Whirlpool GXW65DXS Owner's Manual

*For non-vented (recirculating) installations

**For vented installations

*For non-vented (recirculating) installations

Minimum distance “X”: 24" (61.0 cm) from electric cooking 
surface
Minimum distance “X”: 27" (68.6 cm) from gas cooking 
surface
Suggested maximum distance “X”: 36" (91.4 cm)

For vented installations, the chimneys can be adjusted for 
ceilings between 7’ 4" (2.25 m) and 9' 5" (2.87 m) with vent slots 
not showing and between 7’ 4" (2.25 m) and 9' 9" (2.97 m) with 
the vent slots showing.

For non-vented (recirculating) installations, the chimneys can be 
adjusted for ceilings between 7’ 4" (2.24 m) and 9' 9" (2.97 m).

*NOTE: The range hood chimneys are adjustable and designed 

to meet varying ceiling or soffit heights depending on the 
distance “X” between the bottom of the range hood and the 
cooking surface. For higher ceilings, a Stainless Steel Chimney 
Extension Kit Part Number W10294735 is available from your 
dealer or an authorized parts distributor. The chimney extension 
replaces the upper chimney shipped with the range hood.

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Vent system must terminate to the outdoors, except for non-
vented (recirculating) installations.

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Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed 
area.

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Do not use 4" (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall cap.

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Use metal vent only. Rigid metal vent is recommended. 
Plastic or metal foil vent is not recommended.

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The length of vent system and number of elbows should be 
kept to a minimum to provide efficient performance.

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Use no more than three 90° elbows.

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Make sure there is a minimum of 24" (61 cm) of straight vent 
between the elbows if more than 1 elbow is used.

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Do not install 2 elbows together.

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Use clamps to seal all joints in the vent system.

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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.

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

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The size of the vent should be uniform.

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.

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.

This canopy hood is factory set for venting through the roof or 
wall.

A 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.

A 90° elbow may be installed immediately above the hood.