KitchenAid Slide-out Vent Hood User Manual

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Table of Contents:

Pages

Before you start

Electrical requirements

Product dimensions

Vent system requirements

Installation steps

Customized front panel

Use and Care Information

Accessories

Installation Instructions and

Use and Care Guide

30" (76.2 cm)
36" (91.4 cm)

Slide-out Vent Hood

IMPORTANT:
Read and save

these instructions.

IMPORTANT:

Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with
the homeowner.

Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for
future reference.

Save Installation Instructions for local electrical
inspector's use.

Part No.

4329226/4360365 Rev. C

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3

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5- 7

7- 8

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Before you start...

Proper installation is your
responsibility.

• Have a qualified technician
install the range hood.

• Comply with installation
clearances specified on the
model/serial rating plate.

Model/serial rating plate is
located behind the left filter on
rear wall of the vent hood.

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.”

Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.

Parts supplied
for installation:

Parts needed
for installation:

Tools needed:

Phillips
screwdriver

flat-blade
screwdriver

caulking gun and
weatherproof
caulking
compound

duct tape

metal
snips

pliers

pencil

saber or
keyhole saw

drill

1-1/4" drill bit

level

wire stripper
or utility knife

WARNING — TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

Installation work and electrical
wiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordance with all
applicable Codes and Standards,
including Fire Rated
Construction. The combustion
airflow needed for safe
operation of fuel-burning
equipment may be affected by
this unit’s operation. Follow the
heating equipment
manufacturer’s guideline and
safety standards such as those
published by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA),
and the American Society of
Heating Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), and the local code
authorities.

When cutting or drilling into wall
or ceiling, do not damage
electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.

Ducted fans must always be
vented to the outdoors.

WARNING — To reduce the risk
of fire, use only metal ductwork.

This unit must be grounded.

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This vent hood is factory set for
venting through the roof or wall.
For non-vented (recirculating)
installations, non-vented
(recirculating) kit, Part No. 883140
is available from your dealer or
authorized parts distributor.

3/8" (8mm)
nut driver
or ratchet

gloves

measuring tape

safety glasses

• 2 screws

• damper

• plastic cover (used for customized
front panel)

• wood filler strips for cabinets with
recessed bottoms (step 5, page 5)

• 2, 1" x 1" x 5" (25.4 x 25.4 x 127 mm)
wood pieces – optional (step 10, page 6)

• 2, 1/2" (12.7 mm) U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed

conduit connectors

• 1 wall cap for interior-mounted motor

• metal vent system

• 4, 1-1/4" (31.8 mm) wood screws

• power supply cable

This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to

potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others. All safety
messages will follow the safety alert
symbol and either the word “DANGER”
or “WARNING”. These words mean:

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

DANGER

WARNING

Your safety and the safety of

others is very important.

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

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.

You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediately

follow

instructions.

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Electrical requirements

Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.

It is the customer’s responsibility:

•To contact a qualified electrical
installer.

•To assure 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.

Do not ground to a gas pipe.

D. A U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed, 1/2"

(12.7 mm) conduit connector
must be provided at each end of
the power supply cable (at the
cooktop and at the junction box).

A. A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,

15-ampere fused electrical supply
is required. A time-delay fuse or
circuit breaker is recommended.
It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.

B. THE VENT HOOD MUST BE

CONNECTED WITH COPPER WIRE
ONLY.

C. Wire sizes and connections

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.

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

* National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

** CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

Check with a qualified electrician
if you are not sure downdraft
vent is properly grounded.

Do not have a fuse in the neutral
or ground circuit.

IMPORTANT:
Save Installation instructions for
electrical inspector’s use.

Product dimensions

3/8" (9.5 mm)

BACK OF

VENT HOOD

FRONT OF

VENT HOOD

3-1/4" (8.3 cm)

4-3/8"

(11.1 cm)

10"

(25.4 cm)

30" (76.2 cm) model: 8" (20.3 cm)
36" (91.4 cm) model: 11" (27.9 cm)

30" (76.2 cm) model: 26" (66.0 cm)
36" (91.4 cm) model: 32" (81.3 cm)

30" (76.2 cm) model: 29-7/8" (75.9 cm)
36" (91.4 cm) model: 35-7/8" (91.1 cm)

66" (167.6 cm) maximum distance from upper
cabinet hood mounting surface to floor

24" (61 cm) minimum distance from underside
of range hood to cooking surface or countertop

15" (38.1 cm) minimum upper cabinet height
13" (33 cm) upper cabinet depth

30" (76.2 cm) model: 13" (33.0 cm)
36" (91.4 cm) model: 16" (40.6 cm)

9-1/2"

(24.1 cm)

glass shelf

extends

7" (17.8 cm)

8"

(20.3 cm)

9-1/8"

(23.2 cm)

11"

(27.9 cm)

1"

(25.4 mm)

1-5/8”

(41.3 mm)

1-1/4"

(31.8 mm)

1-7/16"

(3.6 cm)

1/4"

(6.4 mm)

2"

(5.1 cm)

5/8" to 2-1/8"

(1.6 cm to 5.4 cm)

2"

(5.1 cm)

2-3/8"

(6.0 cm)

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Vent system requirements

Vented (non-recirculating) 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) laundry­type wall caps.

