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4.3 | 29 Reviews

24.2 Cu. Ft. 42" Width Built-In Panel Ready French Door Refrigerator with Platinum Interior Design

KitchenAid KBFN502EPA

Available in 3 Color(s)

Features

  • Adjustable glass shelves trap spills before they spill over
  • Energy Star® Certified

Quick Specs

  • Type: Built In
  • Style: Freestanding
  • Has Freezer: Yes
  • Configuration: French Door Refrigerator
  • Width: 42.25"
  • Height: 83.375"
  • Depth: 27.75"
  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Refrigerator Size: 24.17 (cu. ft.)
  • Fresh Food Capacity: 17.75 (cu. ft.)
  • Freezer Capacity: 6.42 (cu. ft.)
  • Icemaker: Yes
  • Dispenser: No
  • Counter Depth: No
  • Sabbath Mode: Yes
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Adjustable Spill-Resistant Glass Shelves

are easy to clean and help prevent messes from spilling over into other parts of the refrigerator. The shelf edges are nano-etched with a finely textured surface that helps contain spills, and lets you use the whole shelf from edge-to-edge.

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Platinum Colored Interior with Metallic Accents

Brings premium style inside the refrigerator to complement the quality ingredients you keep on hand. Sleek silver colored walls accented by metallic trim on shelves, drawers and door bins offer a step up from the standard white interior.

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Preserva® Food Care System

Two independent cooling systems provide a dedicated refrigeration unit to help keep food fresh longer, and a separate system for frozen food. The FreshFlow™ Air Filter helps minimize odors while the FreshFlow™ Produce Preserver helps delay over-ripening.

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SatinGlide® System with Soft-Close

Add a luxury experience to the crisper drawers. The ball bearing rollers and glides allow effortless in-and-out movement even when fully loaded.

Adjustable Spill-Resistant Glass Shelves are easy to clean and help prevent messes from spilling over into other parts of the refrigerator. The shelf edges are nano-etched with a finely textured surface that helps contain spills, and lets you use the whole shelf from edge-to-edge.

Automatic Ice Maker Ensures that you have a constant supply of ice for entertaining.

Energy Star® Certified refrigerators exceed government standards for energy efficiency to support sustainability and help save money on utility bills.

Fit System Guarantee Ensures KitchenAid Brand Built-in Refrigerators will replace your existing cabinet cut-out of a standard comparable built-in refrigerator model that is 36", 42" or 48" inch wide or KitchenAid will provide up to $300 for a professional to adjust your cabinets.

Intuitive Controls Intuitive controls make it easy to precisely adjust the temperature of both the refrigerator and freezer.

LED Lighting Uses less energy than incandescent bulbs. Multiple lights are purposefully placed throughout the refrigerator and freezer, making it easy to find items at a glance.

Panel Ready Allows the refrigerator to be customized to match surrounding cabinets with custom panels and handles (not included).

Platinum Colored Interior with Metallic Accents Brings premium style inside the refrigerator to complement the quality ingredients you keep on hand. Sleek silver colored walls accented by metallic trim on shelves, drawers and door bins offer a step up from the standard white interior.

Preserva® Food Care System Two independent cooling systems provide a dedicated refrigeration unit to help keep food fresh longer, and a separate system for frozen food. The FreshFlow™ Air Filter helps minimize odors while the FreshFlow™ Produce Preserver helps delay over-ripening.

SatinGlide® System with Soft-Close Add a luxury experience to the crisper drawers. The ball bearing rollers and glides allow effortless in-and-out movement even when fully loaded.

Features

  • Adjustable glass shelves trap spills before they spill over
  • Energy Star® Certified
Certifications
Ada Compliant No
Cee Tier Rating Tier I
Energy Rating 633
Energy Rating (kwh/year) 633
Energy Star Qualified ENERGY STAR® Qualified
Prop65 Standard
Ul Yes
Controls
Automatic Defrost Yes
Control Location Interior Up Front
Control Type Electronic
Cooling Type Dual Evaporator
Door Ajar/open Alarm Yes
LCD Touch Screen No
Max Cool/fast Cool Yes
Sabbath Mode Yes
Details
Installation Configuration Built-In
Refrigeration Configuration Refrigerator
Refrigerator Type Built-In French Door
Dimensions
Product Height 83.375
Carton Height 86
Gross Weight 595
Height To Top of Cabinet 83.375
Carton Width 44.5
Product Depth 27.75
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree 44.25
Depth Excluding Doors 23.375
Cabinet Width 41.25
Cutout Depth 24
Cutout Height 83.5
Depth Closed Excluding Handles 25.125
Depth Closed Including Handles 27.75
Dispenser Type No Dispenser
Carton Depth 31.5
Cutout Width 41.5
Freezer Capacity Volume 6.42
Refrigerator Capacity Volume 17.75
Net Weight 570
Product Width 42.25
Width Doors Open 90 Degrees 44.25
Exterior Details
Base Grille Color Black
Cabinet Color Grey
Cabinet Finish Smooth
Counter Depth Yes
Door Color Panel Ready
Door Finish Smooth
Door Style Flat
Handle Color Stainless Steel
Handle Material Metal
Hidden Hinge Yes
Filter Details
Air Filter Indicator/reset No
Fresh Flow Air Filter Included Yes
Water Filter Indicator/reset Yes
Water Filter Location Exterior
Water Filter Part Number EDR3RXD1
Freezer Details
Freezer Drawer/basket 1 Full Width Lower Metal; 1 Half Width Upper Plastic
Freezer Lighting LED
Icemaker Details
Icemaker Factory Installed
Refrigerator Details
Liner Finish Platinum
Non Climate Control Drawers 4 Half Width
Number of Interior Shelves 4
Refrigerator Door Bins 2 Dairy; 2 Half-Width Gallon; 4 Adjustable Half-Width
Refrigerator Lighting LED
Spill-proof Glass Shelves 4 Adjustable Half Width

