A:AnswerThe refrigerator is that deep to allow for the doors to open all the way. The doors have to clear the countertop. If it was shorter, the doors would hit the countertop.
A:AnswerHello, please see page 16 of the Owner's Manual attached down below.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/sm-backend-production-attachments/owners-manual-w11439244-reva.pdf