Whirlpool RH4700 SERIES User's Manual
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1. Do Not remove venting knockouts terminal YAN 4 7 UX KXAN ARRA YMA OX 4 x Q VN Remove terminal box cover from range hood amp WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install range hood Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other injury keyhole slot 4 Lift range hood into final position and center Mark on underside of cabinet the location for the four keyhole mounting slots Set range hood aside on a protected surface centerline Determine and clearly mark a vertical centerline in the cabinet opening 1 3 8 from wall not cabinet i l i i i frame l i l centerline 6 To wire through top mark a line 7 1 2 from the right of the centerline on the underside of the cabinet Mark the point on this line that is 1 3 8 from the back wall Drill a 1 1 4 diameter hole through cabinet at this point Note If a cord connection kit is used drill a 1 5 8 diameter hole centerline To wire through rear mark a line 7 1 2 from the right of the centerline on the wall Mark the point on this line that is 1 3 8 from underside of cabinet l Continue installation with Step 13 on Panel C You have just finished installing your new Whirlpool range hood Keep Installation Instructions close to range hood for easy Congratulations reference The instruction2. Press filter light lens into position When it s time to replace your aluminum filter light lens or charcoal filter pads 1 For model series RH4700 and RH4900 Order Aluminum Filter Light Lens no 883149 Order Charcoal Filter Pads no 883151 2 Call Whirloool s Telesales line at 1 800 442 9991 3 Give the Telesales Representative the part number needed 4 The Representative will give you the current price 5 Place your order using your Master Card Visa or Discover credit card 6 If you wish mail a check or money order To Whirlpool Corporation 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 9980 Attn Accessory Accounting 7 Be sure to ask the Telesales Representative about the wide variety of other Whirlpool Product Accessories To clean blower motor Clean exterior of motor with a damp cloth and grease cutting detergent Exterior surfaces Clean the range hood with a mild detergent and soft cloth Do Not use abrasive cleansers or steel wool pads Light Do Not use bulb larger than 60 watts in light socket Light bulb is not included If range hood does If you need If you need g g not operate assistance service Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped The Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center In the event your Whirloool appliance or the house fuse blown will answer any questions about operating should need service call the dealer from or maintaining your range hood not who
3. THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person s in accordance with all applicable Codes and standards including Fire Rated Construction The combustion airflow needed for safe operation of fuel burning equipment may be affected by this unit s operation Follow the heating equipment manufacturer s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association NFPA and the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE and the local code authorities When cufting or drilling info wall or ceiling do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors WARNING To reduce the risk of fire use only metal ductwork venting N rear of hood q knockout for 3 1 4 x 10 rectangular back vent _ damper mounting holes WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not use this fan with any solid state soeed control device WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer If you have questions contact the manufacturer Before servicing or cleaning unit switch power off at service panel and lock switch power off at service panel and lock service pane
4. To vent through the roof with 3 1 4 x 10 rectangular vent mark a line 1 and 5 from the back wall on the underside of the cabinet Mark lines 5 1 4 to the right and left of The centerline on the underside of cabinet that connect the lines just drawn Use a keyhole saw and saber saw to cut a rectangular opening for the ventwork Repeat for the underside of the top of the cabinet To vent through wall with 3 1 4 x 10 rectangular vent measure 1 8 and 3 5 8 down from underside of cabinet and mark on back wall Measure and mark a line 5 1 4 to right and left of centerline connecting the two lines Use a keyhole saw and saber saw to cut a rectangular opening for the ventwork 6 16 17 11 Install vent system through the vent opening in upper cabinet or wall Complete venting system according to method needed See Venting requirements Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening Attach rectangular damper to selected rectangular vent opening If damper is attached to back of range hood be sure damper hinge is toward the top For round vented installations use round damper in vent to prevent air from flowing back into ventwokk If wall or roof cap has a damper remove damper blade from range hood 13 Do Not turn on power until installation is complete Run wiring through wall or cabinets according to the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances keyhole slot 14 n Start
