INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare Location

NOTE: Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance within the ceiling or wall.

1.Disconnect power.

2.Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood. Place covering over that surface.

3.Lift the range hood and set it upside down onto covered surface.

4.If cabinet has recessed bottom, add wood filler strips on each side. Install screws to attach filler strips in locations shown.

Wood filler strips (recessed cabinet bottoms only)

3" (7.6 cm)

Cabinet

bottom

3" (7.6 cm)

Wall

Determine Wiring Hole Location

Cut only one 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm) diameter wiring access hole.

1.Determine and clearly mark a vertical centerline on the wall and cabinet in the area the vent opening will be made.

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A. Centerline

To wire through top:

1.Mark a line distance “A” from the right of the centerline on the underside of the cabinet. Mark the point on this line that is

2" (5.1 cm) from back wall. Drill a 1¼" (3.2 cm) diameter hole through the cabinet at this point.

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2" (5.1 cm)

 

from wall,

 

not cabinet

 

frame

Centerline

A. 8³⁄₈" (21.3 cm)

To wire through wall:

1.Mark a line distance “A” from the right of the centerline on the underside of the wall. Mark the point on this line that is ⁷⁄₈" (2.2 cm) from the underside of the cabinet. Drill a 1¹⁄₄"

(3.2 cm) diameter hole through the rear wall at this point.

⁷⁄₈" (2.2 cm)

A

Centerline

A. 8³⁄₈" (21.3 cm)

Install Range Hood

1.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

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

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A. Drill pilot hole

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

¹⁄₄"

(6.4 mm)

Non-vent (recirculating) installations - Do not remove any knockouts.

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Whirlpool UXT4030AY, UXT4036AY installation instructions Installation Instructions, Prepare Location, Install Range Hood

UXT4036AY, UXT4030AY specifications

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