KitchenAid 42'' Island-Mount 600 CFM Canopy Hood, Architect® Series II Guia Da Instalação

The chimneys can be adjusted for different ceiling heights. See 
the following chart.

*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 W10688278 is available from your 
dealer or an authorized parts distributor. The chimney extension 
replaces the upper chimney shipped with the range hood.

Venting Requirements

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Vent system must terminate to the outside, 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 caps.

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

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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 a straight run or as few elbows as possible.

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Use no more than three 90° elbows.

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Make sure there is a minimum of 24" (61.0 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 vent clamps to seal all joints in the vent system.

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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 airflow 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 island hood is factory-set for venting through the roof.

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.

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.

To calculate the length of the system you need, add the 
equivalent feet (meters) for each vent piece used in the system.

Maximum equivalent vent length is 35 ft (10.7 m).

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)

Min. ceiling height

Max. ceiling height

Electric cooking 
surface

7' 

9" (2.36 m)

10' 

4" (3.15 m)

Gas cooking 
surface

8' (2.44 m)

10' 

4" (3.15 m)

45° elbow

2.5 ft
(0.8 m) 

90° elbow

5.0 ft
(1.5 m)

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B

A

B