RH4830
Installation Instructions and
Use and Care Guide
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Table of Contents:
Pages
Before you start
Electrical requirements
Product dimensions
Venting requirements
Installation steps
Use and Care Information
Warranty
Requesting Assistance
or Service
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3 - 4
4 - 6
7 - 8
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30" (76.2 cm) and 36" (91.4 cm)
Convertible Range Hood
2
Before you start...
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 range
hood 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 range hood
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.
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.
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.
• flat blade
screwdriver
• pliers
• drill
• ruler
• 1-1/4" (3.0 cm)
drill bit
• 1/8" (or 3 mm) drill
bit for pilot holes
• pencil
Parts supplied:
• aluminum mesh filter
• baffle plate (vented installations)
• 3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) damper/vent
connector
• parts bag
• 7" (17.8 cm) round adapter
• compass or 8"
(20.3 cm) circle
template
• metal snips
• keyhole saw
• saber saw
• duct tape
• 7" (17.8 cm) round
damper if using
7" (17.8 cm) round
vent system
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.
A separate ground wire must be
used. It is recommended that a
qualified electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.
A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, fused
electrical system is required. A
separate 15-amp circuit is
recommended.
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.
This hood is factory set for vented
installations. For non-vented
installations, purchase Filter Kit
No. 4396388 from your dealer.
Cabinets with recessed bottoms:
• 2, 2" (5.8 cm) wide filler strips. Length and
thickness determined by recess dimensions.
• 4 wood screws or flat head machine screws
with washers and nuts to attach filler strips.
For vented installations, you also need:
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Product dimensions
Venting requirements
29-7/8" (75.9 cm) model: RH4830
35-7/8" (91.1 cm) model: RH4836
7-1/2"
(19.1 cm)
1-1/2"
(3.8 cm)
1/2"
(12.7 mm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
6"
(15.2 cm)
9"
(22.9 cm)
12"
(30.5 cm)
3/4"
(1.9 cm)
2"
(5.1 cm)
17-1/2"
(43.2 cm)
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).
In U.S. only: For power cord
connected installations, a U.L.listed range hood cord-connection
kit MUST be used. Cord kit has not
been evaluated for use in Canada.
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
Venting system must terminate to
the outside.
Do not terminate the vent in an attic
or other enclosed space.
Do not use four-inch (10.2 cm)
laundry-type wall caps.
Do not use plastic vent.
Vent system needed for installation
is not included.
Determine which outside venting
method needs to be used. It is
recommended that the vent
system be installed before
installing the hood.
NOTE: If a non-vented
(recirculating) installation is
desired, follow instructions on
Page 5.
The length of the vent system and
number of elbows should be kept
to a minimum to provide efficient
performance. The size of the vent
system should be uniform. Do
Not install two elbows together.
Use duct tape to seal all joints in
the vent system. Vent system can
terminate either through the roof
or wall. Use caulking to seal
exterior wall or roof opening
around exhaust hood. For the
most efficient and quiet operation,
it is recommended that the range
be vented vertically through the
Figure 1
7" (17.8 cm) round
or 3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 x 25.4 cm)
through roof
roof cap
24" (61.0 cm) to
30" (76.2 cm) above
cooking surface
Round vent: Use 7"
(17.8 cm) round damper
(purchased separately)
Vertical roof venting
wall
cap
3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 x 25.4 cm)
through the wall
Horizontal wall venting
7" (17.8 cm) round
or 3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 x 25.4 cm)
through the wall
24" (61.0 cm) to
30" (76.2 cm) above
cooking surface
Figure 2
Recommended vent length
Use 3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm)
with a maximum length of 50 ft
(15.2 m) or 7" (17.8 cm) round
vent with a maximum length of
60 ft (27.9 m) for vent system. For
best performance, use no more
than three 90° elbows. To
calculate the length of system
you need, add the equivalent feet
(meters) for each vent piece used
in the system. See the examples
on the next page.
roof through 7" (17.8 cm) round
vent system.
