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Connect the exhaust and wiring to the cook top
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Overall Rating:
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Rated By:
2 Customers
Posted By:
Donald From Friendswood, TX
Posted:
8/13/2007 1:56:30 PM
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Appliance Repaired:
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General Electric
Range/Stove/Oven/Hood
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GEProfiledowndraftcooktop
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Age Of Appliance:
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1 - 4 years
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The new cook top required more room below to accommodate the exhaust fan.
First I removed the cabinet shelf that was in the way, using a saw and hammer.
Second, I tried to locate the transition exhaust part but could not identify the part until I found Partselect.com on the net. They had the diagrams showing the parts and placing the order with them was a snap.
Third, the transition exhaust was taped in position with aluminum tape.
fourth, I connected the wiring, with the electricity shut off at the breaker panel, as indicated on the placard attached to the cook top.
Fifth, and most difficult was running the 6 inch diamater exhaust duct to the outside vent. The vent was buried in the far back corner of the cabinets. The duct I used is aluminum and extends out to 8 feet in length. The metal tape was used to connect it to the transition exhaust.
It was a straight forward job with no real problems other than working in close quarters.
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A Bit Difficult |
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1- 2 hours |
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