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25 Cu. Ft. 42-Inch Width Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Architect® Series II - Stainless Steel

Name: 25 Cu. Ft. 42-Inch Width Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Architect® Series II - Stainless Steel
Brand: KitchenAid
Price: 8419.0 USD
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Rating: 4.0 (42 reviews)

KitchenAid
Model: KSSC42QVS

Features

ENERGY STAR® qualified and exceeds minimum federal energy standards by 20%
Integrated and flush electronic through-the-door ice & water dispenser provides a flush, aesthetically pleasing look
ExtendFresh™ Plus Temperature Management System ensures ingredients remain fresh for maximum taste and texture
AquaSense™ In-Door-Ice® ice dispensing system has an ice bucket located in the door to increase freezer capacity

Quick Specs

Type: Refrigerator
Style: Built In
Has Freezer: Yes
Configuration: Side By Side
Width: 41"
Height: 83.375"
Depth: 25.375"
Energy Star Rated: Yes
Refrigerator Size: 25.3 (cu. ft.)
Fresh Food Capacity: 15.9 (cu. ft.)
Freezer Capacity: 9.4 (cu. ft.)
Icemaker: Yes
Dispenser: Yes
Sabbath Mode: Yes

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This 42-inch built-in refrigerator has style, capacity, and performance to complement your kitchen. An integrated and flush through-the-door ice & water dispenser complements the attractive, stainless steel design that includes Architect® Series handles. And when it comes to performance, you'll appreciate our sophisticated temperature management system that helps protect your fresh ingredients.

ExtendFresh Plus Temperature Management System

ensures ingredients remain fresh for maximum taste and texture using a sensor-controlled system with a variable-capacity compressor. There is one thermistor in the freezer and one thermistor in the refrigerator.

AquaSense In-Door-Ice® System

Adds usable freezer space with an ice bucket that mounts inside the door and is easily removed for serving.

AquaSense Base-Grille Filtration System - Filtered by PUR®

Helps reduce contaminants from tap water and is conveniently located on the base grille to maintain usable refrigerator space.

Additional Features
Adjustable SpillClean Glass Shelves

Feature raised edges that help prevent spills from spreading throughout the refrigerator and provide added visibility.

Quick-Fill Water Dispenser

Dispenses water at twice the rate of other KitchenAid® dispensers and allows for larger containers to be filled.

SatinGlide® System

Uses ball-bearing rollers to give drawers a premium feel and allows them to move in and out easily, even when fully loaded.

ENERGY STAR® Qualified

This product conserves energy by exceeding minimum federal energy efficiency standards by at least 20%.

Features

ENERGY STAR® qualified and exceeds minimum federal energy standards by 20%
Integrated and flush electronic through-the-door ice & water dispenser provides a flush, aesthetically pleasing look
ExtendFresh™ Plus Temperature Management System ensures ingredients remain fresh for maximum taste and texture
AquaSense™ In-Door-Ice® ice dispensing system has an ice bucket located in the door to increase freezer capacity
Quick-fill water dispenser fills containers twice as fast as previous models
LCD dispenser display is attractive and easy to read

SPECIFICATIONS
Configuration and Overview
Freezer Capacity	8.61 Cu. Ft.
Energy Star® Qualified	Yes
Total Capacity	25.0 Cu. Ft.
Refrigerator Capacity	16.41 Cu. Ft.
CEE Tier	Tier I
Dimensions
Depth Excluding Doors	24 1/8
Depth Closed Excluding Handles	25 3/8
Depth	27 1/4
Cutout Depth	24
Depth With Door Open 90 Degree	48 7/8
Cutout Height	83 1/2
Width with Doors Closed	42 1/4
Width	41
Height To Top Of Cabinet	83 3/8
Cutout Width	41 1/2
Height	83 3/8
Width of Cabinet Only	41
Capacity
Refrigerator Capacity	16.41 Cu. Ft.
Total Capacity	25.0 Cu. Ft.
Freezer Capacity	8.61 Cu. Ft.
Refrigerator Features
Door Bins	1 Dairy, 4 Fixed Full-Width
Spill-Proof Glass Shelves	4 Adjustable Full-Width
Temperature-Controlled Drawers	1 Full-Width
Humidity-Controlled Drawers	No
Conventional Shelves	No
Number of Interior Shelves	5
Non Climate-Control Drawers	2 Full-Width
Freezer Features
Interior Shelves	2 Fixed Full-Width Wire, 4 Adjustable Full-Width Wire
Light	Appliance Bulb
Number of Shelves	6
Lower Freezer Drawer	Full-Width
Slide-Out Freezer Basket	No
Upper Freezer Drawer	No
Door Bins	No
Filtration and Dispensing
Dispenser Type	Exterior Ice and Water
Measured Fill	Yes
Filtered Water	Yes
Controls
LCD Touch Screen	Yes
Door Style	Flat
Reversible Door	No

