RCS 15" Outdoor Refrigerator REFR5 - 3.2 Cu Ft, Stainless Steel

Will REFR5 fit my existing outdoor kitchen without cutting?

Compare your clear opening width, height and depth with the installation drawing for REFR5. Include ventilation, leveling, plug space, door or drawer clearance and service access. The nominal 15-inch size is a shopping category, not the required opening. Send Ryan your old model number and opening photos for a fit check before ordering or cutting the island.

Who should choose REFR5, and when should I choose another model?

Choose REFR5 when its nominal 15-inch format and door configuration suit your layout. Compare the exact opening, permitted outdoor location and storage needs first; consider drawers, wine storage or a different width when those better suit the project.

Which alternatives should I compare with REFR5?

Compare C115R-S (15-inch category; door model) and AMD-RFR-15S (15-inch category; door model). These are shopping alternatives, not guaranteed replacements for the same opening. Compare the selected variant's current price, finish and installation drawing; a higher price alone does not establish better cooling.

Where can my contractor find installation information for REFR5?

Start with RCS refrigeration model listings and select REFR5. Your contractor needs the current model-specific installation manual and dimensional drawing to confirm the opening, ventilation, electrical requirements and service access. If the document is not provided there, contact Ryan for the exact version before construction; a similar model's drawing is not a substitute.

How much will a 15" wide refrigerator actually hold?

3.2 cubic feet, which RCS rates at 96 cans across four shelves at 24 cans per shelf.

That is the trade for the narrow footprint: it holds a party's worth of drinks without taking a full 24" of island.

What cutout do I build for the REFR5?

Appliance dimensions (W × H × D): 14.8819 × 34.0551 × 23.4252 inches. Published opening (W × H × D): 15.25 × 34.25 × 24 inches. Drawing dimensions are shown to four decimal places; handle projection is additional. Cutout follows RCS's June 2024 cutout sheet. Verify supplied model because RCS labels this drawing 'with window'. Request a fit check and review the manufacturer drawing before construction.

The depth is the one to watch on a narrow island, since 24" of usable depth is more than some slim islands leave behind the door frame.

Which way does the door swing?

Right. The door is listed as a right swing, so plan the unit's position with that in mind before the island is framed.

Can the door be locked?

Yes, the door is lockable, which matters on a fridge sitting outdoors where anyone can walk up to it.

How cold does it get?

The temperature range is 39.2°F to 71.6°F, set through a digital temperature controller.

The bottom of that range is beverage-cold rather than freezing, so treat it as drink and ingredient storage.

Does it have a glass door?

The door is stainless steel with a glass window, so you can see what is inside without opening it and dumping the cold air.

Is there interior lighting?

Internal blue LED lighting is built in, which also makes the glass window worth something after dark.

Is this rated to sit outdoors?

Yes, it is UL approved and outdoor rated, so it can be built into an outdoor kitchen island rather than needing an indoor location.

How are the temperature settings controlled?

Through a digital temperature controller, so you set a number rather than guessing at a dial position.

What part number is this refrigerator?

REFR5. Quote that when checking accessories or an existing install; a trim kit covering the REFR5 is available if the unit is not going into a finished island opening.

Should I get this or the RCS wine cooler in the same size?

Both are 3.2 cu. ft. and take the same 15 1/4" x 24" x 34 1/4" cutout, so the decision is what goes inside. This one is a general refrigerator with four can shelves. The RWC1 wine cooler has two independent temperature zones and four wooden shelves for bottles.