KitchenAid KICU565WSS Dimension Guide

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

VENTING METHODS

KICU565W

Electrical: A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp, fused
electrical circuit is required.

36" Island Range Hood

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Ref. W10268949B

11/16/09

This island hood is factory set for venting through the roof or
through the wall.

A 6" (15.2 cm) round vent system is needed for installation
(not included). The hood exhaust opening is 6" (15.2 cm)
round.

NOTE: Flexible vent is not recommended. Flexible vent creates
back pressure and air turbulence that greatly reduce
performance.

Vent system can terminate either through the roof or wall. To
vent through a wall, a 90° elbow is needed.

For Non-Vented (recirculating) Installations

If it is not possible to vent cooking fumes and vapors to the
outside, the hood can be used in the non-vented
(recirculating) version, using the optional Recirculating Kit. To
order, see the “Assistance or Service” section.

Fumes and vapors are recycled through the top grille.
NOTE: Non-vented (recirculating) installation is not allowed

over cooktops with BTU ratings of 60,000 or higher.

The following example falls within the maximum vent length of 35 ft (10.7 m).
1 - 90° elbow = 5.0 ft (1.5 m)

1 - wall cap = 0.0 ft (0.0 m)
8 ft (2.4 m) straight = 8.0 ft (2.4 m)
System length = 13 ft (3.9 m)

Calculating Vent System Length

To calculate the length of the system you need, add the
equivalent feet (meters) for each vent piece used in the
system.

Vent Piece 6" (15.2 cm) Round

45° elbow 2.5 ft

(0.8 m)

90° elbow 5.0 ft

(1.5 m)

Maximum equivalent vent length is 35 ft (10.7 m).

Example vent system

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Have a qualified technician install the range hood. 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 of the range hood.

Island 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.

It is recommended that the hood be fastened into solid wood.
The island hood is factory set for venting through the roof or through the wall.
All openings in ceiling and where island hood will be installed must be sealed.

For Mobile Home Installations

The installation of this range hood must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction Safety
Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 328 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and
Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part 280) or when such standard is not applicable, the standard for Manufactured
Home Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Setups) ANSI A225.1/NFPA
501A*, or latest edition, or with local codes.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

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Roof Venting Wall Venting Non-vented

A

B

B

(recirculating)

A

A

B

12

¹⁄₁₆

13

³⁄₄

"

(34.9cm)

"

(30.6cm)

A. Roof cap
B. 6" (15.2 cm)

round vent

A. Wall cap
B. 6" (15.2 cm) round

vent

A. Diverter
B. 6" (15.2 cm)

round vent

90 elbow

2 ft

(0.6 m)

6 ft (1.8 m)

Wall
cap

26

"

(67.6cm)

35

³⁄₈

23

(60.0cm)

" (89.9cm)

26

³⁄₈

"

(65.1cm)

min.

39" (99.1cm)

max.

⁵⁄₈

"

³⁄₄

"

4

(12.1cm)

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Ref. W10268949B

11/16/09

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RECIRCULATING CHIMNEY KIT DIMENSIONS

For recirculating installations, optional Recirculating Kit Part Number W10271502
must be used. This kit includes a new lower chimney cover, which replaces the
lower chimney cover shipped with the island hood, a diverter with extensions, a
duct extension, two grids for inserting into the lower chimney cover, and a charcoal
filter.

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

NOTE: The hood chimneys are adjustable and designed to meet varying ceiling or
soffit heights depending on the distance “X” between the bottom of the hood and
the cooking surface. For higher ceilings an extension kit Part Number W10271504
is available, see your dealer. The chimney extension replaces the upper chimney
shipped with the hood.

IMPORTANT:

Minimum distance “X”: 30" (76.2 cm)
Suggested maximum distance “X”: 36" (91.4 cm)

For vented installations, the chimneys can be adjusted for ceilings between 8' 1¹⁄₈"
(2.47 m) and 9' 7³⁄₄" (2.94 m). For recirculating installations, the chimneys can be
adjusted for ceilings between 8' 6³⁄₄" (2.61 m) and 9' 7³⁄₄" (2.94 m).

12

¹⁄₁₆

13

³⁄₄

"

(34.9cm)

"

(30.6cm)

3

¹⁄₂

"

(8.9 cm)

12

¹⁄₂

"

(31.8 cm)

(12.7

5"

cm)

23

(60.0

⁵⁄₈

"

cm)

32"

(81.3cm)

min.

39" (99.1 cm)

max.

see NOTE

36" (91.4 cm)

typical

countertop

height

X