Venting Requirements - Whirlpool WVW57UC6FS Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

Cabinet Dimensions
10" (25.4 cm) min.
13" (33.0 cm) max.
9¹⁄₂" (24.1 cm)
10" (25.4 cm) min.
13" (33.0 cm) max.
Side
cabinet
30" (76.2 cm) or
36" (91.4 cm)
"X"
bottom of
canopy
to cooking
surface
* For non-vented (recirculating) installations
IMPORTANT:
Minimum distance "X": 24" (61 cm)
from electric cooking surface
Minimum distance "X": 27" (68.6 cm)
from gas cooking surface
Suggested maximum distance "X": 36" (91.4 cm)
The chimneys can be adjusted for different ceiling heights.
See the following chart.
Vented Installations
Min. ceiling height
Electric cooking 7' 5" (2.26 m)
surface
Gas cooking 7' 8" (2.34 m)
surface
Non-Vented (Recirculating) Installations
Min. ceiling height
Electric cooking 7' 5" (2.26 m)
surface
Gas cooking 7' 8" (2.34 m)
surface
NOTE: The range hood chimneys are adjustable and designed
to meet varying ceiling or soffit heights depending on the
distance "X" between the bottom of the range hood and the
cooking surface. For higher ceilings, a Stainless Steel Chimney
Extension Kit Part Number EXTKIT25FS is available from your
dealer or an authorized parts distributor. The chimney extension
replaces the upper chimney shipped with the range hood.
2" (5.1 cm) min.
9" (22.9 cm) min.*
Vent and power
supply cable
entry location
17" (43.2 cm)*
Side
cabinet
Centerline
Cooking surface
Max. ceiling height
9' 6" (2.9 m)
9' 6" (2.9 m)
Max. ceiling height
9' 10" (3 m)
9' 10" (3 m)

Venting Requirements

(vented models only)
Vent system must terminate to the outdoors except
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for non-vented (recirculating) installations.
Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other
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enclosed area.
Do not use 4" (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall cap.
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Use metal vent only. Rigid metal vent is recommended.
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Plastic or metal foil vent is not recommended.
The length of vent system and number of elbows should
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be kept to a minimum to provide efficient performance.
For the Most Efficient and Quiet Operation:
Use no more than three 90° elbows.
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Make sure there is a minimum of 24" (61 cm) of straight
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vent between the elbows if more than 1 elbow is used.
Do not install 2 elbows together.
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Use clamps to seal all joints in the vent system.
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The vent system must have a damper. If the roof
■
or wall cap has a damper, do not use the damper
supplied with the range hood.
Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening
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around the cap.
The size of the vent should be uniform.
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Cold Weather Installations
An additional backdraft damper should be installed to minimize
backward cold air flow and a thermal break should be installed
to minimize conduction of outside temperatures as part of the
vent system. The damper should be on the cold air side of the
thermal break.
The break should be as close as possible to where the vent
system enters the heated portion of the house.
Makeup Air
Local building codes may require the use of makeup air systems
when using ventilation systems greater than specified CFM of
air movement. The specified CFM varies from locale to locale.
Consult your HVAC professional for specific requirements in
your area.
Venting Methods
This canopy hood is factory set for venting through
the roof or wall.
A 6" (15.2 cm) round vent system is needed for installation
(not included). The hood exhaust opening is 6" (15.2 cm) round.
NOTE: Flexible vent is not recommended. Flexible vent
creates back pressure and air turbulence that greatly
reduce performance.
Vent system can terminate either through the roof or wall.
To vent through a wall, a 90° elbow is needed.
Rear Discharge
A 90° elbow may be installed immediately above the hood.
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