Whirlpool W10029770A - Manuel (Page 7)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare Location
■ It is recommended that the vent system be installed before
hood is installed.
■ Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance
within the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent.
■ Check your ceiling height and the hood height maximum
before you select your hood.
■ To avoid damage or dirt, place a thick, heavy covering over
countertop, cooktop, or range.
1. Disconnect power to outlet.
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.
4. Using 2 or more people, lift range hood onto covered surface.
5. Determine and mark the centerline on the wall where the
range hood will be installed.Mark location of mounting
bracket on wall section using the dimensions shown.
Install Mounting Bracket
Wall-Mount Installation - Style 1
1. Drill two ⁵⁄₁₆" (8 mm) pilot holes for drywall anchors.
2. Install drywall anchors.
3. Attach the hood mounting bracket to the wall using
two 4.8 x 38 mm pan head mounting screws.
On 8 ft (2.4 m) ceilings, the required hood distance above the
cooktop is a minimum of 24" (61 cm) and a suggested maximum
of 30" (76.2 cm) for vented installations. For non-vented
(recirculating) installations, the minimum is 24" (61 cm) and the
suggested maximum is 28" (71.1 cm).
On 9 ft (2.7 m) ceilings, the required hood distance above the
cooktop is a minimum of 26" (66 cm) and a suggested maximum
of 30" (76.2 cm). The air vents on the upper decorative flue will be
exposed after installation.
■ For ceilings from 9 ft (2.7 m) to 10 ft (3 m), purchase the
optional Chimney Extension Kit Part Number 8212565. See
“Assistance or Service” to order. The hood distance above
the cooktop is minimum of 24" (61 cm) and a suggested
maximum of 30" (76.2 cm). The air vents on the upper
decorative flue will be exposed after installation if the range
hood is mounted 24 - 27" (61 - 68.6 cm) from the cooktop.
Chimney Extension Kit (Optional)
Follow instructions provided with kit.
■ Chimney Extension Kit Part Number 8212565. See
“Assistance or Service” to order.
A. Framing behind drywall (optional)
B. 5
¹⁄₁₆" (12.9 cm)
C. 38 ¹⁄₁₆" (96.7 cm) = bottom of hood 24" (61 cm) above cooktop
44 ¹⁄₁₆" (111.9 cm) = bottom of hood 30" (76.2 cm) above cooktop
D. Centerline
E. Hood mounting bracket
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.
B
A
C
D
E
A. 5 ¹⁄₁₆" (12.9 cm)
B. 38 ¹⁄₁₆" to 44¹⁄₁₆" (96.7 cm to 111.9 cm) above cooktop
C. Centerline
A
B
C