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Cabinet Preparation for Hood Support
Mount the hood so that the bottom of the hood is between 24"-30" above the stovetop.
Warning! When cutting or drilling into wall or cabinet, be careful not to cut
existing electrical wiring.
1. If the bottom of the cabinet is recessed above the bottom of the cabinet door, then it
is necessary to install wood strips on each side of the recessed area on the bottom of the
cabinet where the range hood will be mounted. The wood strips should line up with the
4 keyhole slots on the top of the range hood. Fasten the wood strips with wood screws
about 3" in from each end.
Note: The thickness of the wood strips should be slightly more than the recessed
dimension. The length should be cut to size.
2. Measure and mark the electrical wiring opening in the wall or the cabinet. If the hood is
to be vented, also mark and measure the duct opening in the wall or cabinet.
Vertical Discharge – Vertical discharge is the only method of hood installation. If your
kitchen has an attic space above, the ducting may be run through the cabinet and the
attic to a roof cap. Another option, if your kitchen has a soffit above the cabinet, is to
run the duct up into the soffit and then discharge the air horizontally through the outside
wall to a wall cap.
Ductless – In ductless installations, air is vented back into the kitchen through the
opening in the range hood grille. If you do not anticipate heavy cooking, this method may
be preferable. Ductless installation requires the use of a charcoal filters (included) to
remove odors, which should be replaced at regular intervals depending on use. Check
with your local retailer or dealer for replacements.
Note: This charcoal filter is not dishwasher safe!
Preparation of Electrical Connections
Note: If replacing an existing hood, the electrical cable may need to be re-routed to
the desired position.
1. Determine the location of the electrical cable to connect to the range hood. The
preferred location for the electrical connector, vertical or horizontal, will depend on
the existing installation or ease of routing wiring. All electrical connections must comply
with national and local codes. Transfer the location of the selected range hood
knockouts to the bottom of the cabinet or onto the wall, then cut or drill a hole to
allow for clearance of the electrical cable clamp. Be careful not to cut into any hidden
utilities, such as electrical wires.
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