Quick Specs

Appearance
Type: Refrigerator
Style: Built In
Has Freezer: Yes
Configuration: Side By Side
Dimensions
Width: 41"
Height: 83.375"
Depth: 25.375"
Features
Energy Star Rated: Yes
Capacity
Refrigerator Size: 25.3 (cu. ft.)
Fresh Food Capacity: 15.9 (cu. ft.)
Freezer Capacity: 9.4 (cu. ft.)
Icemaker: Yes
Dispenser: Yes
Extras
Sabbath Mode: Yes

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4.0 out of 5

78% of reviewers recommend this product.

Good but pricey

Justsomeguy 11/16/2017

Bought this from the builder. It has had multiple issues with the icemaker and for a $6000 (at the time) fridge, that's disappointing.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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Still working out some issues

6/3/2016

Our refrigerator is New and still has issues, I expect that they will be resolved.. The best thing about this refrigerator is how quiet it is -- it's unbelievably quiet.
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4/30/2016

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No, I do not recommend this product

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2/29/2016

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No, I do not recommend this product

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Adequate but expensive replacement

10/7/2015

I bought this refrigerator because the earlier model had a failure of the motherboard and Kitchenaid chose not to make the replacement part. There are very minor improvements from the earlier model but not enough to make me want to buy this if I didn't need to. Also, the new water filter leaves the water and ice with the slight odor of mildew. My hope is that this one proves more dependable than the last and that the next very expensive filter does a better job.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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Reliability and Repair Issues Undermine Product

9/5/2015

There's great disappointment in an expensive and otherwise fine product that becomes a maintenance headache in so short a span (6 years). The repair technician is a nice man but unable to tame this demon. The freezer began to leave puddles of water on the floor, and ice build up in the freezer. The freezer drawer slides failed and were replaced ($500). The unit balks on a restart, sometimes taking multiple tries to restart - as if a relay won't latch. A new control board might fix the problem, but are not available from KitchenAid? The seals no longer seal properly. The control board is quoted at $1000 from another source? Really? And will it fix the problem? Nobody knows. How much money does one sink into a product that may never work again? My advice to Kitchen Aid is simple: if a customer has a problem, send a factory technician to solve it. Model KBFC42FTS00, S/N QU4854057.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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So far a great refrigerator

9/3/2015

We have had this unit in our new house for about 2 months now. The overall size and looks of this model are impressive. The bins work smooth with the roller bearing design, a definite plus. The stainless surface is not as bad to clean hand prints of as I would have guessed. The ice/water dispenser opening could be larger to accommodate filling large cups. The water catch tray in the dispenser holds very little, easily runs down the door when full. The freezer is tight on space but that's to be expected with a side by side unit. Be aware, when you have to move this unit it is very heavy!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Love the inside and outside

8/11/2015

Well designed and thought out. The drawers operate so smoothly and the shelves are easy to change. The outside is nice looking and isn't bulky. Well done!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Kitchenaid KSSC42QTS00 Problems , Problems

7/29/2015

I have a 2007 KSSC42QTS00 That is in a 2nd home with very little use. It just quit working and after sending the electronic control board for repair 2 times and still not working . I am having to buy a new refrigerator because no Kitchenaid repair techs can figure out why it won work. I call Kitchenaid and no help. I am switching to a Sub Zero. We have 3 homes with Kitchenaid appliances but I don't think I will ever buy one again. Refrigerator has been out for 4 weeks . We waited a week each time for the rebuilt control Board since it is not available to purchase and each time it wouldn't work when it came back and was installed.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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A great value for built-in.

7/25/2015

This was a replacement of a KitchenAid that we have had for over 15 years. Only challenge is that it only comes in Stainless steel; would of rather had a choice of color.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Lots of room!

