How do you measure the niche dimensions of an under-counter fridge?
Measure niche dimensions of an under-counter built-in fridge in 4 steps
It's best to measure the niche dimensions when the under-counter fridge is already out of the niche. If this doesn't work, look up the niche dimensions in the manual of the fridge.
- Step 1. Measure the niche height
- Step 2. Measure the niche depth
- Step 3. Measure the niche width
- Step 4. Check the installation drawing
- Step 5. Determine the door system
Step 1: measure the niche height
Step 2: measure the niche depth
Place the tape measure on the rear point of the niche and pull it towards you. Most under-counter fridges have a niche depth of 55 to 60cm.
Step 3: measure the niche width
Lastly, measure the niche width. Use the tape measure to measure from the left side to the right side of the niche. The standard niche width of an under-counter fridge is 60cm.
Step 4: check the installation drawing
You now know the niche dimensions your new fridge needs to have. You can find an installation drawing in the photo gallery of each under-counter fridge on the product page. If the niche dimensions you measured fit within these dimensions, the new fridge fits in your kitchen.
Step 5: determine the door system
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Sliding door system
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Door-on-door system
You attach the kitchen door to the fridge with one of 2 systems, a sliding door or a door-on-door system. In a sliding door system, the cabinet door and the fridge have their own hinges. That means the door sits on the fridge with a guide rail. With a door-on-door system, there's only 1 hinge. The cabinet door is then directly on the fridge. If you have a sliding door system, you can change it to a door-on-door system. With a door-on-door system, you can't switch.
