Customer Questions and Answers for Bottom Vent Trim (Toe-Kick/Kickplate) by Whirlpool

This bottom vent trim covers the lower front opening and directs airflow while giving the appliance a finished, clean look. It replaces a damaged or missing kickplate to restore proper ventilation and appearance.

• Shields the lower cabinet opening and helps guide airflow through the base
• Improves finished look by concealing internal components at the bottom front
• Common symptoms of failure include a loose, cracked, or missing trim and rattling at the base
• Can affect airflow if the trim is broken, warped, or not secured

• Unplug power and shut off utilities as applicable before servicing
• Remove existing fasteners, note their locations, and retain for reuse if still serviceable
• Align the trim with mounting points; secure with the correct hardware per your model
• Do not overtighten fasteners to avoid cracking the trim