IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING – WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: THE FOLLOWING: A. Never leave surface units unattended at high A.
If it ever becomes necessary to replace as needed. the metal grease filters, they may be charcoal filters, if present, are unclipped and ordered from your GE supplier. removed. See the Charcoal Filters section. To remove, press the filter locks back and pull the filters down and out.
Kit no. WB02X11001. dishwasher. that help remove smoke These kits can be ordered and odors. from your GE supplier. Painted Surfaces (on some models) To clean the hood surface, use a hot, Do not use steel-wool pads or other damp cloth with a mild detergent abrasive cleaners.
Installation Range Hood Instructions Questions? 1.800.561.3344 www.GEAppliances.ca Call or Visit our Website at: BEFORE YOU BEGIN DUCTWORK REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Read the ductwork sections only if you do not Read these instructions completely and carefully. have existing ductwork. If you have existing ductwork, IMPORTANT –...
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Installation Instructions Follow the guidelines for proper duct sizing in the ducting charts. DUCTING CHART—JV5 Series Models • • • 7” Round • • • • • ” x 10” • Rectangular • • • Equivalent Length (feet) DUCTING CHART—JV6 Series Models •...
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Installation Instructions WORKSHEET—CALCULATE TOTAL EQUIVALENT DUCTWORK LENGTH DUCT EQUIVALENT NUMBER DUCT EQUIVALENT NUMBER PIECES LENGTH x USED = TOTAL PIECES LENGTH x USED = TOTAL 3¼” x 10” 1 Ft. 6” Round 34 Ft. Rect., wall cap (6 ft. w/o straight with damper)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1 Ft = 0.3 m 1” = 2.5 cm These kits can be ordered from your GE supplier. Cord Kit—For both 30” and 36” models, order Kit no. JXHC1. Charcoal Filters—JV5 Series only, if recirculating For 30”...
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Installation Instructions CHOOSE VENT OPTION NOTE: Only JV5 Series models may be recirculated. Determine the vent option that your installation will The JV6 Series models cannot be recirculated. require from the following choices: IMPORTANT: If the hood is to be installed in a The outside vent exhaust option that your installation recirculating, non-vented ductless manner, do not knock requires will determine the hood knockouts that you...
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Installation Instructions REMOVE WIRING COVER REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR Remove the 7” round exhaust adaptor from the top of FROM THE JUNCTION BOX the hood. Set it aside along with its mounting screws. Remove the wiring cover from inside the hood. NOTE: Save the screws for 3¼”...
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WB02X11001 for 36 hood models. ” FOR 7” ROUND VERTICAL These kits can be ordered from your GE supplier. DUCTED DISCHARGE Skip to Step 9 D and proceed. INSTALLATIONS ONLY: Re-install the 7” round exhaust adaptor with its 1 Ft = 0.3 m...
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Installation Instructions D. Recirculating (non-vented ductless– MARK HOLES Available on JV5 Series models only) Select the vent option that your installation will require and proceed to that section: • Use the hood as a template and mark the locations on the cabinet for the electrical wiring and keyhole A.
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Installation Instructions FOR RECESSED-BOTTOM RUN WIRES Run the electrical wires through the wall or CABINETS ONLY cabinet according to National Electrical Code and applicable local codes. NOTE: DO NOT turn the power on until installation is complete. SCREW IN PARTWAY Wood shims Drive a mounting screw (from the hardware packet) partway into each center of the narrow neck of the...
Installation Instructions CONNECT WIRING CONNECT DUCTWORK Connect house black to hood black wire, house TO HOOD white to hood white wire, and house ground to Use duct tape to make joints secure and air tight. hood green/yellow wire. Securely tighten the strain relief clamp onto the house wiring.
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the following chart first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Fan does not operate • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. A fuse may be blown or a when the switch is on circuit breaker may be tripped.
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Range Hood Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at GEAppliances.ca, or call date is needed to obtain service 1.800.561.3344.
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