Cafe Counter-Depth 23.1-cu ft 3 -Door 36-in Wide with Ice Maker ( Matte Black with Brushed Stainless Handles ) ENERGY STAR Certified
Item #1157386 |
Model #CWE23SP3MD1
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Your kitchen’s sightlines will thank you - create a built-in look with counter-depth design that fits flush with surrounding cabinetry
Form on the outside, function on the inside - enjoy a cleaner appliance appearance with internal water dispenser
Factory-installed icemaker - always have plenty of ice ready whenever you need it with a factory-installed icemaker
Full-width, electronic temperature-controlled drawer with colored LED lights - keep key ingredients fresh and within sight with a full-width, electronic, temperature-controlled drawer that uses an LED colored lighting system
TwinChill™ evaporators - food remains fresh longer with TwinChill™ evaporators that accurately maintain and control separate freezer and refrigerator environments
Create a look that matches your personal style - select any combination of premium finishes and hardware options to create a stunning look customized to any owner’s taste
Showcase LED lighting - display groceries like a gallery with showcase LED lighting positioned throughout the interior to spotlight your favorite foods and containers
In-the-door controls with actual temperature display - eliminate the guesswork of temperature setting with in-the-door controls with an easily-adjustable digital temperature display
Advanced water filtration - removes 98% of pharmaceuticals from ice and water; removes 98% of ibuprofen, atenolol, fluoxetine, progesterone and trimethoprim; these pharmaceuticals are not necessarily in all users’ water
General | |||
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Appliance Color/Finish | Black | Number of Doors | 3 |
Cabinet Color | Gray | Ice Type | Crescent |
Handle Color | Stainless steel | Door Style | Contoured |
Manufacturer Color/Finish | Matte Black with Brushed Stainless Handles | Appliance Type | French door refrigerator |
Sub-Brand | N/A | Door Texture | Smooth |
Toe Grille Color | Black | Freezer Door Style | Pull-out drawer |
Handle Type | Standard | ||
Dimensions | |||
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Actual Width (Inches) | 35.75 | Height to Top of Case (Inches) | 69 |
Common Width (Inches) | 36 | Height to Top of Door (Inches) | 70.5 |
Popular Widths | 36-in | Height to Top of Door Hinge (Inches) | 69.9 |
Depth (Excluding Handles) (Inches) | 28.75 | Overall Capacity (Cu. Feet) | 23.1 |
Depth (Including Handles) (Inches) | 31.25 | Refrigerator Capacity (Cu. Feet) | 15.9 |
Depth (Less Door) (Inches) | 24.4 | Freezer Capacity (Cu. Feet) | 7.2 |
Depth Type | Counter-Depth | Refrigerator Size | Medium (33 - 36-in) |
Depth with Door Open (Inches) | 43.4 | Weight (lbs.) | 333 |
Features | |||
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Air Filtration | Yes | Shelf Options | Adjustable spillproof sliding glass shelves |
Automatic Door Sensor | No | Snack/Deli Drawer | No |
Automatic Drawer Sensor | No | Soft Close Drawers | No |
Built-In | No | Temperature Controlled Drawer | Yes |
Child Safety Locks | No | Touch Screen | No |
Customizable | Yes | Voice Controlled | No |
Dispenser Light | No | Frost-Free | Yes |
Door Alarm | Yes | Space-Saving In-Door Ice | No |
Door Shelves | 6 | Model | CWE23SP3MD1 |
Door within Door | No | Water Filtration | Yes |
Electronic Temperature Control | Yes | Water Filter Indicator | Yes |
Fingerprint-Resistant | Yes | Reversible Freezer Door | No |
Gallon Door Storage | Yes | Built-in Water Pitcher | No |
Garage Ready | No | Ice Maker | Single |
Hidden Hinge | Yes | Ice and Water Dispensers | Water only |
Hub Required | No | Ice/Water Location | Internal dispenser |
Humidity-Controlled Crispers | 2 | Freezer Baskets | 2 |
LED Light | Yes | Freezer Door Bins | 0 |
Lowe's Exclusive | No | Freezer Shelves | 0 |
Panel Ready | No | Freezer Light | Yes |
Pantry Drawer | No | Freezer Drawers | 1 |
Professional | No | Evaporative Cooling System | Dual |
Refrigerator Interior Lighting | LED | Luxury | Yes |
See-Thru Door | No | ||
Compatibility | |||
|---|---|---|---|
App Compatibility | Yes | Works with Apple HomeKit | No |
Bluetooth Compatibility | No | Works with iOS | Yes |
Custom Door Kit Compatible | No | Works with SmartThings | No |
Smart Compatible | Yes | Works with Sonos | Yes |
Wi-Fi Compatibility | Yes | Works with the Google Assistant | Yes |
Works with Amazon Alexa | Yes | Matching Replacement Water Filter Model | XWFE |
Works with Android | Yes | Matching Handle/Knob (Model #) | CXLB3H3PMBT, CXLB3H3PMBZ, CXLB3H3PMCG, CXLB3H3PMCU, CXLB3H3PMFB |
Warranty | |||
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Warranty | 1-year limited | ||
Certifications | |||
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Approved for Outdoor Use | No | Safety Listing | UL safety listing |
CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s) | ADA Compliant | No | |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | ||
Miscellaneous | |||
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UNSPSC | 52141500 | ||
