We can easily pull our refrigerator out, especially having left 1/2 inch on either side but I imagine this would be doable with ccirou3’s approach as well. We were actually going to do exactly what ccirou did but then, once it was installed, we were ok not adding the fillers/ shim facades on the sides. We only added one to the top. I would recommend adding one on top that is high enough that if you want to switch fridges later on, you can remove it and have enough cabinet height. Also, to be sure, we do not have the integrated model, just the standard refrigerator. I think the shim/filler idea is great because it can be done on the spot by the contractor (as long as you ordered the fillers) and is a flexible solution.

We purchased the Fisher Paykel French door counter depth with water dispenser last year. We have always gotten side by sides with water/ice dispensers, but decided to go with a French door. We decided on FP based on the recommendation of the owner of the appliance store. It was pretty evident that the French door refrigerators with ice dispensers had significant issues. He has had good luck with the FP; it was a bonus having the water dispenser on the door. We bought it sight-unseen, as it was for a shore property, and we weren't there at the time. I was leery of going with FP, as we had huge headaches with Dishdrawers that we had in the past, but I was reassured that he hadn't seen any issues with the refrigerators. So far, no issues. Complaints: 1) the ice maker is pretty skimpy, not cranking out cubes even when set on Ice Boost. 2) the slide-out bins in the fridge are split in half, but are in a single drawer, so both the fridge doors have to be open to pull the drawers out.

Thanks Lee for the update. you and I are looking at the same two fridges. I was leaning toward the Bosch because of the freezer draws and it seems to be a good fit for my space. When it becomes available locally I will take a look at both and see which one looks more functional in person. Was originally going to go with the Kitchen aid but there are quite a few negative reviews and it sent me back to the drawing board. Please post when you make a decision and let us know if you are happy with your choice. Happy shopping.

We got our rs36w80lj1 back in January. Pros and cons. Pros: quiet, keeps items cold and frozen. Simple to install. Looks very sleek being completely flush to cabinetry. Seems sturdy. The panels are adjustable in x,y,z axis so you can fine tune the gaps and fitment. Cons: the leveling system can be adjusted front and back and all independently is garbage since it's just the rollers and have no actual legs. If you don't have a completely level floor you may have issues getting it completely level since it's on rollers. Screwing into the cabinetry maintaining the position of the fridge will be tricky as opening the doors to get to the brackets can move the fridge. The 72" height version of this fridge has a better levelling system as it has adjustable rollers AND front feet that are lowered once the fridge is level and the fridge won't move back and forth after the legs are set. Cons cont: only makes 8 ocd cubes every 3-4 hrs. Even with ice boost on its not mich more. My ice maker spits /drips water when the trays get filled so I have to clean ice buildup from areas of the ice container and it sometimes drips inside the ice container causing the ice cubes to bind together. At first I thought this was a level issue so I reinstalled the fridge fixing the level hoping this would fix the issue but it still happens. Cons cont: hinges look solid but after a while start to make some noise. Again I thought it was a level thing from the first install. I reinstalled it level and it was quiet until a mth later and is starting to make some noise. Not sure if it'll be as noisy as it was before it was properly levelled so we will see. Cons cont: stainless steel panels appeared to be coated with a clear coating which actually does cause it to scratch easily. And bc of this coating you can't polish it like traditional stainless steel. Maybe car polish might fix it. Secondly, it does seem quite thin. And does dent fairly easy. All in all for tht price, FP fridges are great for the price. You are getting a built in integrated fridge for way less than viking SZ etc which run 10+k. Would I get FP again? I wouldn't get it unless they fixed the levelling system to that of the 72" height one. I would probably get the 72" one next but I also am liking tht Bosch counter depth one as well. I don't mind how the Bosch does sit a bit proud but the FP does look very sleep bring completely flush. Could the issues be because of my un level floor? Maybe. Or the FP is more finicky when it comes to having a level floor. Anyways, well see how long the fridge lasts. Bosch will definitely be on my radar when it comes time to get a new fridge. I'm not optimistic that fridges these days won't last more than ten years (max) these days.