KitchenAid KICU265HSS, KICU285HSS, KICU265HBT, KICU265HWH Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions and

Use and Care Guide

36" (91.4 cm)

48" (121.9 cm)

Island Canopy Range Hood

IMPORTANT:

Read and save these instructions.

IMPORTANT:

Installer: Leave Installation Instructions with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.

Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector's use.

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Table of Contents:

Pages

			2	Before you start
			3	Product dimensions
			3	Cabinet dimensions
			3	Venting requirements
			5	Electrical requirements
5	-		7	Installation steps
			8	Use and Care Information
			9	Wiring diagram
			9	Accessories
			10	Warranty
11	-		12	Requesting Assistance
				or Service

Before you start...

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill

or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”. These words mean:

DANGER

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Proper installation is your responsibility:

•Have a qualified technician install this range hood.

•Comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate.

Model/serial rating plate is located inside the range hood on the rear wall.

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

Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical requirements.”

Note: The island canopy hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall. For non-vented (recirculating) installations see “NonVented (Recirculating) Kits” on the back page.

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

WARNING — TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable Codes and Standards, including Fire Rated Construction. The combustion airflow needed for safe operation of fuel-burning equipment may be affected by this unit’s operation. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

This unit must be grounded.

Parts needed:

2 U.L.- or C.S.A.- listed, 1/2" (12.5 mm) conduit connectors

power supply cable 1 wall or roof cap metal vent system

Parts supplied:

		8 trim
support		clips
6 screws mounting	support
bracket	system
upper
chimney
trim		mounting
		template
upper		upper
		chimney
chimney		trim
lower
chimney
lower		lower
chimney
		chimney
trim
		trim

damper

canopy

Tools needed:

level

drill

caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

1-1/4" drill bit

pencil

pliers

duct tape

measuring

tape or ruler metal snips

wire stripper or utility knife

allen wrench set

saber or keyhole saw

flat-blade screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

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Product dimensions

Cabinet dimensions

		10 7/8"
7 1/16"		(27.6 cm)					support
(17.9 cm)							structure

1" (2.5 cm) min. - 11-1/8" (23.8 cm) max. upper chimney height

24-5/8" (62.5 cm) min. -

23-5/8" 34-3/4" (88.3 cm) max.

(60 cm) overall chimney height lower

chimney height

10-1/4" (26 cm) canopy height

23-5/8" (60 cm)		36" hood	35-3/8" (89.9 cm) or					24" (61 cm) min.
overall depth		48" hood	47-1/4" (120 cm)					bottom of canopy
		overall width						to cooking surface

upper chimney

lower chimney

canopy

8’ (2.4 m) min. - 9’ (2.7 m) max. ceiling to floor

Venting requirements

Vent system must terminate to the outside.

Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed area.

Do not use 4” (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps.

Use metal vent only. Rigid metal vent is recommended. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

For the most efficient and quiet operation:

36" (91.4 cm) base cabinet height

•It is recommended that the range hood be vented vertically through the roof through 9” (22.9 cm) round metal ventwork.

•The size of the vent should be uniform.

•Use no more than three 90° elbows.

•Make sure there is a minimum of 24" (61 cm) of straight vent between the elbows if more than one elbow is used.

•Do Not install two elbows together.

•The length of vent system and number of elbows should be kept to a minimum to provide efficient performance.

•The vent system must have a damper. If roof or wall cap has a damper, Do Not use damper supplied with the range hood.

•Use duct tape to seal all joints in the vent system.

•Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.

Determine which venting method is best for your application and follow “Preparation” under ”Installation steps“ on Page 5.

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Venting methods

This island canopy range hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall. For non-vented (recirculating) installations, see “Non-Vented (Recirculating) Kits” on back page.

Vent system needed for installation is not included. 3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25 cm) rectangular, 7" (17.8 cm) round, 8" (20.3 cm) round or 9" (22.9 cm) round vent may be used. The hood exhaust opening is 3-1/4" x 10"

(8.3 cm x 25 cm).

Ventwork can terminate either through the roof or wall. To vent through a wall, a 90° elbow is needed.

The vent system length should not exceed the lengths shown in the chart below.

