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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
NOTE:
Some of these questions are specific to ZLINE range hoods and as such may not
be applicable to remote blowers.
Are ZLINE range hoods and remote blowers considered type 1 or type 2?
Type 1 — these types of range hoods are used with ranges, cook tops, and appliances that
produce grease and smoke.
Why is my range hood and remote blower white?
This is a protective layer that is placed on all ZLINE range hoods to prevent shipping
damage. This should be easily removable by peeling off.
Why are my range hood baffle filters blue?
This is a protective layer that is placed on ZLINE’s baffle filters to prevent shipping damage.
This should be easily removable by peeling off.
What size hood should I choose for CFM (Cubic Feet Per Minute) purposes?
1. You must determine the output of the cooktop burners of your range; this is measured in
British Thermal Units (BTUs).
2. You should provide 100 CFM of airflow per linear foot of range. To determine this,
divide the BTU rating of your range by 100. This will give you the CFM rating needed of
your range hood. For example: If your range is 35,000 BTUs, your range hood should
have a rating of 350 CFMs or greater.
3. To determine the size of the range hood for satisfactory capture of fumes and gases,
it’s recommended to go at least one size larger than the width of your range, or 3" to
6" (76 mm to 152 mm) wider. At minimum, the hood should be the same size of your
range. The range hood width also should cover 100% of the back burners and 50% of
the front burners.
4. The height of your range hood should be 30" to 36" (762 mm to 914 mm) above
your cooktop.
