KitchenAid KXD4736YSS0, KXD4636YSS3, KXD4636YSS2, KXD4636YSS1, KXD4636YSS0 Owner’s Manual

30" (76.2 CM) AND 36" (91.4 CM) RETRACTABLE (POP-UP) DOWNDRAFT VENT SYSTEM

Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories, or service in the U.S.A., call: 1-800-422-1230 or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.com.

In Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777, or visit our website at www.kitchenaid.ca.

SYSTÈME DE VENTILATION RÉTRACTABLE (CLAPET) DE 30" (76,2 CM) ET 36" (91,4 CM) – ASPIRATION PAR LE BAS

Instructions d’installation et Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Pour des questions à propos des caractéristiques, du fonctionnement/rendement, des pièces, accessoires ou dépannage, composer le :

1-800-422-1230 ou visitez notre site web à www.kitchenaid.com.

Au Canada, composer le : 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre site web à www.kitchenaid.ca.

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY.

IMPORTANT : LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS.

POUR UTILISATION RÉSIDENTIELLE UNIQUEMENT.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VENT SYSTEM SAFETY.................................................................	3
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS.................................................	5
Tools and Parts.............................................................................	5
Location Requirements.................................................................	5
Electrical Requirements................................................................	8
Venting Requirements...................................................................	8
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INTERIOR-MOUNTED VENT MOTOR..........................................	9
Venting Methods...........................................................................	9
Install Vent System.....................................................................	10
Rear Mounting – Blower Motor..................................................	12
Complete Installation..................................................................	14
Make Electrical Connections......................................................	16
Check Operation.........................................................................	16
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
EXTERIOR-MOUNTED VENT MOTOR.......................................	17
Venting Methods.........................................................................	17
Install Vent System.....................................................................	18
Complete Installation (Exterior-Mounted Motor)........................	18
Install Downdraft Vent In-Line (External Type)
Blower Motor..............................................................................	20
Make Electrical Connections for In-Line Blower
Motor System.............................................................................	21
Make Electrical Power Supply Connection
to Downdraft Vent.......................................................................	22
Check Operation.........................................................................	23
VENT SYSTEM USE......................................................................	24
Operating Downdraft Vent..........................................................	24
VENT SYSTEM CARE...................................................................	24
Surface of Downdraft Vent.........................................................	24
Filters...........................................................................................	24
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................	25
WIRING DIAGRAMS.....................................................................	26
Interior-Mounted Blower Motor .................................................	26
Exterior-Mounted Blower Motor.................................................	27
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE..........................................................	28
In the U.S.A.................................................................................	28
In Canada....................................................................................	28
Accessories.................................................................................	28
WARRANTY...................................................................................	29

TABLE DES MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DU SYSTÈME DE VENTILATION.............................	30
EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION....................................................	32
Outils et pièces...........................................................................	32
Exigences d’emplacement.........................................................	32
Spécifications électriques...........................................................	36
Exigences concernant l'évacuation............................................	36
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION
VENTILATEUR MONTÉ À L’INTÉRIEUR.....................................	37
Méthodes d’évacuation..............................................................	37
Installation du conduit d’évacuation..........................................	38
Montage du ventilateur à l'arrière...............................................	40
Achever l’installation...................................................................	42
Raccordements électriques........................................................	44
Contrôle du fonctionnement.......................................................	44
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION
VENTILATEUR MONTÉ À L’EXTÉRIEUR....................................	45
Méthodes d’évacuation..............................................................	45
Installation du conduit d’évacuation..........................................	46
Achever l’installation (Ventilateur monté à l’extérieur)................	46
Installation du ventilateur en ligne (type externe)
du système d’extraction par le bas............................................	48
Raccordements électriques du système
de ventilation en ligne.................................................................	49
Raccordement de l’alimentation électrique
au système d’extraction par le bas............................................	50
Contrôle du fonctionnement.......................................................	51
UTILISATION DU SYSTÈME D’EXTRACTION............................	52
Utilisation du système d’extraction par le bas...........................	52
ENTRETIEN DU SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION..............................	53
Surface du système d’extraction par le bas..............................	53
Filtres...........................................................................................	53
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................	54
SCHÉMA DE CÂBLAGE...............................................................	55
Ventilateur monté à l'intérieur ....................................................	55
Ventilateur monté à l'extérieur....................................................	56
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE..........................................................	57
Aux É.-U......................................................................................	57
Au Canada..................................................................................	57
Accessoires.................................................................................	57
GARANTIE.....................................................................................	58

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VENT SYSTEM SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

safety alert symbol.

alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” mean:

DANGER WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools Needed

■■ Jigsaw or keyhole saw

■■	Drill
■■	1/8" (3 mm) drill bit for pilot holes
■■	Pencil
■■ Tape measure or ruler
■■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■■	Phillips screwdriver
■■	3/8" (9.5 mm) nut driver
■■	Level
■■	Pliers
■■	Metal snips

■■ Wire stripper or utility knife

■■ Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

Parts Supplied

■■ Top trim – stainless ■■ End caps (2)

