Whirlpool WVI51UC6LS, WVI51UC0LS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL

30" AND 36" (76.2 AND 91.4 CM)

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ISLAND-MOUNT CANOPY RANGE HOOD

Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301

In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.whirlpool.ca

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HOTTE DE CUISINIÈRE CONFIGURÉE EN ÎLOT

DE30" ET 36" (76,2 ET 91,4 CM)

Instructions d’installation et Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou service, composer le 1-800-807-6777

Table of Contents/Table des matières .....................................2

ou visiter notre site Web à www.whirlpool.ca

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TANT : LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS.

LIB0174089 / W11549251A

TION RÉSIDENTIELLE UNIQUEMENT

Applicable models / Applicable modèles: WVI30330LS, WVI30336LS

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES

RANGE HOOD SAFETY .................................................................2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................. 4

Tools and Parts .............................................................................4

Location Requirements ................................................................4

Venting Requirements ..................................................................5

Electrical Requirements ...............................................................6

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................................... 7

Prepare Location ..........................................................................7

Assemble Range Hood ................................................................8

Install Range Hood .......................................................................9

Make Electrical Connection .......................................................10

Install Duct Covers .....................................................................11

Complete Installation .................................................................12

RANGE HOOD USE ......................................................................13

Range Hood Controls ................................................................13

RANGE HOOD CARE ...................................................................14

Cleaning .....................................................................................14

WIRING DIAGRAM .......................................................................15

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................16

In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................16

In Canada ...................................................................................16

Accessories ................................................................................16

RANGE HOOD SAFETY

SÉCURITÉ DE LA HOTTE DE CUISINIÈRE ...............................17

EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION ...................................................19

Outils et pièces ...........................................................................19

Exigences d’emplacement .........................................................19

Exigences concernant l’évacuation ...........................................20

Spécications électriques ..........................................................21

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION .............................................22

Préparation de l’emplacement ...................................................22

Assemblage de la hotte .............................................................23

Installation de la hotte ................................................................25

Raccordement électrique ...........................................................25

Installation des cache-conduits .................................................27

Achever l’installation ..................................................................28

UTILISATION DE LA HOTTE .......................................................29

Commandes de la hotte de cuisinière .......................................29

ENTRETIEN DE LA HOTTE .........................................................30

Nettoyage ...................................................................................30

SCHÉMA DE CÂBLAGE ...............................................................31

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .........................................................32

Au Canada ..................................................................................32

Accessoires ................................................................................32

Your safety and the safety of others are 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:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

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.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

follow instructions.

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

instructions.

follow

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting
installation.Read and follow the instructions provided
withanytools listed here.

Tools Needed

■ Level

■ Drill with 11/4" (3.2 cm), 3/8" (9.5 mm), 1/8" (3.2 mm)

and7/64"(2.75 mm)drillbits

■ Pilot hole drill bits (determined by chimney support

attachment method)

■ Pencil

■ Wire stripper or utility knife

■ Tape measure or ruler

■ Pliers

■ Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

■ Vent clamps

■ Jigsaw or keyhole saw

■ Flat-blade screwdriver

■ Metal snips

■ Phillips screwdriver

■ T20®† Torx® adapter

Parts Needed

■ Home power supply cable

■1/2" (12.7 mm) UL listed or CSA approved strain relief

■ 3 UL listed wire connectors

For Vented Installations, You Will Also Need:

■ 1 wall or roof cap

■ Metal vent system

For Non-Vented (Recirculating) Installations,
YouWillAlsoNeed:

■ Recirculation Kit for non-vented (recirculating) installations

only. See the “Assistance or Service” section to order.

■ 6" (15.2 cm) diameter round metal vent duct -

lengthrequiredis determined by ceiling height.

Parts Supplied

Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts are included.

■ Hood ventilator assembly with canopy glass, retainer

brackets, rubber seals, and LED lights installed

■ Metal grease lter

■ 60 - 4.2 x 8 mm screws

■ 4 - 3.5 x 6.5 mm screws

■ 4 - 5 x 45 mm screws

■ 2 - 2.9 x 3 mm screws

■ 2 - Leveling screws

■ 4 - Washer

■ 2 - Upper vent covers

■ 2 - Lower vent covers

■ 4 - Plastic vent clips

■ 2 - 3.5 x 9.5 mm mounting screws

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■ Mounting template

■ 2 - Horizontal support brackets

■ 8 - Vertical supports

■ Vent transition with back draft damper installed

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Have a qualied technician install the range hood. It is the

installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances
specied on the model/serial/rating plate. The model/serial/
rating plate is located behind the left lter on the rear wall

of the vent hood.
Canopy hood location should be away from strong draft areas,

such as windows, doors and strong heating vents.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.

