Whirlpool Vent system Your safety and the safety Others is very important

Before you start...

Your safety and the safety of

others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt

you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

DANGER

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Proper installation is your responsibility. Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to

Electrical ground is required. See “Electrical requirements,” page 3.

When installing downdraft vent, the cabinet drawer will need to be removed and the drawer front installed permanently to cabinet.

Note: Downdraft vent is installed directly behind the cooktop. Install downdraft vent first.

Downdraft vent is not approved for use in mobile homes.

Cabinet construction: Downdraft vent is designed for use in a cabinet with a depth of 24"

(61 cm). Some installations require a countertop deeper than 25" (63.5 cm). See chart on page

5.The maximum depth of the overhead cabinet is 13" (33 cm). Overhead cabinets installed at either side of the downdraft vent must be 18" (45.7 cm) above the cooking surface.

See cooktop Installation Instructions before making any cutouts and for the minimum distance between the front edge of the countertop and front edge of cooktop. The minimum horizontal distance between the overhead cabinets is the same as the width of the installed downdraft vent.

When installing a 36" (91.4 cm) or 42" (106.7 cm) retractable downdraft vent with “Create-A- Cooktop” modules, the optional support must be installed on the front of the downdraft vent. See installation steps for details.

Parts supplied for installation:

•1 top trim

•2 end caps

•2 lower support legs

•2 overcounter support brackets

•2 undercounter mounting brackets

•1 bag of fasteners

•1 metal cover

•1 backdraft damper

•literature package

•optional support and two screws (36" (91.4 cm) or 42" (106.7 cm) models only)

Parts needed for installation:

•2 U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed 1/2" (12.7 mm) conduit connectors (3 are required if the exterior-mounted vent motor is used.)

•1 wall cap for interior-mounted motor

•vent system

•power supply cable

•wiring cable for optional remote blower kit.

comply with the installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located on the front of the downdraft vent above the wiring box cover.

Check location where downdraft vent will be installed. The location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents or fans. Before making countertop cutout, check that downdraft vent and cooktop location will clear cabinet walls, backsplash, and rear wall studs inside cabinet.

ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR FLOOR WHERE RETRACTABLE DOWNDRAFT VENT IS TO BE INSTALLED MUST BE SEALED.

Tools needed for installation:

level	drill	caulking gun and
		weatherproof
		caulking
		compound

		saber or
1/8" drill bit		keyhole saw
3/8" (9.5 mm)
nut driver or	duct tape	flat-blade
ratchet
		screwdriver
pencil	pliers

metal

snips

Phillips

screwdriver wire stripper

or utility knife

gloves

measuring tape

safety glasses

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