Miele KF 2981 Vi
Needs a cabinet cutout of 36″ W × 84 1/8″ H × 24 7/8″ D — from the manufacturer spec sheet.
Key specifications
83.7″Height
36″Width
24″Depth
19.5Cu ft
19.5 cu ft — about right for a family of three to four.
| Cutout (H×W×D) | 84 1/8″ × 36″ × 24 7/8″ |
|---|---|
| Depth class | Standard-Depth |
| Brand | Miele |
| Model number | KF 2981 Vi |
Manufacturer cutout (rough opening):
36″ W ×
84 1/8″ H ×
24 7/8″ D.
Taken from the manufacturer’s installation spec sheet — the exact niche this built-in is designed to drop into.
As a standard-depth model it stands a few inches proud of the counter but holds more food for the money. Counter-depth vs standard-depth →
Compare similar models
| Model | H × W × D | Cu ft |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung RF20A5101 | 70 × 32.1 × — | 19.5 |
| Samsung RF25C5151 | 70 × 32.1 × — | 24.5 |
| Samsung RF25C5551 | 70 × 32.1 × — | 24.5 |
| Samsung RF25C5A01 | 70 × 32.1 × — | 24.5 |
Source: ENERGY STAR certified-product data.
Frequently asked
What are the dimensions of the Miele KF 2981 Vi?
The Miele KF 2981 Vi measures 83.7″ H × 36″ W × 24″ D, 19.5 cu ft.
Will the Miele KF 2981 Vi fit my cabinet?
It’s built for the cutout above — measure your rough opening against it and cut to the model’s installation template.
Is the Miele KF 2981 Vi’s 24″ depth with or without handles?
That’s the cabinet depth excluding handles; handles and the door typically add 2–4″.
Measured from official ENERGY STAR data + manufacturer spec sheets · Last verified May 2026