Whirlpool W10526058F Use & Care Manual - Page 8

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Install In-Line Smart Kit - Optional

NOTE: Your range hood can work with either an internal or an in-

line (external) blower motor system. An optional In-Line Smart Kit

(purchased separately) allows the blower motor that comes with

this range hood to be installed in a location other than inside the

range hood cavity.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, install this

range hood only with the In-Line Smart Kit manufactured by

Whirlpool, Part Number W10692945.

For installation see the In-Line Smart Kit installation instructions.

See the "Assistance or Service" section to order.

Assemble Range Hood

1. Install transition on top of hood (if removed for shipping) with

2 - 3.5 x 9.5 mm sheet metal screws.

A. Vent transition

B. 3.5 x 9.5 mm screw

2. Position the 4 vertical supports (A) with the notches at the

bottom and attach to the range hood using 16 - 4.2 x 8 mm

screws.

3. Attach the horizontal support (B) using 8 - 4.2 x 8 mm screws.

A. Vertical supports

B. Horizontal support

C. Notched end

4. Attach a second set of vertical supports (A) and set the

vertical height (B). See "Installation Dimensions" in the

"Location Requirements" section to help determine the

desired dimension for vertical height "B."

Secure with 16 - 4.2 x 8 mm T20

A. Vertical supports

B. Vertical height

Install Range Hood

Non-Vented (recirculating) Installation

1. Attach the air deflector to the upper horizontal support using

4 mounting screws.

A. Deflector

B. Mounting screws

2. Measure the length of 6" (15.2 cm) duct needed to connect

the transition to the deflector.

NOTE: Vent should fit up inside the deflector 1" (2.5 cm)

minimum.

3. Install vent between the transition and the deflector.

NOTE: To make vent installation easier, temporarily remove

the deflector from the chimney support bracket and replace

after vent section is in place.

4. Seal all connections with vent clamps. Continue with "Range

Hood Installation" in this section.

Range Hood Installation

1. Using 2 or more people, lift the range hood assembly and

attach it by snapping the vertical supports to the spring clips

in the upper horizontal support bracket that is mounted to the

ceiling.

NOTE: The range hood assembly must be held in place while

you are installing the screws in the next step.

screws.