KitchenAid KPEC992M User Manual
Installation Instructions and
Use and Care Guide
36" (91.4 cm) and 48" (121.9 cm)
Hood Liner
for use with Exterior Blower models KPEC992M (900 cfm [25.5 m3/m]) or
KPEU722M (1200 cfm [34.0 m
3
/m]) only.
Hood liner requires a custom enclosure.
IMPORTANT:
Read and save
these instructions.
IMPORTANT:
Installer: Before installing the hood liner, read
the Installation Instructions for the exterior
blower used with hood liner.
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
Before you start
Electrical requirements
Cabinet dimensions
Product dimensions
Installation steps
Use and Care Information
Wiring diagram
Warranty
Requesting Assistance or
Service
2
2
3
3
4 - 5
6 - 7
7
8
9- 10
Before you start...
2
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:
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
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.
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.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediately
follow
instructions.
Proper installation is your
responsibility. Make sure you have
everything necessary for correct
installation. It is the responsibility of
the installer to comply with the
clearances specified.
Check the location where the hood
liner will be installed. The location
should be away from strong draft
areas, such as windows, doors, and
strong heating vents.
Mobile home installation
The installation of this hood liner
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.
IMPORTANT: Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
Tools and
materials needed
for installation:
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. Sufficient air is
needed for proper combustion
and exhausting of gases through
the flue (chimney) of fuel burning
equipment to prevent back
drafting. 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.
• compass or 11" (27.9 cm) circle template
• flat blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• pliers
• metal snips
• drill
• 1-1/4" (3.0 cm) dia. drill bit
• 5/16" (7.9 cm) dia. drill bit
• pencil
• ruler
• saber saw or keyhole saw
• duct tape
• 3/4" (10.0 mm) U.L.- or C.S.A.-Listed
strain relief
Electrical
requirements
IMPORTANT: Observe all
governing codes and ordinances.
The Exterior Blower is connected
to the fused electrical system at
the wiring box of the Hood Liner.
refer to the Installation
Instructions supplied with the
Exterior Blower model for the
electrical system.
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.
A 120-volt, 60 hz, AC-only, fused
electrical system ia required. A
separate 15-amp circuit is
recommended.
A separate ground wire must be
used. It is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine
that the ground path is adequate..
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.
The connection at the hood liner
wiring box must be with copper
wire only.
IMPORTANT:
Save Installation Instructions for
electrical inspector’s use.
The 120-volt supply to the hood
liner wiring box 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
This hood liner must be used with
Exterior Blower Models:
KPEC992M rated for 900 cfm
(25.5 cm/m) or,
KPEU722M rated for 1200 cfm
(34.0 cm/m).
Both models are available from
your dealer.
This fan suitabable for use with
solid-state speed controls.
2-3/4"
(7.0 cm)
Product dimensions
3
30" (76.2 cm) min.
height above
cooking surface
hood support
must be capable
of supporting
50 lbs. (22.7 kg)
hood liner is
22" (55.9 cm)
deep
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.
min. cabinet opening widths:
36" (91.4 cm) model, 36" (91.4 cm)
48" (121.9 cm) model, 48" (121.9 cm)
22"
(55.9 cm)
center line
of hood
14-3/16"
(36.0 cm)
3/4"
(1.9 cm)
2"
(5.1 cm)
2"
(5.1 cm)
5-15/16"
(15.1 cm)
10" (24.5 cm) dia.
vent collar
5-15/16"
(15.1 cm)
36" (91.4 cm) model:
35-13/16" (91.0 cm)
48" (121.9 cm) model:
47-13/16" (121.4 cm)
36" (91.4 cm) model:
15-23/32" (39.9 cm)
48" (121.9 cm) model:
21-23/32" (55.2 cm)
17-5/16"
(40.0 cm)
36" (91.4 cm) model:
31-7/16" (79.9 cm)
48" (121.9 cm) model:
43-7/16" (110.3 cm)
electrical
knockouts
determine hood support depth so
that front enclosure is flush with
adjoining enclosure.
hood liner
front
enclosure
Cabinet dimensions
A U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed strain relief
must be provided at the power
supply cable electrical knockout of
the Hood Liner.
Copies of the standards listed may be
obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
** CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
4
Electrical
connection
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before
servicing.
Connect ground wire to green
ground screw in terminal box.
Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.
WARNING
12.
Make the wiring box
electrical connections.
Installation steps
Cover countertop or cooking
surface with a thick, protective
covering to prevent damaging
them.
Now Start...
hood size A B
36" (91.4 cm) 31-7/16" 15-23/32"
(79.9 cm) (39.9 cm)
48" (121.9 cm) 43-7/16" 21-23/32"
(110.3 cm) (55.2 cm)
For easier installation, it is
recommended that both the
120-volt supply wiring to be
connected to the hood liner wiring
box and the exterior blower
system be installed first. Pull
enough wiring through the wall to
allow for making the electrical
connections at the hood liner
wiring box. Label which cable is
the 120-volt supply wire and
which is the exterior blower cable.
1.
