Specification

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PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
WVI51UC0L WVI51UC6L
30" (76.2 cm) and 36" (91.4 cm) Island-Mount Range Hood
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
* For non-vented (recirculating) installations
** For vented installations.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
■ Vent system must terminate to the outdoors except for non-vented
(recirculating) installations.
■ Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed area.
■ Do not use 4" (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall cap.
■ Use metal vent only. Rigid metal vent is recommended. Plastic or
metal foil vent is not recommended.
■ The length of vent system and number of elbows should be kept to a
minimum to provide efficient performance.
For the Most Efficient and Quiet Operation:
■ Use no more than three 90° elbows.
■ Make sure there is a minimum of 24" (61 cm) of straight vent between
the elbows if more than 1 elbow is used.
■ Do not install 2 elbows together.
■ Use clamps to seal all joints in the vent system.
■ The vent system must have a damper. If the roof or wall cap has a
damper, do not use the damper supplied with the range hood.
■ Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.
■ The size of the vent should be uniform.
* For non-vented (recirculating) installations
IMPORTANT:
Minimum distance “X”: 24" (61 cm) from electric cooking surface
Minimum distance “X”: 27" (68.6 cm) from gas cooking surface
Suggested maximum distance “X”: 36" (91.4 cm)
The chimneys can be adjusted for different ceiling heights. See the
following chart.
Vented Installations
Min. ceiling height Max. ceiling height
Electric cooking surface 7' 8" (2.34 m) 9' 10" (3 m)
Gas cooking surface 7' 11" (2.41 m) 9' 10" (3 m)
Non-Vented (Recirculating) Installations
Min. ceiling height Max. ceiling height
Electric cooking surface 7' 8" (2.34 m) 10' 3" (3.12 m)
Gas cooking surface 7' 11" (2.41 m) 10' 3" (3.12 m)
NOTE: The range hood chimneys are adjustable and designed to
meet varying ceiling or soffit heights depending on the distance “C”
between the bottom of the range hood and the cooking surface. For
higher ceilings, a Stainless Steel Chimney Extension Kit is available
from your dealer or an authorized parts distributor. The chimney
extension replaces the upper chimney shipped with the range hood.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp, fused electrical circuit is required.
CABINET DIMENSIONS
Because Whirlpool Corporation includes a continues commitment to improve our
products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
A
B
D
C
A. Countertop height
B. Hood height from ceiling to bottom
of the range hood filter surface: D-A-C=B
C. Hood height: 24" (61 cm) min. from electric cooking
surface, 27" (68.6 cm) min. from gas cooking surface,
suggested 36" (91.4 cm) max.
D. Ceiling height
A. 12
1
/
8
"(30.8 cm)
B. 13
3
/
16
"(33.5 cm)
C. *28
5
/
8
"(72.7 cm) min. 493/
8
"(125.4 cm) max.
**281/
16
"(71.3 cm) min. 441/
2
"(113.1 cm)
max. D. 25
11
/
16
"(65.3 cm)
E. 30"(76 cm) or 36"(91.2 cm)
A
B
C
D
E