Questions & Answers

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

• A:Answer This KitchenAid range hood features a 3-speed fan to remove lingering smoke and odors.

Q: QuestionAre the grease filters on this range hood dishwasher safe?

• A:Answer Yes, this KitchenAid range hood has dishwasher-safe grease filters for easy cleanup.

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

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

Q: QuestionDoes this range hood have a light?

• A:Answer Yes, this KitchenAid range hood features LED task lights to brighten your workspace.

Q: QuestionDoes it vent through the roof or can it vent into the attic?

Asked 8 years ago by Jake.

• A:Answer NEVER EVER vent and appliance or bathroom vent into the attic. You'll end up with moisture buildup in attic, which in turn will develop MOLD.

  Answered 8 years ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat is the CFM for this vent.?

Asked 6 years ago by Tony.

• A:Answer Tony, the model KVWB406DSS has 400 CFM. 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: QuestionDoes kitchen aid sell a ductless range hood?

Asked 2 years ago by Falcon.

• A:Answer Hello Falcon, 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: QuestionHow wide is the stack? That’s the only dimension I couldn’t find

Asked 1 year ago by Dan.

• A:Answer Please visit https://tinyurl.com/4xnjyxaz to view the dimension guide for this model Range Hood. We hope this information helps.

  Answered 11 months ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionJust bought the KitchenAid - 36 inches - Convertible - Wall Range Hood - Stainless Steel. Do we need a power cord and if so, what kind and where can I buy it? Model:KVWB406DSSSKU:9168058

Asked 1 year ago by Ellie.

• A:Answer Hello, model KVWB406DSS is hard wired, however, there is an option for power cord kit. The part number would be W10613691. Thank you for your inquiry on our KitchenAid appliances.

  Answered 1 year ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionCan a new Kitchen Aid range hood replace exactly one that was installed in the 90s? Same style. Thanks!

Asked 1 year ago by Lisa.

• A:Answer Hello, it would depend on the dimensions. We have provided the dimension guide down below. https://s3.amazonaws.com/sm-backend-production-attachments/dimension-guide-W10674121-D-KA.pdf

  Answered 1 year ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionHello, What are the sones level for this hood? Thank you, Al

Asked 1 year ago by Al.

• A:Answer Hello AI, for this model the HVI (Sones HS Vertical) is 3. Thank you for your inquiry on our KitchenAid appliances.

  Answered 1 year ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionCan be install Outdoor

Asked 2 years ago by Noah.

• A:Answer Hello Noah. We do not recommend that our Range Hoods be installed outdoors. We hope this helps!

  Answered 2 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionWhat does product height mean? Is it from the bottom of the unit to the top of the blower motor? In this case 28 7/8 inches? And how high above the top does the wall exhaust hole need to be for proper installation. I don’t see that in your manual.

Asked 3 years ago by Frank.

• A:Answer Hello Frank, The product height is from the bottom of the unit to the top of the blower motor. The range hood chimneys are adjustable and designed to meet varying ceiling or soffit heights depending on the distance.

  Answered 3 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionI have just ordered a 36" Convertible Range Hood.We have 9' ceilings in the kitchen. Do we need an extension? What is the max height of the product I purchased? KVWB406DSS.

Asked 3 years ago by 081227.

• A:Answer 081227, please visit https://bit.ly/3uUOGuR for more information. We hope this helps!

  Answered 3 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionAre you able to cut/shorten the top portion of the vent to accommodate a lower ceiling?

Asked 3 years ago by Jill.

• A:Answer Hello Jill, the chimney can be adjusted for different ceiling heights. To see more information on that we would recommend reviewing the installation instructions of the appliance. We hope this helps.

  Answered 3 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionNeed an extension for the chimney portion as I have a 10 foot ceiling. Manuals attached references the extension kit with a part number of W10337357. KitchenAid website reflects part numbers starting with EXT. Can you confirm the "W" is correct?

Asked 4 years ago by Greg.

• A:Answer Hello Greg! The extension kit for this model is EXTKIT18FS. We hope this helps.

  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: Questionelectrical specifications please

Asked 4 years ago by Maggie.

• A:Answer Hello Maggie! Please see the link for the Installation Instructions. We hope this helps. https://bit.ly/3gHGqXN

  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionHow noisy is it.

Asked 5 years ago by yasser.

• A:Answer Hello Yasser, This model is a Whisper Quiet® System @ 39 dBA (0.4 sones) at Low Speed. We hope this helps.

  Answered 4 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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Q: QuestionWhere can I find the Vent cover bracket, spacer, outlet plate and filter for this vent? Spacer and outlet plate May be known as a ‘damper’ kit

Asked 5 years ago by lucenda31.

• A:Answer Hello lucenda31! You may visit www.kitchenaidparts.com to find and purchase parts online, chat with a parts specialist, or you may also call (844)200-5440 7 AM - Midnight - 7 days a week, to speak with a part specialist by phone.

  Answered 5 years ago by KitchenAidTeam

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