Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDo I have exhaust from the top or can I exhaust from the back

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Hi,This canopy hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall.Please visit https://bit.ly/2D6BY3V for more information.Thank you for your inquiry on our Whirlpool appliances.

  Answered 5 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: QuestionCan this unit vent through the wall?

Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer The Range Hood can be recirculating or vented through the roof. Hopefully this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Whirlpool appliances!

  Answered 5 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: QuestionWe want a recirculation kit for 30" convertible range hood in black stainless steel. But we have a vaulted ceiling so I need to know if you have extension for chimney part to reach an additional 6 feet.

Asked 5 years ago by dimples.

Q: QuestionDoes this plug in or have to be hard wired in

Asked 5 years ago by Susie.

• A:Answer Susie, the Range Hood is designed to be hard wired and does not have a plug.

  Answered 5 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: Questioni need an extention, installing in vaulted ceiling , 10 feet high. do you sell them?

Asked 5 years ago by shoey.

• A:Answer The extension kit you will need is EXTKIT18FS.

  Answered 5 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: QuestionOn kitchen hood model WV w53 uc6 FS is the 6in vent location off the back

Asked 5 years ago by Chuck.

• A:Answer Hello Chuck! They are located in the middle. Thank you for your inquiry on our Whirlpool appliances.

  Answered 5 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: QuestionMy duct comes out 2 inches wider than the chimney is there a deeper chimney ext available?

Asked 6 years ago by Msdemo.

• A:Answer Msdemo, we do not have a different extension.

  Answered 6 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: QuestionDoes this range hood have a recirculating vent option?

Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes you can set this up to recirculate.

  Answered 6 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: QuestionAre there chimney extensions available? I have a 10 ft ceiling height.

Asked 6 years ago by samwell.

• A:Answer Hello ! Yes, there is Wall Hood Chimney Extension Kit for this model, EXTKIT18FS.

  Answered 2 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: QuestionCan this be used with 9 foot ceiling

Asked 6 years ago by Vent.

• A:Answer Yes

  Answered 6 years ago by GigiVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionhi, can this model be wall vented?

Asked 6 years ago by elyam.

• A:Answer Yup!

  Answered 6 years ago by PalmBeachFrank

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Q: QuestionHi, Is this brushed stainless steel or is it more of a chrome look? I currently have brushed stainless steel appliances and am looking for a range hood that will coordinate. Thank you.

Asked 6 years ago by rocks.

• A:Answer Brushed.

  Answered 6 years ago by PalmBeachFrank

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Q: QuestionThe installation instructions list the maximum ceiling height of 9'-2". What cooktop clearance height was this calculated at?

Asked 6 years ago by capnpete.

Q: Questionis this recirculating? I have electric cooktop. how many inches above needed?

Asked 6 years ago by star.

• A:Answer 24 inches minimum per instructions

  Answered 6 years ago by CharscarsVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat gauge is the stainless?

Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Unknown gauge, but it is quite heavy and well fabricated. It is anything but "tinny." As for it actually being stainless, a magnet will stick to it (but there are various types of stainless steel).

  Answered 6 years ago by PalmBeachFrank

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Q: QuestionLooking at this unit for basement to apartment remodel. soffit over unit will be less than 8 ft so can the lower chimney section be cut down to allow for upper chimney (with perforations for non vented install) to be used without modification?

Asked 6 years ago by Marakill.

• A:Answer Hello Marakill! We are providing a link to view the Installation Instructions for proper installation on this model. https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/201710/InstallationInstructionsUCG-W11134240-RevC.pdf

  Answered 6 years ago by WhirlpoolTeam

  
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Q: QuestionCan this be installed under cabinets?

Asked 6 years ago by KitKat.

• A:Answer Nope!

  Answered 6 years ago by PalmBeachFrank

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Q: QuestionHi my ceiling valts at 8 feet. Can this vent hood be cut to match the slant?

Asked 7 years ago by Cathy.

• A:Answer Yes. The top part is adjustable and made of a thin metal. I used tin snips to trim the corners of mine to get it to fit tighter to the ceiling.

  Answered 6 years ago by Odey1979Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionAre there carbon filters available for this model? If so, where can I purchase them?

Asked 7 years ago by Ali.

• A:Answer They do not come with the hood, but can be ordered from Whirlpool. There is literature that comes with the hood that will give you more information ref the filters.

  Answered 6 years ago by PalmBeachFrank

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