Location Requirements; Venting Requirements - KitchenAid Ventilation Hood Installation And Use Instructions Manual

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is the installer's responsibility to comply with installation
clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The
model/serial rating plate is located inside the range hood on
the rear wall.
Range hood location should be away from strong draft areas,
such as windows, doors and strong heating vents.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.
Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. Consult your
cooktop/range manufacturer installation instructions before
making any cutouts.
Grounded electrical outlet is required. See "Electrical
Requirements" section.
The hood is factory set for vented installations. For
recirculating installations, Recirculation Kit Part Number
4396565, including vent cover and 2 charcoal filters are
available from your dealer.
All openings in ceiling and wall where range hood will be
installed must be sealed.
Product dimensions
5 " (14.9 cm) dia.
exhaust collar
9 "
(25.2 cm)
20 "
(51.3 cm)
Vent and electrical openings and mounting screw locations
(14.9 cm)
1 "
(3.2 cm)
1 "
(3.3 cm)
1 "
(3.3 cm)
electrical
knockouts
4
Interchangeable
Front Trim
29 " (76.0 cm) – 30" (76.2 cm) model
35 " (91.3 cm) – 36" (91.4 cm) model
centerline of
5 "
exhaust collar
dia.
centerline
of hood
7 "
(19.0 cm)
Installation clearances
18" (45.7 cm)
min. clearance
upper cabinet
to countertop
9 "
Use a straight run or as few elbows as possible.
(23.2 cm)
Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed
area.
1 "
(3.0 cm)
Do not use a 4" (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps.
Vent system must terminate to the outside.
3 "
(10.0 cm)
Use only a 6" (15.2 cm) round metal vent. Rigid metal vent is
recommended. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
The size of the vent should be uniform.
The vent system must have a damper. If roof or wall cap has a
damper, do not use damper supplied with the range hood.
Use duct tape to seal all joints in the vent system.
Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the
cap.
Determine which venting method is best for your application.
30" (76.2 cm) or
36" (91.4 cm) min.
cabinet opening width
24" (61 cm) min.
30" (76.2 cm)
suggested max.
bottom of hood to
cooking surface
36" (91.4 cm)
countertop
height

Venting Requirements

70 "
(178.6 cm)
min.
76 "
(193.8 cm)
max.
to bottom of
cabinet frame