Whirlpool RH8930XLS User's Manual
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1. 5 TO REAR FIGURE 7 VERTICAL DISCHARGE THIS SURFACE TO TOP OF HOOD J LOCATE AT DIS CHARGE VENT IN REAR OF HOOD Sr BLOWER DISCHARGE FIGURE 8 HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE Page 3 Guideline to Proper Duct Sizing for Ventilating An indoor Electric Grill These Guidelines are to insure adequate ventilation for an indoor Electric Grill Indoor electric grills produce more smoke than normal cooking and requires at least 410 CFM to provide adequate ventilation Less stringent ventilating requirements can deviate from these recommendations HORIZONTAL VENTING Figure two on page two shows a direct discharge to the outside through a wail rain cap Due to the lower CFM rating in this venting position duct must be limited to a maximum of 2 feet of 3 x 10 inch duct capped with a wall rain cap with a free discharge area of at least 66 inches square There should be no bends in the connecting duct between the hood and the wall rain cap Figure 9shows an installation requiring more duct length A transition to round is used as close to the houd as possible to eliminate the restriction caused by the 3 x 10 duct 45 bends should be used instead of 90 bends wherever possible VERTICAL VENTING Figure one on page two shows an installation using 3 feet of 3 x 10 inch duct terminating in a roof rain cap In table one we see that 3 feet of 3 x 10 inch duct is the maximum length of 3 x 10 inch duct recommended For example if the s2. Remove switch by carefully running a sharp thin knife or razor blade under edge of switch to break adhesive loose at one end of switch Pull switch with steady outward pressure d Replace switch by removing paper backing inserting flex tail in hood front slot and CAREFULLY aligning switch before allowing adhesive to secure switch to front panel Remove switch front protective coating by carefully peeling off of switch e Insert flex tail into circuit board connector and secure with locking tab Fal Operate unit and if it works properly replace trim original circuit board and circuit board enclosure cover PC BOARD MTG SCREWS 3 SWITCH FLEX TAIL LOCKING TAB FIVE PIN CONNECTOR FIG 2 P C BOARD REMOVAL 2
3. UN ARTS EAG FIGURE 6 FIGURE 4 Page 2 RANGE HOOD BLOWER ORIENTATION VERTICAL DISCHARGE VENT TOP OF HOOD NOTE Before reinstalling the blower Assembly check the damper for free operation Open the damper blade and check for any restrictions in the duct system Check installation instructions for proper duct sizing Correct Blower orientation is imperative Incorrect installation will drastically cut air flow and cause Blower to run at maximum RPM regardless of motor speed control setting VERTICAL DISCHARGE 1 Figure 7 shows the proper Blower Assembly orientation for vertical discharge 2 From the blower position shown in Figure 7 lift the Blower Assembly vertically into mounting position 3 The 3 blower discharge surface should now be flush against top of hood This will allow proper air flow from the blower through the top vent The wider 5 surface will be to the rear HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE VENT REAR HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE 1 Figure 8 shows the proper Blower Assembly orientation for horizontal discharge 2 From the Blower position shown in Figure 8 lift the blower Assembly vertically into position 3 The 3 Blower discharge surface should now be flush against rear of hood This will allow proper air flow from the Blower through the rear vent the wider 5 surface will be to the top BLOWER DISCHARGE LOCATE AT DIS CHARGE VENT IN TOP OF HOOD awa THIS SURFACE
4. and check for 115VAC nominal AC line voltage between the black wire socket end socket and white wire socket center socket by inserting VOM probes into sockets 4 If voltage is not present proceed as follows a Turn off power at breaker box b Check connections in rear power entry box See Fig 1 1 Push in filter retaining tabs and remove filter from wiring compartment 2 Remove cover retaining screws and cover 3 Remove wiring box covers 2 c Check continuity of wires from wire nut connections to P C board sockets by inserting one meter probe in wire nut connection and the other probe in respective socket connector d Repair or replace as required restore power to unit and again check for voltage at P C board connector 5 If the fan or light still does not operate proceed as follows a With five pin connector plugged into board and light and or fan turned on check output of the red light and blue fan wires in the five pin connector by inserting one probe of the meter in the back of the socket at the respective wire connection red or blue and the other probe in the back of the socket at the black wire connection 1 Reading for red wire output should be 50 65 VAC if the light is on Lo or 100 125 VAC if the light is on Hi 2 Reading for blue wire output should be between 72 VAC and the line voltage reading depending upon fan speed setting b Ifoutput readings are correct problem is in the
