“Has anyone had experience with this new downdraft Kitchenaid range? Reviews for it?”
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We bought this as a replacement for our older Jenn-Air downdraft. After 3 hours of attempted installation, we had to send it back with the installer. The ventilation system and power cord are not compatible with the Jenn-Air models. We would have had to hire an HVAC guy and an electrician to cut holes in our floor and reconfigure our duct work and outlets. I wish I could review the Kitchen-Aid stove, but the one thing I can tell you is that it's not an easy switch from a Jenn-Air. It has a 4-prong power cord (which is hard-wired and cannot be switched out) the duct going under the house needs to be at the back corner of the stove to fit properly. We are buying a new model Jenn-Air instead.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.We had a 15 year old Jennair before. First the range looks and perform excellent. The fan is considerably quieter and moves more air than the Jennair fan. As for the installation its not for the average home owner. Our Corian countertop had to be cut out along each side and rear which meant removing and replacing the existing tile backsplash. Replacing the tile is an added expense. Cutting Corian properly is critical or it can crack, best tool is a router which can only get so close to the wall, then very carefully cut by hand to wall, sand and foil tape to reflect heat. The ducting lines up differently due to the increased size of the interior of the oven and the electric needed to be up graded to an outlet to accept the plug in power cord. No big deal for me I am an electrician and HVAC person. I was able to creatively use high temperature flexible vehicle exhaust duct with stainless steel clamps to retrofit the ducting otherwise the 5 or 6 inch round metal pipe and fittings to would have never worked. Since we have a sunken Kitchen on slab, I had to use tap conns and anchor the blower on 1/2" plywood to the concrete floor. The anti tilt bracket also had to be tap conned into the concrete. In conclusion unless you are a very skilled mechanic this is not an installation for the average home owner to attempt. I am glad I did the installation myself, I know it was done right.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I had to replace an old Jenn Air down draft. The prior venting was to the right of the oven and not compatible with the KitchenAid system. I enter the home on the second story because I live on a downhill slope. The heating and air contractor had to open the floor install new 6 inch venting and the transitional piece provided connecting the downdraft rectangle to round would not accommodate. The heating and air contractor had to fabricate a new transitional piece and adapt it to the existing system. Fortunately a new floor was to be placed (LVP) thus able to remove the subfloor, endoscope an open channel between the joists in order to place the new conduit without obstruction i.e. plumbing and canned lights from downstairs. During the procedure the heating and air contractor dropped the oven and bent the polished surface over the controller. You cannot just purchase the chrome cover in this area and must buy the controller with the steel cover. The cost of the part is about $550.00. The install was $865 plus the cost of the oven. The contractor refunded his invoice. I purchased this new stove from American Freight, (previously Sears Outlet). Called Whirlpool for help with the install and would not offer great assistance since I did not purchase from one of their authorized retailers, thus no warranty, and no priority assistance, and had to wait on the phone for 2 hours for help. The dent is not that bad, will live with it. Quartzite counter tops going in next week and moving onward!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.07/21. its obvious after 5 years, you would think the jenn air folks would have come out with something simpler, but alas, no they did not. Andy's comment below is still relative today, you must be a top flight Auto Mechanic to install this extremely difficult system.
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