Silver Metallic Finish and the Airflow to Match the Cooktop

This VMI mini ventilator is a three-speed, 390 CFM power module designed to fit inside a compatible wood hood shell and deliver real ventilation performance above the cooking surface. The Silver Metallic finish coordinates with the liner and shell interior, giving the installed unit a clean, finished look where it is visible.

Key Features

• 390 CFM on high speed handles the output of cooktops rated up to 40,000 BTU.
• Three blower speeds at 390 CFM high, 290 CFM medium, and 180 CFM low let the output match the cooking task.
• Silver Metallic finish coordinates with the hood liner interior for a consistent appearance at the installation opening.
• Compact 19-5/8 inch body sized to fit the mini ventilator footprint in compatible wood hood shells.
• Noise rating of 7 sones on high speed, a sourced figure for comparison across units in this range.
• Mounting hole size of 17-1/2 by 11-13/16 inches determines the liner and shell cutout required.

What This Unit Does Above the Range

A wood hood shell frames the cooking area and ties the hood into the cabinetry, but it does not move air on its own. This ventilator is the working component: it mounts into a compatible liner inside the shell and pulls smoke, steam, and cooking odors up and away from the cooktop. The three-speed motor lets the installation run quietly at low on an everyday simmer and step up to full output when the cooking gets aggressive. At 390 CFM on high, the unit is sized for residential cooktops up to 40,000 BTU, covering a standard four-burner gas range with room to spare.

Finish, Form Factor, and Fit

The Silver Metallic finish on this unit reads as a neutral, polished-metal tone that sits well behind a liner opening without drawing attention away from the decorative wood shell around it. The ventilator body measures 28-7/16 inches wide and 18-3/16 inches deep, with a 17-1/2 by 11-13/16 inch hole size that determines the cutout and liner compatibility. Because the fit is specific to the mini ventilator footprint and liner dimensions, the shell, liner, and this unit are confirmed as a matched set before ordering. The SAP description references 350 CFM, but the product attributes confirm the high-speed rating at 390 CFM, which is the correct sourced figure.

Where This Ventilator Belongs

This unit is the right choice when the installation uses a wood hood shell in a mini ventilator configuration, the cooktop runs up to 40,000 BTU, and the designer or installer wants a Silver Metallic finish at the ventilator face to match the liner. It suits a kitchen where the hood is a decorative wood focal point and the ventilator needs to do its job without visually competing with the shell. Builders and cabinet shops specifying a complete wood hood system will confirm the shell, the liner, and this power module together so all three seat correctly and the installation closes out without a return trip.

Common Questions

Ventilation That Works With the Hood, Not Against the Look

Specify this unit when the installation calls for a wood hood mini ventilator in Silver Metallic, matched to a cooktop up to 40,000 BTU, and built into a shell and liner that accept this footprint.