On Nov 29, 3:16 am, audioninja wrote:
I am replacing the microwave/range hood with a new ranghood(no
microwave).
The existing wiring in the cabinet above the stove is a two socket
outlet, and the wiring for the range hood are two loose wires.
What is needed to wire this properly?
Any help would be much appreciated.

Depends on the voltage and current and your country's wiring
practices.
It's too general a question.

Rather like saying how how much flour is needed to make some bread?
Without specifying the size or number of loaves of or the type of
bread! Or the type of flour?

Since this is an internationaly read news group; what country is the
OP (original poster) in?

Assuming for a moment you are somewhere in North or South America
using typical 115/230 3 wire plus GROUND domestic electrical service
it sounds as if your existing microwave/hood unit plugs into a
standard duplex outlet. The electrical 'cord' as it is sometimes
called, between the now removed unit and the outlet is/was presumably
placed so that it is/was shielded from the heat and fumes being drawn
from above the stove?

Without much info to go on it appears that the new hood needs to be
equipped with a similar 'cord' with a 3 pin plug on the end it to be
plugged into same outlet. The cord will need to be attached to the
hood using proper electrical pieces such as a cable connector/anchor,
Burndy wire nuts etc. An electrician or competent do it yourself-er is
likely to have those items on hand. The connection will probably be
made inside a small metal compartment which is part of the new unit;
'proper grounding will be important'. There are likely to be
instructions in the box of the new fan unit if brand new?

The new fan will most likely use less electrical current than the
existing unit so it can, most likely, be plugged into the existing
outlet. If you are scrapping the existing unit and its cord is in good
condition you may be able to cut it off and use it; making EXACTLY the
right connections etc. including ground. The electrical cord should
not be exposed to the heat or fumes from the cooking top of the stove
etc.

Alternatively may be necessary to get an electrician to remove the
duplex outlet and using standard bits and pieces, possibly including a
short run of that flexible but metal armoured electrical cable; most
likely #12 AWG or #14 AWG depending on the ampere rating of the other
wiring in that circuit, wire from the outlet box to the hood in
standard manner. This likely to be needed if the new wiring is on the
surface and/or not protected. See wiring practices and insurance/codes
in your area. Not needed is cans of beans eventually chafing through
wiring on the surface not designed for that type of use!

Most worrying is the mention of ''two loose wires". Most range hoods
are of metal; is yours? So it is essential to meet code electrical and
your insurance policy requirements, in most/all countries, to ground
that metal correctly, not just hitch up a couple of wires and plug it
in somewhere; ungrounded. Even if it appears to work OK!

Sorry to be so vague; the above is full of 'possibly' and 'most
likely' but the manner in which the question is asked suggests some
potential for mis-wiring. It has also been assumed, as mentioned, the
original question is posted by someone in a North American type wiring
area such as USA, Canada, Mexico?

If OP is in Europe, Australasia, Middle East, Japan etc. which are
230 volt and different wiring practices pleas re-submit.