
Whether you are redoing your kitchen or updating your fridge, it can be a difficult and overwhelming task to find a refrigerator that fits your needs within your budget. To make your choice a little easier, we decided to review KitchenAid’s 25.8 cu. Ft. French-door refrigerator, model number KRMF706ESS. We will take an honest look at the refrigerator and provide an overview of its features, consumer pros and cons, and give our rating and recommendation based on comparisons with similar models.
About the KitchenAid KRMF706ESS
The KRMF706ESS is a 36” freestanding French-door refrigerator, manufactured by KitchenAid. It has some exclusive features, which add to its versatility. This particular model of refrigerator has an attractive, professional designer appearance and comes in a brushed stainless-steel finish, complete with stainless restaurant-style bar handles. For our purposes, we are focusing on the stainless-steel finish. It has an attractive and easy clean platinum surface. The interior is optimized for storage and functionality. It features two independent cooling systems to help keep food fresh longer.
Features
Professionally-Inspired Design
Preserva® Food Care System
LED Lighting
5-Door Configuration
2 Soft-Close Drawers
Herb Storage
3-Tier Freezer Drawer With Storage Divider
SatinGlide® Crispers
Adjustable Spill-Resistant Shelves
Exterior Ice and Water Dispenser
In-Door-Ice® System
Specifications
- Total (cu. Ft.): 25.8 / Fridge: 18.15 / Freezer: 7.61
- Preserva Food Care System
- 2 Soft-Close Drawers
Brand | KitchenAid, freestanding, French doors |
Appliance Type | French door refrigerator |
Finish | Brushed stainless steel, stainless handles, platinum interior |
Energy Consumption | 767 kWh/year |
Counter Depth | No |
Width | 36.0 in |
Height | 70-1/8 in |
Depth | 26.88 inches excluding handles |
Capacity | 25.8 cu. ft. (18.15 cu. ft. fresh food, 7.61 cu. ft. freezer) |
Ice Maker | Yes, single, in door |
Water Filter | Yes, in dispenser and ice maker |
Freezer | Bottom freezer drawer, pull out |
Defrost Type | Auto / Cycle |
No. Freezer Bins | Two sliding drawers, one basket with dividers |
No. Door Shelves | Four, adjustable position |
No. Fresh Food Shelves | Five, adjustable position |
Other Storage | Pizza box slot, herb storage |
General Features | Door alarm, hidden hinges, LED lights, Sabbath mode, fresh |
Warranty | 10-year limited warranty |
How Much Will It Cost You?
The KitchenAid KRMF706ESS is not priced for budget kitchens. It is a mid-range refrigerator and priced as such; however, we found KitchenAid has a couple of other French-door models that sell for a bit costly, so this model is a great deal.
We found this KitchenAid refrigerator at a few retailers with a bit of a spread on the price tag. We are going by the regular retail price, although you may obviously be able to find a deal somewhere.
How It Compares Within Its Price Range
For comparison’s sake let’s look at it alongside a few other French-door refrigerators in the same price range. Our star ratings are in comparison to the KitchenAid model. As you can see in the ratings below, the KitchenAid model has the best warranty. It also rated lower in energy consumption than the Whirlpool model. It was a hands-down winner in the number of features it offers.
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Pros and Cons
Now that we have introduced you to the KitchenAid model KRMF706ESS, let’s evaluate some pros and cons.
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In Conclusion
With so many refrigerators on the market, it can be difficult to pin down just what you may want. Smaller capacity refrigerators with an upper, interior freezer can be found for just a few hundred dollars and can be a great fit for budget housing, or for a second fridge for a garage or storage room. You can find massive, double-wide restaurant style refrigerators with all the bells and whistles for the price of a small car. We feel that this KitchenAid model is definitely in the upper ranges for quality, features, and appearance, but in the mid-range for price. This striking refrigerator would give the professional look of a chef’s kitchen to any home.
This refrigerator offers some unique features such as a special drawer for keeping your herbs fresh and flavorful and an out of the way slot for a pizza. The filtered, in-door water dispenser will fill a glass but has the added perk of being able to dispense specific measures of water, so you can make coffee or prepare recipes without adding the extra step of doing it yourself.
The interior lighting is superior. The bright LEDs provide a clear view of every space, but they come on gradually so as not to shock the eye. Because they are LEDs rather than the incandescent lights seen in other refrigerators, they are virtually maintenance free. The clear shelves and bins in the fresh food compartments combine with the lighting to create a display-like feel when you open the doors.
The two exterior drawers provide great versatility for their use. The one on the right has a Produce Preserver system to control humidity and temperature and also comes with a divider to help with organization. The one on the left is designed with five environmental presets, allowing you to choose what you want to store in the drawer. There is a convenient control panel on the top edge of the drawer.
The only real drawbacks we found are the smaller capacity of the icemaker. Most negative comments from consumers have been related to that component; either that the icemaker sometimes doesn’t work or there is an occasional leak. Most other issues were related to improper installation, the owner not understanding how to operate the appliance, or some random glitches. Overall, we would give the KitchenAid model KRMF706ESS five stars and a big thumbs up.
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