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10" (25.4 cm) min.
13" (33.0 cm) max.

9¹⁄₂

" (24.1 cm)

2" (5.1 cm) min.
9" (22.9 cm) min.*

Centerline

Side

cabinet

Side

cabinet

Vent and power

supply cable

entry location

17" (43.2 cm)*

30" (76.2 cm) or
36" (91.4 cm)

"X"

bottom of 

canopy 

to cooking 

surface

10" (25.4 cm) min.
13" (33.0 cm) max.

Cooking surface

30" (76.2 cm) and 36" (91.4 cm) Wall-Mount Canopy Range Hood

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

KXW4430Y

KXW4436Y

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. W10322990E

2/8/2012

CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS

Electrical Requirements:

● 

A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp, fused electrical circuit is

required. 

● 

If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure below:
1. Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail

leads.

2. Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section

of copper wire using special connectors and/or
tools designed and UL listed for joining copper to
aluminum.

Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended
procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with local
codes and industry accepted wiring practices.

*For non-vented (recirculating) installations

IMPORTANT:

Minimum distance “X”: 24" (61.0 cm) from electric

cooking surface.

Minimum distance “X”: 27" (68.6 cm) from gas

cooking surfaces.

Suggested maximum distance “X”: 36" (91.4 cm)

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

following chart.

Vented Installations

Min. ceiling height Max. ceiling height

Electric cooking surface

7' 5" (2.26 m) 

9' 6" (2.9 m)

Gas cooking surface

7' 8" (2.34 m) 

9' 6" (2.9 m)

Non-vented (recirculating) Installations

Min. ceiling height Max. ceiling height

Electric cooking surface

7' 5" (2.26 m) 

9' 10" (3.0 m)

Gas cooking surface

7' 8" (2.34 m) 

9' 10" (3.0 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
W10272076 is available from your dealer or an authorized parts
distributor. The chimney extension replaces the upper chimney
shipped with the range hood.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

*For non-vented (recirculating) installations

**For vented installations

10

⁵⁄₈

" (26.9 cm)

13

¹⁄₁₆

" (33.2 cm)

4

⁷⁄₈

" (12.3 cm)

5

⁷⁄₈

" (15.0 cm)

*29" (73.7 cm) min.
 46

⁹⁄₁₆

" (118.3 cm) max.

**29" (73.7 cm) min.
   42¾" (108.6 cm) max.

19

¹⁄₁₆

"

 (48.5 cm)

15 ¹⁄₄

"

(38.7 cm)

2³⁄₈

"

(6.0 cm)

19

¹¹⁄₁₆

" (50.0 cm)

30" (76.2 cm)
36" (91.4 cm)

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

● 

Vent system must terminate to the outdoors, except for non-vented

(recirculating) installations.

● 

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

● 

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

● 

Use metal vent only. Rigid metal vent is recommended. Plastic or metal foil

vent is not recommended.

● 

The length of vent system and number of elbows should be kept to a

minimum to provide efficient performance.

For the most efficient and quiet operation:

● 

Use no more than three 90° elbows.

● 

Make sure there is a minimum of 24" (61.0 cm) of straight vent between the

elbows if more than 1 elbow is used. 

● 

Do not install 2 elbows together. 

● 

Use clamps to seal all joints in the vent system. 

● 

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.

● 

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

● 

The size of the vent should be uniform.

Cold Weather Installations

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.

Makeup Air

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.

Venting Methods

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.

Rear discharge

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

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