Care and Cleaning Blower...4 Grease Filter ...4 GE Appliances Downdraft Vent System Problem Solver ...2 Installation Ductwork Table ...8 Plan Ductwork ...8 Plan Wiring...9 Install Ductwork ...10 Install Wiring ...10 Consumer Support Warranty ...Back Cover ...4 ...5–11 Models: JVB93 JVB96...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING – 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. B.
Reverse the steps in the Install the Downdraft section to remove the downdraft from the cabinet. Service parts are available from your local GE distributor or from a GE Service and Parts Center. Turn the downdraft blower OFF by pressing the activating switch again.
Grease Filter The efficiency of your downdraft depends on a clean filter. Frequency of cleaning depends on the type of cooking you do. Grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate the downdraft without the filters in place. To remove: Pull the filters out by grasping them and pulling straight up.
Requirements This downdraft blower system is designed to be used to exhaust smoke and odors when cooking with all GE electric and sealed burner gas cooktops (not approved for standard burner gas cooktops). It can be mounted in either an island or peninsula location.
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JGP930S 30″ ⁄ ″ ″ JGP932S ⁄ ⁄ *Includes 1/8″ gap between cooktop and vent trim. **Required to maintain UL or AGA approvals. JVB93 B&C (Figure 1) (Figure 3) (Figure 2) Min. Setback— Depth Front Edge Min. Req’d. Cktop +...
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36″ COOKTOPS/DOWNDRAFT UNITS Figure 1 Overall Cooktop Dimensions Figure 2 Overall Cutout Dimensions NOTE: AGAINST-THE-WALL INSTALLATIONS ARE LIMITED DUE TO DIMENSION REQUIREMENTS. REFER TO DETAILS BELOW. PLANNING INSTALLATION (Note: 26″ deep cabinets required) (Figure 1) (Figure 1) (Figure 1) Cooktop Cooktop Overall Overall...
*Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests conducted by 7 ft. GE Evaluation Engineering and reflect requirements for good venting performance with a downdraft rated at 500 CFM. ( ___ in. offset) x (14 Ft. per inch) = ___ Ft.
Plan the Wiring 1. The downdraft blower system draws 4 AMPS and requires a 120 VAC, 60 Hz circuit. 2. The unit has a 2 ft. long power cord with a 3-pronged plug. Plan to provide a grounded outlet in a location which will allow the unit’s power cord to reach.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install the Downdraft Mounting screws Leveling bracket– flange facing out Leveling bracket– flange facing in 1. Set the downdraft into the opening. Extend the leveling brackets to the floor of the cabinet so the downdraft sits straight. (NOTE: Leveling brackets can be removed and reattached in other positions.
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Install the Cooktop • With the Downdraft in the “Down” position, place the cooktop into the cutout. • Push the cooktop back until the back edge of the cooktop just barely touches the front edge of the downdraft cover. • Using a dime as a thickness gauge, align the cooktop so that there is a minimum uniform gap of 0.05″...
® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). • Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers. • Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially.