First, choose a fridge whose instructions confirm that the door can open far enough and the drawers can be used in your kitchen layout. Don’t rely solely on a claim that the door is reversible or opens to 90°. Bosch, Hisense and TCL product pages illustrate different solutions, but check the clearances and access to the interior for the exact model, then compare compartment capacities and the stated kWh/year.
You need to distinguish between how far the door opens, everyday access to the drawers and removing them for cleaning. A question posted by the Darty after-sales community in December 2025 is specifically about installing a fridge next to a wall when the door’s opening is restricted.
You want to reduce the width or depth the fridge takes up, or position the door so it opens towards the available space. Product pages from Hisense France and Beko France describe the dimensions and reversible-door options available on certain models.
You want enough room for fresh and frozen food without choosing based on total capacity alone. Manufacturers’ product pages list the capacity of individual compartments and the annual energy consumption for certain models.
Start by checking how far the door actually opens and whether the drawers can be pulled out, using the model’s diagram. Then compare the overall dimensions and the split between compartments, followed by the kWh/year for appliances that suit your kitchen.
| What matters | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Opening the fridge and using the drawers | Check the door opening, how far the drawers pull out and whether they can be removed for cleaning separately. | If the wall restricts the door, I want to be able to reach the drawers I need, not just open the door slightly. Around 39 % of consumers prioritise this access. |
| Overall dimensions and door opening direction | Compare the model’s dimensions and check whether the door can be reversed. | When space is tight, I’m looking for an appliance that fits the available space and whose door opens on the right side. Around 23 % of consumers prioritise the dimensions and door direction. |
| Storage layout | Check the fridge capacity, freezer capacity and drawer layout separately. | If I regularly store fresh and frozen food, the space available in each compartment matters more than the total capacity alone. Around 23 % of consumers prioritise this split. |
| Energy consumption in use | Check the kWh/year and energy rating on the label for the exact model. | When choosing between appliances that suit my kitchen layout, I compare their stated annual energy consumption. Around 15 % of consumers prioritise this factor. |
Beko confirms that the door on the Beko RCSA270K40WN is reversible, but this doesn’t confirm that it can open without needing extra clearance or that the drawers can be accessed next to a wall.
Check the opening direction and the angle needed to use the interior features separately. Depending on the service you choose, reversing the door may require a technician.
Before placing your order, ask whether reversing the door is included in the service you’ve chosen or whether you’ll need to arrange it separately.
The product’s depth alone doesn’t tell you how much space you’ll need once it’s installed. Beko’s instructions require air to circulate around the RCSA270K40WN.
Use the installation diagram for the exact model and leave the clearances it specifies. Don’t use the measurements for another model.
A door that opens to 90° doesn’t necessarily mean the drawers or bins can be removed. A question posted to the Darty after-sales community in December 2025 also asked about access to the interior.
Before buying, consider everyday access, pulling a drawer all the way out and removing it for cleaning separately. Then check that the model’s documentation confirms these are possible.
The KGN36VLED is a fridge freezer with the freezer at the bottom and a Perfect Fit design.
The RB390N4AWE is a fridge freezer with a reversible door and a stated depth of 58,9 cm.
The RC456CSE0 is a multi-door model that the manufacturer says opens to 90° without needing extra clearance.
The RCSA270K40WN is a slimline fridge freezer with the freezer at the bottom.
The products below are fridge freezers in a range of sizes and door configurations. Their inclusion here doesn’t confirm that the drawers will open in your kitchen: check the instructions for the model you choose.
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Worth considering if you want the door to open towards the available space; check how far the drawers pull out in the model instructions.
The title lists a 360 L, three-door model with Total No Frost, an E energy rating, Wi-Fi and My Zone.
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Worth considering if your fridge needs to go next to a wall or in a corner; check drawer access in the instructions.
The title lists a capacity of 355 L.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a compact fridge freezer with a reversible door; check drawer access in the instructions.
The title lists a total capacity of 174 L, including 115 L for the fridge and 59 L for the freezer, a height of 150 cm, Low Frost, a 4-star freezer and an E energy rating.
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Worth considering if you want to choose which way the door opens; check that the configuration also gives you access to the drawers.
The title lists a 344 L fridge freezer in black with a D energy rating.
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Worth considering if width is limited and a reversible door suits your layout; check drawer access in the instructions.
The title lists a total capacity of 227 L, including 153 L for the fridge and 74 L for the freezer, a width of 54 cm, Low Frost, a 4-star freezer and an E energy rating.
Yes, if the model supports it: Hisense says the RB390N4AWE has a reversible door. Follow the instructions for the appliance you receive and check that the door and drawers open as needed in your kitchen.
Not with the Beko RCSA270K40WN: its instructions say not to obstruct the airflow around the appliance. Follow the clearances specified in the instructions for the model you choose rather than applying a one-size-fits-all measurement.
According to Service-Public, the statutory guarantee of conformity lets you make a claim for a defect that appears within two years of the goods being delivered, whether they are new, second-hand or refurbished. It is separate from a commercial warranty.
No, don’t compare the old labels directly with current ratings: according to Your Europe, the “+” signs have not been used for fridges since 2021. Check the current label and the model information in EPREL.
Compare the kWh/year shown for each exact model. Bosch notes that actual consumption also depends on how and where the appliance is used.