3.If the cabinet bottom is recessed above a support frame, wood filler strips need to be installed on the right and left sides of the cutout to provide sides of clearance for the sliding screen. Wood filler strips should be flush with or recessed ¹⁄₁₆" to ¹⁄₈" (1.6 mm to 3.2 mm) from the bottom of the support frame.
Transfer measurement A and B to the cabinet back wall. Measure from the underside of the cabinet or wood filler strips, if used. Mark the cutout as shown. Use a saber saw or keyhole saw to cut a rectangular opening for the vent.
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(27.3 cm)
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A. Wood filler strips
4.Complete cabinet preparation following the instructions for your type of installation.
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Centerline
Cutout
Venting Outside Through the Roof
Measure and mark the lines as shown. Use a saber saw or keyhole saw to cut a rectangular opening for the vent.
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Venting Outside Through the Wall
Assemble the vent that you will use over the vent opening. Do not attach the vent at this time. Measure from the top of the screen housing to the top of the vent opening (A) and back to the bottom of the vent opening (B). Remove the vent.
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Non Vented (recirculating) Installation Through the Soffit/Cabinet
Measure and mark a rectangular vent opening in the soffit using the method shown for venting through the wall. Measure and mark the same centerline on the soffit above the range hood area.
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A. Vent cover
B. Centerline
Use the vent cover from the Charcoal Filter Kit or other vent cover as a template to outline an opening for the vent. Use a saber saw or keyhole saw to cut a rectangular opening for the vent system.
The range hood can be vented inside through the top of the cabinet.
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(10.2 cm) | (27.3 cm) |
Cutout | 1" | |
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The Charcoal Filter Kit Part Number 883140 must be used.
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