■■ Lower support legs (2)

■■ Undercounter mounting brackets (2) ■■ 4 x 8 mm screws (16)

■■ 3.5 x 9.5 mm screws (3)

■■ 31/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) rectangular damper ■■ 43/4" (12.0 cm) motor box

■■ ¼" (6.4 mm) deep cover ■■ Flat vent cover plate

■■ 6" (15.2 cm) diameter vent transition with damper (interiormounted blower motor models only)

■■ 10" (25.4 cm) diameter vent collar (exterior-mounted blower model only)

Parts Needed

■■ UL listed or CSA approved ½" (12.7 mm) conduit connector ■■ Wall or roof cap with damper to match vent system

■■ Vent system

■■ Home power supply cable ■■ UL listed wire connectors (3)

■■ Wiring cable for optional remote blower kit ■■ Vent clamps/duct tape as required

Location Requirements

NOTE: Downdraft vent is installed directly behind the cooktop. Install the downdraft vent first, and then install the cooktop.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

■■ Have a qualified technician install the downdraft vent. 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 on the front of the downdraft vent above the terminal box cover.

■■ Downdraft vent location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents or fans.

■■ Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance.

■■ Consult the cooktop manufacturer installation instructions before making any cutouts.

Check that the downdraft vent and cooktop location will clear the cabinet walls, backsplash, and rear wall studs inside the cabinet.

Check for the minimum distance between the front edge of the countertop and the front edge of the cooktop. The

minimum horizontal distance between the overhead cabinets is the same as the width of the installed downdraft vent.

■■ All openings in ceiling and wall where the downdraft vent will be installed must be sealed.

■■ Grounded electrical outlet is required. See the “Electrical Requirements” section.

■■ When installing the downdraft vent, the cabinet drawer will need to be removed and the drawer front installed permanently to the cabinet.

Cabinet Construction:

Downdraft vent is designed for use in a cabinet with a depth of 24" (61 cm). Some installations require a countertop deeper than 25" (63.5 cm). See the “Countertop Cutout Dimensions” section.

The maximum depth of the overhead cabinet is 13" (33 cm). Overhead cabinets installed at either side of the downdraft vent must be 18" (45.7 cm) above the cooking surface.

For Mobile Home Installations

The installation of this downdraft vent 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.

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Product Dimensions

Models with interior-mounted blower motor

Models with exterior-mounted blower motor

	Top trim widths:
	30" (76.2 cm)
	36" (91.4 cm)
13¹⁄ " (34.3 cm)
retractable
vent height
	1¹⁄ " (3.8 cm)
27" (68.6 cm) for 30" (76.2 cm) vent	³⁄ " (0.95 cm)
33" (83.8 cm) for 36" (91.4 cm) vent
	5¹⁄ " (13.3 cm)
	for 30" (76.2 cm) vent
	8¹⁄ " (21.0 cm)
	for 36" (91.4 cm) vent
	28¹⁄ "
13¹⁄ " (33.4 cm)	(72.4 cm)
	³⁄ "
	(1.9 cm)
16¹⁄ " (42.0 cm)
	10"
	(25.4 cm)
	2¹⁄ " (5.4 cm)

4³⁄ " (12.1 cm)

13¹⁄ " (33.4 cm)

6 ⁄ "

(16.7 cm)

10" (25.4 cm) diameter vent collar

	8¹⁄ "			³⁄ " (1.9 cm)
	(21.0 cm)
16¹⁄ "	(42.0	cm)

As-Received Blower

Reversed Blower

Front of	Front of
Range Hood	Range Hood

4³⁄"

(12 cm)

10" (25.4 cm)

10"

(25.4 cm)

16¹ ⁄" (43 cm)

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Cabinet Dimension

Interior-mounted blower motor model

A = ¹⁄ " (12.7 mm) minimum

21 ⁄ "

(54.1 cm)

Cutouts are for 3¹⁄ " x 10"

(8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent system.

Locate power supply junction box at lower left-hand

rear corner

of the cabinet.

10" (25.4 cm)

21 ⁄ "

(54.1 cm)

Centerline of cooktop cutout

Exterior-mounted blower motor model

¹⁄" (12.7 mm) minimum

Locate power supply junction box at lower left hand

rear corner

of the cabinet.

NOTES:

■■ See cooktop manufacturer’s instructions for cooktop cutout depth and width.

■■ Use dimensions for vent system cutout location that applies to your installation.

■■ Interior-mounted blower systems connect with 31/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 6" (15.2 cm) round vent system. The cutout locations for this vent system will depend on your specific installation.

NOTES:

■■ See cooktop manufacturer’s instructions for cooktop cutout depth and width.

■■ Exterior-mounted blower systems connect with 10" (25.4 cm) round vent. The cutout locations for this vent system will depend upon your specific installation.

Countertop Cutout Dimensions

IMPORTANT: Countertops with a bull-nosed front edge are not recommended for these installations. Some models require a countertop deeper than 25" (63.5 cm); see the following illustrations.

