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Whirlpool® 36 in. 20 Cu. Ft. Wide Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator-Black

Model #: WRF540CWHB

$2,519.10

At a Glance

Whirlpool® 20 Cu. Ft. Wide Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator-Black with humidity-controlled crispers and frameless glass shelves

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Whirlpool® 36 in. 20 Cu. Ft. Wide Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator-Black

Display

ControlsDigital

Refrigeration Conveniences

Ice SelectionCubed

Styling

Door StyleContour

Dimensions

Maximum Depth w/Handle29.38
Maximum Height w/Hinge70.13

Construction

Handle ColorBlack
Freezer LightYes
Light(s)LED

Performance

Defrost SystemAdaptive
Advanced Cooling SystemAccu-Chill™ Temperature Management System
Humidity ControlYes

Storage Features

Shelf TypeAdjustable
Crispers2
Crisper StyleClear
Snack/Deli Drawer1
Baskets1
Number of Shelves5
Door Bins/Baskets5
Shelf MaterialGlass
Gallon Door StorageYes
Dairy CompartmentYes

General Specs

Width (in.)35.63
Depth (in.)26.88
Height (in.)68.88
Freezer Capacity (cu. ft.)5.62
Handle TypeArch
Total Capacity (cu. ft.)20
Refrigerator Capacity (cu. ft.)14.38
ColorBlack
Manufacturer Warranty1 Year Limited Warranty
Door Panel TypeSolid
Appliance Fit Width (in.)36
Ice MakerYes
Door Swing OptionDouble Doors
Depth TypeCounter Depth
Color Finish NameBlack
Ice/Water DispenserYes
Wifi ConnectivityNo
Defrost SystemAutomatic
Number of Doors2
ENERGY STAR CertifiedYes
Commercial Use ApprovedNo
Custom Panel ReadyNo
Installation TypeFreestanding
ADA CompliantNo
Ice Maker TypeSingle Ice Maker
Overall Height (in.)68.88

Whirlpool® 36 in. 20 Cu. Ft. Wide Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator-Black


Model #:

WRF540CWHB


Model #: WRF540CWHB
112642
Whirlpool
$2,519.10

At a Glance

Product Dimensions 68.88"h x 35.63"w x 26.88"d

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$2,519.10

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Product Overview

Product Overview

Counter Depth Design

Add additional kitchen space with styling that fits virtually flush with the countertop.

Humidity-Controlled Crispers

Store fruits and vegetables in their ideal environment.

Interior Water Dispenser with EveryDrop™ Water Filtration

Easily access filtered water. Replace your filter every 6 months to maximize the reduction of contaminants.

Full-Width, Temperature-Controlled Drawer

Store wide items like party platters and sheet cakes or preserve large amounts of meat and cheese at just the right temperature.

Frameless Glass Shelves

Store more items on each shelf with wall-to-wall frameless glass shelves, which offer greater storage flexibility.

Gallon Door Bins

Free up shelf space by storing gallons of milk and other containers in the door.

Accu-Chill™ Temperature Management System

Cool food quickly with technology that senses and adapts to create the ideal environment for food.

Adaptive Defrost

Adaptive defrost automatically monitors the freezer environment and runs the cycle only when necessary.

FreshFlow™ Produce Preserver

Keep fruits and veggies in the ideal environment to help produce stay fresher longer.

LED Interior Lighting

Keep food looking as good as it tastes. Light is cast inside the refrigerator so food looks like it's supposed to.

ENERGY STAR® Certified

ENERGY STAR® certified models exceed government standards to help save money on your utility bills.

Designed, Engineered and Assembled in the U.S.A.
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Specifications

General Specs

Width (in.)35.63
Depth (in.)26.88
Height (in.)68.88
Freezer Capacity (cu. ft.)5.62
Handle TypeArch
Total Capacity (cu. ft.)20
Refrigerator Capacity (cu. ft.)14.38
ColorBlack
Manufacturer Warranty1 Year Limited Warranty
Door Panel TypeSolid
Appliance Fit Width (in.)36
Ice MakerYes
Door Swing OptionDouble Doors
Depth TypeCounter Depth
Color Finish NameBlack
Ice/Water DispenserYes
Wifi ConnectivityNo
Defrost SystemAutomatic
Number of Doors2
ENERGY STAR CertifiedYes
Commercial Use ApprovedNo
Custom Panel ReadyNo
Installation TypeFreestanding
ADA CompliantNo
Ice Maker TypeSingle Ice Maker
Overall Height (in.)68.88

Construction

Handle Color:Black
Freezer Light:Yes
Light(s):LED

Dimensions

Maximum Depth w/Handle:29.38
Maximum Height w/Hinge:70.13

Display

Controls:Digital

Performance

Defrost System:Adaptive
Advanced Cooling System:Accu-Chill™ Temperature Management System
Humidity Control:Yes

Refrigeration Conveniences

Ice Selection:Cubed

Storage Features

Shelf Type:Adjustable
Crispers:2
Crisper Style:Clear
Snack/Deli Drawer:1
Baskets:1
Number of Shelves:5
Door Bins/Baskets:5
Shelf Material:Glass
Gallon Door Storage:Yes
Dairy Compartment:Yes

Styling

Door Style:Contour

Whirlpool® 36 in. 20 Cu. Ft. Wide Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator-Black

Model #WRF540CWHB
(772)
Recommended by 626 of 772 (81% of reviewers)
Whirlpool® 20 Cu. Ft. Wide Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator-Black with humidity-controlled crispers and frameless glass shelves
Reviews
Top positive review
Jul 18, 2018

Nice clean look (black stainless), no smudge!

