KitchenAid Architect Series II: (KBRS20EVWH) Counter-Depth 19.9 cu. ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator

Energy StarĀ® – Internal Dispenser

The KBRS20EVWH freestanding bottom freezer refrigerator unit comes with a number of useful features that are designed for convenience and energy efficiency. It comes in a simple yet elegant white finish that blends in well with any kind of kitchen decor.

    Interior Features

  • The unit is Energy Star Qualified, which means it saves on power.
  • Interior water dispenser is located inside the refrigerator door for easy access to filtered water.
  • There is a FreshChill Temperature Management System that regulates the temperature to keep stored items fresh and crispy.
  • There are two pull out freezer baskets for easy retrieval and storage of items in the freezer. It also makes cleaning the freezer that much easier.
  • FreshSeal humidity controlled crispers keep stored vegetables and fruits fresh and crispy.
  • Clear-view bins provide easy visibility of the contents of the bins for convenient loading and unloading.
  • Automatic ice maker makes ice and keeps it ready anytime you want some for ice cold drinks.

      Exterior Features

  • The unit comes in a stylish white finish for added elegant simplicity. The white finish also goes well with almost any type of decor in the home.
  • The cabinets are split into two with the fridge on top and the freezer bottom, both with stylish protruding handles that are easy to grip when pulling out.
  • Electronic controls are easy to use and are conveniently located on the front of the door.
  • The ice maker automatically turns off the wire shut-off arm when the ice completely fills up the container.

      Dimension Specifications

  • Depth: 29-3/8 inches
  • Height:69.94 inches
  • Width: 35-5/8 inches
  • Total volume: 20.3 Cu. Ft.

      Advantages

  • It comes with a large ice bucket for maximum ice making capacity.
  • The crisper pan is easy to pull in and out.
  • The water filters are easily replaced and last longer compared to other water filters. They also do not leave a strange taste in the water.
  • Turning the ice maker on and off is easy with the wire shut-off arm.
  • The unit features a white stylish finish.

      Disadvantages

  • One of the main disadvantages is the noise that the ice maker makes when it is on. The ice is often spewed out of the ice maker.
  • The white finish tends to attract a lot of dirt marks and need more cleaning compared to other units in darker colors.
  • The ice production rate is slow. The manual says that it should have a batch of ice ready every three hours but in some cases, after three hours, all one gets is very cold water.

      Consumer Likes and Dislikes

    Pros

  • Sleek and stylish exterior
  • Crisper pans are easy to pull in and out
  • Water filters are very easy to replace
  • No residual bad taste in the water from water filters
  • Turning ice maker on and off is easy.
  • Automatic on and off adds to the convenience
  • Easy-to-understand / easy-to-use featuresCons
  • ice maker is slow
  • ice maker spews ice out
  • white finish attracts a lot of dirt and marks
  • ice maker is very noisy when turned on