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Built In
  • Style: Freestanding
  • Has Freezer: Yes
  • Configuration: French Door Refrigerator

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 42.25"
  • Height: 83.375"
  • Depth: 27.75"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: Yes

  • Capacity

  • Refrigerator Size: 24.17 (cu. ft.)
  • Fresh Food Capacity: 17.75 (cu. ft.)
  • Freezer Capacity: 6.42 (cu. ft.)
  • Icemaker: Yes
  • Dispenser: No
  • Counter Depth: No

  • Extras

  • Sabbath Mode: Yes
  • WiFi Connected: No

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4.3 out of 5

89% of reviewers recommend this product.

5 Stars

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Cathy P 11/14/2019

Purchased about a month ago during a promotion and just getting installed
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Kitchenaid French door fridge

CindyFran 10/5/2019

This came at a perfect time! We couldn't be any happier with this appliance purchase. Kitchenaid is top of the line. This refrigerator is lovely! The French doors open to very roomy interior. The platinum interior is very classy with the LED lighting. The ice machine makes a very good amount of ice in a very short time. Freezer capacity is ample. We give this refrigerator a five star rating.
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5 Stars

Great refrigerator

FelKit 9/23/2019

Ample room inside and very attractive. This was our splurge when we renovated our kitchen. It was worth it!
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5 Stars

Professional series so spacious!

Brenda M 8/20/2019

We gutted our kitchen and purchased all KitchenAid appliances and they are so much of an upgrade I cant believe it! This 42" Fridge is well-thought out on design and quiet. The doors are easy to open and the freezer has tons of space and pullouts.
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5 Stars

Styling and efficient

JonPhx 8/6/2019

Before purchase 2 months ago, I was concerned with French door style of loosing interior space. Space is not a problem. Quite noticeable how produce is staying consistently fresh with longer shelf life. Had to replace seal around small container that attaches to door - no problems with vendor or replacement part.
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5 Stars

It has really updated my kitchen.

Naves 7/25/2019

I love the French doors & bottom freezer! It is much easier to see everything you have in your refrigerator.
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5 Stars

Awesome Frig!

Tommy H 7/18/2019

The Panels fit like a glove. So far, everything works well!
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1 Stars

3 years old and requires a $1500 part to fix

MEK1 2/4/2019

Our refrigerator is 3 years old. The seal for the door is broken. Repair person said that kitchenaid no longer carries the seal as a replacement part so we will need to buy a whole new door at a cost of $1500. Very unhappy with this purchase.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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3 Stars

Nice looking counter depth built-in refrigerator

Scaler49 12/31/2018

Bought this to replace the same KA model unit that was only 9 years old!
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5 Stars

Lots of refrigerator space!

BS3445 8/17/2018

Great design when you want more refrigerator space than freezer space.
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5 Stars

BEST BUILT IN RERIGERATOR EVER

Eva65 8/2/2018

I am so impressed by my new built-in. Love the black stainless steel cover because it doesn't show hand prints like standard stainless. Has great storage. But the best thing was the price because I got it on sale and it saved me $4000 over any other built in models and brands. I'm thrilled to have saved that money which allowed me to purchase new replacement appliances for the rest of my kitchen all from KitchenAid: Dishwasher, gas cooktop range, double wall ovens and built in microwave.
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5 Stars

Beautiful Refridgerator

Andrew T 7/27/2018

Love it. I thought the model in the store had a water dispenser, but it did not. It looks incredible in our kitchen
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2 Stars

