A:Answer Hi Nate,
No, installing the refrigerator close to the wall will damage the door and hinges upon opening. We recommend allowing 2.5" of clearance on the hinge side of the refrigerator when installing next to a wall where the handle may make contact.
For more details on the required clearance for installing this refrigerator, please refer to page 2 of the link below.
Specs sheet
https://image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/home-appliances/ranges/pdf/09272023/RS23CB7600_2023.pdf
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-Kimberly