5. kitchen Slide cardboard or hardboard under range before moving range across floor to prevent damaging floor covering Cover countertop cooktop or set in range with a thick protective covering to prevent damaging countertop 1 E Disconnect and move freestanding range from cabinet opening to provide easier access to upper cabinet and rear wall Put a thick protective covering over cooktop set in range or countertop to protect from damage or dirt 2 E Determine which venting method roof or wall venting or non venting you need to use This range hood is shipped for non vented installation If non venting recirculating installation is desired follow instructions on Panel D Vented installation Turn vent baffle and reinsert in slot in top of range hood so that the word Vented is facing up Fasten vent baffle with screws knockouts wiring E knockouts Remove knockout from the wiring opening top or rear to be used For rectangular venting remove only the 3 1 4 x 10 rectangular opening knockout For round ventwork venting through roof remove both opening knockouts 4 KRY OMY terminal box cover O X KY inn Remove terminal box cover from range hood AWARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install range hood Failure to follow this instruction can result in back or other injury keyhole slot Y front of hood rA Lift the range hoo
6. screws through neck of each of the four keyhole mounting screw slots marked on the cabinet bottom 15 Lift range hood into final position feeding electrical wire through wiring opening Position the range hood so that the large end of the keyhole slots are over the screws Then push the hood toward the wall so that the screws are in the neck of the slots Tighten mounting screws to cabinet making sure mounting screws are in narrow neck of slots Make sure that damper blade if used rotates up and down freely AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before making electrical connections Connect ground wire to green ground screw in terminal box Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock j E k eee i ee EEEN Q A S TANA KY Pe b RIAIN S TZIOA j zae White ALY tat TERT RR o y CL ERAS aed al W SSS VP eee AKE SLO aT O a4 Y ey A e wire RRA nam lt is we black ground green ground screw For models requiring direct wiring Connect the white and black wires of the power supply cable to the white and black leads in the hood with twist on connectors Connect the power supply ground wire to the green ground screw inside the terminal box Use caulking to seal wire opening Replace terminal box cover For cord connected models A WARNING A Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adap
7. d into final position and center Mark on the underside of cabinet the location of the four keyhole mounting slots Set range hood aside on a protected surface Determine and clearly mark a vertical centerline on the wall and cabinet in the area the vent opening will oe made l l 1 3 8 i from wall not cabinet frame l l l l l l H centerline 9 To wire through top mark a line 7 1 2 from the right of the centerline on the underside of the cabinet Mark the point on this line that is 1 3 8 from back wall Drill a 1 1 4 diameter hole through the cabinet at this point Note If a cord connection kit is used drill a 1 5 8 diameter hole centerline To wire through rear mark a line 7 1 2 from the right of the centerline on the wall Mark the point on this line that is 1 3 8 from underside of cabinet Drill a 1 1 4 diameter hole through wall at this point Panel C Numbers correspond to steps 7 14 15 RH4900 Series Shown cabinet cutouts 10 To vent through the roof with 7 round vent mark 4 1 2 and 5 in from back wall along the centerline on underside of cabinet Use these points as centers to draw 7 1 8 circles on underside of cabinet Use a saber saw to cut the openings for the ventwork Repeat for the underside of the top of the cabinet This will create slotted openings which makes it easier to install the vent system cabinet cutouts 5 1 4
8. e installation of the range hood 2 Instruct you how to use the range hood 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring D Repairs when range hood is used in other than normal single family household use E Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home F Damage to range hood caused by accident misuse fire flood act of God or use of oroducts not approved by Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may also apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange lt Whirlpool Part No 626775 883305 Rev D 2000 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark SM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Printed in U S A
9. fire department is being called You can fight the fire with your back to an exit Copies of standards listed may be obtained from National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 Venting requirements Venting system must terminate to the outside Do not terminate the vent in an attic or other enclosed space Do not use four inch laundry type wall caps Do not use plastic vent Vent system needed for installation is not included Wall or roof caps used must have backdraft damper Determine which outside venting method needs to be used NOTE If a non vented recirculating installation is desired follow instructions on Panel D The length of the vent system and number of elbows should be kept to a minimum to provide efficient performance The size of the vent system should be uniform Do Not install two elbows together Use duct tape to seal all joints in the vent system Vent system can terminate either through the roof or wall Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around exhaust hood For the most efficient and quiet operation it is recommended that the range be vented vertically through the roof through 7 round vent system Figures 1 4 show common venting methods and what types of materials are needed Vertical roof venting roof cap a 7 round through roof damper located as far from hood as possible 66 Figure Vertical roof ven
