KitchenAid KWCU380JSS1 Installation Instructions And Use And Care Manual page 3

12-1/32"
(3&6 cm}
12"
(30.5 cm)
18-3/16"
(46.2 cm}
Y
25-3/16'
(64 cm)
_ . 30" (76.2cm) hood: 29-7/8" (75.9cm)
36" (91.4 cm) hood: 35-7/8" (91.1 cm)
42" (106.7 cm) hood: 41-7/8" (106.4 cm)
48" (121.9 cm) hood: 47-7/8" (121.6 cm)
Vent system must terminate to the outside.
Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other
enclosed area.
Do not use 4-inch (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps.
Use metal vent only. Rigid metal vent is recommended. Do
not use plastic or metal foil vent.
For the most efficient and
quiet operation:
18" (45.7 cm)
rain,
c_earance
upper
cabinet to
countertop
(76.2 cm) rain. bottom of
,py to cooking surface
• The size of the vent should be uniform.
• Use no more than three 90° elbows.
• Make sure there is a minimum of 24" (61 cm) of straight
vent between the elbows if more than one elbow is used.
• Do Not install two elbows together.
• The length of vent system and number of elbows should
be kept to a minimum to provide efficient performance.
• 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 and follow "Preparation" under "Installation
steps" on Page 5.
@ For installations with canopy only, minimum of
84-3/16" (213.8 cm).
® For installations with optional vent hood cover, minimum
of 96-3/16" (244.3 cm).
Ceiling height above canopy or canopy with optional vent
hood is unlimited.