Prepare Location
It is recommended that the vent system be installed before
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the range hood is installed.
Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance
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within the ceiling for exhaust vent.
Range hood is to be installed 24" (61.0 cm) min. for electric
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cooking surfaces, 27" (68.6 cm) min. for gas cooking
surfaces, to a suggested maximum of 36" (91.4 cm) above
the cooking surface.
Check your ceiling height and the range hood height
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maximum before you select your hood.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Determine which venting method to use: roof, wall,
or non-vented.
3. Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood. Place
covering over that surface.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
range hood.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
4. Using 2 or more people, lift range hood onto covered
surface.
Range Hood Mounting Screws Installation
1. Determine and mark the centerline on the ceiling where the
range hood will be installed, considering the requirements for
ceiling support structures. See the "Location Requirements"
section. Make sure the range hood is centered over the
cooking surface.
2. Tape template in place on the ceiling at the marked
centerline. The line for the front of the range hood should be
parallel to the front of the cooktop.
3. Use a pencil to mark the mounting screws, wire access and
duct hole locations on the ceiling.
NOTE: Mounting hole locations should be into a ceiling
support structure capable f holding 100 lbs (45.4 kg).
Remove the template.
4. Drill (4) 3⁄16" (4.8 mm) pilot holes for mounting the upper
horizontal support
Complete Preparation
1. Determine the required location for the home power supply
cable and drill a 1/2" (1.3 cm) diameter hole for wire access.
2. Run wire through the home power supply cable according
to the National Electrical Code or CSA Standards and local
codes and ordinances. There must be enough 1/2" conduit
and wires from the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box
to make the connection in the hood's electrical terminal box.
NOTE: Do not reconnect power until installation is complete.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3. For vented installations only: Using a jigsaw or keyhole
saw, cut a 6½" (16.5 cm) diameter hole for the vent duct.
Install In-Line Smart Kit - Optional
NOTE: Your range hood can work with either an internal or an
in-line (external) blower motor system. An optional In-Line Smart
Kit (purchased separately) allows the blower motor that comes
with this range hood to be installed in a location other than
inside the range hood cavity.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, install
this range hood only with the In-Line Smart Kit manufactured by
Whirlpool, W10692945.
For installation see the In-Line Smart Kit installation instructions.
See the "Assistance or Service" section to order.
Assemble and Install Range Hood
1. Install transition on top of hood (if removed for shipping) with
2 - 3.5 x 9.5 mm sheet metal screws.
A
B
A. Vent transition
B. 3.5 x 9.5 mm screw
2. Mark with a pencil the hole locations for screws and duct on
the ceiling.
3. Fix the upper horizontal support with 4 wood screws.
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