NuTone WS15 Instructions Manual

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ALLURE™ WS15 SERIES

RANGE HOOD

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WS15 SERIES
RANGE HOODS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY

WARNING

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

1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have
questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number
listed in the warranty.

2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and
lock the service disconnecting means 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.

3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, includ­ing fire-rated construction codes and standards.

4. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdraft­ing. 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.

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

6. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this range hood
with an additional speed control device.

7. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

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

9. Use with approved cord-connection kit only.

10.This unit must be grounded.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

1. 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.

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

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

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

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

1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting 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.

2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN — You may be burned.

3. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - violent steam
explosion will result.

4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
A. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher and you already know

how to operate it.
B. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
C. The fire department is being called.
D. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
* Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA.

Patent No.:
US D450, 829 S

CAUTION

1. For indoor use only.

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

3. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers,
keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.

4. For best capture of cooking impurities, your range hood should be
mounted so that the top of the hood is 24-30” above the cooking surface.

5. Please read specification label on product for further information and
requirements.

Installer: Leave this manual with
the homeowner.

Homeowner: Operating and
Cleaning information on page 5.

NOTE If hood is to be installed Non-Ducted:
Purchase a set of (2) non-ducted filters from your

local distributor or retailer and attach them to the
aluminum mesh filters.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

This manual is divided into sections as follows:

“PREPARE HOOD LOCATION”

Run ductwork from roof or wall cap, and electrical wiring from service
panel - to installation location

“PREPARE THE HOOD”

Get your hood ready for installation

“CONNECT WIRING”

Make electrical wiring connections to hood

“INSTALL HOOD”

Secure hood to cabinet and ductwork - install bulbs and filters

“OPERATION”

How to use the hood controls

“CLEANING”

Keep your hood in top working condition

“SERVICE PARTS”

Part numbers and exploded view of hood components

“WARRANTY”

One-year limited warranty and how to contact us

Register your product online at: www.nutone.com/register

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(For horizontal discharge)

RANGE HOOD

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PREPARE HOOD LOCATION

ROOF CAP

SOFFIT

CABINET

HOODHOOD

24" - 30" ABOVE
COOKING SURFACE

1 Determine whether hood will discharge vertically (3¼” x 10”

or 7” Round), horizontally (3¼” x 10” only) or non-ducted. For
vertical or horizontal discharge, run ductwork between the
hood location and a roof cap or wall cap. For best results, use
a minimum number of transitons and elbows.

2 Use diagrams, below, for proper placement of ductwork and

electrical cutout in cabinet or wall. For a non-ducted installa­tion, DO NOT cut a duct access hole.

HOOD MOUNTING SCREWS (4)

3¼" X 10"

3¼” x 10” or

(For vertical

7” ROUND DUCT

discharge)

(For vertical discharge)

HOUSE WIRING
(Top or Back of hood)

WALL CAP

3¼" X 10" DUCT

3¼” X 10”

VERTICAL DUCTING

PREPARE HOOD LOCATION

7” ROUND

VERTICAL DUCTING

15

"

/

16

3 Run house wiring between service panel and hood location.

13

15

"13

/

16

PREPARE THE HOOD

7” ROUND

DUCT PLATE

15

13

CABINET FRONT

5"

1¼"

WOOD SHIMS

(recessed-bottom

cabinets only)

WOOD SHIMS

(recessed-bottom

cabinets only)

CABINET
BOTTOM

13

HOOD

MOUNTING

SCREWS (4)

/

"

16

7½"

CABINET BOTTOM

5¼"

VERTICAL DUCT

ACCESS HOLE

5¼"

CENTER

LINE

CABINET FRONT

HORIZONTAL DUCT

3¾"

ACCESS HOLE

5¼"

15

"

/

16

CENTER

LINE

15

/

13

"

16

2"

10½"

1½"

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS HOLE

(in cabinet bottom)

3¼” X 10”

HORIZONTAL DUCTING

1

"

/

¾"

8

5¼"

7½"

15

13

"

/

16

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS HOLE

(in wall)

1 Remove 7” Round Duct Plate from top of hood. Set duct

plate aside - with mounting screws.

