Forno Salerno 36" Side-by-Side Refrigerator and Freezer with 20 Cubic Ft.- Stainless…
- Refrigerator
- 20 cu ft
- 13.5 cu ft
- 20 cu ft
- Better rated than 77%
A conventional-capacity French door fridge with the ice and water features buyers expect at this size, though only one review is available to judge long-term reliability.
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How it ranks among the 23 refrigerators we track
4.5★ across 6 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
6 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Forno Salerno FFRBI1844-36SB is a 36 inch built-in style refrigerator with two upper doors for fresh food and two bottom freezer drawers, totaling 20 cubic feet with a factory ice maker and water dispenser. Best suited to kitchens with cutout space for a full-size unit.
Amazon lists this as a side-by-side model, but the layout described in the spec sheet is actually French door on top with two freezer drawers below, matching the 13.48 cubic foot fridge and 6.53 cubic foot freezer split. It ships in stainless steel with a dark grey side cabinet, so the sides are not finished stainless if the unit will be visible from more than one angle.
- 13.48 cu ft fridge / 6.53 cu ft freezer split
- Two freezer drawers plus two side-door shelves
- Electronic touch control with LED interior lighting
- 35.87 x 29.76 x 70.08 inches, 213 lbs
Who it's for
Fits households wanting a full-size, freestanding French door fridge with built-in ice and water without paying for a smart or counter-depth build. Not a fit for anyone who needs true side-by-side doors, since despite the product name that is not how the doors are arranged.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
The single available review doesn't speak to daily use, it praises a Forno support rep named Chris for responsive customer service when the buyer reached out.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 20 cubic feet combined fresh food and freezer capacity
- Built-in ice maker and water dispenser included
- Child lock, vacation, and Sabbath modes on the panel
- Side cabinet is dark grey, not matching stainless
- Only one buyer review to judge long-term reliability
Performance notes
Cooling runs on a multi-air flow system with frost-free operation, and the freezer includes a fast-freeze setting plus a door-open alert. Controls are electronic touch on the door face, with child lock, vacation, and Sabbath modes.
Specifications
| Brand | Forno |
|---|---|
| Model | FFRBI1844-36SB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 213 pounds |
| Size | 13.5 cu ft |
| Depth With Door Open Maximum | 29.8 inches |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 29.8 × 35.9 × 70.1 inches |
| Door Orientation | Reversible |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 20 cu ft |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 13.5 cu ft |
| Freezer Capacity | 20 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Frost Free |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | Yes |
| Cooling Method | Compressor |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Power Plug Type | Type B - 3 pin (North American) |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 238 Kilowatt Hours Per Year |
| Construction & materials | |
| Shelf Type | Yes |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Ice Maker without Trim Kit |
| Finish Types | Stainless Steel |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Lock Type | Child Lock |
| Compressor Type | rotary_scroll |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Number of Sections | 2 |
| Number Of Racks | 2 |
| Has Convertible Freezer | No |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Is Product Cordless | No |
| Is Customizable | No |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Additional Features | Adjustable Shelves |
| BEE Star Rating | ENERGY STAR Certified |
| Refrigerant | R-600A |
| Form Factor | Side By Side |
| Specification Met | Energy Star |
| Configuration | Side-by-Side |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in refrigerators.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forno Salerno 36" Side-by-Side Refrigerator and Freezer with 20 Cubic Ft.- Stainless…This product | 4.5 / 5 | 6 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Frigidaire, 2 Door Apartment Size RETRO Refrigerator with Top Freezer, Chrome Handles…Frigidaire | 4.4 / 5 | 265 | 4.1 / 5 |
| WESTLAKE 82" W Commercial Refrigerator 3 door 3 Section Stainless Steel Reach in Solid…WESTLAKE | 4.4 / 5 | 54 | 3.6 / 5 |
| BLACK+DECKER 17 Cu. Ft. Convertible Freezer RefrigeratorBLACK+DECKER | 4.2 / 5 | 123 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Samsung 17.5 cu. ft. Smart Counter Depth 3-Door French Door RefrigeratorSamsung | 3.9 / 5 | 23 | 2.7 / 5 |
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Questions about the Forno FFRBI1844-36SB
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Forno Salerno FFRBI1844-36SB actually a side-by-side refrigerator?
The spec sheet describes a French door layout, two upper doors for the fridge and two bottom drawers for the freezer, despite side-by-side appearing in the product title.
Does it include an ice maker and water dispenser?
Yes, both are built in, and the ice maker produces solid or crushed ice.
What are the dimensions and capacity?
It measures 35.87 x 29.76 x 70.08 inches and weighs 213 lbs, with 20 cubic feet total split across a 13.48 cu ft fridge and 6.53 cu ft freezer.