottom of the cabinet.
Inside you may also find top-mount lighting for better visibility, mechanical thermostat with a neat dial that lets you adjust temperature levels, and magnetic gaskets that ensure a tighter door seal to keep the interior temperature consistently cool.
This is an ENERGY STAR® certified environmentally friendly refrigerator that uses R600A refrigerant and consumes only 249 kilowatt hours annually.
This model comes with a clean white finish, reversible door with hidden hinges, and integrated handles to achieve a more seamless final look.
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Specs
- Configuration: French door
- Freezer type: Bottom drawer
- Total capacity: 21 cu. ft.
- Freezer capacity: 6 cu. ft.
- Exterior finish: Fingerprint resistant stainless steel
- Dimensions: 35.625’’W x 70’’H x 27.8’’D
- Energy consumption: 568 kWh/year
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Features
- Superior cooling system
- Ultra-quiet operation
- Certified energy levels
- Double drawers
- Extra wall storage
- Humidity controls
- Interior water dispenser
The Bosch B36CL80SNS is a freestanding refrigerator with French door configuration and dual compressors.
The 15-cubic-foot fresh food cabinet offers 4 adjustable glass shelves, 6 clear door bins with gallon storage, a large full-width humidity-controlled crisper, and adjustable FlexBar™ sections located on the back panel above the top shelf.
The FlexBar™ bins are designed for wine bottles, condiment jars, eggs, and other hard-to-fit items. In addition, the internal water dispenser delivers sufficient amounts of filtered water at a simple touch of a button.
The 3-tier bottom freezer drawer features the NoFrost technology, temperature controls, and efficient LED lighting for added flexibility of usage.
The deep bottom drawer is meant for storing large amounts of frozen goods, while the slim middle drawer is divided into an ice tray section and dessert or snack section. The small top drawer allows space for the factory-installed ice maker and is perfect for storing frozen greens, vegetables, and various meats.
Equipped with powerful dual compressors, this Bosch refrigerator provides independent cooling systems for both the fresh food cabinet and the freezer drawer, thus minimizing air contamination and increasing preservation efficiency.
Another highly efficient function in the performance package of this appliance is the FarmFresh system™ that includes an array of latest preservation technologies, namely the VitaFreshPro™, FreshProtect™, AirFresh® Filter, and MultiAirFlow™.
The VitaFreshPro™ lets you customize both the temperature and humidity inside the main cabinet, helping you find the perfect environmental balance to extend the freshness of all produce, deli products, greens, and dairy.
Supported by the AirFresh® filtration system, the MultiAirFlow™ cooling technology improves interior air circulation and distributes temperature evenly, thus considerably raises the preservation quality.
The additional exterior drawer, located above the freezer section, uses the FreshProtect™ system to preserve even large amounts of produce in its divided interior sections. The inner edge of the pull-out drawer offers dedicated controls for humidity and temperature adjustment.
Other cooling functions include the SuperCool® feature that applies appropriate temperatures to preserve the newly added food, and the SuperFreeze® feature that sets the freezing parameters to the max and keeps frozen goods from thawing.
The ice maker is also upgraded with the Quick Ice function, delivering required amounts of ice in a timely fashion.
This is a true counter depth appliance with easy clean stainless steel finish, 4 doors including 2 smooth glide drawers, color-matched bar handles, WiFi connectivity, and stainless steel interior with recessed LED light bars.
Located on the upper panel inside the main cabinet, the sensor touch controls blend in smoothly with the stainless steel finish and feature white LED temperature indicators as well as additional functions of control lock and door alarm.
This model also allows you to select an economy or holiday mode to reduce energy consumption during your time away from home.
As a Home Connect™ model, this Bosch is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Nest, and IFTTT. With the help of your device you can remotely control and monitor your refrigerator as well as perform diagnostics.
This is a quiet and ENERGY STAR® certified appliance, operating at only 40 dBA and consuming 568 kilowatt hours per year.
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Specs
- Configuration: Single door
- Freezer type: Bottom compartment
- Total capacity: 12.8 cu. ft.
- Freezer capacity: 3.46 cu. ft.