5. AND CARE OF UNIT a gt aca Tian wr lo ee Jen FAN AND LIGHT CONTROL PANEL FAN For best results turn the fan on at the beginning of cooking and allow it to run until all smoke and odors are removed from the room TO TURN ON Touch the ON pad The fan will start at the highest speed Touch the UP ARROW and the fan will start at FAN OFF i the lowest speed TO DECREASE SPEED Touch the ON pad again momentarily Each time the ON pad is touched and released the motor speed will decrease If the ON pad is continuously depressed the speed will be reduced to the slowest speed If the UP ARROW is touched first use instruction No 3 TO INCREASE SPEED Touch the UP ARROW momentarily Each time the UP ARROW is touched and released the motor speed will increase If the UP ARROW is continuously de pressed the speed will increase to its highest speed Speed may be increased or decreased anytime during operation TO TURN FAN OFF Touch the OFF pad LIGHT Do not use bulb larger than 60 Watts TO TURN LIGHT ON Touch HI for full light Touch LOW for half light TO TURN LIGHT OFF Touch OFF FILTER For best results remove and clean often The filter may be placed in the dishwasher or washed in hot sudsy water EXTERIOR SURFACES Clean the range hood with a mild detergent and soft cl
6. APPLIANCES HOSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 999 9999 OR 123 Maple WASHING MACHINES ORYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 0 02 e eee 999 9999 4 Ig you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telepone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR wiirLPoo APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCEDURE If entire unit is not working proceed as follows 1 Check circuit breaker box to insure that breaker for hood is not tripped 2 Remove printed circuit board enclosure cover by removing two screws securing the cover See Figure 1 CAUTION SHOCK HAZARD SOME CIRCUIT BOARD COMPONENTS INCLUDING HEAT SINKS ARE NOT ISOLATED FROM THE AC POWER LINE 3 Disengage five pin connector from P C board
7. VENTED KITCHEN RANGE HOOD FOR 120 V OPERATION KITCHEN RANGE HOOD MODEL lt gt P Whirl ol RH8930XLS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Before you begin read the following instructions completely and carefully If followed they will simplify the installation job IMPORTANT OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES MOTOR LIGHTS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR S USE FILTER This unit can be vented vertically through upper cabinets or horizontally through an outside wall A typical vertical installation is shown in Figure 1 A typical horizontal installation is shown in Figure 2 For proper ventilation when used with an indoor electric grill see page 4for guidelines for proper duct sizing Improper duct sizing or installation of restrictive roof jacks can reduce air moving capacity and provide inadequate ventilation for an indoor electric grill For most efficient smoke removal the top of the hood should be approximately 66 inches 167 6 cm from the floor TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED Drill electric or ratchet drive with 1 wood bit to drill an access hole in the cabinet or kitchen wall forthe electric power line One common head screwdriver to Secure hood mounting screws to the cabinet and hood sheet metal parts Pliers for opening knockouts Pencil ruler and level for marking cabinet locations Saber saw o
8. oth Do not use abrasive cleansers or soapy steel wool pads Page 5 FILTER BLOWER COVER BLOWER FIGURE 10 EXHAUST UNIT ASSEMBLY If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps E Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find ind fix yourself without tools of any kind t nothing operates Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free trom Continental U S 0 cece eee eee 800 253 1301 Michigan oho Oo oon ek aa ia aio ee 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawali 0 00c cece 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can nstruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 I you need service lt gt Whirlpool has a nation Whit ol wide network of franchised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE service technicians are TECH CARE trained to fulfill the product FRANCHISED SERVICE warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yeliow Pages under
