KitchenAid 48, 36, 30 Electrical requirements, Installation steps, Preparation

Electrical requirements

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

It is the customer’s responsibility:

•To contact a qualified electrical installer.

•To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

— latest edition*, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No.0-M91 - latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, fused electrical system is required on a

separate 15-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line.

Do not ground to a gas pipe.

Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure range hood is properly grounded.

Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.

IMPORTANT:

Save Installation Instructions for electrical inspector’s use.

The range hood must be connected with copper wire only.

The range hood should be connected directly to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable. A U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed strain relief must be provided at each end of the power supply cable. Wire sizes (COPPER

WIRE ONLY) and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as specified on the model/serial rating plate.

Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and C22.2 No.

0-M91 - latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances.

A U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed conduit connector must be provided at each end of the power supply cable (at the range hood and at the junction box).

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

*National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

**CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

Installation steps

Preparation

Do not cut a joist or stud unless absolutely necessary. If a joist or stud must be cut, then a supporting frame must be constructed.

Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance within the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent.

1. If possible, disconnect and move freestanding or slide-in range from cabinet opening to provide easier access to rear wall. Otherwise put a thick, protective covering over countertop, cooktop or range to protect from damage or dirt. Select a flat surface for assembling the unit. Cover that surface with a protective covering and place all canopy hood parts and hardware in it.

2. Determine and mark the centerline on the wall where the canopy hood will be installed.

3. Attach the lower bracket securely to the wall at the height shown. The dimension shown on page 3 is for mounting the canopy hood 24” (61 cm) above cooking surface. The lower bracket must be mounted with the

flanges on the bottom of the bracket so that the canopy hood will hang from them.

If a backsplash is to be used with this canopy hood, it MUST be installed before the canopy hood. Installation instructions for the backsplash are supplied with the backsplash kit. The height of the backsplash will determine the height of the bottom edge of the canopy hood.

4. Attach the middle and upper brackets securely to the wall. The upper bracket should be installed about 1/8” (3 mm) away from the ceiling. The middle bracket (bright metal) must be installed with ends touching the wall and the curves facing outward.

Note: If the canopy hood is installed more than 24" (61 cm), the middle bracket must be installed at the bottom point of the upper chimney sleeve.

It may be necessary to cut the upper chimney. Be careful not to damage or bend upper chimney when cutting.

5. Determine and make all necessary cuts in the wall for the vent system. Install the vent system before the canopy hood. See venting methods on page 4.

30" hood 29-15/16" (76 cm) 36" hood 35-7/8" (89.9 cm)

48" hood 47-1/4" (120 cm)

1-1/4"

(31.8 mm)

dia. hole

		4-7/16"
24" (61.0 cm) min.	7-3/4"
	(19.7 cm)	(11.3 cm)
base cabinet or
cooking surface

6. Determine the required height for the power supply cable and cut a 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) hole at this location.

Run wire through hole according the National Electrical Code or CSA Standards and local codes and ordinances. There must be enough power supply cable from the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box to make the connection in the hood’s electrical box.

Use caulking to seal all openings.

Do Not turn on power until installation is completed.

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