5.Align the range hood front panel with the cabinet. Slide the screen forward. Locate the 2 screws on each side and turn them counterclockwise to loosen the screws. Adjust the front of the vent vertically, ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm) up or down, or horizontally, ³⁄₄" (19 mm) front to back, until the front is flush with the cabinet. Tighten the screws. If it is necessary to adjust the given dimensions, lower and add or remove the filler strips or redrill mounting holes.

A

B

A. Phillips screwdriver

B. Adjustment screws

Electrical Connection

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

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

1.Disconnect power.

2.Use UL listed wire connectors and connect black wires (D) together.

3.Use UL listed wire connectors and connect white wires (A) together.

A

 

B

C

E

 

 

D

A. White wires

D. Black wires

B. Green ground screw

E. Wire connectors

C. Ground wire

 

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Electrically ground the blower.

Use copper wire.

Connect ground wire to green ground screw in terminal box.

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

4.Connect the green (or bare) ground wire from the home power supply to the green ground screw inside the range hood terminal box.

5.Tighten strain relief screw.

6.Install terminal box cover.

Connect the Vent System

Vented Installations

1.Replace the metal filters. See “Range Hood Care” section.

2.Connect the vent system to the range hood vent opening. Seal the connection with clamps.

3.Reconnect power.

4.Check the operation of the range hood fan and light.

5.Push the range hood screen back in.

Non-Vented (recirculating) Installations

1.Connect the vent system to the range hood vent opening. Seal the connection with clamps.

2.Install Charcoal Filter Kit Part Number 883140. See “Range Hood Care” section.

3.Replace metal grease filters. See “Range Hood Care” section.

4.Reconnect power.

5.Check the operation of the range hood fan and light.

6.Push the range hood screen back in.

To order replacement kits, see the “Assistance or Service” section.

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Whirlpool Slide-Out Range Hood Electrical Connection, Connect the Vent System, Vented Installations

Slide-Out Range Hood specifications

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