9. r keyhole saw for cutting the wall or cabinet openings Caulking metal snips duct tape ducts with elbow and transition if necessary and wall cap or roof cap as required A626 168 883029 Page 1 1 30 84 1 Make a template or transfer measurements shown in Fig 3 to cabinets or wall 2 Cut holes to accomodate ventilating duct allowing 6 cm clearance on all four sides for back vent Allow 1 9 cm clearance toward front for vertical vent Allow 6 cm on other three sides for top vent 3 Cut appropriate hole for electrical wiring 4 Run wire through wall or cabinets according to National Electrical Code and Applicable local codes DO NOT turn power on until installation is complete 5 Remove blower housing and filters for easier installation See exhaust unit assembly illustration on page 6 6 Remove screw holding junction box cover 7 Remove proper electrical knockout See Figure 3 8 Remove proper venting knockout See Figure 3 NOTE If horizontal discharge is selected an additional knockout in the blower cradle must be removed 9 Attach the damper as shown in Figure 5 for vertical discharge or Fig 6 for horizontal discharge 10 Lift the hood into position Mark location of four mounting holes 11 Remove hood and start all four screws in center of narrow neck of keyhole slot marked on cabinet bottom 12 Lift the hood into position simultaneously feeding the electrical wire through the knockou
10. t Follow applicable local codes and or latest National Electrical Code for electrical connector to be used at field wiring entrance 13 Tighten screws to secure hood Be sure screw head is in narrow neck of keyhole slot 14 Install proper duct work See page 4 15 Complete electrical wiring in junction box according to the National Electrical Code and applicable Local Codes NOTE This unit must be permanently grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and applicable Local codes 16 Replace junction box cover 17 Replace blower Note different blower positions in Figure 5 for vertical venting and Figure 6 for horizontal venting See Page 3 for correct blower installation 18 Replace blower cover light frame assembly and filters NOTE It has been found that a large part of the energy loss of the average home is due to outside air infiltrating the Structure Seal around ductwork where it passes through outside walls or ceiling Seal around electrical wiring also 19 Be sure that damper which is supplied with this model is properly installed See Figures 1 amp 2 FIGURE 5 gE DAMPER IF RAIN CAP HAS A CAMPER REMOVE 66 DAMPER BLADE 167 6 cm FROM HOOD FIGURE 1 a SS VERTICAL VENTING 34 x10 RECTANGULAR IF RAIN CAP HAS A DAMPER REMOVE DAMPER BLADE i FROM HOOD ae 66 167 6 cm FIGURE 2 _1 HORIZONTAL VENTING ay 17 6 CM IN INSTALLATION
11. traight lengths of duct inFig 9 total 9 ft the elbow is 45 and the roof rain cap has 113 in free area choose the duct size required The 45 elbow can be approximated by dividing the equivalent duct lengths in Table 2 by two Since we already have 9 ft of straight duct Table 1 tells us that 7 dia is too small So we try 8 dia 9 ft Straight Duct 6 ft Equivalent straight length of 45 elbow 8 Cia 15 ft Fifteen feet is over the maximum of 13 ft for 8 dia duct so 8 duck is too small Move to 9 dia duct and run through the calculations again 9 ft Straight Duct 7 ft Equivalent straight length of 9 dia duct for 45 elbow 16 ft Sixteen feet is under the maximum of 25 ft for 9 dia duct so 9 duct is a good choice RAIN CAP 203cm 8 DIA OUCT 83x254 T0203cm 34X 10 TO 8 DIA TRANSITION oO2em 4 TALL SECTION OF 34x 10 DUCT TO FLOOR 167 6cm FIGURE 9 TABLE Vertical Venting Tabie shows the maximum length of duct to be used in conjunction with a roof rain cap having a free area of 113 in TABLE 2 Duct Equivalent length of Size straight duct of same dia S 90 Elbow CFM vs DUCT LENGTH Equivalent Duct Length ft NOTE The above table is based on vertical discharge The values in this table are for duct length oniy and do not account for static pressure loss through roof mounted rain caps Page 4 OPERATION
12. wiring from plug to devices fan and light or in the devices themselves Bad socket or bulb and or defective fan motor c If outputs are not correct problem is in the circuit board or membrane switch See Page 2 CIRCUIT BOARD ENCLOSURE FIVE PIN CONNECTOR COVER MTG SCREWS 2 i TRIM RETAINING I FILTER RETAINING TABS 4 COVER RETAINING SCREWS 2 WHT FIG 1 INSIDE OF HOOD A626 476 1 1 11 84 Replace the control circuit board See Figure 2 ago Remove five pin cable connector Flip up tab on switch flex tail connector and remove tail from connector Remove three screws securing board to the enclosure and remove board Replace with new circuit board and re assemble by reversing above procedure Be sure that the switch flex tail is inserted far enough into its connector that the locking teeth on the connector tab engage the slots in the switch tail If unit still does not operate check membrane switch by removing switch tail from connector and inserting tail of anew unattached membrane switch in connector from P C board side of hood and secure with tab Insure that tail is oriented same as tail on attached switch Operate switch and if unit operates replace attached switch with new switch To replace membrane switch proceed as follows a Release switch flex tail from P C board connector b Remove front trim by removing screws securing trim to hood Be careful not to scratch or otherwise damage trim c
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