Mark the locations of four
5/16" (7.9 mm) dia. holes and an 11"
(27.9 cm) dia. hole as shown. Use a
compass or template and mark the
outline of the 11" (27.9 cm) hole.
2.
Drill the four holes and, using a
saber saw or keyhole saw, cut the
11" (27.9 cm) dia. hole.
2-3/4
"
(7.0 cm)
wall
hood
support
knockout location
on wall
17-5/16
"
(40.0 cm)
A
B
5-15/16
"
(15.1 cm)
14-3/16
"
(36.0 cm)
2
"
(5.1 cm)
5/16" (7.9 mm)
dia. 4-holes
11" (27.9 cm)
dia.
3.
Drill a 1-1/4" (3.0 cm) dia. hole
at location shown for electrical
wiring.
4.
Remove the electrical
knockout from the hood liner.
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move
and install hood liner.
Failure to do so can result in back
or other injury.
WARNING
11.
While feeding the wiring
through the strain relief, lift the hood
liner into place. Insert the screws
through the support and thread into
the hood liner holes. Tighten screws
securely.
8.
Disconnect power.
9.
If not previously done, run the
120-volt supply wiring to the hood
liner according to electrical codes
and ordinances.
10.
Remove the four mounting
screws from the parts bag. It is
recommended they be placed by
the holes in the hood liner support
for quick access.
5.
Remove the filters. Use two
hands to remove filter. Push tab
back to release the locking pin, pull
down and forward. Set filter aside.
Repeat with other filter(s).
6.
Remove the wiring box cover
located behind the right hand filter.
7.
Install U.L.- or C.S.A.- listed
strain relief in hood liner so that
screws can be tightened.
hood liner
wiring
green
ground
screw
green
ground
wires
power
supply
cable
exterior
blower
wiring
white
wires
white
wire
(from
blower)
brown wire
(from hood
liner)
blue wire
(from hood
liner)
black
wire
(from
blower)
twist-on
connector
black
wires
Connect both green ground wires
(from exterior blower motor and
from 120-volt supply wiring)
under the unused green ground
screw.
120-volt supply wiring:
• Connect 120-volt black supply
wire to black hood liner wire with a
twist-on connector.
• Connect 120-volt supply white
wire with to white hood liner
wire with a twist-on connector.
Exterior blower motor wiring:
• Connect the black blower motor
wire to the blue hood liner wire
with a twist-on connector.
• Connect white blower motor
wire to brown hood liner wire
with a twist-on connector.
13.
Tighten strain relief screws.
14.
Replace wiring box cover.
Tighten screw securely.
15.
Connect exterior blower
vent system to hood liner collar.
Seal joint with duct tape to make
airtight.
16.
Reconnect power.
17.
Check operation of hood
liner and exterior blower.
Lights:
• Move the light switch to “1”
position. Lights should go on.
Move switch back to “0”
position. Lights should go off.
Exterior blower motor and speed
control:
• Move motor switch to “1”
position. Exterior blower motor
should turn on.
• Move speed control switch to
vary the blower speed from low
(at the left) to high (at the right).
• Move speed control switch back
to low (at the left). Move the
motor switch back to “0”and the
blower motor should turn off.
18.
Reinstall filters. Place back
edge of filter into channel at rear of
hood liner. Push filter up while
pushing tab back. When filter is in
place, release tab. Locking pin will
hold filter in place. Repeat with
other filter(s).
19.
Install front enclosure.
To get the most efficient use from
your new hood liner, read the
“Use and Care Information”
section. Keep your KitchenAid
Installation Instructions and Use
and Care Guide close to hood
liner for easy reference.
blower motor
switch
blower speed
switch
light
switch
5
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.
6
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:
Replacing the Halogen
lamps:
The hood liner uses 12-volt, 20
watt halogen lamp bulbs.
Before you begin, make sure that
the range hood is turned off and
that the lamps have had sufficient
time to cool.
To replace a halogen lamp:
• Remove 2 screws from the
circular metal trim around the
lamp assembly.
• Pull the trim with the lamp
assembly attached down far
enough so that the lamp can be
pushed out of the socket clips.
• Insert the new lamp into the
socket clips and push the lamp
and trim assembly back up into
the hood.
• Replace the screws.
Operating the lights:
ON: Move the light switch to the
“1” position.
OFF: Move the light switch to the
“0” position.
Operating the exterior
blower motor:
ON: Move the blower motor
switch to the “1” position. The
Operation
The hood liner is designed to
remove smoke, cooking vapors
and odors from the cooktop area.
For best results, start the hood
before cooking and allow it to
operate several minutes after the
cooking is complete to clear all
smoke and odors from cooking
area.
blower motor
switch
blower speed
switch
light
switch
blower will begin operating at the
speed set on the speed switch.
OFF: Move the blower switch to
the “0” position.
Adjusting the exterior
blower speed:
Adjusting exterior blower motor
speed:
Move speed control switch to vary
the blower speed from low (at the
left) to high (at the right). The
exterior blower motor will operate
at the speed set when the motor
is turned on.
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