Figures 1 and 2 show common
venting methods and what types
of materials are needed.
1/2"
(12.7 mm)
Now start...
With range hood in kitchen.
Prepare hood
location
4
3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) vent system
Recommended standard fittings
Maximum length = 50 ft. (15.2 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)
Length of 3-1/4" x
10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm)
system = 13 ft. (3.9 m)
3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 x 25.4 cm)
90° elbow =
5 ft. (1.5 m)
3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 x 25.4 cm)
flat elbow =
12 ft. (3.7 m)
3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 x 25.4 cm)
wall cap =
0 ft. (0 m)
2 ft.
(0.6 m)
6 ft. ( 1.8 m)
wall cap
3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 x 25.4 cm)
elbow
7" (17.8 cm) vent system
90° elbow
wall cap
Maximum length = 60 ft. (27.9 m)
1 - 90° elbows = 5 ft.
(1.5 m)
1 - wall cap = 0 ft.
(0 m)
8 ft. (2.4 m) straight = 8 ft.
(2.4 m)
Length of 7"
(17.8 cm) system = 13 ft.
(3.9 m)
Recommended standard fittings
6 ft. (1.8 m)
2 ft. (0.6 m)
3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 x 25.4 cm) to
7" (17.8 cm) =
4.5 ft. (1.4 m)
90° elbow =
5 ft. (1.5 m)
45° elbow =
2.5 ft. (0.8 m)
3-1/4" x 10"
(8.3 x 25.4 cm)
to 7" (17.8 cm)
90° elbow =
5 ft. (1.5 m)
7" (17.8 cm)
wall cap =
0 ft. (0 m)
Slide cardboard or hardboard under
range before moving range across
floor to prevent damaging floor
covering.
Cover countertop, cooktop or set-in
range with a thick, protective covering
to prevent damaging them.
1.
Disconnect and move
freestanding range from cabinet
opening to provide easier access
to upper cabinet and rear wall. Put
a thick, protective covering over
cooktop, set-in range or
countertop to protect from
damage or dirt.
2.
Determine which venting
method (roof or wall venting or
non-venting) you need to use. This
range hood is shipped for nonvented installation.
3.
If cabinet has recessed
bottom, add wood filler strips on
each side. Locate screws to attach
filler strips in locations shown.
wood filler strips
(recessed cabinet
bottoms only)
cabinet
bottom
wall
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)
Prepare and install
the hood
3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm)
RECTANGULAR VERTICAL
vent system
5
4.
From the diagrams below,
select the diagram for your
installation.
Vented installations: Cut the vent
system and electrical wiring
access holes as required. Either
wiring hole can be used.
Non-vented installations: Cut only
the one 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) dia. wiring
access hole required. If wiring
through the top, use location
shown in VERTICAL vent systems.
If wiring through the back, use
location shown in HORIZONTAL
vent system.
5.
Remove terminal box cover.
Depending on your installation,
remove either back or top wiring
knockout.
6.
Remove the rectangular
damper/vent connector from
under the left side of hood. Set
connector and screws aside for
use if connecting to a rectangular
vent system.
For vented installations, go to
Step 7a.
For non-vented installations,
go to Step 7e.
1-1/2"
(3.8 cm)
5-1/2"
(14 cm)
centerline
wall
5-1/4"
(13.3 cm)
7-1/2"
(19.1 cm)
Insert damper/vent connection
through wall
cutout and
into vent
2"
(5.1 cm)
1-1/4"
(3.2 cm)
dia. hole
3-1/4" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm)
HORIZONTAL
vent system
1/8"
(3.2 mm)
3-3/4"
(9.5 cm)
centerline
cabinet
front
5-1/4"
(13.3 cm)
7-1/2"
(19.1 cm)
3/4"
(1.9 cm)
1-1/4" (3.2 cm)
dia. hole
7" (17.8 cm)
ROUND VERTICAL
vent system
5"
(12.7 cm)
centerline
wall
7-1/2"
(19.1 cm)
2"
(5.1 cm)
1-1/4"
(3.2 cm)
dia. hole
8" (20.3 cm)
dia. hole
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move
and install range hood.