Given dimensions provide minimum clearance.
Grounded electrical supply is required. See “Electrical

Requirements” section.
Because of the size and weight of this island hood, the chimney

support must be securely attached to the ceiling.

■ For plaster or drywall ceilings, the chimney support must be

attached to joists. If this is not possible, you must build a
support structure behind the plaster or drywall. The support
structure must be able to support 80 lbs (36.6 kg).

This range hood is recommended for use with cooktops with a
maximum total rating of 60,000 BTUs or less.

The range hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall.
For non-vented (recirculating) Installation see “Non-vented

(recirculating) Installation” in “Install Range Hood” section.
Recirculation Kit is available from your dealer or an authorized
parts distributor. See the “Assistance or Service” section to
order.

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

For Mobile Home Installations

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.

†®TORX and T20 are registered trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

Product Dimensions

The chimneys can be adjusted for different ceiling heights.
Seethe following chart.

A

D

A. 121/8"(30.8 cm)
B. 133/16"(33.5 cm)
C. *285/8"(72.7 cm) min. 49/8"(125.4 cm) max.
**28/16"(71.3 cm) min. 44/2"(113.1 cm) max.
D. 2511/16"(65.3 cm)
E. 30"(76 cm) or 36"(91.2 cm)

B

E

* For non-vented (recirculating) installations
** For vented installations

Installation Dimensions

B

C

A

A. Countertop height
B. Hood height from ceiling to bottom
of the range hood lter surface: D-A-C=B
C. Hood height: 24" (61 cm) min. from electric cooking

surface, 27" (68.6 cm) min. from gas cooking surface,
suggested 36" (91.4 cm) max.

D. Ceiling height

* For non-vented (recirculating) installations

IMPORTANT:

Minimum distance “C”: 24" (61 cm)
fromelectriccookingsurface

Minimum distance “C”: 27" (68.6 cm)
fromgascookingsurface

Suggested maximum distance “C”: 36" (91.4 cm)

Vented Installations

Min. ceiling height Max. ceiling height

Electric cooking

7' 8" (2.34 m) 9' 10" (3 m)

surface
Gas cooking

7' 11" (2.41 m) 9' 10" (3 m)

surface

C

Non-Vented (Recirculating) Installations

Min. ceiling height Max. ceiling height

Electric cooking

7' 8" (2.34 m) 10' 3" (3.12 m)

surface
Gas cooking

7' 11" (2.41 m) 10' 3" (3.12 m)

surface

NOTE: The range hood chimneys are adjustable and designed to
meet varying ceiling or soft heights depending on the distance
“C” between the bottom of the range hood and the cooking
surface. For higher ceilings, a Chimney Extension Kit is available
from your dealer or an authorized parts distributor. The chimney
extension replaces the upper chimney shipped with the range
hood. See the “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Venting Requirements

(vented models only)

■ Vent system must terminate to the outdoors except

for non-vented (recirculating) installations.

■ Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other

enclosed area.

■ Do not use 4" (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall cap.

■ Use metal vent only. Rigid metal vent is recommended.

Plastic or metal foil vent is not recommended.

■ The vent system must have a damper. If the roof or wall

cap has a damper, do not use the damper supplied with the
range hood.

D

For the Most Efcient and Quiet Operation:

■ Use a straight run or as few elbows as possible.

■ 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 1 elbow is used.

■ Do not install two elbows together.

■ Use vent clamps to seal all joints in the vent system.

■ Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening

aroundthecap.

■ The size of the vent should be uniform.

Cold Weather Installations

An additional back draft damper should be installed to minimize
backward cold air ow and a thermal break should be installed
to minimize conduction of outside temperatures as part of the
vent system. The damper should be on the cold air side of the
thermal break.

The break should be as close as possible to where the vent
system enters the heated portion of the house.

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Makeup Air

90 Elbo

Wall cap

Local building codes may require the use of makeup air systems
when using ventilation systems greater than specied CFM of
air movement. The specied CFM varies from locale to locale.
Consult your HVAC professional for specic requirements in
yourarea.

