I'm not familiar with the CRHF3624, but the exhaust hood you posted does not need a separate liner. There are hoods available that require that metal liner for mounting purposes.

One other question, will your hood exhaust to the outside? If not, you will need to figure out a way for it to recirculate as noted at the bottom of your hood spec sheet.

Hey - yes it will exhaust to the outside. I believe the CRHF3624 is mounted between the two cabinets and is almost a 'cover' for the actual hood fan. Here is the spec below of the cabinet and the 'Package E' that it normally comes with. I don't want that package as I want the higher CFM and the baffles which is why I'm looking at the XO. If anyone has any input it wouldb e greatly appreciative! My KD has been great but we are all messed up right now with this hood situation. Thanks!

Thanks for the picture. I understand now.

The decorative hood is actually the facade type and does not have a bottom or shelf like some do. Yes, you will need a liner. Without a bottom/shelf, the XO exhaust unit has nothing to hold it in place and the liner will provide that. You could use a separate shelf to be mounted behind (a field installation would be required) the CRHF3624 which would then have a hole cut into it for the XO unit to mount into and secure it with screws. You would have to figure out with your KD how to mount the shelf. A liner would require less fiddling.

I'm unsure if the XO unit has a liner made for it or if the CRHF liner would work for it. Best to ask the person you're purchasing the XO unit. Typically, the liners provided by the cabinet manufactures are suited for the exhaust hood they sell. Show the appliance person the picture of the decorative hood facade and they should be able to tell you what is available.

But, yes, either a liner or a shelf will be needed.

Ugh! I might have no choice at this point then to just get the one that comes it then. I believe Kraftmaid uses Broan. Thanks for your input!

Does anyone have any ideas for another insert that would work in this scenario? I already have the 6" duct ran so it is really limiting my options at this point. I have no idea how these XO inserts install.

I ordered a Broan insert from Kitchensource and I like it just fine. My range is only 30"

http://www.kitchensource.com/range-hoods/br-pm390.htm

My hood came with the liner, but if you scroll down the page you will see various liners that can be used with the vent insert.

I ordered this basic hood and added some embellishments and stained to match my cabinets:

http://www.kitchensource.com/range-hoods/naclassic.htm?p=NA-R70302SMB1HUF1

I used Faber Inca Pro Plus 48x22 insert in my wood hood. Happy with its performance.

You need an 8" duct, and to order the insert designed to work with the hood. Unless you like spending every single nickel that you ''saved'', and more, on field alterations from your cabinet installer to kludge something else to fit.

Your installation also requires Make Up Air. Your HVAC person needs to engineer a system appropriate to your climate.

Hey Sophie - the 6" duct is already ran which is what the XO's call for. I am really worried about having a 390 CFM vent for my Thermador 5 burner cooktop. Does anyone know of any other way to get a larger insert or any other type of ventalation? At this point it will be another 4 weeks if I have to order another wall hood cabinet. Will I be able to get this 27" XO with the 36" square liner and figure out a way to make it fit? http://xoventilation.com/media/specs/XOI27Sspec.pdf

Did you look up the Faber I mentioned above? Liner/insert in multiple sizes, buy a separate in line blower that fits with 6" duct. Done and done.

Johnsoro - they are all too large for my setup - did you see my specs on my original post? My wood hood is only a cover between the two adjacent 12" deep wall cabinets. I don't think any setup like this will work....

I don't even think Kraftmaid sells a wall hood that has a bottom that you can cut out to fit a power pack.

I have KraftMaid. My cabinet guys did this. The corbels were custom from their own shop.

I mean I bought them at Home Depot so I wasn't expecting much. This is really my fault as I did a ton of research and unfortunately the hood was an afterthought. At this point we might just get a 36" standalone hood and send back that crap hood....

Sorry for the hijack. I hope you resolve your hood issue, I have no valuable insight to add other than to say I LOVE my Kraftmaid cabinets 5 years post-remodel and you will too.

Johnsoro25, I have swooned over your kitchen for years. Mind posting a link to your reveal where I can see more pics? The photo you post here is the only once I've ever seen. I just love that hood 'mantel'!

No worries Rebecca! I am just surprised I can't find a custom liner that can fit this 'T' configuration that I need for this hood. The only two I can find are from Broan and AirPro. The AirPro's have a 7" duct and I ran a 6" duct based off the XO hood. The Broan 'T' liner only houses a max 390CFM hood which I'm concerned won't be enough.

Here are the pics your requested:

This liner came with the hood, though I know they can be ordered separately.

Your range should specify how much cfms are needed.

Thank you JH! Do you find that Broan to be sufficient when cooking high temps?

RebeccaMom thank you so much! That is a wonderful complement because I also love your kitchen. The window seat is so beautiful!

I never did a reveal, but maybe I should. I have probably taken enough photos of the new kitchen over the last 2 years to do one easily ;) Again thanks for the compliment!!

I am very satisfied with my Broan, but it is relative. My previous hood was almond and made a clanking noise and had one lousy light bulb:)

I brown hamburger/ meat, cook soup and boil a lot of pasta and occasionally fry bacon and my husband cooks sausages. I do most of my cooking on medium heat - I don't deep fry at all or stir fry on high heat much. I cook every night but I am no gourmet.

In the reviews of the Broan some complained about the lighting. However, because LED lights use less energy, you can use a brighter bulb if you use LED.

Thanks, Johnsoro! Yes to a reveal. It's never too late! Would love to see more of your kitchen!

Jevon, I'm sure you'll resolve this. Looking forward to seeing it!

Jevon Staffieri did you get the hood figured out? We are in the same boat, ordering on the Kraftmaid hood cabinets, but ordering the liner/blower ourselves. Looks like Air-Pro with a 10" duct is what we need, definitely found it online for cheaper than through Kraftmaid at Home Depot. Would love to hear/see how the hood worked out.

Hey @4thTimesaCharm -

It's been so long I forgot about this message board! We ended up returning the hood that came with the Kraftmaid cabinets. I couldn't find any setup that would allow that proper CFM for the Thermador cook-top we installed. We went with a Zephyr stainless hood and I am very happy with it. I surprisingly don't have any completely finished pictures and I still had a little bit of crown to finish here. The picture is below:

4thtimesacharm - what did you guys end up doing? I’m in the exact same boat right now and I’m hood/vent confusion hell! I bought the WHCR482236 and trying to find a compatible hood. Haven’t completed the duct work yet (which seems like that’s a good thing!) thanks in advance