KitchenAid Slide-out Vent Hood installation instructions Before you start, Metal snips

Before you start...

Your safety and the safety of

others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill

or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Proper installation is your responsibility.

•Have a qualified technician install the range hood.

•Comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate.

Model/serial rating plate is located behind the left filter on rear wall of the vent hood.

Range hood location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents.

Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. Consult your cooktop/range manufacturer installation instructions before making any cutouts.

Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical requirements.”

This vent hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall. For non-vented (recirculating) installations, non-vented (recirculating) kit, Part No. 883140 is available from your dealer or authorized parts distributor.

WARNING — TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable Codes and Standards, including Fire Rated Construction. The combustion airflow needed for safe operation of fuel-burning equipment may be affected by this unit’s operation. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

This unit must be grounded.

Tools needed:

leveldrill

1-1/4" drill bit

3/8" (8mm) nut driver or ratchet

pliers

pencil

wire stripper or utility knife

gloves

measuring tape

Parts supplied for installation:

•2 screws

•damper

•plastic cover (used for customized front panel)

Parts needed for installation:

•wood filler strips for cabinets with recessed bottoms (step 5, page 5)

•2, 1" x 1" x 5" (25.4 x 25.4 x 127 mm) wood pieces – optional (step 10, page 6)

•2, 1/2" (12.7 mm) U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed conduit connectors

•1 wall cap for interior-mounted motor

•metal vent system

•4, 1-1/4" (31.8 mm) wood screws

•power supply cable

caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

saber or keyhole saw

metal snips

Phillips screwdriver

safety glasses