Venting Methods

This island hood is factory set for venting through the roof.
A 6" (15.2 cm) round vent system is needed for installation

(notincluded). The hood exhaust opening is 6" (15.2 cm) round.
NOTE: Flexible vent is not recommended. Flexible vent

creates back pressure and air turbulence that greatly
reduceperformance.

Vent system can terminate through the roof.
To vent through a wall, a 90° elbow is needed.

For Non-Vented (Recirculating) Installations

If it is not possible to vent cooking fumes and vapors to the
outside, the hood can be used in the non-vented (recirculating)
version, tting a charcoal lter and the deector. Fumes and
vapors are recycled through the top grille. To order, see the
“Assistance or Service” section.

Non-Vented (Recirculating) Roof Venting

A

A

B

A. Deector
B. 6" (15.2 cm) round vent

B

A. Roof cap
B. 6" (15.2 cm) round vent

Calculating Vent System Length

To calculate the length of the system you need, add the
equivalent feet (meters) for each vent piece used in the system.

Vent Piece 6" (15.2 cm) Round

45° elbow 2.5 ft (0.8 m)

Example Vent System

w

2 ft

(0.6 m)

The following example falls within the maximum
recommendedvent length of 35 ft (10.7 m).

1 - 90° elbow = 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 system = 13 ft (3.9 m)

6 ft (1.8 m)

Electrical Requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Ensure 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 qualied electrician determine
thattheground path is adequate.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association

■ A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp, fused electrical

circuitisrequired.

■ If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the

procedurebelow:
Connect the aluminum wiring using special connectors

and/or tools designed and UL listed for joining copper to
aluminum.

Follow the electrical connector manufacturer’s recommended
procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with
local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.

■ Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of

the appliance as specied on the model/serial/rating plate.
The model/serial/rating plate is located behind the left lter
on the rear wall of the range hood.

■ 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.

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02169-7471

CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road

Cleveland, OH 44131-5575

90° elbow 5 ft (1.5 m)

Maximum equivalent vent length is 35 ft (10.7 m).

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

C

A

B

Prepare Location

■ Lay out the vent duct system before installing the range

hood to determine the best routing for the vent duct.

■ It is recommended that the vent system be installed

beforehood is installed.

■ Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper

clearancewithin the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent.

■ Range hood is to be installed 24" (61 cm) min. for electric

cooking surfaces, 27" (68.6 cm) min.for gas cooking
surfaces, to a suggested maximum of 36" (91.4 cm) above
the cooking surface.

■ Remove lm from metal surfaces as needed prior to

assembly.

■ Check your ceiling height and the hood height

maximumbefore you select your hood.

1. Disconnect power.

2. Determine which venting method to use: roof or non-vented.

3. Select a at surface for assembling the range hood. Place

covering over that surface. Place two 3" (7.6 cm) high
spacers (not included) onto the covered surface.

NOTE: Cover the spacers to avoid damage to the range
hood surface.

WARNING

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.

4. Using two or more people, lift range hood onto

coveredspacers.

Range Hood Mounting Screws Installation

1. Determine and mark the centerline on the ceiling where the

range hood will be installed, considering the requirements for
ceiling support structures. See the “Location Requirements”
section. Make sure the range hood is centered over the
cooking surface.

2. Tape template in place on the ceiling at the marked

centerline. The line for the front of the range hood should be
parallel to the front of the cooktop.

3. Use a pencil to mark the mounting screws, wire access and

duct hole locations on the ceiling.
NOTE: Mounting hole locations should be into a ceiling

support structure capable of holding 80 lbs (36.6 kg).
Remove the template.

4. Drill 4 - 3/16" (4.8 mm) pilot holes for mounting the upper

horizontal support.

5. Remove template.

Complete Preparation

1. Determine the required location for the home power supply

cable and drill a 1/2" (1.3 cm) diameter hole for wire access.

2. Run 1/2" (1.3 cm) conduit and wires or home power supply

cable according to the National Electrical Code or CSA
Standards and local codes and ordinances. There must be
enough 1/2" conduit and wires or home power supply cable
from the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box to make
the connection in the hood’s electrical terminal box.

NOTE: Do not reconnect power until installation is complete.