Use metal vent only. Rigid metal
vent is recommended. Do not use
plastic or metal foil vent.

• 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 installation and
follow installation steps.

Vent system needed for
installation is not included. 3-1/4

"

x

10" (8.3 cm x 25 cm) rectangular is
recommended.

This vent hood is factory set for
venting through the roof or wall.
For non-vented (recirculating)
installations, Non-Vent Kit part no.
883140 is available from your
dealer or authorized parts
distributor.

Venting methods

Recommended standard
fittings

3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 cm x 25 cm)
90° elbow
= 5 ft. (1.5 m)

3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 cm x 25 cm)
flat elbow
= 12 ft. (3.7 m)

3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 cm x 25 cm)
wall cap
= 0 ft. (0 m)

Roof venting

3-1/4"x 10

"
(8.3 cm x 25 cm)
vent through
the roof

Wall venting

Non-vented (recirculating)
vent through the soffit

3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 cm x 25 cm)
vent through
the wall

3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 cm x 25 cm)
vent

3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 cm x 25 cm)
elbow

vent cover

soffit

wall
cap

3-1/4" x 10”
(8.3 cm x 25 cm)
90° elbow

wall
cap

Maximum length = 26 ft. (8 m)

1 — 90° elbow = 5 ft. (1.5 m)
9 ft. (2.8 m) straight = 9 ft. (2.8 m)
1 — wall cap = 0 ft. (0 m)

Length of 3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 cm x 25 cm)
system = 14 ft. (4.3 m)

6 ft. (1.8 m)

3 ft.

(0.93 m)

3-1/4" x 10"

(8.3 cm x 25 cm)

v

ent system

Recommended vent system
length

Use 3 1/4

" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25 cm)
vent with maximum length of
26 feet (8 m) for vent system. For
best performance, use no more
than three 90° elbows. To calculate
the length of system you need,
add the equivalent feet (meters)
for each vent piece used in the
system. See the following
example.

damper installation
not required

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Installation steps

1. If possible, disconnect and

carefully move freestanding
range from cabinet opening to
provide easier access to upper
cabinet and rear wall. Put a thick,
protective covering over cooktop,
set-in range or countertop to
protect from damage or dirt.

2. Determine which venting

method [roof, wall, or non-vented
(recirculating)] you wish to use.

3. Determine and clearly mark

a centerline on the underside of
the cabinet.

4. Measure and mark lines as

shown for your size of vent hood.
Use a saber saw or keyhole saw
to cut opening through underside
of cabinet.

5. If cabinet bottom is

recessed above a support frame,
wood filler strips need to be
installed on the right and left
sides of cutout to provide
clearance for sliding glass screen.
Wood filler strips should be flush
with or recessed 1/16" – 1/8"
(1.6 mm – 3.2 mm) from the
bottom of the support frame.

Transfer measurement “A” and
”B” to the cabinet backwall.
Measure from the underside of
cabinet or wood filler strips if
used. Mark the cutout as shown.
Use a saber saw or keyhole saw
to cut a rectangular opening for
vent.

6A. To v ent outside through

the roof with 3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x
25 cm) rectangular vent, measure

and mark lines as shown. Use a
saber saw or keyhole saw to cut a
rectangular opening for the vent.

6C. To v ent inside through

the soffit with 3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm
x 25 cm) rectangular vent, measure

and mark a rectangular vent
opening in the soffit using the
method shown in step 6B. Measure
and mark the same centerline on
the soffit above the vent hood area.
Use the grille from the Non-vented
(recirculating) Kit or other grille as
a template to outline opening for
vent. Use a saber saw or keyhole
saw to cut a rectangular opening
for the vent system.

The hood can be vented inside
through the top of the cabinet. Do

not terminate vent into a dead air
space.

The Non-vented (recirculating) Kit,
Part No. 883140 must be used.

6B. To v ent outside through

the wall with 3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x
25 cm) rectangular vent, assemble

vent you will use over vent
opening. Do Not attach vent at this
time. Measure from the top of the
glass screen housing to top of vent
opening (dim. “A”) and back to
bottom of vent opening (dim “B”).
Remove vent.

7. Install vent system according

to method needed. Use caulking to
seal exterior wall or roof opening.

centerline

wood filler strips

centerline

cutout

10-3/4"
(27.3 cm)

10-3/4"

(27.3 cm)

4"

(10.2 cm)

1-1/2"
(3.8 cm)

9-3/16"
(23.3 cm)

30" (76.2 cm) hood – 13-1/16" (33.2 cm)
36" (91.4 cm) hood – 16-1/16" (40.8 cm)

The finished cutout size will be —
30" (76.2 cm) hood:

9-13/16" x 26-1/8" (23.3 cm x 66.4 cm)

36" (91.4 cm) hood:

9-13/16" x 32-1/8" (23.3 cm x 81.6 cm)

1"

(25.4 mm)

A

B

A

centerline

cutout

B

centerline

grille

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Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move
and install vent hood.

Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.

WARNING

13. Place vent hood on its

back side on a protected surface.
Slide glass screen forward. Pull
tabs to remove filters. Remove
terminal box cover. Close glass
screen. Slide mounting brackets to
top position.

Note: For some installations using
the non-vented (recirculating) kit,
it may be easier to attach the vent
system to the hood before lifting
hood into its final position. Seal
the connection with duct tape.

14. Lift vent hood into final

position and feed electrical wire
through wiring opening. Mounting
brackets should overlap cabinet
bottom or wood blocks. Center
range hood.

wiring cutout

wiring cutout

8. To wire through top wiring

knockout, measure and mark a
line 10-5/8" (27 cm) [for 30"
(76.2 cm) hood] or 11-5/8" (29.5
cm) [for 36" (91.4 cm) hood] from
right of centerline on cabinet
ceiling. Mark the point on this line
that is 4" (10.2 cm) from back wall
of cabinet. Drill a 1-1/4" (3.2 cm)
diameter hole through the cabinet
ceiling.

10. Measure the thickness of

the cabinet floor, (including filler
strips if used). If the thickness is
less than 5/8"
(15.9 mm), install wood block
fillers [5" (12.7 cm) long
minimum] on cabinet floor. The
mounting bracket adjusts from
5/8" (15.9 mm) to 2-1/8" (54 mm)
for the wood block fillers.

11. Remove vent hood from

carton. Attach damper to vent
opening. If roof cap has a
damper, do not attach damper to
vent hood.

12. Remove knockout from

the wiring opening (top or rear)
to be used.

9. Run wiring through wall or

cabinet according to the National
Electrical Code and all local codes
and ordinances. Do Not turn on

power until installation is
complete. Use caulking to seal

around wire opening.

To wire through rear wiring
knockout, measure and mark a

line 11-3/8" (29.8 cm) [for 30" (76.2
cm) hood] or 14-3/8"
(36.5 cm) [for 36" (91.4 cm) hood]
from right of centerline on
cabinet back wall. Mark the point
on this line that is 8-1/4" (21 cm)
from bottom of the cabinet. Drill a
1-1/4" (3.2 cm) diameter hole
through the wall.

less than 5/8"(15.9 mm)
including bottom filler
if used.

wood fillers –
thickness as required

damper

wiring knockouts

terminal
box cover

cabinet
bottom

mounting
bracket

optional
wood block

vent
hood

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15. Check that the front

panel is parallel with the cabinet
front when the screen is pushed
in. Slide glass screen forward.
Tighten mounting bracket screws
so that vent hood is secured to
cabinet.

19. Turn power supply on.

Slide glass screen forward. Check
operation of vent hood fan and
light. Close glass screen.

16. Align the hood front

panel with the cabinet: Slide
glass screen forward. Locate two
screws on each side and turn
counterclockwise to loosen
screws. Adjust front of vent
vertically [3/8" (9.5 mm) up or
down] or horizontally [3/4"
(19 mm) front to back] until front
is flush with cabinet. Tighten
screws. Do Not adjust more than
dimensions given.

18. For vented installations:

Replace metal filters. Connect the
vent system to the hood vent
opening. Seal connection with
duct tape.

For non-vented (recirculating)
installations: Connect the vent

system to the hood vent opening.
Seal connection with duct tape.
Follow instructions included with
Kit No. 883140.

17. Connect the white wire of

the power supply cable to the
white wire in the hood with a
twist-on connector. Connect the
black wire of the power supply
cable to the black wire in the
hood with a twist-on connector.

The front panel of the vent hood can be removed
and a customized front panel added for a more
blended look.

For the KWVU and YKWVU model series:

It is recommended that a cabinet maker cut the
customized front panel because of the precise cuts
needed for the electronic control panel.

1. Use the dimensions shown to cut front panel for
either a 30" (76.2 cm) or 36" (91.4 cm) front panel,
depending on size of vent hood.

2. Remove the three cross-recess screws located behind
the front trim panel in the glass screen frame. Remove
front panel from glass screen frame.

3. Pull control panel from the front of the trim panel.

mounting
bracket
screw

flat-blade
screwdriver

adjustment
screws

Phillips
screwdriver

filter

8-17/64" (21.0 cm)

panel front face

Section view of control panel cutout

Front view of control panel cutout

8-21/32" (22.0 cm)

2-3/8"

(6.0 cm)

2-9/16"

(6.5 cm)

11/32"

(8.7 mm)

14/32"

(11.1 mm)

Customized front panel

7-31/64" (19.0 cm)

30" (76.2 cm) model: 29-7/8" (75.9 cm)
36" (91.4 cm) model: 35-7/8" (91.1 cm)

2-61/64"

(75.0 mm)

panel

front face

19/32"

(15.1 mm)

1-13/32"

(35.7 mm)

25/32"

(18.3 mm)

25/32"

(9.9 mm)

radius

panel

front face

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before
making electrical connections.

Connect ground wire to green
ground connector in terminal
box.

Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.

WARNING

Connect the power supply ground
wire to the green, ground screw
inside the vent hood terminal
box. Replace terminal box cover.