FILTERS

2 Remove tape holding Filters in place. Pull down on filter

handle/latch and lift filters out. Set filters aside.

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PREPARE THE HOOD PREPARE THE HOOD

RANGE HOOD

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3 Remove

Damper/Duct
Connector

from inside
the hood. Set
connector aside

- with mounting
screws.

DAMPER/DUCT

CONNECTOR

4 Remove Wiring

Cover from inside
the hood. Parts
bag can be found
underneath. Set
cover, mounting
screw and parts
bag aside.

WIRING

COVER

5 Remove either

top or back wir­ing knockout and
install approved

Electrical Cable
Clamp.

7 Remove Air

Chute - held in

place with one
(1) screw.

NOTE: Be care-

ful not to discon­nect any wires.

8 Remove Baffle

from air chute.

AIR CHUTE

BAFFLE



BAFFLE



ELECTRICAL CABLE CLAMP

Non-Ducted Installation - Skip to “Connect
Wiring” section.

(3) #8 SCREWS

The following
Steps (6 thru

13) are for

(2) #8 SCREWS

DUCTED
INSTALLATION
ONLY.

6 Remove Light Panel - held in place with (3) #8 screws

and (2) #8 screws. Disconnect light assembly wire harness
(white connector).

LIGHT

PANEL

9 Rotate baffle. Re-

insert baffle into air
chute (as shown) so
that baffle tabs fit all
the way into slots in
air chute. An audible
“click” will be heard
when fully installed.
This will close off
the air flow through
the non-ducted slots
on top of hood.

SLOTS



10

Re-install air chute, re-connect wire

harness, and replace light panel.

NOTE: Be careful not to trap wires

between support fin and light panel.



TABS



SUPPORT FIN

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RANGE HOOD

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PREPARE THE HOOD

TOP RECTANGULAR

DUCT KNOCKOUT

(Remove for 3¼” x 10”

Vertical & for 7” Round

Discharge)

REAR

RECTANGULAR

DUCT KNOCKOUT

(Remove for 3¼” x 10”
Horizontal Discharge)

11 Remove appropriate Duct Knockout(s) from top or back of

hood.

UP TO 1”
SIDE-TO-SIDE
ADJUSTMENT

TAPE

SEMI-CIRCULAR

DUCT KNOCKOUT

(Remove for 7” Round

Discharge)

TOP/BACK

EDGE

CONNECT WIRING

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
make sure power is switched off at the service
panel. Lock or tag service panel to prevent power
from being switched on accidentally.

HOUSE

WIRING

(120 VAC)

CARDBOARD

(Use to protect

cooktop)

1 Connect House Wiring (120 VAC) to hood. Use a piece of

Cardboard to protect the cooktop, if necessary.



Ú

PIVOT

12

3¼” x 10” Ducted Discharge Only: Attach Damper/Duct

Connector over knockout opening. Make sure damper Pivot
is nearest to Top/Back Edge of hood. Remove Tape from
damper flap.

13

7” Round Ducted Discharge Only: Re-install 7” Round Duct

Plate removed in Step #1 under “PREPARE THE HOOD”
section. Install a 7” round damper (purchase separately).
Damper flap must open freely in direction of air flow (away
from range hood).

NOTE

up to ½” on either side of hood center. In extreme off-center
installations, one end of the duct connector may need to be trimmed
to clear the electrical cable clamp.

To accomodate off-center ductwork, the Damper/Duct
Connector can be installed up to 1-inch on either side of
hood center or the 7” Round Duct Plate can be installed

DAMPER/DUCT

CONNECTOR

(Vertical discharge

position shown)

GREEN

GROUND

SCREW

2 Connect house black to hood black wire, house white to hood

white wire, and house ground under Green Ground Screw.
Securely tighten cable clamp onto house wiring.

3 Replace wiring cover.