Whirlpool 48" Use & Care 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

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1¼" (3 cm) drill bit

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¹⁄₈" (3 mm) drill bit

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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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Home power supply cable

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1 - ½" (1.3 cm) 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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Blower motor system - internal or external (see “Blower 
Motor System” in the “Accessories” section).

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

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3 metal grease filters

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Hood liner with halogen lamps installed.

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1 - 10" (25.4 cm) square to 10" (25.4 cm) round duct 
transition with damper.

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4 - 5 x 45 mm  mounting screws

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4 - 4.2 x 8 mm screws

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T-20 TORX

®†

 adapter

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Have a qualified technician install the hood liner. 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 hood 
liner.

The hood liner 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.

The hood liner must be surrounded by a custom built enclosure 
with hood support capable of supporting 75 lb (34 kg).

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

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.

Minimum distance “X”: 24" (61 cm) from electric cooking 
surfaces.
Minimum distance “X”: 30" (76.2 cm) from gas cooking 
surfaces.
Suggested maximum distance “X”: 36" (91.4 cm).

†®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.