10. ied electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Do not ground to a gas pipe Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure range hood is properly grounded Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit Panel A 3 1 4 x 10 top vent knockout for rectangular 19 3 4 A A 115 volt 60 Hz AC only fused electrical supply is required The total ampere load used including the range hood must not exceed 90 of the rated capacity of the circuit The ampere rating of the range hood is located on the model serial number rating plate located on the side cover of the blower motor housing Ss m The range hood must be connected with copper wire only C E The range hood can be connected directly to the fused disconnect or circuit breaker box through flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable A U L listed strain relief must be provided at each end of the power supply cable Wire sizes COPPER WIRE ONLY and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as specified on the model serial rating plate For power cord connected installations a U L listed range hood cord connection kit MUST be used Note Some models come with a factory installed 3 ff long power cord having a 3 prong ground plug Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances WARNING TO REDUCE
11. installation Instructions and Use and Care RH4900 SERIES shown RH4700 SERIES Part No 626775 883305 Rev D IMPORTANT Read and save these instructions 30 and 36 Convertible Range Hood IMPORTANT Installer Leave Installation Instructions with homeowner Homeowner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Save Installation Instructions for electrical insoector s use www whirlpool com Before you start Product dimensions Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance 30 model 29 7 8 knockouts for 7 36 model 35 7 8 for 7 round round vent Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean ADANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions A WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed Important Observe all governing codes and ordinances Proper installation is your responsibi
12. l to prevent power from being switched on accidentally When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked securely fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel CAUTION For general ventilating use only Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE Never leave surface units unattended at high settings Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods Clean ventilating fans frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter Use proper pan size Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SMOTHER FLAMES with a close fitting lid cookie sheet or metal tray then turn off the burner BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS If the flames do not go out immediately EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN You may be burned DO NOT USE WATER including wet dishcloths or towels a violent steam explosion will result Use an extinguisher ONLY if You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher and you already know how to operate it The fire is small and contained in the area where it is started The
13. lity Make sure you have everything necessary for correct installation It is the responsibility of the installer to comply with the clearances specified Check the location where the range hood will be installed The location should be away from strong draft areas such as windows doors and strong heating vents Tools and materials needed for installation e compass or 7 e 1 1 4 drill bit circle template e pencil e pliers e ruler e level e caulking gun e Phillips screwdriver saber saw e metal snips e keyhole saw e drill e duct tape Mobile home installation The installation of this range hood must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards Title 24 CFR Part 328 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 or when such standard is not applicable the Standard for Manufactured Home Installation 1982 Manufactured Home Sites Communities and Setups ANSI A225 1 NFPA 501A or latest edition or with local codes Electrical requirements Important Observe all governing codes and ordinances It is the customer s responsibility To contact a qualified electrical installer To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended that a qualif
14. m you purchased the appliance or a covered in the Installation Instructions The Whirloool authorized service company A Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center is Whirloool authorized service company Is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week Just listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone dial 1 800 253 1301 the call is free directory under Appliance Household Major Service and Repair You can also obtain the service company s name and number by dialing free within the continental United States the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 A special operator will tell you the name and number of your nearest Whirlpool Range Hood Warranty Whirloool authorized service company Maintain the quality built into your Whirlpool LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR appliance call a Whirlbool authorized service Company FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct aaa From date of purchase defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company When you call you will need the range hood model number and serial number Both numbers can be found on the model serial rating plate located on the side cover of the motor housing WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Any labor costs incidental to the replacement of defective parts B Consumable parts such as light bulbs and filters C Service calls to 1 Correct th