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What Customers Are Saying
The refrigerator has an appealing, modern design with a sleek matte white finish and stylish hardware. Customers appreciate the spacious interior, flexible shelving, and efficient storage. The water dispenser and ice maker are well-received features, though some find the water dispenser inconvenient. However, many report issues with the cooling system, including compressor failures. Some also note excessive noise from the ice maker and concerns about the durability of interior components. While the majority are satisfied with the premium aesthetic, a substantial portion have had negative experiences with the product's performance and reliability.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Terrible quality, doors hard to close
Terrible product. Poor quality and many annoyances, the worst being that the doors are difficult to close. Normally you just gently push a refrigerator door and it auto closes, but this fridge requires a ton of force to close the doors. It is annoying beyond belief.
Issues with temperatures
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Could be Better
Looks great and runs fine. However, It vibrates and makes loud noises. It vibrates that it causes glassware in the fridge to make noise. It also makes loud noises when cooling and pumping water.
From cafeappliances.com
We'd like to assist with the sound level of your refrigerator. Newer refrigerators sound different from older ones. Modern refrigerators have more fea...
Manufacturing defects
Poor quality construction, unit has exposed refrigerator upper door hinges. Freezer door track wheel is just barely on it's track. Unacceptable for a high end appliance.
From cafeappliances.com
We'd like to assist with the freezer drawer not staying on track and share some information about the hinges. The hinges being visible toward the top ...
A nice addition to the kitchen
Great capacity for a counter depth. Great storage except that bottom drawer is not deep enough for a wine bottle to lie flat since they put much larger bins on the door. The doors are somewhat hard to close and will not close on their own even with a fairly hard push. Must manually push on the door to close it.
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Poor quality for Price
Creates so much condensation that food goes bad quickly. Have owned GE profile appliances was thinking the quality would be equal of superior, I was incorrect. Very expensive for the poor quality
From cafeappliances.com
We'd like to help you with your refrigerator not cooling properly. We recommend reaching out to our Bodewell service team at 1-833-426-3393 to schedul...
Avoid GE appliances
We have had our cafe refrigerator for three years. The filters come on an auto ship for replacement. Our last set had two faulty filters which is about $100 in filters. When I called to say they were faulty GE told me they were out of warranty even though they send a 3 pack that is replaced every 6 months. When I said that is ridiculous they told me well you don’t have to buy 3 at a time. Horrible customer service and as soon as this refrigerator breaks we will be switching brands.
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Build quality less that it should be
Quality build of drawers inside the refrigerator is vey poor. Looks like brown glue is showing through the plastic drawers. Very unsatisfied with this. One year warranty has passed, so I guess I am stuck with it. Everything else is good except this. Seems like the warranty should be longer than a year. This is obviously a build quality issue which I think should still be covered. I have photos but the add images feature does not work.
From cafeappliances.com
We appreciate your feedback; we are going to share your comments regarding the climate zone drawer with our product team for review.
Rethink This One as a Choice Appliance
The capacity of this refrigerator is awful. I’m not sure why the depth of this appliance is so shallow. The drawer depths are also shallow. And then the gap under the lower long vegetable drawer doesn’t allow for anything to be stored but creates a cleaning nightmare.
From cafeappliances.com
We are glad to assist with the your new refrigerator. The shelves of this unit are able to be rearranged. This may help with loading items. Please see...
Bottom Freezer Door Doesn't Close
Operates as expected except that the bottom freezer door does not close without slamming it several times. Did have serviceman come out; he replaced the side tracks saying that it wasn't "latching" properly. Then it worked well for 4 months. Same problem. I had to buy an extended warranty so that I can get this reoccurring issue corrected as necessary.
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We’re sorry to hear you’re still having an issue with the freezer door not closing after a service appointment, and we’d like to assist. We recommend ...
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We are sorry to hear that the cooling performance of your refrigerator isn't operating properly. We see that a service appointment has been scheduled ...