Whirlpool RH4900 SERIES User Manual
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before making
electrical connections.
electrical connections.
Connect ground wire to green ground
screw in terminal box.
screw in terminal box.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
electrical shock.
WARNING
Panel D
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.
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.
7-1/2"
centerline
1-3/8"
from wall,
(not
cabinet
frame)
from wall,
(not
cabinet
frame)
16.
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.
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.
18.
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.
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.
white
green
ground
screw
ground
screw
ground
wire
wire
black
1.
Check vent baffle on top of range
hood. “Non-vented” should be facing up.
hood. “Non-vented” should be facing up.
2.
Remove knockout from the wiring opening
(rear or top) to be used.
(rear or top) to be used.
Do Not remove venting knockouts.
Non-vented
installation
vent baffle
3.
Remove terminal box cover from range
hood.
hood.
terminal
box
cover
box
cover
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.
center. Mark on underside of cabinet the
location for the four keyhole mounting
slots. Set range hood aside on a protected
surface.
5.
Determine and clearly mark a vertical
centerline in the cabinet opening.
centerline in the cabinet opening.
7-1/2"
centerline
1-3/8"
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.
the right of the centerline on the wall. Mark
the point on this line that is 1-3/8" from
underside of cabinet.
You have just
finished installing
your new Whirlpool range hood.
Keep Installation Instructions
close to range hood for easy
reference. The instructions will
make reinstalling your Whirlpool
range hood in another home
as easy as the first
installation.
Congratulations!
7.
Continue installation with Step 13, on
Panel C.
Panel C.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install range hood.
install range hood.
Failure to follow this instruction can
result in back or other injury.
result in back or other injury.
WARNING
centerline
centerline
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
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.
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:
cord-connection kit:
Follow Power Cord Kit instructions for
connecting wiring.
connecting wiring.
Replace terminal box cover.
17.
Turn power supply on.
For cord connected models:
Copies of standards listed may be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269