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Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
• Use clamps to seal all joints in the vent system.
• The vent system must have a damper.
• Use caulking to seal the exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.
• The size of the vent should be uniform.
Venting Methods
To use the hood’s top outlet to vent your hood, a 6” (15.2 cm) round vent system is
required. To use the hood’s rear outlet, a 31⁄4” x 10” (8.25 x 25.4 cm) rectangular
vent system is required. Neither of these vent systems are included and must be
purchased separately.
NOTE
Flexible vents are not recommended. Flexible vents create back pressure and air
turbulence that greatly reduces performance. The vent system can terminate either
through the roof or a wall. To vent through a wall, a 90° elbow is needed.
Mounting Height
Select a mounting height between a minimum of 24” (61 cm) for an electric
cooking surface, a minimum of 27” (68.6 cm) for a gas cooking surface, and a
suggested maximum of 36” (91.4 cm) above the range to the bottom of the hood.
Rear discharge
A 90° elbow may be installed immediately above the hood.
For Non-Vented (recirculating) Installations
If it is not possible to vent cooking fumes and vapors to the outside, the hood can
be used in the non-vented (recirculating) version, fitting a charcoal filter and a
plastic grid. Fumes and vapors are recycled through the recirculation grid.
• Follow the electrical connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure.
Aluminum/copper connections must conform with local codes and industry
accepted wiring practices.
• Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as
specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial plate is located behind
the filter on the rear wall of the range hood.
• Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70 (latest edition), or CSA Standards C22. 1-94, Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that has a grounding wire
with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
WARNING
• Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
• Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
• Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance.
Venting Requirements (ducted models only)
• The vent system must terminate outdoors.
• Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed area.
• Do not use a 4” (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall cap.
• Only use metal vents. Rigid metal vents are recommended. Plastic or metal foil
vents are not recommended.
• The length of the vent system and the number of elbows should be kept to a
minimum to provide efficient performance.
For the most efficient and quietest operation:
• Use no more than three 90° elbows.
• Make sure there is a minimum of 24” (61 cm) of straight vent between the elbows
if more than one elbow is used.
• Do not install two elbows together.
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