Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this range hood have a light?

• A:Answer Yes, this KitchenAid range hood includes LED task lights to illuminate your cooking space.

Q: QuestionIs the grease filter on this range hood removable?

• A:Answer Yes, the grease filter is removable and dishwasher safe.

Q: QuestionWhat type of controls does this range hood use?

• A:Answer This KitchenAid range hood uses push-button controls for easy operation.

Q: QuestionHow many fan speeds does this KitchenAid range hood have?

• A:Answer This KitchenAid range hood features a 3-speed fan.

Q: QuestionCan this be used as internal exhaust without venting to the outside?

Asked 6 years ago by Lax05.

• A:Answer Great question Lax05. This particular unit can be installed for venting outside and recirculating inside. We hope this information assists you moving forward.

  Answered 6 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionHello, We are interested in this range hood but have a cathedral ceiling. Can we purchase extenders to increase the length of the vent pipe by an additional 30 inches?

Asked 6 years ago by ArtChicKate.

• A:Answer ArtChicKate, there is an extension kit available for the Range Hood. For higher ceilings, a Stainless Steel Chimney Extension Kit Part Number W10337357 is available from your dealer or an authorized parts distributor. The chimney extension replaces the upper chimney shipped with the range hood. Hopefully, this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our KitchenAid appliances!

  Answered 6 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionIs this an island range hood?

Asked 5 years ago by Renovators.

• A:Answer Renovators, this Hood is not recommended for Island use. We hope this helps!

  Answered 5 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionHello, I want to buy this hood. We do not have outside venting. This hood says it’s “convertible”. What do I need to purchase in addition to this for it to work properly and can it be purchased through Best Buy?

Asked 4 years ago by RachelCare.

• A:Answer Hello RachelCare! The Recirculation kit is W10272063. We hope this helps.

  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionIs there a recirculating kit included with this range hood? If not can it be purchased separately?

Asked 5 years ago by Deni.

• A:Answer Hi Deni, Yes this unit does have a kit for recirculating that can be purchased separately. The part number is W10272063. We hope this helps.

  Answered 5 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionWHAT SIZE EXHAUST VENT DO I NEED

Asked 6 years ago by FRED.

• A:Answer Hello FRED! A 6" (15.2 cm) round vent system is needed for installation (not included). The hood exhaust opening is 6" (15.2 cm) round.

  Answered 6 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionCan this unit be vented to a outside through a roof vent ?

Asked 6 years ago by Zuchy.

• A:Answer Hello Zuchy! The canopy hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall. Thank you for your inquiry on our KitchenAid appliances.

  Answered 6 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionWhere is this range hood made?

Asked 1 year ago by Eva.

• A:Answer Kitchenaid has U.S. plants hailing from areas all across the country, including Iowa, Ohio, Tennessee and Oklahoma. More than a hundred years ago we started making appliances here in the US and today we employ more US manufacturing workers than all of our major competitors combined.

  Answered 1 year ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionDoes this include a damper? The Best Buy specs say no but it looks like there is one in the pictures of the installation instructions online, but maybe that's a different model. Thanks

Asked 1 year ago by PalmHarbor.

• A:Answer Hello, it does include the damper. The back draft dampers are already installed.

  Answered 1 year ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionMy hood was installed but does not seem to be functioning properly as shouldn’t it be pulling up from vents. It literally sounds loud but doesn’t pull up anything. Do you need to open vents???

Asked 2 years ago by Mariposa.

• A:Answer Hello Mariposa. Please reach out to Best Buy Customer Care at 1-888-237-8289 for further assistance. We hope this helps.

  Answered 2 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: Questiondoes this hood work with a Kitchen Aid 30 in. 4.1 cu. ft. Smart Commercial-Style Gas Range?

Asked 2 years ago by djstamos.

• A:Answer Hello djstamos, we would be happy to assist you further, can you please provide the model number of the range you are interested in? We would be happy to review this further.

  Answered 2 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionI have an 8 inch round vent opening in the ceiling. Are there adapter parts for going from 6 inch to 8 inch?

Asked 2 years ago by Nancy.

• A:Answer Hi Nancy, A 6" (15.2 cm) round vent system is needed for installation (not included). The hood exhaust opening is 6" (15.2 cm) round.

  Answered 2 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionThe fan button just cracked as I was pressing to turn it off and now it won’t work at all. What can I do to fix it?

Asked 3 years ago by Candace.

• A:Answer Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Candace. We apologize for the concerns that you are experiencing with your Range Hood, and would like the opportunity to see if we can help. Please reach out to us via Facebook https://bit.ly/3xaaZgi or Twitter @KitchenAidCare. We look forward to speaking with you.

  Answered 3 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionCan this be mounted under a cabinet?

Asked 3 years ago by Andy.

• A:Answer Hello Andy. Please visit https://bit.ly/3PZVH4W and refer to page 4 for more information regarding the location requirements.

  Answered 2 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionHi can the vent pipe be reduced to a 4 inch vent pipe?

Asked 4 years ago by Larry.

• A:Answer Physically yes but you’ll reduce flow substantially which isn’t much to begin with at 400 CFM

  Answered 3 years ago by BGinTheDVerified Purchase

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