Vent size	Maximum length
3-1/4" x 10"	35 ft. (10.7 m)
(8.3 cm x 25 cm)
7" (17.8 cm) round	40 ft. (12.2 m)
8" (20.3 cm) round	50 ft. (15.2 m)
9" (22.9 cm) round	60 ft. (18.3 m)

Vertical roof venting

Horizontal wall venting

roof cap

3-1/4" x 10"

3-1/4" x 10"

(8.3 cm x 25 cm)

(8.3 cm x 25 cm)

through

through the wall

the roof

Note: 3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25 cm) rectangular vent must be used inside chimney cover. Round vent will not fit inside chimney cover.

wall cap

Calculating the vent system length

3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25 cm) vent system

To calculate the length of the system

3-1/4" x 10”

wall

(8.3 cm x 25 cm)

cap

you need, add the equivalent feet for

elbow

each vent piece used in the system.

6 ft. (1.8 m)

Vent Piece

3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25 cm)

7" (17.8 cm), 8" (20.3 cm)

Rectangular

or 9" (22.9 cm) Round

2 ft.

45° elbow

7.0 feet

2.5 feet

(0.6 m)

(2.1 m)

(0.8 cm)

90° elbow

5.0 feet

5.0 feet

Maximum length

= 35 ft. (10.7 m)

(1.5 m)

(1.5 m)

1 — 90° elbow

=

5 ft. (1.5 m)

8 ft. (2.4 m) straight

=

8 ft. (2.4 m)

1 — wall cap

=

0 ft. (0 m)

90° flat elbow

12.0 feet

Length of 3-1/4" x 10"

(3.7 m)

(8.3 cm x 25 cm)

system

= 13 ft. (4 m)

Note: Flexible vent is Not

transition to round

5.0 feet

(1.5 m)

recommended.

If it is used, each foot of flexible vent

used is equivalent to two feet (61 cm)

of straight metal vent when

wall cap

0.0 feet

calculating the vent system length.

(0.0 m)

(Example: A flexible elbow equals two

standard elbows.)

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Electrical requirements

Important: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

It is the customer’s responsibility:

•To contact a qualified electrical installer.

•To assure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

— latest edition*, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No.0-M91 - latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, fused electrical supply is required on a

separate 15-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line.

Do not ground to a gas pipe.

Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure range hood is properly grounded.

Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.

IMPORTANT:

Save Installation Instructions for electrical inspector’s use.

The range hood must be connected with copper wire only.

The range hood should be connected directly to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable. A

U.L.- or C.S.A.- listed strain relief must be provided at each end of the power

supply cable. Wire sizes (COPPER WIRE ONLY) and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as specified on the model/serial rating plate.

Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 - latest edition** and all local codes and ordinances.

A U.L.- or C.S.A.- listed conduit connector must be provided at each end of the power supply cable (at the range hood and at the junction box).

Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:

*National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park

Quincy, Massachusetts 02269

**CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575

Installation steps

Preparation

Because of the size and weight of this island canopy hood, the support system must be securely attached to the ceiling.

—For plaster or sheet rock ceilings, the support must be attached to joists.

—If this is not possible, you must build a support structure behind the plaster or sheet rock.

Do Not cut a joist or stud unless absolutely necessary. If a joist or stud must be cut, then a supporting frame must be constructed.

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

1. Put a thick, protective covering over countertop, cooktop or range to protect from damage or dirt. Select a flat surface for assembling the unit.

Cover that surface with a protective covering and place all hood parts and hardware on it.

2. Determine and mark the centerline on the ceiling where the range hood will be installed.

3. Using the mounting template, mark the location of the support mounting bracket holes, vent cutout (if used) and power supply cable cutout on the ceiling. Use 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) drill and saber saw or keyhole saw to cut openings for power supply cable and vent. (See “Venting requirements” and “Electrical requirements,” Pages 3-5.

4. If venting to the outside install vent system. (See “Venting requirements”, Page 3.) Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof openings.

5. Run wiring through ceiling according to the National Electrical Code or CSA Standards and local codes and ordinances. There must be enough power supply cable from the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box the to make the connections in the hood‘s terminal box.

Do Not turn on power until installation is completed.

Use caulking to seal all openings.

Installation

screw

screws

upper chimney

screw

6. Remove the four screws on the upper chimney and disassemble chimney pieces from support frame.

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7. Align support mounting bracket with holes in ceiling. Attach support system frame to ceiling using anchors recommended for your type of ceiling:

•Concrete ceiling — use inserts and screws provided.

•Wood ceiling — use 4" (10.2 cm) long wood screws.

•Plaster or sheet rock ceiling — attach support mounting bracket to ceiling joists if possible. If ceiling joists are not available, you must build a supporting structure behind the plaster or sheet rock.

