A:AnswerUnknown 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).
A:AnswerShipping weight? Heckifino. The single box with everything may weigh 80 pounds. Two large pieces made it out of the box using one human. Four screws may be removed from the motor while still in the box to free it from a shipping crate in the bottom (lighter). I removed the glass hood from the motor (lighter) with a torx bit before hanging the motor on the wall myself with ease. Have the top two screws already in the wall as per instructions. Glass breaks. Mine didn’t. I was careful to never over tighten the screws. The metal fake chimney isn’t too bad. WVW51UC0FS 30
A:AnswerHello 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
A:AnswerHello Marie, we are attaching a URL for the installation guide. This should be able to answer all of your questions moving forward.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/sm-backend-production-attachments/installation-instructions-W10836369-RevA.pdf
A:AnswerHello HandyMan! You would need part number W10294733. https://www.whirlpool.com/accessories/kitchen-accessories/hoods/p.wall-hood-recirculation-kit.w10294733.html .
A:AnswerYes. 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.
A:AnswerThey 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.
A:AnswerHello Harry! The Carton Dimensions are: Carton Depth 17 1/2", Carton Height 26", Carton Width 34". Thank you for your inquiry on our Whirlpool appliances.
A:AnswerHello Evey, this hood is 300 CFM. Hopefully this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Whirlpool appliances!
A:AnswerOutdoorKitchen, this model is designed for in home setting. Hopefully this information is beneficial to you. Thank you for your inquiry regarding our Whirlpool appliances!