Whirlpool GXW65DXS Owner's Manual

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. 
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed 
here.

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Level

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Drill with 1¼" (3.0 cm), 

¹⁄₈" (3.2 mm), and ⁵⁄₁₆" (7.9 mm) 

drill bits

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Pencil

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Wire stripper or utility knife

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Tape measure or ruler

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Pliers

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Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

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Vent clamps

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Jigsaw or keyhole saw

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Flat-blade screwdriver

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Metal snips

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Phillips screwdriver

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Metric hex key set

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Home power supply cable

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½" (12.7 mm) UL listed or CSA approved strain relief

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3 UL listed wire connectors

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1 wall or roof cap

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Metal vent system

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Recirculation Kit Part Number W10294733 for non-vented 
(recirculating) installations only. See “Assistance or Service” 
section to order.

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6" (15.2 cm) dia. round metal vent duct - length required is 
determined by ceiling height.

Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts are included.

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Hood canopy assembly with blower, vent transition, light bulb 
and canopy glass already installed

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Metal grease filter

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Vent cover support bracket

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Mounting template

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2-piece vent cover

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4 - 4 x 8 screws

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6 - 5 x 45 mm mounting screws

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2 - 8 x 40 mm wall anchors

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4 - 10 x 50 mm wall anchors

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T-10 Torx

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 adapter

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T-20 Torx

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 adapter

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Have a qualified technician install the range hood. It is the 
installer's responsibility to comply with installation clearances 
specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating 
plate is located behind the left filter on the rear wall of the vent 
hood.

Canopy hood location should be away from strong draft areas, 
such as windows, doors and strong heating vents. 

Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given 
dimensions provide minimum clearance.

Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical 
Requirements” section.

The canopy hood is factory set for venting through the roof or 
wall. For non-vented (recirculating) Installation see “Non-vented 
(recirculating) Installations” in “Prepare Location” section. 
Recirculation Kit Part Number W10294733 is available from your 
dealer or an authorized parts distributor. 

All openings in ceiling and wall where canopy hood will be 
installed must be sealed.

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.

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