GE & You, A Service Partnership. IMPORTANT! Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card. Two easy ways to register your appliance! Through the internet at ge.com Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: You can find them on a label on the back wall of the hood.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning or servicing any part of the vent hood. If it ever becomes necessary to replace the metal grease filters, they may be ordered from your GE supplier. LIGHT Control Turn or press (according to your model) the LIGHT control to BRIGHT for bright light while cooking.
For 36 ″ hood models, order odors. Kit no. WB02X10708. These kits can be ordered from your GE supplier. Painted Surfaces (on some models) To clean the hood surface, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for painted surfaces.
Installation Instructions Questions? Call 1.800.GE.CARES BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT – • Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT – • Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Note to Installer – • Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
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Follow the guidelines for proper duct sizing in the ducting charts. DUCTING CHART—JV5 Series Models ″ ″ ⁄ x 10 Rectangular Transition to 6 ″ Round 90° Elbow = 8 ft. ″ Roof Cap = 30 ft. DUCTING CHART—JV6 Series Models ″...
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WORKSHEET—CALCULATE TOTAL EQUIVALENT DUCTWORK LENGTH DUCT EQUIVALENT NUMBER PIECES LENGTH ″ x 10″ ⁄ 1 Ft. Rect., straight 7″ Round, 1 Ft. straight 6″ Round, 1 Ft. straight ″ x 10″ ⁄ 8.5 Ft. Rect. 90° elbow ″ x 10″ ⁄...
Some parts are shipped in the hood behind the filters. On some models, the bottom cover of the hood also needs to be removed to gain access to the parts. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES These kits can be ordered from your GE supplier. Pencil screwdrivers Electric drill...
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Installation Instructions CHOOSE VENT OPTION The outside vent exhaust option that your installation requires will determine the hood knockouts that you will use. If the hood is to be installed in a recirculating, non- vented ductless manner, do not knock out any vent openings in the hood.
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REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Remove the 7″ round exhaust adaptor from the top of the hood. Set it aside along with its mounting screws. 7″ round exhaust adaptor REMOVE FILTERS Remove the shipping tape holding the metal grease filters in place. Pull down on the filter tabs and lift the filters out.
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″ kit number WB02X10708 for 36 hood models. These kits can be ordered from your GE supplier. Skip to Step 12 D and proceed. FOR HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE INSTALLATIONS ONLY: Remove the plate (on models so equipped) in front of the horizontal discharge knockout.
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MARK HOLES Select the vent option that your installation will require and proceed to that section: A.Outside top exhaust ″ (Vertical duct—3 ⁄ x 10 • Use the diagram or the hood as a template and mark the locations on the cabinet for ductwork, electrical wiring and keyhole screw slots.
SECURE HOOD Slide the hood back against the wall. Tighten the mounting screws. Be sure the screw heads are in the narrow neck of the keyhole slot. Mounting screw (4) Keyhole (4) NOTE: DO NOT PUSH ON FAN BLADE. Pushing on the blade may cause it to interfere with other hood parts.
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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.
Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...