Missy1 4/9/2015

You will love how much room there is in this refrigerator.
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Great fridge!

cook1966 4/6/2015

We bought this refrigerator because our old was giving us too much trouble with the ice maker. So far we have no problems at all, neither with the ice or water dispensers. Not to mention that the fridge looks beautiful and upgraded our kitchen.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Have 8 Major kitchenaid appliances

Tigerheel 3/1/2015

This actually replaced my old one Fridge that quite on me
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Sleek Design

DenaR 2/9/2015

We replaced a built-in that had custom cabinetry, was a little nervous about how is was going to look. It turned out great, kitchen has a clean feel and look to with with the stainless steel sleek design. Very happy with it inside and out.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Best fridge we have ever owned

quailcom 2/8/2015

Replaced earlier Kitchenaid fridge as part of kitchen remodel. Old fridge was working perfectly and was donated to local charity. New 42" side by side is absolutely fabulous. Good looking and super quiet. In the last house we owned had Sub Zero. Our new Kitchenaid is infinitely superior to Sub Zero..
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Yes, I recommend this product

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main control board "NO LONGER AVAILABLE"

Bill 5777 2/8/2015

I have had a KSSS42QMX01 for 8 years. The main control board went bad. It is no longer available, so they sent it out for repair. It came back "NOT REPAIRABLE'. Now I have a $5,000.00 refrigerator that doesn't work. Looks like the new "KSS" models have the same problem.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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Little different from the one that failed after 8-1/2 years.

Pissedoffone 1/26/2015

For the record, I did not choose to purchase a new KitchenAid refrigerator. The one I bought and installed 8-1/2 years ago had a motherboard failure and I discovered that KitchenAid chose not to continue to manufacture that particular part. I was offered what they considered a good deal on a new model and bought it because other built-ins were no less expensive. My hope is that this one lasts longer and that KitchenAid will better support its products in the future. FYI: I have a 20 year old frig in the garage that still runs great.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Horrible ice maker design on door

misled 12/28/2014

The Kitchen aid refrig is excellent except for the ice maker located on the door. The ice maker literally freezes up and you have to either use a hair dryer or hot water to pour through the ice maker to thaw out the jammed ice. Go with the standard old ice maker as it will make more ice than the Kitchen Aid ice maker. Poor design. We are thinking about selling this refrig and buying a refrig with the old type ice maker.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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42 inch Built-In

freelee 12/15/2014

This is my second Kitchen Aid 42 inch built-in. The first I purchased in 2001. In 2008 we lost electricity for 2-weeks due to a hurricane. I wish I would have known to empty the drain pan before the power came back on and sucked up all the water in the drain tray, through the heating coil above it that had developed pin-holes from the copper sitting in water for 2-weeks. I spent the next 6 yrs dealing with repairs, finally gave up. Bought a new one, Love it, loved the old one too, although I replaced the compressor 3 times, twice covered by warranty. Also buy a surge protector, it helps save the computer in the top!
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Stores more than the KitchenAid it replaced

schnoodle 12/9/2014

I purchased a home with a KitchenAid "built in" fridge with cabinet front panels. Unfortunately, the panels wouldn't fit a new version of that so I opted for this model. This was after looking at the GE Monograms (which were CONSIDERABLY more expensive). I was pleasantly surprised that this holds more than the same sized fridge it replaced. I also like that the ice bin is in the door above the dispenser. It's easily removable too. It's also quiet and I believe will be much more energy efficient than the old one.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Great Product

Nightrider 12/7/2014

This is a great refrigerator. I read one person had a problem with a noisy unit. May I suggest making sure it is level. If it's not level it will be noisy and fail prematurely.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Water filter

Tkben 11/11/2014

We like our new refrigerator. The light just went on by the ice maker for replacing filter. How do I order and how do I replace.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Very quiet Refrigerator

slarson 11/10/2014

My family and I are very happy with this purchase. perfectly quiet and great control.
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good looking and functional

QUANQUAN 11/2/2014

Love the built-in fridge. I though the bottom kick-plate was missing, but the Pulty warranty people told me that it is without one. Many people thought it was missing too. It looked it needed one though.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Nice Refrigerator

Ken11 10/26/2014

Nice Refrigerator all around. Some enhancements to the predecessor model (which we had for 15 years), such as temp display for both compartments, built-in water filter, digital door access controls and display, and more easily removable ice bin. The ice cubes are not as uniform as one would like, and the dispenser tends to spit quite a bit on the floor. Only other negative is that the noise level is a little more noticeable than on prior model.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Nice Product

dav236 10/10/2014

I purchased this with the house a month and half ago I enjoy the refrigerator but what I truly enjoy more is that Kitchen Aid stands behind there products. I recently had an issue with the ice dispenser and they came out right away received the part with in 2 days it was replaced. Great customer service and friendly repairman can't beat good service. Thank you
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Mechanically sound...but difficult to polish

Nonicknamewhatsoever 8/27/2014

Purchased in February and am happy with its performance...however, it is difficult to keep the stainless steel façade streak-free.
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No, I do not recommend this product

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Very spacious

RayFaro 8/22/2014

Bought with house two months ago no regrets, controls easy to use
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Love it!!

