KitchenAid 30" and 36" Retractable Downdraft Vent Systems manual

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  • Page 1

    HOME APPLIANCES Use 81 Care Information 30” and 36” Retractable Downdraft Vent Systems IMPORTANT: Read and save these instructions. IMPORTANT: Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner. Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference. Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use. Par[...]

  • Page 2

    LUUII I~I UII I I~I Isions See cooktop Cutout width: manufacturer’s 30” vent - 2J- 112” instructions for ,,4” -:- -..1-... m,n, curour 36” vent - 33-112” cooktop cutout depth and width. --.. A = cabinet wall to rear line of cutout countertop Allow l/2” from rear of downdraft vent to back wall of cabinet. Left cabinet wall cutout: Us[...]

  • Page 3

    Electrical requirements Before you start... Injury Hazard To eliminate the risk of burns or fire, avoid installing cabinet storage above the cooking surface. If cabinets are already installed, avoid the use of cabinets while cooktop is in use. Reaching over a heated cooking surface could result in a serious burn. Use two or more people to move and [...]

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    Venting requirements Built-in cabinet location Recommended standard fittings 3-,,4” x ,o” =II 3.114 x 10” to 6” 6” to 3-114” x IO” to 6” = 4.5 ft. 90” elbow = 5 ft. 90” elbow = 9 ft. :.-;-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . -. ..:.:.:.:.:. -.- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90” elbow 6” to 3.114” 45” elbow 6” wall cap = 5 ft.[...]

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    If blower box is removed from vent base, check that wiring cable is properly secured in plastic clips. Interior-mounted blower Numbers correspond to steps. Determine which direction (down or rear) ductwork will need to run from blower duct when installed in cabinet. Down venting: Downdraft vent is shipped with blower in down venting position so no [...]

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    Exterior-mounted vent motor 9” round ductwork system Injury Hazard Use two or more people to move and install downdraft vent. Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other injury. NOTE: Exterior-mounted vent motor installations require exterior blower system, Part No. KPED890T, available from your KitchenAid dealer or authorized [...]

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    Exterior-mounted blower into countertop cutout. Two people are recommended to support the weight of the downdraft vent during lifting. Position downdraft vent so it is centered in cutout and parallel to edge of cutout. Check that downdraft vent is vertical. Then attach lower support legs to cabinet floor with screws. Snap end caps over top of mount[...]

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    Use & Care Information The retractable downdraft vent system is designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors and odors from the cook-top area. For the best results, the vent should be operating before cooking is started. If you use large or tall utensils, place them on the large rear element or burner surface. A higher heat setting than normally us[...]

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    If retractable downdraft vent does not operate... l Check that filters are pressed in as far as they will go. l Check that top corners of filter frame are pressed against microswitches located behind filter. l Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped or the house fuse blown. l Disconnect power source and check that wire connections have been m[...]