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| About - KitchenAid KBFS22EW[WH] |
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The KitchenAid KBFS22EW[WH] is part of the refrigerator test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, bottom freezer refrigerator models like the KBFS22EW[WH] are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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This brand, part of Whirlpool, is positioned as a high-end brand with many extras geared towards the kitchen enthusiasts and sold heavily though independent dealers. |
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| Features & Specs - KitchenAid KBFS22EW[WH] | |
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Claimed capacity (cu. ft.) |
21.7 |
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Cabinet-depth model |
No |
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French-door style |
Yes |
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Water dispenser |
No |
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Stainless/SS-look option |
Yes |
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No more Kitchenaid for us.
5/10/2013
Pros
Attractive Design
Customizable Shelving
Easy Access
Holds Temperature Well
Space For Tall Items
Cons
Noisy
Poor Layout
Unreliable
Best Uses
Comment:
Here's what we've experienced with this fridge. <br />1. Hard to clean stainless doors, especially around handles.<br />2. Left-side door requires a push to close, leading to frequent door alarms and temperature loss.<br />3. Water dispenser is on the left side, leading to the above problem.<br />4. Fridge compartment gets too cold at the back wall and freezes whatever is placed there.<br />5. Noisy- we have an open floor plan and can hear the compressor cycle off and on.<br />6. The baffle motor (regulates the flow of cold air from the freezer to the refrigerator) failed a month out of warranty, and KA wouldn't stand behind their product, leading to an expensive repair, requiring 2 service calls to get the correct part. The repairman admitted that the part had been a problem!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Very Poorly Made - Leaks
5/8/2013
Pros
Attractive Design
Cons
Freezer Leaks Water
Freezes food
Best Uses
Large Kitchens
Comment:
Started freezing produce at one year mark. Soon after it developed a leak problem. Ice builds up in the bottom of freezer and eventually leaks onto floors. Repair man said that he often sees these problems with this model and there's nothing he can do. He said I had to defrost it and left. Well I defrosted it and 2 weeks later it's leaking again. This is a $2000+ refrigerator and I have to defrost it!! I checked online and sure enough I'm not alone.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Noisy but nice and roomy
3/5/2013
Pros
Attractive Design
Customizable Shelving
Holds Temperature Well
Cons
Noisy
Best Uses
Big Families
Large Kitchens
Small Kitchens
Comment:
My 5 year old son enjoys getting water from the dispenser. Ice maker does well. we live in an open floorplan and noticed that we have to turn the volume up on our tv whenever the frig is 'runnng' while watching in the quiet evenings. It isnt overwhelming, but hums just loud enough to disturb our tv watching ( although we do watch at a pretty low volume due to kids sleeping ).<br />Love the layout, the monochramtic steel which allows us to use magnets on it, the nice door shelving, and roominess inside. We originally had a one door bottom freezer, and will never go back to the single door after experiencing the french door.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
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