Quiet, Low Ice otput

LowIcefda 6/6/2018

What everyone wants to know is what are the flaws so I will start with that. There is only really one, the ice machine. It will only put out 38 cubes per day. After 4 days of ownership and 3/4 bucket of ice I contacted Whirlpool to find out it is not a voluminous ice producer. The number posted is what I was told from the representative. Unlike the General Elec cheap refrigerator I had in my rental which would fill a larger bucket every 24 hrs. This is just your basic refrigerator with an ice maker in the drawer. Since the refrigerator truly has only two functions, make ice and keep things cool and 50% of that is below par for a machine of this Price. a Fair rating was given. If a machine just does what it is supposed to than it is average. Exceptional means it does much, much more. Companies should strive for a better product and not just meeting the expectation and expecting an excellent rating. There is a lot of wasted space if one really looks around the drawers and see that another cubic foot or so of space is just not usable with the design of the drawers.. They do not go all the way to the back. there is waste on the sides...here is a great place if you want to really be innovative … recessed tracks and show the consumer that you really get every inch of space with drawers like you get with shelves. The Good: Very Quiet. (This you would expect for a machine of this price) If you plan to have an open floor concept home where the kitchen is part of the main living space … this is the refrigerator for you...you will not have to increase the volume of the TV, every time the compressor kicks on. Even coolness - Again a basic expectation the width and the depth make it very easy to use. Unlike a standard refrigerator you are always digging to the back... This refrigerator you will have everything right in front of you.
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4 Stars

good

sadie24 4/12/2018

The fridge is great overall. My only problem is the freezer is quite small.
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4 Stars

Drawers

Kampy 3/1/2018

Love my Fridge Only complaint is you must open left door to pull out drawer on right side of fridge
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1 Stars

very upset

nbp44 1/29/2018

I had my refrigerator not one month and a part broke off from the door. I was extremely unhappy that such an expensive appliance would be made with a cheap plastic part that easily broke off.
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5 Stars

Looks and works great!

R'nR 11/28/2017

The option to use matching cabinet panels really helps this large refrigerator blend into the wall. Unfortunately this option is not available for the microwave/oven combo next to it so it kind of sticks out in the wall of cabinets.
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5 Stars

Great fridge

TomM99 10/26/2017

Very wow looking refrigerator. Very spacious, very efficient, and quiet. Highly recommended!
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5 Stars

Well arranged for efficient access and use.

9/15/2017

I am so pleased with the appliances. The Black Steel is beautiful and appliances are quiet as well as beautiful
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4 Stars

Very nice appliance with some caveats.

Shellyf 7/23/2017

This refrigerator has a lot of room for all your items. Lots of shelf space on the doors and the shelves. Several drawers allow segregating various meats, cheeses, fruits, etc. The freezer, too, has ample space for most needs. The ice drawer is quite large and is needed in our family of 5. Instructions about installing the air filter are completely wrong. There is no such place along the back wall on the ceiling on which to snap the filter. I just put it on a shelf. Note: we purchased the model in which we put in custom panels. There are no handles that come with this model. They are $270 extra when purchased from KitchenAide and possibly more if you go to a specialty store to find handles that match the knob decor in your kitchen. To change the water filter, one must lie down completely on your stomach and look under the freezer to find where it goes. A major inconvenience!!! I'd advise purchasing the warranty directly from KitchenAide which was much cheaper than the price offered by the appliance store.
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4 Stars

Does the job

Shellyf 7/17/2017

We have been using this model for about 3 weeks now and it is working just fine. The layout of the interior makes storing things easy. The way it maintains the cold temperature constantly is very helpful, especially in keeping things fresh and usable. The ice maker started slowly but now that bin is filled completely. It is also much easier to find things. I recommend getting your warranty from Kitchenaid rather than the sales vendor. One caveat: to get to the water filter, you must fully lie face down on the floor as it is under the freezer compartment. Thankfully you only have to do it twice a year.
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5 Stars

4/1/2017

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4 Stars

24.2 Cu. Ft. 42" Width Built-In Panel Ready French Door Refr

1/14/2017

Nice fridge. Don't like that you have to open both doors in order to access the inside drawers. Did not realize that the handles don't come with the fridge.
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5 Stars

Very Satisfactory

8/30/2016

The 24.2 Cu. Ft. 42" Width Built-In Panel Ready we installed performs exactly as advertised. It is quiet, the doors work well ( even with heavy panels) and the interior design of the shelves are very functional. Ice maker works very well. We were able to design the cabinets to accommodate a flush installation and allow the full 135 deg door opening that allows the door to stay open. Interestingly, the shallow 24" depth that seemed like a limitation is in practice more convenient because of improved access to the back. The white interior is fine.
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4 Stars

8/27/2016

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4 Stars

great fridge/freezer combo

3/13/2016

My only complaint at all is that the shelves are a tiny bit deeper. other than that we love this fridge
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4 Stars

biggest drawback, no cold water

3/11/2016

Very nice functionality and pretty with panel ready option. Biggest drawback, no cold water option available.
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5 Stars

Great new kitchen!

11/30/2015

We put in all new everything in our kitchen, and really love the panel ready Frig and dishwasher. It is so nice to have the counter depth frig! It gives us so much more room to work! The dishwasher is super quiet!
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5 Stars

So much storage!

9/27/2015

I bought this to replace my existing French door refrigerator and couldn't be more pleased. Love, love, love the ability to store wide trays of food.
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