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This hood is designed to be compatable with Whirlpool Eyelevel Ranges RHM, RM, RE, REE, RFE and RGE, the power source for the hood is supplied direct- ly from the range. See Section C.
Before starting . . .
To install the range hood read the following instructions completely and carefully. There are important steps outlined that will simplify the installation job when followed carefully. In addition, they will help you decide what materials you need for your installation.
You’ll need these tools:
a | l | Drill, | electric or | ratchet |
| drive, | with 1%a” wood bit | ||
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| the cabinet or kitchen wall | ||
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| for the electrical | power | |
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lOne common head screw- driver (to secure hood mounting screws to the cabinet and hood sheet metal parts).
lPliers (for opening knock- outs)
lPencil, ruler and level for marking cabinet locations.
lSaber saw or keyhole saw for cutting the wall or cabinet openings.
Caulking, metal snips, duct tape, ducts (with elbow and transition, if necessary) and wall cap or roof cap, as required.
A. Selecting the proper venting system
This oven hood can be vented either vertically through the roof, horizontally out the wall, or ductless. Select the most practical method for your particular installation.
Figure 1 shows the standard through the roof venting. Figure 2 illustrates horizontal venting. Make wiring wall cutouts and venting cutouts according to dimensions given in Figure 3.
For ductless installation see Section D.
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FIGURE 1
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FIGURE 2