Café 36 Inch Professional 36" French Door Refrigerator CGE29DP2TS1

Reviewers report that installation crews are professional and thorough, with careful packaging and setup. One owner noted the delivery team was outstanding and the fridge was wrapped exceptionally well. Most customers report smooth installation experiences, though it can take several hours for the freezer to reach optimal temperature.

Reviewers consistently praise the spacious layout and generous capacity. The thoughtful design—including a convertible middle drawer, deep shelves that accommodate full pizza boxes, and ample door bins—maximizes usable storage compared to similarly-sized models. Multiple owners report being able to consolidate items from additional freezers into this unit.

The middle drawer can be set to either refrigerator or freezer temperature, giving you flexible storage for items like meats, cheeses, or quick-chill needs. Owners frequently highlight this feature as a standout convenience that adds practical capacity without taking up additional space.

The refrigerator features LED back-wall lighting that creates a premium appearance and makes items easy to locate. Most reviewers praise the brightness and visibility; however, a small number report the lights feel dim and suggest a flashlight may be needed to find items in certain areas.

The refrigerator comes with a removable, self-refilling water pitcher housed inside the fridge rather than in the door. Owners appreciate the convenience and the filtered water quality, though some note the pitcher can be slightly clunky to remove and insert.

Several reviewers report concerns with ice production: some note the ice storage bin capacity is smaller than desired for larger families, others report slow ice production (one tray every 3–4 hours), and a few experienced ice maker failures requiring replacement. One reviewer also mentioned the ice maker turning off prematurely and not filling completely. In contrast, some owners are satisfied with freezer-based ice maker performance.

The vast majority of owners report excellent and consistent cooling performance. However, a small number of reviews describe serious problems: one owner reported the fridge maintaining 54 degrees with repeated freezing-up issues and coil failures over five years, and another experienced a motherboard failure at 13 months. These appear to be isolated defects rather than design flaws.

The dimensions are 35.6 inches wide, 69.9 inches tall, and 36.8 inches deep. Be sure to measure your space carefully before purchase, as these are the exact footprint and height needed for installation.