Is it a built-in unit? If not, what is the diffefence between built-in and under counter unit?
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free standing appliances must have some space around them to prevent over heating,they vent out the back,some products say they are undercounter because they are under 34 inches tall. to make sure an appoliance can be housed in a area surrounded by cabinets make sure you can see the frontal exhaust vents-this model is made to exhaust hot air out the front,,(see the front grill vents) I have researched these for a week and I think im going to get this one
596091
NO. All 3 of mine are textured. You cannot see the counter beneath them clearly.
103801
It has little rubber feet on the bottom that work real well in preventing sliding on the counter, and the parts all fit snugly so nothing wobbles around. You'll use this alot. Great device.....
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We have it under the counter, but if you have room I do not see why you could not put it on the counter. We have vented it from the back, it seems to work much better when it has good circulation behind the unit.
196034
Mine is the same way. I place it toward the back of the counter and have had no problems.
55899
I guess not ...although, it would be a bit tippy if you don't do something about that. velcro it so the counter!
140825
i had an older sink that was installed above the counter, went to an undermount and as long as the sinks are the same size it shouldn't be a problem. I do not have any of the small pull down door that holds a dish cloth or other small items so did not have to deal with that. I would only install an undercounter mount sink from now on. I do not know if you need any extra supports for your undermount or not. I also had a garbage disposer installed at the same time.
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i really don't know.i was really pleased with the purchase. (ie price and service 0 i never opened the box. the undermount unit was installed with a granate countertop. i assume the installers had all that was needed for the project. if clips are an issue i suggest asking the seller or blanco.hope you are as satisfied with yours as i am with mine
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John, I believe it can be installed under the counter but you may have to provide some ventilation at the rear of the unit.Graham
104346
I thought it would not fit under my counter. with the lid on it fits with room to spare. I never measured the whole thing together. and I can add things to the blender. I love it. It looks great under the counter and does not take up much space. hope I helped.
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I bought this as a first time installation on my counter. It is super big love the functionality of it, but I have no experience on installation so I cannot answer your question. I was looking into this one and a Kohler one. Then learned these are made by kohler too. Its a good buy for the money.
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Not really...I had my general contractor put it in when he was building the outdoor kitchen. This is a built-in unit.
779792
I did not have have a problem with placing it under my counter. Plenty of ventilation, I don't think it needs as much with it being a thermoelectric fridge. No condensation, no noise, no vibration or sound. As for the dimensions just measure, the manufacturer specs are spot on.
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This is a built in unit. It fits perfectly in a slot where there was a trash compacter, about 15 inches wide by countertop height.
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The built in hoses are only as long as the housing... In fact the housing is in two parts. It has a joint where it rests on the countertop, and goes underneath. You have to buy a pair of $5-6 connector hoses from your favorite store, connect them to the built in hoses before setting in the counter, then fasten the joint and up in. It was really very easy for me, and I didn't really look at the instructions. They weren't very helpful, but it's not brain surgery. As far as fit if bet it'd be okay, but my sink is oval, 13 x 16 and it shoots right down the center. So for a 17 inch it may shoot a bit towards the back by two inches. Up to you I that's okay. The built in hoses are only as long as the housing... In fact the housing is in two parts. It has a joint where it rests on the countertop, and goes underneath. You have to buy a pair of $5-6 connector hoses from your favorite store, connect them to the built in hoses before setting in the counter, then fasten the joint and up in. It was really very easy for me, and I didn't really look at the instructions. They weren't very helpful, but it's not brain surgery. As far as fit if bet it'd be okay, but my sink is oval, 13 x 16 and it shoots right down the center. So for a 17 inch it may shoot... » Read More The built in hoses are only as long as the housing... In fact the housing is in two parts. It has a joint where it rests on the countertop, and goes underneath. You have to buy a pair of $5-6 connector hoses from your favorite store, connect them to the built in hoses before setting in the counter, then fasten the joint and up in. It was really very easy for me, and I didn't really look at the instructions. They weren't very helpful, but it's not brain surgery. As far as fit if bet it'd be okay, but my sink is oval, 13 x 16 and it shoots right down the center. So for a 17 inch it may shoot a bit towards the back by two inches. Up to you I that's okay. « Show Less
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This sink is only for under mount installation. I will not recommend over counter installation.
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I did that and one side of the refrigerator failed in about a year. It is under warranty but with the shipping costs of returning it to the manufacturer it was not practical. I'm not sure if the under counter installation caused the failure or not. I left about 2-3 inches of clearance on the sides and top and 4-5 inches in the rear. I am going to replace it locally with a unit that is made specifically for built-in applications and vent out the front of the unit.