To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator allow for 1 2 1 25 cm space on each side and at the top.
Refrigerator door swing clearance.
This means that the door will not protrude into the area of the cabinet opening when open.
If space is a concern be sure to review the installation.
Generally the refrigerator is 2 inches narrower than the opening.
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Kitchen aid and jen air refrigerators both have zero clearance hinges.
The maytag manual says i need a minimum of 3 3 4 between the fridge and the wall to allow the door to swing open and the electrolux data specification sheet says absolute 4 1 2 minimum clearance will only allow for 90 degree door swing which will provide drawer crisper access with retricted removal.
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If your refrigerator has an ice maker allow extra space at the back for the water line connections.
When installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall leave 2 3 minimum on that side to allow for the door to swing open.
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When it comes to the door opening of a new refrigerator you need to think about how far the door will open and fill the space of your kitchen.
Zero clearance hinge a hinge that allows unobstructed access for pullout shelves or drawer when a door is open to 90 degrees or more.
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The french refrigerator doors are half the size of a standard one door refrigerator.
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Many newer fridges have zero clearance doors doors that open flush with the sides of their cabinets.
This makes them ideal for small spaces because they require less clearance than the traditional refrigerators.
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These refrigerators need very little clearance on the sides typically 1 4 to 1 2 inch for.