This thing works (most of the time) but my stove needs replacing. The stove will not be delivered until December 3rd, so this replacement task comes first. Why, you ask? Cause, my wife said so! Here is a “burner eye” view.
I made a stainless steel screen because I could not find replacements. With an interior venting system, removable screens are vital for safety and cleanliness. The new vent-hood will take care of this issue (hopefully for a long time).
Step one of the process: Turn off the breaker/power to the unit. I will show how to check if the power is off once I have the unit removed. I will be using the cheap and handy tool shown below. The old vent came down easily by removing the four mounting screws.
The power to the old unit came through the wall from the left-back side. I touched one probe of the tester to the black wire coming through the wall. The other probe touched nothing. There is a light-indicator in the handle of the probe that should not glow if power is disconnected or the circuit of the probe is incomplete.
Touching the loose probe end will complete the probe circuit. Here are the two results of power off or power on once the probe circuit is completed.
Secure that the power was turned off, I rerouted the power line to the right side (as required for the new unit).
I then installed the unit, following the instructions, with four mounting screws (exactly as the old unit had been attached). I wired the new unit (shown in the photos below).
The rest was easy assembly. Reattached the electrical cover, installed the exhaust screen, put in a light bulb and replaced the light bulb guard. Here is the unit now in place and working. It is so quiet (compared to the old unit) that I expect you can’t hear it running either.
I would have chosen a vent-hood that would be vented through the roof if, 1) we cooked every meal using the stove top burners or 2) we fried a lot of food. We steam and boil most of our stove top meals. Our cooking habits allow for easier clean up and doesn’t clog the filter screens of the vent as rapidly.
I hope my article benefits anyone that may take on a small project such as this one. When the stove gets here, I will offer that replacement to you as well. Until then, be safety conscience.