KitchenAid 30" Retractable Downdraft System with Interior Blower Motor Use & Care Manual

1.  Disconnect power.
2.  Feed the power supply cable through the conduit connector 

and into the terminal box.

3.  Connect the green (or green/yellow) ground wire to the green 

or yellow/green ground wire using UL listed wire connectors. 

Tighten the screw on the conduit connector.

4.  Connect the 2 white wires together using UL listed wire 

connectors.

5.  Connect the 2 black wires together using UL listed wire 

connectors.

6.  Replace the terminal box cover and secure with screw.
7.  Reconnect power.

1.  Push and hold the button on the top of the downdraft vent 

for a few seconds. The retractable section of the downdraft 

vent will rise and the blower will be able to start using the 

control slider. Remove any protective film and use a stainless 

steel cleaner to clean any remaining grease. Position the top 

trim over the retractable section and snap trim into place.
Trim kits for matching your cooktop color are available from 

your dealer.
For information on ordering, see the “Assistance or Service” 

section.

2.  Slide the control slider on the side of vent to check the 

operation and speed of the blower.

3.  If the blower does not operate:

 

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Check that filter or filters are pressed in as far as they  

will go.

 

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Check that the circuit breaker has not tripped or  

a household fuse blown.

4.  Connect vent system to blower. Vent system must end with  

a wall or roof cap. Use clamps or duct tape to seal all joints.

5.  Install cooktop according to manufacturer’s instructions. 

Check that rear of cooktop overlaps edge of retractable 

downdraft vent by 

3

/

8

" (9.5 mm). See “Countertop Cutout 

Dimensions” in the “Location Requirements” section.

NOTE: To get the most-efficient use from your new retractable 

downdraft vent, read the “Vent System Use” section.