4.Repeat steps 1-3 for the underside of the top of the cabinet.

Cabinet cutouts

*¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm)

*4³⁄₄"

5¹/₄"

(13.3 cm)

(12.1 cm)

5¹/₄"

 

(13.3 cm)

*From wall, not cabinet frame

Wall Venting

To make a 3½" x 10½" (8.9 cm x 26.7 cm) rectangle in the wall:

1.Make 2 lines by measuring ³⁄₈" (0.9 cm) and 3⁷⁄₈" (9.8 cm) down from underside of cabinet and mark on the centerline on the back wall.

2.Mark lines 5¼" (13.3 cm) to the right and left of the centerline on the wall.

3.Use saber or keyhole saw to cut a rectangular opening in the wall for the vent.

Centerline

Cabinet

front

³⁄₈"

(1.0 cm)

3⁷⁄₈"

(9.8 cm)

5¹⁄₄"

5¹⁄₄"

(13.3 cm)

(13.3 cm)

Style 2 - Cut Openings for 3¼" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) Rectangular Vent to Round Vent Transition

Roof Venting

To make a 4¹⁄₄" x 10½" (10.8 cm x 26.7 cm) rectangular cutout on the underside of cabinet bottom:

1.Mark lines ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) and 4³⁄₄" (12.1 cm) from the back wall on the centerline of the underside of cabinet.

2.Mark lines 5¼" (13.3 cm) to the right and left of the centerline on the underside of cabinet.

3.Use saber or keyhole saw to cut a rectangular opening for

vent.

 

*¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm)

*4³⁄₄"

5¹/₄"

(12.1 cm)

(13.3 cm)

5¹/₄"

(13.3 cm)

*From wall, not cabinet frame

To make a circular vent opening on the underside of the cabinet top:

1.Mark a centerline on the underside of the top of cabinet.

2.Mark a line 5" (12.7 cm) from the back wall on the underside of the top of cabinet.

3.Use a compass or a circle template to draw a circle with a diameter that is ¼" (0.64 cm) larger than the vent.

4.Use saber or keyhole saw to cut the circular vent opening.

Circular vent opening

*5"

(12.7 cm)

Cabinet cutouts

*From wall, not cabinet frame

Style 3 - Cut Openings for 7" (17.8 cm) Round Vent

To make a circular vent openings on the underside of the cabinet top and bottom:

1.Mark a centerline on the underside of the top of cabinet.

2.Mark a line 5" (12.7 cm) from the back wall on the underside of the top and bottom of cabinet.

3.Use a compass or a circle template to draw a circle with a diameter that is ¼" (0.64 cm) larger than the vent.

4.Use saber or keyhole saw to cut the circular vent opening.

*5"

 

(12.7 cm)

7 ¹/₄" (18.4 cm) diam.

 

cabinet cutouts

*From wall, not cabinet frame

Install Vent System

1.Install vent through the vent opening in upper cabinet or wall. Complete venting system according to the selected venting method. See “Venting Requirements” section.

2.Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.

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Whirlpool UXT5230AYW Wall Venting, Style 3 Cut Openings for 7 17.8 cm Round Vent, Install Vent System