Install The Downdraft - KENMORE ELITE 233 5996 Serie Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

CUT COUNTERTOP OPENING
1. Lay out and cut the cooktop cut-out far enough FORWARD so
downdraft will fit behind it.
2. Set cooktop in place and slide it as far forward as possible. Center
and square it with edges of countertop.
3. Place the plastic template against the back flange of the cooktop
and center it. Trace around template to mark the downdraft
opening.
4. Remove cooktop from countertop.
5. Cut downdraft opening. Be careful not to chip edges of countertop.
MOUNT THE UNIT
1. Set downdraft into opening. Extend leveling brackets to floor of
cabinet so downdraft sits straight. (Note: Leveling brackets can
be removed and re-attached in other positions. Bottom flange
may have to face inward in tight cabinet installations.)
2. Secure the downdraft to the countertop as follows: Hold the
downdraft against the back of countertop cut-out and tightening
the 2 mounting screws (one on each end of unit) on underside of
countertop. Use a wood shim between screw and underside of
granite countertops.
3. Screw leveling brackets to bottom of cabinet. Tighten screws
holding leveling bracket to unit on each side.
INSTALL DUCTWORK
CAUTION: BEFORE CUTTING HOLE IN CABINET FOR
DUCTWORK: Check for interference with floor joists, wall
studs, electrical wiring or plumbing.
1. Cut hole in cabinet as well as holes in wall or floor as necessary.
2. Mount the roof or wall cap and work back towards the cabinet,
attaching all ductwork, elbows and transitions as previously
planned. Tape all ductwork connections to make them secure
and air tight.
3. Connect ductwork (and transition, if required) to downdraft. If
necessary, LOOSEN nuts and screws that hold the blower in place,
and slide blower left or right to meet ductwork. Re-tighten screws
and nuts.
NOTE
A 3-1/4" x 10" collar is provided for installers who prefer to rivet
the ductwork to the unit. This will allow blower to be removed and
replaced easily in service situations without disturbing ductwork.

INSTALL THE DOWNDRAFT

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6" RD.
ELBOW &
DUCTWORK