Whirlpool 29-718, 35-718 Before you start, Tools and materials needed for installation

Models: 35-718 29-718

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Before you start...

Before you start...

Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It isthe responsibility of the installer to comply with the clearances specified.

30” model: 29-718

36’ model: 35-718”

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Check the location where the range hood will be installed. The location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents.

Electrical Shock Hazard It is the customer’s responsibility:

l To contact a qualified electrical installer.

l To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSVNFPA

70 - latest edition*, and all local codes and ordinances.

Failure to do so could result in fire, electrical shock or other personal injury.

Care must be taken when drilling holes into wall. Electrical wires may be concealed behind the wall covering.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or other personal injury.

Personal Injury Hazard

Reaching over a heated cooking surface should be avoided. To reduce the hazard of being burned, the range hood should extend a minimum of 5 inches out from the bottom of the cabinet.

Reaching over a heated cooking surface zould result in a serious burn.

Grounded electric 1-&w outlet is required.

See “Electricalwiring knockouts

requirements, fl

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mounting holes

rear of hood

knockout for back vent

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Tools and materials needed for installation:

compass or 7” circle template (not shown)

Mobile home installation

The installation of this range hood must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part 280) or when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Setups) ANSI A225, 1- 1987, or latest edition, or with local codes.

Four-wire power supply must be used and the appliance wiring must be revised. See “Electrical requirements.”

Copies of standards listed may be obtained from:

*National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

Electrical requirements

Electrical Shock Hazard

l Electrical ground is required on this appliance.

lDo Not ground to a gas pipe.

l Do Not modify the power supply cord plug. If it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

lDo Not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit could result in an electrical shock.

lDo Not use an extension cord with this appliance.

l Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.

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

A A 115-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, fused n electrical supplv is reauired. The

total ampere load used’including the range hood, must not exceed 90% of the rated capacity of the circuit. The ampere rating of the range hood is located on the serial/rating plate located on the underside of the range hood.

B It isthe personal responsibility and n obliaation of the customer to

contact a qualified electrician to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition* and all local codes and ordinances,

C The range hood must be

n connected with copper wire only.

D The range hood should be

n connected directly to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable. A U.L.-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 serial/rating plate.

Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition*, and all local codes and ordinances.

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Whirlpool 29-718, 35-718 Before you start, Tools and materials needed for installation, Electrical requirements