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PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

KWCU300L
KWCU360L

Electrical:

120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15-amp.

electrical supply. Use copper wire only. A time-
delay fuse or circuit breaker and separate circuit is
recommended.

30", 36", 42" and 48" Wall-Mount Range Hood

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only.  For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product.  Specifications subject to change without notice.

Ref. 8285147

09-25-03

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Horizontal wall venting

Vertical roof venting

The vent system length should not exceed
the lengths shown in the chart below.

Vent size

Maximum length

3-1/4" x 10"

35 ft. (10.7 m)

(8.3 cm x 25 cm)

7" (17.8 cm) round

40 ft. (12.2 m)

8" (20.3 cm) round

50 ft. (15.2 m)

9" (22.9 cm) round

60 ft. (18.3 m)

10" (25.4 cm) round

60 ft. (18.3 m)

Vent Piece 

3-1/4" x 10" 

7" (17.8 cm),

(8.3 cm x 25 cm)

8" (20.3 cm),

Rectangular

9" (22.9 cm) or

10" (25.4 cm) Round 

45° elbow

7.0 feet

2.5 feet

(2.1 m)

(0.8 cm)

90° elbow

5.0 feet

5.0 feet

(1.5 m)

(1.5 m)

90° flat elbow  12.0 feet

(3.7 m)

transition to 

5.0 feet

round

(1.5 m)

wall cap

0.0 feet

(0.0 m)

3-1/4" x 10”
(8.3 cm x 25 cm)
elbow

wall
cap

Maximum length  

=  35  ft. (10.7 m)

1 — 90° elbow 

=  5  ft. (1.5 m)

8 ft. (2.4 m) straight 

=  8  ft. (2.4 m)

1 — wall cap 

=  0  ft. (0 m)

Length of 3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 cm x 25 cm) system  = 13  ft. (4 m)

6 ft. (1.8 m)

2 ft.

(0.6 m)

3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25 cm)

vent system

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

Note: Flexible vent is
Not recommended.

vent cover

(if used)

36" (91.4 cm)
base cabinet
height

30" (76.2 cm) hood: 30" (76.2 cm))
36" (91.4 cm) hood: 36" (91.4 cm)
42" (106.7 cm) hood: 42" (106.7 cm)
48" (121.9 cm) hood: 48" (121.9 cm)
min. cabinet opening widths 

30" (76.2 cm) min. bottom of
canopy to cooking surface

canopy

13" (33 cm)

cabinet depth

18" (45.7 cm)

min.

clearance

upper

cabinet to

countertop

30" (76.2 cm) hood: 29-7/8" (75.9 cm) 
36" (91.4 cm) hood: 35-7/8" (91.1 cm) 
42" (106.7 cm) hood: 41-7/8" (106.4 cm)
48" (121.9 cm) hood: 47-7/8" (121.6 cm)

25-3/16" 

(64 cm)

12-1/32" 

(30.6 cm)

2-7/32" 

(5.6 cm)

1-3/8" 

(3.5 cm)

12" 

(30.5 cm)

18-3/16" 

(46.2 cm)

vent cover

(if used)

3-1/4" x 10" 
(8.3 cm x 25 cm)
vertical venting
(roof or wall)

roof
cap

3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 cm x 25 cm)
horizontal
venting

wall
cap

For installations with canopy only,
minimum of 84-3/16" (213.8 cm).

For installations with optional vent hood
cover, minimum of 96-3/16" (244.3 cm).

Ceiling height above canopy or canopy with
optional vent hood is unlimited.

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