Problems Concerning Refrigerators When Building the Cabinets

How much be allowed for the width of the refrigerator? 

This will depend on where the refrigerator will be placed and the style and age of the unit. Older refrigerators must be given a “door-opening allowance” if they are located between cabinets or between a cabinet and a wall. Usually, 3 in. is sufficient. Check the refrigerator itself to determine if this allowance is necessary (fig 1-19). If the refrigerator is one of the newer designs, this door opening allowance is not necessary, as the refrigerator door when opened not extend beyond the edge of the main part of the unit. If this is the case, 1/2 to 1 in. allowance on each side of the refrigerator is sufficient for pushing the unit in place and for proper air circulation. Thus if the refrigerator measures 32 in. at its widest, 33 to 34 in. is sufficient allowance even if the unit is flanked by cabinets or a wall. 

Fig. 1-19: Modern Refrigerators need approximately 1/2 in. on each side

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