Whirlpool GXU7130DXS Install RangeHood, Install Vent System, Complete Preparation, A B C

Models: GXU7130DXS

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Install Vent System

Install Vent System

1.Install vent through the vent opening in upper cabinet or wall. Complete venting system according to the selected venting method. See “Venting Requirements” section.

2.Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.

Install RangeHood

Complete Preparation

1.Remove the grease filters. See the “Range Hood Care” section.

Depending on your installation, remove either top or rear rectangular vent knockout. If using round vent, remove top rectangular knockout.

Make sure damper pivot is nearest to top/back edge of range hood.

Remove tape from damper flap.

NOTE: The exhaust adaptor/damper can be installed up to 1" (2.5 cm) on either side of the hood center to accommodate off-center ductwork.

If using rectangular vent, attach rectangular damper/vent connectors to the range hood using sheet metal screws.

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A. Vertical vent

B. Sheet metal screws

C. Hinge pin

D. Vent knockouts

E. Horizontal vent

NOTE: If the wall cap is directly behind the vent connector, the dampers in the connector and wall cap must not interfere with each other. Remove the vent connector damper if they interfere.

If using round vent, attach vent transition piece (purchased separately) to range hood top using sheet metal screws.

2.Lift the range hood up under cabinet and determine final location by centering beneath cabinet. Mark on the underside of cabinet the location of the 4 keyhole mounting slots on the range hood. Set range hood aside on a covered surface.

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A. Keyhole slot

3.Use ¹⁄₈" (3 mm) drill bit and drill 4 pilot holes as shown.

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A. Drill pilot hole.

4.Install the 4 - 4.5 mm x 13 mm mounting screws in pilot holes. Leave about ¹⁄₄" (6.4 cm) space between screw heads and cabinet to slide range hood into place.

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(6.4 mm)

5.Run the home power supply cable according to the National Electric Code or CSA standards and local codes and ordinances. There must be enough wiring from the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box to make the connection in the hood electrical terminal box.

NOTE: Do not reconnect power until the installation is complete.

6.Remove the screws from the terminal box cover. Then slide the cover toward the outside edge of range hood to position the large end of the keyhole slots over the mounting tabs.

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A.Screws

B.Mounting tabs

C.Terminal box cover

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Whirlpool GXU7130DXS installation instructions Install RangeHood, Install Vent System, Complete Preparation, A B C