Whirlpool UXL6036YSS User Manual

36" and 48" hood liner

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Calculating Vent System Length

To calculate the length of the system you need, add the equivalent

feet (meters) for each vent piece used in the system.

Vent Piece

Equivalent Length

45° elbow

2.5 ft
(0.8 m)

90° elbow

5.0 ft
(1.5 m)

The maximum equivalent vent lengths are:
10" (25.4 cm) round vents - 60 ft (18.3 m)

Example vent system

The following example falls within the maximum recommended vent
length.

1 - 90° elbow

= 5.0 ft (1.5 m)

1 - wall cap

= 0.0 ft (0.0 m)

8 ft (2.4 m) straight

= 8.0 ft (2.4 m)

Length of system

= 13.0 ft (3.9 m)

90 elbow

6 ft (1.8 m)

2 ft

(0.6 m)

Wall cap

10

¹⁄₈

" (25.7 cm)

27⁵⁄₈

" (70.1 cm)

29¹³⁄₁₆

" (75.8 cm)

36

" (91.4 cm) for 36" models

48

" (121.9 cm) for 48" models

4¹³⁄₁₆

" (12.2 cm)

12

³⁄₈

"

(31.4 cm)

11¹⁄₂

"

(29.2 cm)

5¹⁄₁₆

"

(12.8 cm)

22" (55.9 cm)

11" (27.9 cm)

18

" (45.7 cm) for 36" models

24

" (61.0 cm) for 48" models

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

CABINET DIMENSIONS

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

UXL6036Y

UXL6048Y

Electrical Requirements:

A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,

15-amp, fused electrical circuit is required.

36" and 48" Hood Liner

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Ref. W10331011A

12/20/10

Vent system must terminate to the outdoors.

Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other

enclosed area.

Do not use 4" (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps.

Use metal vent only. Rigid metal vent is recommended.

Plastic or metal foil vent is not recommended.

The length of vent system and number of elbows should be

kept to a minimum to provide efficient performance.

"X" bottom
of canopy to
cooking surface

36" (91.4 cm) for 36" models

48" (121.9 cm) for 48" models

Hood support must be
capable of supporting
75 lb (34 kg)

22" (55.9 cm)
Hood liner depth

IMPORTANT:

Minimum distance “X”: 24" (61 cm) from electric

cooking surfaces.
Minimum distance “X”: 30" (76.2 cm) from gas

cooking surfaces.
Suggested maximum distance “X”: 36" (91.4 cm).

For the most efficient and quiet operation:

Use no more than three 90° elbows.

Make sure there is a minimum of 24" (61.0 cm) of straight vent

between the elbows if more than 1 elbow is used.

Do not install 2 elbows together.

Use clamps to seal all joints in the vent system.

Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.

The size of the vent should be uniform.

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