Forno 60-Inch Built-In Refrigerator Freezer Review: Maderno 2 x 28" Pair

Updated October 2026

Forno's 60-inch built-in refrigerator freezer is the Maderno: two 28-inch convertible columns joined by a trim kit to create a 60-inch built-in look, with 27.2 cu. ft. of total storage (13.6 cu. ft. per column). Either column can run as a refrigerator or a freezer, so you choose the split. It's the Forno 60-inch column pair we carry today, and it delivers the built-in column look for well under what fully integrated luxury built-ins typically cost.

Below, we cover the specs, how the convertible columns work, what installation involves, and who this pair is (and isn't) right for.

What happened to the Forno 2 x 28" Rizzuto?

Earlier versions of this review covered the Forno Rizzuto pro-style pair (model FFFFD1933-60S), a 2 x 28-inch convertible set with 27.6 cu. ft. of total capacity. The Rizzuto is no longer listed in our store, and the Maderno has taken its place as the Forno 60-inch column pair we carry. The idea is the same (two convertible 28-inch units framed by a trim kit), and the Maderno adds Espresso black and white finish options.

Forno Maderno 60-inch at a glance

Dimensions shown are for the stainless FFFFD1722-60S; always confirm against the cut-out sheet for the exact model you order.

Flexible storage with two convertible columns

The biggest reason to choose a pair like this is flexibility. Each 28-inch Maderno column has its own inverter compressor and can be set to refrigerator or freezer mode, so the same 60-inch pair can work several ways:

• Classic setup: one fresh-food column and one freezer column, like a traditional side-by-side but with more room on each side.
• Entertainer's setup: two refrigerator columns for platters, drinks and produce, with a freezer elsewhere in the house.
• Bulk-storage setup: two freezer columns for bulk shoppers, hunters and meal-preppers.

If your needs change, you can switch a column's mode instead of buying another appliance. Super Cool and Super Freeze bring a column down to temperature quickly after a big grocery run, and Total No Frost means you never have to defrost either side.

Installation: planning the built-in look

The Maderno is designed to look built-in, which takes more planning than a freestanding refrigerator:

• Three pieces: the stainless FFFFD1722-60S ships as a left 28-inch unit, a right 28-inch unit and a 60-inch trim kit that frames the pair.
• Built base: installation requires a base to be built under the units. The cutout is 55.9" W x 28.94" D x 69.06" H, and the finished pair with trim stands 84 inches tall.
• Read the documents first: the product page includes the cut-out sheet, installation manual and trim-kit installation guide. Share them with your cabinetmaker or contractor before the cabinets are built.
• Line up installation help: our in-home delivery brings the appliance inside but doesn't include installation, so plan for a cabinet installer or contractor to set the units and fit the trim.

Once it's in, the result is the seamless, integrated column look that makes a kitchen feel custom.

Everyday performance and features

• Independent temperature control: each column runs on its own inverter compressor for steady, efficient cooling, controlled from an electronic touch panel.
• Total No Frost with multi-airflow cooling keeps temperatures even and prevents ice buildup.
• Organized storage: six glass shelves with silver trim let light reach the lower shelves, and six drawers plus door bins keep groceries sorted across the pair.
• LED lighting makes it easy to find what's at the back of each shelf.
• VCM stainless doors resist fingerprints, scratches and smudges.
• ENERGY STAR certified for lower running costs.

What it doesn't have

The Maderno has no ice maker and no water dispenser. If ice on demand matters, consider adding a standalone Forno ice maker, or look at a Forno French-door model like the Moena, which has an automatic ice maker. The controls are also inside the doors rather than on an exterior display, which keeps the fronts clean but means opening a door to change settings.

Other Forno built-in refrigerator options

• Single Maderno column: one 28-inch, 13.6 cu. ft. Maderno with a grille that brings it to 32 inches wide, in left- or right-hinge versions. It's useful where 60 inches won't fit.
• Moena 36-inch French door: the Moena offers 19.2 cu. ft. with double freezer drawers and an automatic ice maker, and it's ENERGY STAR certified.
• Rivestito panel-ready: accepts custom cabinet panels for a fully integrated look, including the Rivestito 36-inch French door with an automatic ice maker.

See every option in Forno built-in refrigerators or the full Forno refrigerator collection, which has a quick FAQ on ice makers, counter-depth sizing and ENERGY STAR models.

Espresso finishes for a designer kitchen

The Maderno pair is also part of the Forno Espresso series, in black or white with antique-brass handles and trim. Pair it with an Espresso range, hood and dishwasher for a coordinated black-and-brass or white-and-brass kitchen. Shop the black and antique brass Maderno or browse the Forno Espresso series.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Built-in column look at a mid-range price
• 27.2 cu. ft. total, with both columns convertible between fridge and freezer
• ENERGY STAR certified, Total No Frost, two inverter compressors
• Stainless and Espresso black or white finishes
• Backed by Forno's 2-year manufacturer warranty

Cons

• No ice maker or water dispenser
• Requires a built base and trim-kit installation
• Controls are inside the doors

Our verdict

If you want the look of a 60-inch built-in refrigerator column pair without a luxury built-in budget, the Forno Maderno is a smart choice. The two convertible columns give you more flexibility than a standard side-by-side, and ENERGY STAR certification, Total No Frost cooling and Espresso finish options round out the value. Plan the cabinetry and base before delivery, and add a separate ice maker if you need one.

Home Outlet Direct is an authorized Forno dealer, so the Maderno ships new with Forno's full manufacturer warranty, and you can add a CPS extended protection plan at checkout. Check current pricing on the Forno Maderno 60-inch refrigerator freezer, or bundle it with a range and hood in a Forno appliance package. Want to know more about the brand? Read Is Forno a good brand? or explore our guide to Forno ranges.