KitchenAid 30" (76.2 CM) RANGE HOOD Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual page 8

3. To wire through wall:
Mark a line distance "A" from the left of the centerline on the
wall. Mark the point on this line that is 1" (2.5 cm) from the
bottom of the cabinet. Drill a 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm) diameter hole
through the rear wall at this point.
A. 12" (30.5 cm) for 30" (76.2 cm) models
12¼" (31.1 cm) for 36" (91.4 cm) models
Style 1 - Cut Openings for 3¼" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
Rectangular Vent System
Wall Venting
To make a 4" x 10½" (10.2 cm x 26.7 cm) rectangle in the wall:
1. Make 2 lines by measuring 2³⁄₄" (7.0 cm) and 6³⁄₄" (17.1 cm)
down from underside of cabinet and mark on the centerline
on the back wall.
2. Mark lines 5¼" (13.3 cm) to the right and left of the centerline
on the wall.
3. Use saber or keyhole saw to cut a rectangular opening in the
wall for the vent.
Cabinet
front
2¾"
(7.0 cm)
6¾"
(17.1 cm)
(13.3 cm)
Style 2 - Cut Openings for Rectangular to
Round Vent Transition
Roof Venting and non - vented (recirculating)
To make a 6½" x 8½" (16.5 cm x 26.7 cm) rectangular cutout
on the underside of cabinet bottom:
1. Mark lines ½" (1.3 cm) and 7" (17.8 cm) from the back wall on
the centerline of the underside of cabinet.
2. Mark lines 4¼" (10.8 cm) to the right and left of the centerline
on the underside of cabinet.
3. Use saber or keyhole saw to cut a rectangular opening for vent.
(17.8 cm)
*From wall, not cabinet frame
8
1" (2.5 cm)
A
Centerline
Centerline
¹⁄₄
¹⁄₄
5 " 5 "
(13.3 cm)
"
6 (15.2 cm)
*¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm)
*7"
4¹/₄"
(10.8 cm)
4¹/₄"
(10.8 cm)
To make a circular vent opening on the underside of the
cabinet top:
1. Mark a centerline on the underside of the top of cabinet.
2. Mark a line 3³⁄₄" (9.5 cm) from the back wall on the underside
of the top of cabinet.
3. Use a compass or a circle template to draw a 6¼" (15.2 cm)
circle.
4. Use saber or keyhole saw to cut the circular vent opening.
Circular vent opening
*5"
(12.7 cm)
*From wall, not
cabinet frame
Non-Vented (recirculating) Installation Through the
Soffit/Cabinet
Measure and mark the centerline of the cabinet to the soffit
above.
Measure from the bottom of the cabinet to the centerline of
the where the vent will come through the soffit. Mark the
location and use a saber saw or keyhole saw to cut a 5¾"
(14.6 cm) hole for the vent cover.
A. Vent cover
B. Centerline
Install Vent System
1. Install vent through the vent opening in cabinet or wall.
Complete venting system according to the selected venting
method. See "Venting Requirements" section.
2. Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the
cap.
Install In-Line Smart Kit - Optional
NOTE: Your range hood can work with either an internal or an in-
line (external) blower motor system. An optional In-Line Smart Kit
(purchased separately) allows the blower motor that comes with
this range hood to be installed in a location other than inside the
range hood cavity.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, install this
range hood only with the In-Line Smart Kit manufactured by
Whirlpool, Part Number W10692945.
For installation see the In-Line Smart Kit installation instructions.
See the "Assistance or Service" section to order.
Cabinet
cutouts
A
B