To avoid mistakes, it is recommended that the cooktop and vent cutouts be drawn on the countertop before making any cutouts. See the Cooktop Installation Instructions for complete cutout dimensions, location dimensions, and installation details.

A.Downdraft vent

B.Cooktop

C.Measurement of cooktop rear overhang

	D
	E
B	F
	C
	G

H

A

I

D.D = Measurement of cooktop rear overhang (C) + 113/16" (46.2 mm) (E)

E.113/16" (46.2 mm)

F.½" (12.7 mm) minimum

G.¼" (6.4 mm) minimum

H.Countertop and backsplash

I.½" (12.7 mm) minimum

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B

D

C

A

		E
A. ½" (12.7 mm) minimum to			C. 271/2" (69.9 cm) on 30" (76.2 cm)
backsplash or rear wall			models
B. 3/4" (19.1 mm) maximum			331/2" (85.9 cm) on 36" (91.4 cm)
backsplash depth			models
			D. D = E + 113/16" (46.2 mm)
			E. Cooktop rear overhang

Electrical Requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition) or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes and ordinances.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02169-7471

CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road

Cleveland, OH 44131-5575

■■ A 120-volt, 60 Hz., AC-only, 15-amp, fused electrical circuit is required.

■■ If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure below:

1.Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail leads.

2.Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of copper wire using special connectors and/or tools

designed and UL listed for joining copper to aluminum.

Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.

■■ Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as specified on the model/serial/rating plate. The model/serial/rating plate is located on the front of the downdraft vent, above the wiring box cover.

■■ Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition) or CSA Standards C22. 1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1

and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes and ordinances.

Venting Requirements

IMPORTANT: Make sure there is proper clearance within the wall or floor before making exhaust vent cutouts.

■■ Use heavy (rigid) metal vent.

■■ Venting system must terminate to the outside.

■■ Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed area.

■■ Do not use 4" (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps. ■■ Do not install 2 elbows together.

■■ Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

■■ The length of vent system and number of elbows should be kept to a minimum to provide efficient performance.

■■ 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.

■■ Use clamps or duct tape to seal all joints in the vent system.

■■ Use caulking tape to seal the exterior wall or floor opening around cap.

■■ Do not cut joist or stud. If vent cutout falls over a joist or stud, a supporting frame must be constructed.

Flexible metal vent is not recommended. If it is used, calculate each foot of flexible vent as 2 ft (0.6 m) of rigid metal vent.

Flexible elbows count twice as much as standard elbows.

Recommended vent system length:

For either interior-mounted or exterior-mounted blower installations, the vent system length should not exceed the maximum lengths listed in the “Maximum Length of Vent System” chart. See “Calculating Vent System Length” in the “Venting Methods” section in the Installation Instructions for the interioror exterior-mounted vent motor.

Cold Weather Installations

An additional backdraft damper should be installed to minimize backward cold airflow and a thermal break should be installed to minimize conduction of outside temperatures as part of the vent system. The damper should be on the cold air side of the thermal break.

The break should be as close as possible to where the vent system enters the heated portion of the house.

Makeup Air

Local building codes may require the use of makeup air systems when using ventilation systems greater than specified CFM of air movement. The specified CFM varies from locale to locale. Consult your HVAC professional for specific requirements in your area.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INTERIOR-MOUNTED VENT MOTOR

Venting Methods

Determine which venting method is best for your application. Vent system can terminate either through the wall or floor.

Island Location

Front-Mounted (Standard)	Rear-Mounted Blower Motor
Blower Motor

A A

A. Down vent

NOTE: For island locations, a frontor rear-mounted blower motor can also be mounted for right or left venting if needed for your application. Most island applications would still require the venting to be directed down through the floor.

Built-In Cabinet Locations

A

B C

A.Down vent

B.Left vent

C.Right vent

Island Location – Vent System Installed Under a Concrete Slab Using PVC Sewer Pipe

Front- (Standard) Mounted Blower Motor

	B
A			D
M		C	E
			F
			G
L			H
K	J		I

Rear-Mounted Blower Motor

B

A D

E

M

C

F

		G
L		H
K	J	I

A.Wall cap

B.6" (15.2 cm) round metal vent

C.16" (40.6 cm) maximum

D.6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipe

E.6" (15.2 cm) round metal vent transition with damper (supplied)

F.6" (15.2 cm) round PVC coupling

G.Concrete slab

H.6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipe

I.6" (15.2 cm) round 90° PVC sewer pipe elbow

J.Tightly pack gravel or sand completely around pipe.

K.6" (15.2 cm) round 90° PVC sewer pipe elbow

L.6" (15.2 cm) round PVC coupling

M.12" (30.5 cm) minimum

Calculating Vent System Length

3¼" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) rectangular vent is required from the blower motor box. It can be transitioned to 6" (15.2 cm) round vent if needed.

Maximum Length of Vent System

Vent	Length
6" (15.2 cm) round	35 ft (8.9 m)
31/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)	35 ft (8.9 m)

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