Whirlpool UXT5530AA Range Hood User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- Whirlpool
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Whirlpool UXT5530AA Range Hood User Guide
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
Electrical: A 120 volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical circuit is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is also recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this range hood be provided.
CABINET OPENING DIMENSIONS
A. 18″ (45.7 cm) min. clearance – upper cabinet to countertop
B. 24″ (61.0 cm) min. for electric cooking surfaces 27″ (68.6 cm) min.
for gas cooking surfaces 30″ (76.2 cm) suggested max. – bottom of range hood
to cooking surface
C. 30″ (76.2 cm) or 36″ (91.4 cm) min. cabinet opening width
D. 13″ (33.0 cm) cabinet depth
E. 36″ (91.4 cm) base cabinet height
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
- It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located inside the range hood on the left wall.
- Range hood location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents.
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.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Vent system can terminate either through the roof or wall. Use 3¹⁄₄” x 10″
(8.3 x 25.4 cm) with a maximum vent length of 35 ft (10.7 m) or 6″ (15.2 cm)
or larger round vent with a maximum length of 50 ft (15.2 m) for vent system.
NOTE: Flexible vent is not recommended. Flexible vent creates back
pressure and air turbulence that gently reduce performance.
**Roof Venting
A. 6″ (15.2 cm) or larger round vent or a 3¹⁄₄” x 10″ (8.3 x 25.4 cm)
rectangular vent through roof
B. Round vent: use 6″ (15.2 cm) or larger round damper (purchased
separately)
C. Round vent: use 3¹⁄₄” x 10″ (8.3 x 25.4 cm) to 6″ (15.2 cm) or larger
diameter transition piece (purchased separately)
D. 24″ (61.0 cm) – 30″ (76.2 cm) above electric cooking surface 27″ (68.6
cm) – 30″ (76.2 cm) above gas cooking surface
E.** Roof cap
**Wall Venting
A. 6″ (15.2 cm) or larger round vent or a 3¹⁄₄” x 10″ (8.3 x 25.4 cm)
rectangular vent through the wall
B. Round vent: use 3¹⁄₄” x 10″ (8.3 x 25.4 cm) to 6″ (15.2 cm) or larger
diameter transition piece (purchased separately)
C. 3¹⁄₄” x 10″ (8.3 x 25.4 cm) through the wall
D. 24″ (61.0 cm) – 30″ (76.2 cm) above electric cooking surface 27″ (68.6
cm) – 30″ (76.2 cm) above gas cooking surface
E.** Wall cap
C alculating 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.
6″ (15.2 cm) or Larger Round Vent System
| Vent Piece | Round |
|---|---|
| 45° elbow | 2.5 ft (0.8 m) |
| 90° elbow | 5.0 ft (1.5 m) |
| 6″ (15.2 cm) or larger ft wall cap | 0.0 ft (0.0 m) |
3¹⁄₄” x 10″ (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) to 6″ (15.2 cm) or larger| 4.5 ft (1.4 m)
3¹⁄₄” x 10″ (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) to 6″ (15.2 cm) or larger 90° elbow| 5.0 ft
(1.5 m)
Example vent system
| Maximum Recommended Length | = 50 ft (15.2 m) |
|---|---|
| 1 – 90° elbow | = 5.0 ft (1.5 m) |
| 1 – wall cap | = 0.0 ft (0.0 m) |
| 8 ft (2.4 m) straight | = 8.0 ft (2.4 m) |
| Length of 7″ (17.8 cm) system | = 13.0 ft (3.9 m) |
3¹⁄₄” x 10″ (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Vent System
| Vent Piece | Round |
|---|---|
| 314″ x 10″ (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)90° elbow | 5.0 ft (1.5 m) |
314″ x 10″ (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)flat elbow| 12.0 ft (3.7 m)
314″ x 10″ (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)wall cap| 0.0 ft (0.0 m)
Example vent system
| Maximum Recommended Length | = 35 ft (10.7 m) |
|---|---|
| 1 – 90° elbow | = 5.0 ft (1.5 m) |
| 8 ft (2.4 m) straight | = 8.0 ft (2.4 m) |
| 1 – wall cap | = 0.0 ft (0.0 m) |
| Length of 3¹⁄₄” x 10″ (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) system | = 13.0 ft (3.9 m) |
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to
improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and
specifications without notice.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see
Installation Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to
change without notice.