Whirlpool Vent system installation instructions Model

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10. Insert retractable downdraft vent into countertop cutout. Two people are recommended to support the weight of the downdraft vent during lifting. Position downdraft vent so it is centered in cutout and parallel to edge of cutout. Check that downdraft vent is vertical. Then attach lower support legs to cabinet floor with screws.

When attaching undercounter bracket to underside of countertop, make sure that the screw length will not go through countertop when tightened.

11. Attach one undercounter mounting bracket on front upper right corner of downdraft vent with slot over vent mounting hole and flange against countertop. Attach other bracket to left side of downdraft vent. Carefully drill starter holes through undercounter mounting brackets into underside of countertop. Insert appropriate length screws into holes and tighten brackets to countertop.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before making electrical connections.

Connect ground wire to green ground screw in terminal box.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

wiring

green

ground

box

screw

cover

 

 

conduit

exterior-mounted connector vent motor wiring

12. Remove required knockout and install conduit connector. Feed the power supply cable through the conduit connector and into wiring box. Connect the white wires together with a twist-on wire connector. Connect the black wires together with a twist-on wire connector. Attach the green (or green and yellow) ground wire to eyelet with green ground screw. Tighten the conduit connector clamp screws.

Reattach the wiring box cover.

Remove 4 hex nuts that attach vent box to downdraft vent box and remove box.

Remove knockout and install conduit connector.

Feed exterior-mounted vent motor wiring through conduit connector.

Do not wire the exterior-mounted vent motor into the wiring box. It must be connected as shown.

Connect the white wires together with a twist-on wire connector. Connect the black wires together with a twist-on connector. Tighten the conduit connector clamp screws.

Reattach the vent box with 4 hex nuts.

microswitches behind filters.

ON/OFF button

blower control knob

filter or filters

 

depending on

end cap

model

13. Turn power supply on. Push and hold for a few seconds the button on the top of the downdraft vent. Retractable section of downdraft vent will rise and blower will start. Position the top trim over the retractable section and snap trim into place.

14. Turn the control knob on side of vent to check the operation and speed of blower.

If blower does not operate:

Check that filter or filters are pressed in as far as they will go.

Check that circuit breaker is not tripped or house fuse blown.

Disconnect power source and check that wire connections have been made correctly.

15. Connect vent to blower. Position vent to avoid wall studs and floor joists. Complete all vent work. Use duct tape to seal all joints. Vertical vent for wall- mounted installations should pitch down slightly toward the vent to allow moisture to run outside.

16. Install cooktop according to manufacturer’s instructions. Check that rear of cooktop overlaps edge of retractable downdraft vent by 3/8" (9.5 mm).

To get the most efficient

use from your new

retractable downdraft vent,

read the Use and Care Information section on page 12.

Keep Installation Instructions

and Use and Care

Information close by for

easy reference.

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Contents Installation Instructions Use and Care Guide Important Observe all governing codes and ordinances Your safety and the safety Others is very importantElectrical requirements Downdraft Vent Must be Connected with Copper Wire onlyCabinet dimensions Product dimensionsImportant Countertops with a Bullnosed front edge are not Countertop cutout dimensionsRecommended for these installations Determining the length of system you need Vent systemRequirements Maximum length of vent systemFittings Excessive Weight HazardCm round vent system Recommended standardInsert downdraft vent into countertop cutout. Two Built-in cabinet location8.3 cm x 35.6 cm vent Kird and YkirdBuilt-in cabinet location Roof ventingRecommended standard fittings Wall InstallationsRoof Installations Model Operating downdraft vent CleaningUse and Care Information 36 91.4 cm one-piece trim Part No white Part No black Accessories30 76.2 cm one-piece trim Part No white Part No black Instructions d’installation et Avertissement Alimentation électrique Dimensions du placard Dimensions du produitModèle de 76,2 cm 30 po Détermination de la longueur nécessaire du système Fosse de fenêtreConduit Longueur Décharge par la gauche et par la droite RecommandésCircuit d’évacuation de conduit rond, diam ,2 cm 6 po Décharge vers le basRisque de choc électrique AvertissementModèles Kird et Ykird Installation sur le toit Raccords standard recommandésInstallation murale Boîte de connexion Nettoyage Information d’utilisation et entretienFonctionnement du système d’aspiration par le bas 91,4 cm 36 po AccessoiresGarniture monopièce de 76,2 cm 30 po Garniture monopièce de