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 two or more people, hang range hood on two
mounting screws through the mounting slots on back
of hood.
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A. Mounting screws
B. Mounting slots
C. Lower-mounting screws
2. Remove the grease filter. See "Range Hood Care" section.
3. Level the range hood and tighten upper mounting screws.
4. Install two 5 x 45 mm lower-mounting screws and tighten.
Use the optional wall anchors if needed.
Connect Vent System
1. Install transition on top of hood (if removed for shipping)
with two 3.5 x 9.5 mm sheet metal screws.
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B
A. Vent transition
B. 3.5 x 9.5 mm screw
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 four 4.2 x 8 mm screws.
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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 four assembly screws.
8. Seal connections with vent clamps.
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C
A. Assembly screws
B. Air deflector
C. Duct cover bracket
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B
X
D
E
A. Air deflector
B. Vent clamp
C. X = length to cut vent duct
D. Vent duct
E. Exhaust outlet
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