3. For vented installations only: Using a jigsaw or keyhole saw,

cut a 61/2" (16.5 cm) diameter hole for the vent duct.

4. Attach the upper horizontal support bracket to the ceiling

with 4 - 5 x 45 mm #2 Phillips wood screws.
NOTE: Upper horizontal support screws must be into a

ceiling support structure capable of holding 80 lbs (36.6 kg).

A

A. Covered spacers
B. Glass canopy
C. Ventilator assembly

B

A. Upper horizontal support
B. 5 x 45 mm screws (#2 Phillips drive)

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Install In-Line Smart Kit - Optional

NOTE: Your range hood can work with either an internal or an

inline (external) blower motor system. An optional In-Line Smart
Kit (purchased separately) allows the blower motor that comes
with this range hood to be installed in a location other than
inside the range hood cavity.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of re and electric shock, install
this range hood only with the In-Line Smart Kit manufactured by
Whirlpool. See the “Assistance or Service” section to order.

For installation see the In-Line Smart Kit installation instructions.
See the “Assistance or Service” section to order.

3. Install 4 upper vertical supports to the lower horizontal

support with 16 - 4.2 x 8 mm screws.

A

Assemble Range Hood

1. Install transition on top of hood (if removed for shipping) with

2 - 3.5 x 9.5 mm sheet metal screws.

A

B

A. Vent transition
B. 3.5 x 9.5 mm screw

2. Install the lower horizontal support to 4 lower vertical

supports with 8 - 4.2 x 8 mm screws.

A

B

A. 4- Upper vertical supports
B. 16 - 4.2 x 8 mm screws
C. Lower horizontal support

C

4. Install the structure to the upper horizontal support with

16-4.2 x 8 mm screws.
NOTE: Attach the structure to the previously installed upper

horizontal support.

A

B

B.

B

C

A. Lower horizontal support
B. 8 - 4.2 x 8 mm screws
C. 4 Lower vertical supports

A. Vent transition
B. 3.5 x 9.5 mm screw

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5. Using 2 or more people, lift the range hood assembly under

B

the structure.

A

B

A. Lower vertical supports
B. Range hood assembly

6. Attach the range hood assembly to the lower vertical

supports with 2 leveling screws and 2 nuts.

7. Install the 4 vertical supports with 16 - 4.2 x 8 mm screws.

Make sure all screws are securely tightened.

A

B

A. 4 - Lower vertical supports
B. 16 - 4.2 x 8 mm screws

Install Range Hood

D

A. 2 - Leveling screws
B. Lower vertical support

A

B

C

C. Place leveling screws

through the structure

D. Nut

NonVented (recirculating) Installation

1. Attach the air deector to the upper horizontal support using

4 mounting screws.

B

A

A. Deector
B. Mounting screws

2. Measure the length of 6" (15.2 cm) duct needed to connect

the transition to the deector.
NOTE: Vent should t up inside the deector 1" (2.5 cm)

minimum.

3. Install vent between the transition and the deector.
NOTE: To make vent installation easier, temporarily remove

the deector from the chimney support bracket and replace
after vent section is in place.

4. Seal all connections with vent clamps.

Connect Vent System

1. Install vent system.

2. Push duct over the exhaust outlet. Seal all connections with

vent clamps.

3. Use caulk to seal all openings.

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Make Electrical Connection

A

C

G

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

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

1. Disconnect power.

2. Remove terminal box cover.

3. Remove the knockout in the terminal box and install

aULlisted or CSA approved 1/2" strain relief.

B

C

6. Use UL listed wire connectors and connect
whitewires(C)together.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Electrically ground blower.

Connect ground wire to green and yellow ground wire
in terminal box.

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

7. Connect green (or bare) ground wire from home power
supply to yellow-green ground wire (F) in terminal box
usingUL listed wire connectors.

8. Tighten strain relief screw.

9. Install terminal box cover.

10. Check that all light bulbs are secure in their sockets.

11. Reconnect power.

A

A. Terminal box
B. Knockout
C. Terminal box cover

4. Run home power supply cable through strain relief

intoterminal box.

B

D

E

F

A. Home power supply cable
B. UL listed or CSA

approvedstrain relief

C. UL listed wire connectors

D. White wires
E. Black wires
F. Green (or bare) and

yellow-green ground wires

G. Terminal box

5. Use UL listed wire connectors and connect

blackwires(E)together.

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