Installation Instructions; Prepare Location - KitchenAid KXU8036YSS Instructions D'installation Et Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

It is recommended that the vent system be installed before
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hood is installed�
If you are installing a full width duct cover, follow the
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instructions included with that product�
Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance
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within the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent�
Check your ceiling height and the hood height maximum
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before you select your hood�
1. Disconnect power�
2. Determine which venting method to use: roof or wall�
3. Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood� Place
covering over that surface�
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
range hood.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
4. Using two or more people, lift range hood onto covered
surface�
NOTE: This range hood can be mounted to the cabinets or
to the wall�
For Cabinet Installations
1. If cabinet has recessed bottom, add wood filler strips on
each side� Install screws to attach filler strips in locations
shown�
3" (7.6 cm)
3" (7.6 cm)
Wall
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Location

Wood filler strips
(recessed cabinet
bottoms only)
Cabinet
bottom
Determine Wiring Hole Location
Cut only one 1 / " (3�2 cm) diameter wiring access hole� See
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4
Step 2 for wiring hole location instructions�
1. Determine and clearly mark a vertical centerline on the wall
and cabinet in the area the vent opening will be made�
A. Centerline
2. To wire through top:
Mark a line distance "A" from the left of the centerline on the
underside of the cabinet� Mark the point on this line that is
7 / " (20�0 cm) from back wall� Drill a 1
7
8
hole through the cabinet at this point�
A. 12
Cut Openings for 3 / " x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
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4
Rectangular Vent System
Roof Venting
To make a 4" x 10 / " (10.2 cm x 26.7 cm) rectangular cutout
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2
on the underside of cabinet top and bottom:
1. Mark lines 1/2" (1�3 cm) and 4
wall on the centerline of the underside of cabinet�
2. Mark lines 5 / " (13�3 cm) to the right and left of the
1
4
centerline on the underside of cabinet�
3. Use saber or keyhole saw to cut a rectangular opening for
vent�
A
/ " (3�2 cm) diameter
1
4
7⁷⁄₈" (20.0 cm)
A
from wall,
not cabinet
frame
Centerline
/ " (31.0 cm)
3
16
/ " (11�4 cm) from the back
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2