KitchenAid KXI4342Y User manual

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. Ceiling height
B. Hood height from ceiling to bottom of the range hood: A-C-D=B
C. 24" (61.0 cm) minimum to 36" (91.4 cm) maximum suggested
hood height.
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36" and 42" (91.4 cm and 106.7 cm) Island Canopy Range Hood
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
KXI4336Y KXI4342Y
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. W10321799D
2/8/12
INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
Electrical Requirements:
● 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.
IMPORTANT:
Minimum distance “C”: 24" (61.0 cm) from electric cooking
surface.
Minimum distance “C”: 27" (68.6 cm) from gas cooking
surface.
Suggested maximum distance “C”: 36" (91.4 cm)
The chimneys can be adjusted for different ceiling heights. See
the following chart.
Vented Installations
Min. ceiling height Max. ceiling height
Electric cooking surface 7' 9" (2.36 m) 9' 10" (3.0 m)
Gas cooking surface 8' (2.44 m) 9' 10" (3.0 m)
Non-vented (recirculating) Installations
Min. ceiling height Max. ceiling height
Electric cooking surface 7' 9" (2.36 m) 10' 4" (3.15 m)
Gas cooking surface 7'11" (2.44 m) 10' 3" (3.15 m)
*NOTE: The range hood chimneys are adjustable and designed to
meet varying ceiling or soffit heights depending on the distance “C”
between the bottom of the range hood and the cooking surface. For
higher ceilings, a Stainless Steel Chimney Extension Kit Part Number
W10272078 is available from your dealer or an authorized parts
distributor. The chimney extension replaces the upper chimney
shipped with the range hood.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
*Vented installations only
**Non-vented (recirculating) installations only
12¹⁄₄"
(31.0 cm)
13³⁄₁₆"
(33.5 cm) *32¹⁄₂"
(82.6 cm)
min.
*46¹⁄₂"
(118.0 cm)
max.
**32¹⁄₂"
(82.6 cm)
min.
**52⁹⁄₁₆"
(133.5 cm)
max.
27" (68.6 cm)
36" (91.2 cm)
or
42" (106.4 cm)
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
● Vent system must terminate to the outdoors, except for non-vented
(recirculating) installations.
● Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed area.
● Do not use 4" (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall cap.
● Use metal vent only. Rigid metal vent is recommended. Do not use plastic or
metal foil vent.
● The vent system must have a damper. If the roof or wall cap has a damper, do
not use the damper supplied with the range hood.
For the most efficient and quiet operation:
● Use a straight run or as few elbows as possible.
● Use no more than three 90° elbows.
● Make sure there is a minimum of 24" (61.0 cm) of straight vent between the
elbows if more than 1 elbow is used.
● Do not install 2 elbows together.
● Use vent clamps to seal all joints in the vent system.
● Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.
● The size of the vent should be uniform.
Cold Weather Installations
An additional back draft damper should be installed to minimize backward cold
air flow 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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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. W10321799D
2/8/12
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NOTE: Wall venting can be an option for 2-story homes.
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).
Roof Venting Non-Vented (Recirculating)
A. Roof cap
B. 6" (15.2 cm) round vent
A. Deflector
B. 6" (15.2 cm) round vent
A
B
A
B
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 = 13.0 ft (3.9 m)
Example Vent System
90 elbow 6 ft (1.8 m)
2 ft
(0.6 m)
Wall cap
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 a
Recirculation Kit (which includes charcoal filters and a deflector). To
order, see the “Assistance or Service”section.
NOTE: Wall venting can be an option for 2-story homes.
Venting Methods
This island hood is factory set for venting through the roof.
An 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.