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) laundry- type wall caps.

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

3-1/4" x 10"

(8.3 cm x 25 cm) vent through the wall

Wall venting

wall cap

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)

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.

Venting methods

Vent system needed for installation is not included. 3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25 cm) rectangular is recommended.

3-1/4" x 10"

(8.3 cm x 25 cm) vent through the roof

Roof venting

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.

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

vent system

3-1/4" x 10”

 

 

 

 

wall

(8.3 cm x 25 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cap

90° elbow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 ft. (1.8 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 ft.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.93 m)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)

Non-vented (recirculating) vent through the soffit

3-1/4" x 10"

(8.3 cm x 25 cm) elbow

3-1/4" x 10"

vent cover

(8.3 cm x 25 cm)

 

vent

soffit

 

 

 

damper installation not required

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.

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KitchenAid Slide-out Vent Hood Wall venting, Roof venting, 4 x 10 8.3 cm x 25 cm Vent system, Maximum length = 26 ft

Slide-out Vent Hood specifications

The KitchenAid Slide-out Vent Hood offers an innovative solution to maintaining a clean and comfortable kitchen environment. Designed to seamlessly blend into cabinetry, this vent hood provides functionality without compromising aesthetics. Its slide-out feature allows for easy access and efficient ventilation whenever cooking activities heat up, and it can be conveniently tucked away when not in use, preserving the sleek lines of your kitchen design.

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