Installation / Use & Care Guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare Location
■ It is recommended that the vent system be installed before
the range hood is installed.
■ Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance
within the ceiling for exhaust vent.
■ Range hood is to be installed 24" (61.0 cm) min. for electric
cooking surfaces, or 27" (68.6 cm) min. for gas cooking
surfaces, to suggested maximum of 36" (91.2 cm) above the
cooking surface.
■ Check your ceiling height and the range hood height
maximum before you select your hood.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Determine which venting method to use: roof, or non-vented.
3. Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood. Place
covering over that surface.
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, after 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 of 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 then drill a ½" (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 ½" 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.
3. For vented installations only: Using a jigsaw or keyhole
saw, cut a 6½" (16.5 cm) diameter hole for the vent duct.
4. Attach the upper horizontal support bracket with 4 - 5 x
45 mm wood screws.
IMPORTANT: All screws must be installed into wood. If there
is no wood to screw into, additional wall framing supports
may be required.The ceiling support structure must be
capable of holding 100 lbs (45.4 kg).
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, Part Number W10692945.
For installation see the In-Line Smart Kit installation instructions.
See the “Assistance or Service” section to order.
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.
A. Upper horizontal support
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