Whirlpool UXT5230BDS Manuale Proprietario

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Tighten the strain relief screws.

NOTE: Do not reconnect power until the installation is 
complete.

OPTIONAL: If you prefer, bend the rear tabs against the rear 
of the range hood and attach to the wall using #8-18 x 

⁵⁄₈" 

(4.2 x 16 mm) truss-head screws.

11. Connect Vent System

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Connect the ventwork to the range hood. 

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Seal joints with vent clamps or duct tape to make secure and 
airtight.

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Check that the back draft dampers work properly.

12. Make Electrical Connection

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Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector and connect 
the 2 white wires (A) together.

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Use a UL Listed/CSA Approved wire connector and connect 
the 2 black wires (B) together.

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Connect the green (or bare) ground wire (C) from the power 
supply to the green ground screw in the electrical box and 
tighten the screw securely.

Reinstall the electrical box cover.

Reconnect power.

For optional power cord kit installations, follow the instructions 
supplied with the power cord kit. See the “Assistance or Service” 
section for information on ordering.
NOTE: Use only with range hood cord connection kits that have 
been investigated and found acceptable for use with this model 
range hood. Complete the Installation.

13. Complete the Installation

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Replace the 2 bottom panels.

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Position the panel with the small tabs toward the front of 
the range hood and the wide flange toward the center of 
the range hood. Place the back of the panel into the rear 
channel and push the panel toward the back of the range 
range hood until the tabs on the front of the panel clear 
the front mounting flange.

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Slide the panel toward the outside edge of the range 
hood and push the front of the panel up until the panel 
tabs align with the slots in the front. Release the panel so 
the tabs lock the panel in place.

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Replace the filter. See the “Range Hood Care” section.

For vented installations: Install a metal filter.

For non-vented (recirculating) installations: Install a  
charcoal filter. 

Check the operation of the range hood fan and lights. See the 
“Range Hood Use” section.

If the range hood does not operate, check to see whether a 
circuit breaker has tripped or a household fuse has blown. 
Disconnect the power and check the wiring connections. 

NOTE: To get the most efficient use from your new range hood, 
read the “Range Hood Use” section.

A

B

C