15. peed Press ON pad several times until fan reaches desired soeed Each time the ON pad is pressed fan soeed will decrease until fan reaches lowest setting FAN LIGHT JAD Tee CE UP ARROW pad To increase speed Press UP ARROW pad until fan reaches desired soeed Each time the UP ARROW oad is pressed fan soeed will increase until fan reaches highest speed FAN LIGHT AD Won C E Ge OFF pad To turn fan OFF Press fan OFF pad HI pad LO pad OFF pad To operate light Press HI pad for bright light Press LO pad for less light Lignt may be changed to HI or LO during anytime of range hood operation To turn light OFF Press light OFF pad Care of range hood Filter light lens For best results remove and clean often To remove filter light lens Pull firmly on filter tab to remove filter light lens from range hood To clean filter light lens Place filter light lens in dishwasher or hot sudsy water to clean Non vented installation Turn filfer light lens so that charcoal filter oad is facing up Lift tabs and remove charcoal filter pad Discard charcoal filter pad Place filter light lens in dishwasher or hot sudsy water to clean Lift tabs and place new charcoal filter pad in filter light lens To reinstall filter light lens Place edge of filfer light lens in opening so that right side is above flange and tab faces downward
16. s will make reinstalling your Whirlpool range hood in another home as easy as the first installation Use amp Care Information Use this range hood only in the manner intended by the manufacturer If you have any questions contact the manufacturer Before installation and before servicing or cleaning range hood switch off power at service panel and lock service panel fo prevent power from being switched on accidentally When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked securely fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel Panel E Operation of range hood RH4700XD Series For best results turn range hood fan ON at beginning of cooking and allow it to run until all smoke and odors are removed from room To turn fan ON HIGH and LOW Turn fan control to turn fan to HIGH LOW and OFF Speed may be increased or decreased anytime during range hood operation To turn range hood light ON and OFF Turn light control to ON or OFF Light may be turned off or on anytime during range hood operation OFF J eoN HI 1D LO Fiirfp ol E fan control light control RH4900XD Series FAN LIGHT JED Ber CJ GD On pad To operate fan Press ON pad The range hood fan will start at the highest fan soeed To change fan to lowest soeed press the DOWN ARROW pad Speed may be increased or decreased anytime during range hood operation To decrease fan s
17. ter Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock For your personal safety this range hood must be grounded To minimize possible shock hazard the cord must be plugged into a mating 3 prong ground type outlet grounded in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances If mating outlet is not available it is the responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded 3 prong outlet installed by a qualified electrician Do not use an extension cord Using a U L listed power supply cord connection kit Follow Power Cord Kit instructions for connecting wiring Replace terminal box cover 1 y E Turn power supply on Copies of standards listed may be obtained from National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy Massachusetts 02269 Panel D Pull firmly on tab to remove filter light lens from range hood Turn filter light lens so that charcoal filter pad is facing up Lift tabs and remove charcoal filter pad Discard charcoal filter pad Place edge of filter light lens in opening so that right side is above flange and tab faces downward Press filter light lens into position Non vented installation vent baffle Check vent baffle on top of range hood Non vented should be facing up 2 Remove knockout from the wiring opening rear or Top To be used
18. ting roof cap 3 1 4 x 10 through the roof Figure 2 Panel B Horizontal wall venting 3 1 4 x 10 through the wall wall cap 66 Figure 3 roof cap 7 min diameter wall cap round vent o a ap elbows s I an a7 o 3 1 4 x 10 to round vent transition Figure 4 Recommended vent length Use 3 1 4 x 10 or 7 vent with a maximum length of 26 feet for vent system For best performance use no more than three 90 elbows To calculate the length of system you need add the equivalent feet for each vent piece used in the system See the following examples 3 1 4 x 10 vent system 3 1 4 x 10 6 ft gt elbow wall cap Maximum length 26 feet 2 ft 1 90 elbow 2 f _Y 8 feet straight 8 ft 1 wall cap 0 N Length of 3 1 4 x 10 system lo Ii Recommended standard fittings 3 1 4 x 10 90 3 1 4 x 10 flat 3 1 4 x 10 wall elbow 5 ft elbow 12 ft cap 0 ft 7 vent system 90 elbow lt 6 ft gt wall cap 2 ft Y Maximum length 26 feet transition AGM 3 1 4 x 10 2 90 elbows 0 f S AR 1 wall cap 0 ft ranson 8 feet straight o ii Length of 7 system 22 5 ft Recommended standard fittings 3 1 4 x 10 to 3 1 4 x 10 to 7 90 elbow 5 ft 7 4 5 ft 90 elbow 5 ft 45 elbow 2 5 ft 7 wall cap 0 ft Now start With range hood in
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