Summerset 22 inch Deluxe Outdoor Compact Refrigerator: matching stainless steel door and handle
The Summerset 22 inch Deluxe Outdoor Compact Refrigerator is an outdoor refrigerator that builds into an outdoor kitchen island. Built in means it slides into a cutout under the counter and its front sits flush with the island face. It is approved for indoor or outdoor use, so it can go in an island or in a garage bar. It holds about 156 cans on four wire shelves. The door and the handle are 304 stainless steel, the grade that holds up best outdoors. Deluxe means the handle is stainless steel too, so the whole face matches the island.
A dial with seven settings runs it from 32 to 50 degrees, and it defrosts itself. The door can be hung to open from the left or the right. Plan for an outlet in the island. It is built to run without vibration, so it is quiet next to the bar seats. Keep drinks under the bar counter and leave the prep fridge free for food. A matching trim kit frames the cutout in stainless steel and is sold on its own page. Skip the stainless steel handle? See the Summerset 22 inch Outdoor Compact Refrigerator. The Summerset 22 inch Deluxe Outdoor Compact Refrigerator ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
What makes this 22-inch refrigerator the Deluxe model?
The Deluxe RFR-22D dresses its #304 stainless steel door with a matching #304 stainless handle, so the entire face is premium steel rather than just the panel. Inside you get interior LED lighting, auto-defrost, and four black wire shelves against a black interior – a polished pick for the most visible spot in your island.
How much cold storage does 4.3 cubic feet give me?
The RFR-22D is rated at 156 cans, which covers a long weekend of hosting without restock runs. Four wire shelves split the space so beverages, marinades, and condiments each get a level instead of stacking into one pile. In practice it swallows a full party load of drinks plus prep-day extras.
Can I change which way the door opens?
Yes. The RFR-22D ships with an in-field reversible door, so you can hinge it left or right after delivery to suit your island layout. That flexibility matters when the fridge sits beside a grill or a walkway and you want the door swinging away from traffic.
Is it actually approved for outside use?
The 22-inch Deluxe is approved for both indoor and outdoor use and carries ETL, DOE, and CE certifications, so it can live in a covered island or in the house bar with equal manners. Browse our full outdoor refrigerator lineup if you are still comparing formats.
How do I set the temperature?
The Deluxe 22-inch uses full-range mechanical temperature controls with seven settings, covering 32-50°F (0-10°C). Turn the dial toward the colder end for icy cans in summer heat, or back it off for produce and mixers – no menus, just a simple control that keeps working.
Do stainless appliances like this need a cover?
The #304 stainless door and handle on the RFR-22D shrug off weather on their own, but a cover during long idle stretches keeps pollen, dust, and hard-water spots from building up on the finish, which means less polishing when entertaining season starts again.
Will an outdoor fridge run up my electric bill?
This one is rated DOE Household for energy efficiency, and the auto-defrost system plus LED interior lighting keep it from working harder than it needs to. Running the 22-inch Deluxe all season lands closer to an indoor compact fridge than the power hog people fear.