- Exterior finish: Stainless steel
- Dimensions: 23.63’’W x 79.25’’H x 25.25’’D
- Energy consumption: 390 kWh/year
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Features
- Certified energy efficiency
- Sensor-based adaptive technology
- Extended fresh food storage
- Humidity controls
- Compact dimensions
- Designer interior and exterior
The Summit Appliance FFBF181ES is a freestanding refrigerator with bottom-mount configuration and 12.8 cubic feet of total capacity.
Fitted with platinum interior, the fresh food cabinet features 4 adjustable shelves of glass and scalloped design, 4 clear door bins, a full-width humidity controlled crisper, a ZeroZone deli drawer, and a wine bottle section located above the top shelf.
The bottom freezer compartment comes with a single-swing door, automatic defrost, and 3 stack-on clear drawers for storing a wide range of frozen goods.
The freezer drawers are removable, and the interior climate can be manually adjusted for a more finely tuned preservation. All compartments are decorated with contrasting silicone trimming, providing a firmer no-slip grip on each section.
In addition to fast cooling and fast freezing functions, this Summit refrigerator is equipped with adaptive intelligent technology that uses integrated sensors to establish your habits in terms of product types or storage amounts. Then it adjusts the cooling environments in both compartments based on your regular routine.
While the interior features digital thermostat and fresh air fans, the exterior is fitted with stainless steel finish, factory reversible doors with designer handles, and easy-to-read digital temperature display. This is an ENERGY STAR® certified appliance that consumes only 390 kilowatt hours per year.
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Specs
- Configuration: French door
- Freezer type: Bottom drawer
- Total capacity: 20.85 cu. ft.
- Freezer capacity: 5.69 cu. ft.
- Exterior finish: Stainless steel
- Dimensions: 35.75’’W x 69.875’’H x 28.75’’D
- Energy consumption: 623 kWh/year
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Features
- Dual cooling system
- Energy-efficient
- Humidity control
- Slim ice maker
- Spacious freezer with separators
- Responsive touch controls
The Thor Kitchen HRF3601F is a freestanding refrigerator with French door configuration and 20.58 cubic feet of total capacity.
With its 15.16 cubic feet of storage space, the fresh food cabinet offers 5 adjustable glass shelves, 8 glass door bins with gallon storage and dairy compartments, 2 humidity-controlled crispers, and a full-width chiller drawer designed for storing deli products, produce, and beverages.
The double-drawer freezer comes with 5.69 cubic feet of storage with item dividers for better space organization, an automatic ice maker, and a frost-free defrost function.
Featuring the dual cycle and dual air-cooled refrigeration system, this model is able not only to extend the freshness of produce, but also distribute the temperature evenly throughout the compartments.
All compartments are illuminated with LED lighting for better visibility, while the exterior left door panel provides access to LCD display with touch controls for temperature monitoring and adjustment.
With its smooth stainless steel finish, matching bar handles, and professionally-inspired design, this Thor Kitchen refrigerator makes for a stylish and highly functional addition to any modern kitchen.
Conclusion
What is considered to be a counter depth refrigerator?
Each kitchen has its own counter depth which, by definition, is the distance between the front of the counters and the back wall. Typical kitchen counter depth varies from 24 inches to 26 inches. Full-size refrigerators tend to protrude from the counterspace, sometimes sticking out for more than half a foot, while counter depth models are designed for flush or near-flush installation without sacrificing their gross capacity.
What is the best counter depth refrigerator?
While each counter depth refrigerator offers its own benefits depending on the intended setting, the overall best counter depth model would be the GE Profile™ PYE22KSKSS that offers a perfect balance of performance, efficiency and style.
What is the difference between counter depth and standard depth?
Counter depth refrigerators are wider and shallower than standard freestanding refrigerators, usually ranging between 23 inches and 27 inches in depth as opposed to full-size models with the depth range between 30 and 36 inches.
Is a counter depth refrigerator worth it?
Counter depth models are a perfect choice for kitchens with limited space, specifically French door counter depth refrigerators that require less swing space due to the shallower depth of the cabinet. Moreover, refrigerators with counter depth design are able to save floor space while providing more than enough storage and decent cooling functionality.