Make sure the support is connected firmly to ceiling.

.

10. Remove the terminal box cover from the range hood. Remove the power supply cable knockout using a flat-blade screwdriver. Do not remove optional remote blower knockout. Attach conduit connector into power supply cable opening so that conduit connector clamping screws are inside the terminal box.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install island canopy hood.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

four set screws

the height of the hood requires at

of clearance between hood canopy and

.

the canopy will be

9" (22.9 cm) below the system. To

height, loosen the on the support frame. frame to the desired

all four set screws before attaching

If used, attach the vent damper to the inside bottom of the chimney support frame. Make sure damper opens to outside.

9. Press on handle in front of filters to release filters from range hood canopy. Remove filters and set aside.

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bolt

1/4" (6.4 mm)

11. Loosen four bolts located next to exhaust opening so that there is approximately 1/4" (6.4 mm) space between bolt head and canopy. Lift canopy and insert bolts into slots in support system frame. Tighten bolts to support system frame and canopy.

Electrical connection

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before making electrical connections.

Connect ground wire to green ground screw in terminal box.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

12. Make electrical connection:

Disconnect power supply.

to

connector.

Connect the white wire of the power supply cable with the white lead in the hood using a twist-on connector; connect the black wire of the power supply cable with the black lead in the hood using a twist-on connector.

Connect the power supply green (green and yellow) ground wire under the green, ground screw.

Tighten conduit connector screws.

Replace the terminal box cover.

Install chimney sections

13. Connect vent to damper or hood and seal all connections with duct tape.

upper chimney

support system frame

screw

upper chimney

14. Position upper chimney section on support system frame and secure with two screws.

upper chimney

screws

lower chimney

Fit lower chimney section over upper chimney section. Note: clip hole arrows must point toward ceiling. Check for proper position. Then secure upper and lower chimney sections to support system frame with four screws.

upper chimney trim

	clips	chimney
		holes

lower chimney trim

clip	chimney
		holes

trim

clip

15. Cut upper chimney trim to correct length. Be careful not to bend strips while cutting. Slide clips into trim. Postion to align with chimney holes. Push trim strips so that clips snap into holes.

16. Place filters in canopy opening so rear edge is over flange. Press filters up into position.

Check operation

17. Turn power on.

control panel location

18. The island canopy hood controls are located in a grey panel on underside of the canopy. To open the panel, press on the front edge of panel and release. The control panel will drop down.

light		blower	blower speed
switch		switch	switch

19. Check the operation of the range hood:

Move light switch to “1” position. The light should turn on.

Move blower switch to “1” position. The blower should operate.

Move the blower speed switch to the far left; blower speed should be LOW. Move blower speed to right; blower speed should gradually increase until you reach HIGH speed at far right.

Move blower and light switches to “0” position to turn blower and light off.

If range hood does not operate:

Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped or the house fuse blown.

Disconnect power supply. Check that wiring is correct.

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Use and Care Information

WARNING — TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off

at service panel and lock switch power off at service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel.

CAUTION: For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

WARNING — TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.

Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods.

Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.

Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.

WARNING — TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

SMOTHER FLAMES with a closefitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.

If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN

— You may be burned.

DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels — a violent steam explosion will result. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.

The fire is small and contained in the area where it is started.

The fire department is being called.

You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

This fan suitable for use with solidstate speed controls.

Operation

The island canopy hood is designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors and odors from the cooktop area. For best results, start the range hood before cooking and allow it to operate several minutes after the cooking is complete to clear all smoke and odors from the kitchen.

control panel location

Opening the island canopy hood control panel:

The hood controls are located in a grey panel on the underside of the canopy. To open the panel, press on the front edge of panel and release. The control panel will drop down.

light		blower	blower speed
switch		switch	switch

Operating the light:

ON: Move the light switch to the “1” position.

OFF: Move the light switch to the “0” position.

Operating the blower:

ON: Move the blower switch to the “1” position.

OFF: Move the blower switch to the “0” position.

Adjusting the blower speed:

The blower has variable speed control.

Move the switch to the far left for LOW speed and to the far right for HIGH speed.

Closing the range hood control panel:

Push up on the front edge of the control panel. The control panel will slide up into the canopy.

Cleaning

Filters:

The filters should be washed frequently. Place metal filters in dishwasher or hot detergent solution to clean.

Exterior surfaces:

Clean the hood with a mild detergent and soft cloth. Do Not use abrasive cleanser or steel wool pads.

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