Whirlpool WVU17UC0JS Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual page 9

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11. Mount Range Hood
Lift the range hood into place, positioning the rear slots over
the mounting brackets.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, push on the screws that are
started into the top mounting tabs and bend the tabs against
the cabinet side walls. Attach the screws to the cabinet side
walls.
For direct wire installations, run the home power supply cable
according to the National Electric Code or CSA standards
and local codes and ordinances. There must be enough
wiring from the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box to
make the connection in the range hood electrical terminal
box.
Tighten the strain relief screws.
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NOTE: Do not reconnect power until the installation is
complete.
OPTIONAL: If you prefer, bend the rear tabs against the rear
of the range hood and attach to the wall using #8-18 x
(4.2 x 16 mm) truss-head screws.
12. Connect Vent System
Connect the ventwork to the range hood. Seal joints with vent
clamps or duct tape to make secure and airtight.
Check that the back draft dampers work properly.
13. Make Electrical Connection
A
B
C
Option 1 - Direct Wire Installations
Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector and connect
the 2 white wires (A) together.
Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector and connect
the 2 black wires (B) together.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Electrically ground the blower.
Use copper wire.
Connect ground wire to green ground screw in
terminal box.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
Connect the green (or bare) ground wire (C) from the power
supply to the green ground screw in the electrical box and
tighten the screw securely.
Reinstall the electrical box cover.
Reconnect power.
Option 2 - Power Cord Kit Installations
For optional power cord kit installations, follow the instructions
supplied with the power cord kit. See the “Assistance or Service”
section for information on ordering.
NOTE: Use only with range hood cord connection kits that have
been investigated and found acceptable for use with this model
range hood.
14. Complete the Installation
Install a 120V, 75W maximum, incandescent light bulb with
E26 base. See “Replacing the Incandescent Light Bulb” in the
“Range Hood Care” section.
If removed previously, replace the filter. See “Grease or
Charcoal Filter” in the “Range Hood Care” section.
For vented installations: Install a metal filter.
For non-vented (recirculating) installations: Install a
charcoal filter.
Check the operation of the range hood fan and light. See the
“Range Hood Use” section.
If the range hood does not operate, check to see whether a
circuit breaker has tripped or a household fuse has blown.
Disconnect the power and check the wiring connections.
NOTE: To get the most efficient use from your new range hood,
read the “Range Hood Use” section.
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