Failure to do so can result in
back or other injury.
WARNING
terminal
box
cover
7a.
For vented installations:
Insert the baffle plate into slot
behind grille. The locator bumps
should be at the top as shown.
Remove either top or rear
rectangular vent knockout. If
using round vent, remove both
top rectangular and semi-circular
knockouts.
7b.
Vertical rectangular vent:
Attach the damper/vent
connection with two screws as
shown.
7d.
Vertical round vent:
Fasten the round adapter to the
hood with two screws as shown.
Install round damper (purchased
separately).
7e.
For non-vented
installations:
Check that the baffle
plate has not been installed in
slot behind grille. If it has,
remove the baffle plate
7c.
Horizontal rectangular
vent: Attach damper/vent
connection to back of hood and
insert through the wall cutout and
into the horizontal vent.
Note: If the wall cap is directly
behind the vent connector, the
dampers in the wall connector
and cap MUST NOT interfere with
each other. Remove the vent
connector damper if they interfere.
bumps
baffle
plate
6
Make electrical
connection
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.
WARNING
15.
Depress both sides of the
light lens until tabs disengage
from slots in hood and remove
lens.
Install two 40 watt (maximum)
type A-15 appliance bulbs.
Reinstall light lens. Depress both
sides of lens, insert tabs into slots
and release.
16.
For non-vented
installations: Grasp tab at front
center of filter. Push toward back
to release filter from spring clips
at front. Pull down then froward
to remove aluminum mesh filter.
Install non-vented filter
(purchased separately) by
inserting into channel at back of
compartment. Grasp tab and pull
forward so that filter snaps under
spring clips at front.
14.
Direct wiring:
Connect the white and black wires
of the power supply cable to the
white and black leads in the hood
with twist-on connectors.
Connect the power supply ground
wire to the green ground screw
inside the terminal box.
Use caulking to seal wire opening.
Replace terminal box cover.
Using a U.L.-listed power
supply cord-connection kit
(U.S. only):
Follow Power Cord Kit instructions for
connecting wiring.
To get the most efficient
use from your new range
hood, read the “Use and
Care Information” section.
Keep your Whirlpool
Installation Instructions and
Use and Care Guide close
to range hood for easy
reference.
white
green ground
screw
ground
wire
black
8.
Lift the range hood up under
cabinet and determine final
position. Mark on the underside
of cabinet the location of the four
keyhole mounting slots. Set
range hood aside on a protected
surface.
keyhole slot
front
of hood
9.
Use 1/8" (or 3 mm) drill bit
and drill 4 pilot holes as shown.
drill pilot hole
10. Remove the 4 hood
mounting screws from the parts bag
and install
in pilot holes. Leave
screw heads away from shim
strips about 1/4" (6.4 cm)
11. If using direct wiring, make
sure power is disconnected, and pull
about 12" (30 cm) of wire through
wall or cabinet and into opening.
12. Lift range hood into final
position, feeding electrical wire
through wiring opening. Position the
range hood so that the large end of
the keyhole slots are over the
screws. Then push the hood toward
the wall so that the screws are in the
neck of the slots. Tighten mounting
screws to cabinet, making sure
mounting screws are in narrow neck
of slots. Make sure that damper
blade, if used, rotates up and down
freely.
13. Connect ventwork to hood.
Seal joints with duct tape to make
the secure and air tight.
Note: Damper/vent connector and
round vent plate can be installed
up to 1/2" (12.7 mm) on either
side of hood center if ventwork is
off-center. In extreme off-center
1/4"
(6.4 mm)
installations, one end of the vent
connector may need to be
trimmed to clear the electrical
strain relief.
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