After waiting for a month, we finally got this new fridge. We like it lot. A few suggestions: 1) 2 doors fridge with 2 crisper drawers, however deli meat drawer is full width. Anything inside this drawer will need both doors open to access making it an inconvenience. (Making 2 flip up opening will solve the problem?) 2) There is a big gap (2 inch) between shelves and back of fridge, small...

Top critical review
Apr 12, 2023

DO NOT BUY

This fridge came new with our house and it has got to be the worst fridge I’ve ever owned, the only good thing is that it looks nice. There is a big gap behind the top shelf which is big enough for a beer bottle to fall through and crash on to the glass shelf below. It may look like a large fridge but it barely holds anything, we’re constantly fighting with it to fit things in, not a day goes by...

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  • b4cn

    Apr 26, 2025

    Life 101 experience - Pros and Cons - that's life.

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had my frig for 6 months - first time that I've had a smaller frig. HATE the fact that the shelves have such a huge gap at back where things fall offf the back.When one gets cabinet depth frig which I love, you need that extra space. . HATE that the door shelf compartments are rounded - eliminated needed space. Love the look. Love the fresh cold water (inside with nearly no maintenance). Even getting my 10 c. water/ day as healthcare professionals tell all women to get. Love the 3 drawers and the shelves are handling 3 13x9 covered dishes - 1 casserole, 1 dessert, 1 "other" - making 1 major cooking day / week a worthy plan. Having room for 2 half-gallons of milk and large juice and all the protein drinks so everything is nice and cold is a plus. Hate having to open 2 doors and a drawer to get half your food needs. Half the time the left door doesn't close all the way - having to come back to the kitchen just to push the door shut. Normally suction pulls the door shut. I am gradually getting "trained" and it isn't as much a hassle as it was the first few months. I'm still not sure how I'm to use the 4 freezer drawers - I'm still in transition once having a frig that stuck out in the room like an after-thought - I got used to having large inventory of chilled foods allowing me to shop every other week, Now back to weekly with the smaller size. Must say ...It does have 2 people eating healthier with fresher foods.. Can't see that this size would work for a household of more then 2-3.

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  • Genea

    Apr 22, 2025

    I like the refrigerator but I’m worried about the

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the refrigerator in September 2024. It started making a strange noise about 3 weeks ago. I need to have a service person look at it but can’t seem to talk to a person. I

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  • Dave

    Dec 21, 2024

    Horrible shelf design

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this to replace our Jenare that quit working. The Jenare was the same style as the new Whirlpool. One major issue that the Jenare didn’t have but the Whirlpool has is that beer, pop cans, salad dressing bottles, and any other containers of that size fall of the rear of the shelves. This is a terrible fault in the design that should have been found at the design/manufactuer. The Jenare did not have this problem Eve. Though it is virtually the same design. I realize that this fridge is much less expensive, but this is basic poor design at any level!

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  • Bill98

    Dec 3, 2024

    Great Design and Capacity

    (This review was collected as part of a promotion.) Large capacity and well laid out interior, lots of storage shelves and an easy to use interior water dispenser. The freezer has lots os to hold large items. It has a nicely lite interior.

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  • Tim & Gloria

    Nov 10, 2024

    Spacious and functional

    (This review was collected as part of a promotion.) The fridge came with our new home a month ago and we love it. The only thing we would appreciate more is a more detailed user guide for suggestions of what goes where inside the fridge. For example, the very back of the fridge seems to be an area to be avoided because food seems to "freeze"

    Recommended
    Reviewed at whirlpool.com
  • Greaser

    Nov 5, 2024

    Good Fit

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fits well into our kitchen routine. Could be a bit larger in capacity. Some difficulty storing tall items in the refrigerator section.

    Recommended
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  • Sadie49

    Oct 28, 2024

    Awesome space saver

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This refrigerator has the ice maker in the bottom freezer area which gives a lot more room in the top refrigerator area allowing for greater food storage space. The counter depth is great because it also saves you space in your kitchen without losing much needed refrigerator space. I’m very happy I purchased this refrigerator and highly recommend it.

    Recommended
    Reviewed at whirlpool.com
  • Jh10

    Oct 22, 2024

    Great features.

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love my new fridge! Perfect size for me including freezer.

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  • Peggy

    Oct 13, 2024

    A little loud.

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It runs quietly for the most part, then it suddenly lets out a bang. It makes everyone jump, particularly in the evening. My husband believes it happens each time it dumps a load of ice cubes into the tray, However, we don't have it connected to a water supply to utilize that function. It might be the noise happens when it self regulates the temperature. We don't know for sure, just that you can count on it making that bang about 4-8 times a day.

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  • Johnnybuoy

    Oct 2, 2024

    Mixed bag

    (This review was collected as part of a promotion.) Some things are great, some simply bad. Biggest or is the freezer not sealing properly with a constant build up of ice. The ice maker works well but then freezes into a solid clump. The cold water dispenser is great but means holding the door open to fill glass - not energy efficient. The fridge is quiet but runs for long periods. So if it worked properly I would recommend it but as our doesn’t I can’t.

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  • casa

    Sep 24, 2024

    love the layout

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this refrigerator for about two weeks now and overall I'm very happy with it. The only complaints I have are the water line is very loud, and the water filter spout is too close to the shelves to be able to fit a large cup under it. I like it so much better than my side by side.

    Recommended
    Reviewed at whirlpool.com
  • Jane

    Sep 21, 2024

    Stylish and Sleek

    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this for a recent kitchen renovation. It has met expectations and is sleek and stylish.

    Recommended
    Reviewed at whirlpool.com
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