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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.
Install Range Hood
1.
Using 2 or more people, hang range hood on 2 mounting
screws through the mounting slots on back of hood.
2.
Remove the grease filter. See “Range Hood Care” section.
3.
Level the range hood and tighten upper mounting screws.
4.
Install (2) 5 x 45 mm lower mounting screws and (2) D6.4 x
18 mm washers and tighten. Use the optional wall anchors
if needed.
Connect Vent System
1.
Install transition on top of hood (if removed for shipping)
with (2) 3.5 x 9.5 mm sheet metal screws.
For Vented Installations Only:
1.
Fit vent system over the exhaust outlet.
2.
Seal connection with clamps.
3.
Check that back draft dampers work properly.
For Non-Vented (Recirculating) Installation Only:
1.
Assemble the air deflector with the duct cover bracket
using (4) 4.2 x 8 mm screws.
2.
Measure from the bottom of the air deflector to the bottom
of the hood outlet.
3.
Cut the duct to the measured size “X.”
4.
Remove the air deflector.
5.
Slide the duct onto the bottom of the air deflector.
6.
Place the assembled air deflector and duct over the
exhaust outlet from the hood.
7.
Reassemble the air deflector to the duct cover bracket
with the 4 assembly screws.
8.
Seal connections with vent clamps.
A. Mounting screws
B. Mounting slots
C. Lower mounting screws and washers
A. Vent transition
B. 3.5 x 9.5 mm screw
A
B
C
B
A
A. Assembly screws
B. Air deflector
C. Duct cover bracket
A. Air deflector
B. Vent clamp
C. X = length to cut vent duct
D. Vent duct
E. Exhaust outlet
A
B
C
X
A
C
D
B
E