GiGiTX 8/16/2014

The sleek built in goes great in my new kitchen. A modern highlight.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Purchase of my Buil-in side-by-side refrigerator

Bob_ 7/23/2014

I bought this about a month ago. It replaces one we bought almost 20 years ago.
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Loads of space

Dbones 6/28/2014

Love this fridge. Very well laid out inside. Perfect
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very pretty

Kathleen3 5/15/2014

What I really enjoy about this refrigerator is that the water dispenser shows the ounces being poured. No more awkward guessing or struggling to see the amount of water for a recipe.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Well designed

ptmm 4/28/2014

Very pleased with this refrigerator. Quiet, plenty of space. Ice maker will sometimes hang the ice but will always break it free.
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Overall a good product but is to loud

1/7/2014

This is a good refrigerator. Plenty of space, attractive and keeps everything cool or frozen. I paid extra for the KitchenAid super quiet dishwasher. I wish you had the same option for the refrigerator which runs almost all the time. The DB level is in the 38 to 41 range. The dishwasher which only runs an hour or so ever dry other day is in the 20-25 DB level. It seems to me you would want the refrigerator which runs 24 hours a day to be quiet as opposed to the dishwasher that runs an hour or so every other day. I asked the dealer for a quiet refrigerator. My old (1999) KitchenAid built in was quiet. I was shocked at how loud the new refrigerator is. Is there any way to dampen the noise on the refrigerator? Thanks,
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Wonderful but pricey

Batman 12/20/2013

Great refrigerator however since it is a built in it costs at least twice the same stock refrigerator with similar features in a standard size
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Great looking refrig, very clean lines, lots of space , easy

dave1 11/4/2013

We bought this model Kitchenaid refrig because it was a perfect fit also had the clean lines I was looking for. The refrig has a lot of space and easy to wipe up inside. The ice cube maker works like a charm, it is always full. We has a Subzero before and the ice maker never worked right. It is also a very quit running refrig. Love it.
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I love my refrigerator!!!

Frances 11/4/2013

Although we had to replace the same refrigerator with only 5 years, because the boards were damaged due to a power failure and water got into the lines, I wanted the same one. Hope this one lasts for a longer time.
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Top notch fridge

Jheg 10/7/2013

I love my new fridge! It is so spacious, keeps thing super cold, the drawers glide really easily, and I love that it has a self closing door, too. The kids love the ice cube maker and water dispenser. I love that the water comes out at a decent rate (not super slow like our last fridge).
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This product has great functionality and is attractive

JJ50 10/3/2013

I am extremely pleased with the exterior look of the refrigerator in my kitchen. The cabinet depth is a very nice design. It runs quitely. The only reason i didn't give excellent is due to the capacity size. My dream is that a cabinet depth refrigerator can be deeper on the inside. The freezer is quite small..
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MibRefrig 8/29/2013

This is my second Kitchen Aid refrigerator. This first lasted 18 years and unfortunately had to be replaced with this newer model. I am missing the space in between the first drawer and second drawer of the refrigerator side, where I used to be able to put a pizza or small 1- 1/2" tray in. Wish that feature was back. Also wish the freezer had a bit more space so that I could get a frozen pizza in it without having to turn it on the diagonal. Cuts out lots of storage space.
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Yes, I recommend this product

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Excellent refrigerator. Handsome design

RS63 5/14/2013

Excellent refrigerator. Handsome looking with spacious interior. Elegant design with easy to access water and ice Dispenser. Water purifier cartridge is easily accessible for replacement.
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The design is great

Viz32 5/13/2013

Built in refrigerators are pretty expensive and I was very apprehensive about buying the product. Once I had it installed I soon found out that kitchen aid is very well worth the money. I am very happy with this product. Thank you kitchen Aid Mark
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