Whirlpool UXI6536BSS Owner's Manual

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Lay out the vent duct system before installing the range hood 
to determine the best routing for the vent duct.

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It is recommended that the vent system be installed before 
the range hood is installed.

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Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance 
within the ceiling for exhaust vent.

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Range hood is to be installed 24" (61.0 cm) min. for electric 
cooking surfaces, 27" (68.6 cm) min. for gas cooking 
surfaces, to a suggested maximum of 36" (91.4 cm) above 
the cooking surface.

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Remove film from metal surfaces as needed prior to 
assembly.

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Check your ceiling height and the range hood height 
maximum before you install your hood.

1. Disconnect power.

2. Determine which venting method to use: roof, wall or non-

vented.

3. Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood. Place 

covering over that surface. Place two 3" (7.6 cm) high 
spacers (not included) onto the covered surface. 

NOTE: Cover the spacers to avoid damage to the range hood 
surface.

4. Using 2 or more people, lift range hood onto covered 

spacers.

1. Determine and mark the centerline on the ceiling where the 

range hood will be installed, considering the requirements for 
ceiling support structures. See the “Location Requirements” 
section. Make sure the range hood is centered over the 
cooking surface.

2. Tape template in place on the ceiling at the marked 

centerline. The line for the front of the range hood should be 
parallel to the front of the cooktop.

3. Use a pencil to mark the mounting screws, wire access and 

duct hole locations on the ceiling.

NOTE: Mounting hole locations should be into a ceiling 
support structure capable of holding 80 lbs (36.6 kg).

Remove the template.

4. Drill 4 - 

³⁄₁₆" (4.8 mm) pilot holes for mounting the upper 

horizontal support. 

1. Determine the required location for the home power supply 

cable and drill a ½" (1.3 cm) diameter hole for wire access.

2. Run ½" (1.3 cm) conduit and wires or home power supply 

cable according to the National Electrical Code or CSA 
Standards and local codes and ordinances. There must be 
enough ½" conduit and wires or home power supply cable 
from the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box to make the 
connection in the hood’s electrical terminal box.

NOTE: Do not reconnect power until installation is complete.

3. For vented installations only: Using a jigsaw or keyhole 

saw, cut a 6½" (16.5 cm) diameter hole for the vent duct.

4. Attach the upper horizontal support bracket with 4 - 5 x 

45 mm wood screws.

NOTE: Upper horizontal support screws must be into a 
ceiling support structure capable of holding 80 lbs (36.6 kg).

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