Install The Downdraft - Kenmore 233.5996 Series Installation Manual

Downdraft blower

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CUT COUNTERTOP OPENING

1. Lay out and cut the cooktop cut-out far enough FORWARD so

downdraft will fit behind it.

2. Set cooktop in place and slide it as far forward as possible. Center

and square it with edges of countertop.

3. Place the plastic template against the back flange of the cooktop

and center it. Trace around template to mark the downdraft

opening.

4. Remove cooktop from countertop.

5. Cut downdraft opening. Be careful not to chip edges of countertop.

MOUNT THE UNIT

1. Set downdraft into opening. Extend leveling brackets to floor of

cabinet so downdraft sits straight. (Note: Leveling brackets can

be removed and re-attached in other positions. Bottom flange

may have to face inward in tight cabinet installations.)

2. Secure the downdraft to the countertop as follows: Hold the

downdraft against the back of countertop cut-out and tightening

the 2 mounting screws (one on each end of unit) on underside of

countertop. Use a wood shim between screw and underside of

granite countertops.

3. Screw leveling brackets to bottom of cabinet. Tighten screws

holding leveling bracket to unit on each side.

INSTALL DUCTWORK

CAUTION:

BEFORE CUTTING HOLE IN CABINET FOR

DUCTWORK: Check for interference with floor joists, wall

studs, electrical wiring or plumbing.

1. Cut hole in cabinet as well as holes in wall or floor as necessary.

2. Mount the roof or wall cap and work back towards the cabinet,

attaching all ductwork, elbows and transitions as previously

planned. Tape all ductwork connections to make them secure

and air tight.

3. Connect ductwork (and transition, if required) to downdraft. If

necessary, LOOSEN nuts and screws that hold the blower in place,

and slide blower left or right to meet ductwork. Re-tighten screws

and nuts.

NOTE

A 3-1/4" x 10" collar is provided for installers who prefer to rivet

the ductwork to the unit. This will allow blower to be removed and

replaced easily in service situations without disturbing ductwork.