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Safety Information BEFORE YOU BEGIN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK Read these instructions completely and carefully. OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, IMPORTANT OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING. • – Save these instructions A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the for local inspector’s use.
ADVANCE PLANNING Downdraft Vent and Cooktop Cutout Before you begin, you must: The installation of these downdraft vents with any GE 1. Review countertop dimension illustrations to be or Monogram cooktop requires careful consideration. Before you begin, review the combination cutout 2.
• Install a standard electrical outlet on the right side instruction for appropriate clearances. long power cord. • Installation must conform with local codes. • The vent and a GE or Monogram gas cooktop standard duplex outlet. Ductwork • Electric cooktops must operate from a separate Prepare ductwork to vent to the outdoors.
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Installation Preparation CUTOUTS AND CLEARANCES • Measure carefully when cutting the countertop. • Measure the base cabinet width at the top and bottom to ensure it meets the minimum width • Make sure sides of the opening are parallel and requirements .
Installation Preparation 36" COOKTOP AND DOWNDRAFT COMBINATION IMPORTANT: The countertop cutout depth requires minimum total countertop depth. 36" NOTE: Before you begin, measure and mark depth is available. top behind cutout required For cooktop and downdraft combination depth: • Follow cooktop installation instructions for cooktop 34"...
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with Gas Cooktops • If this vent is installed in combination with a GE or Monogram gas cooktop, it may operate from the to minimize the possibility of electric shock. The same duplex outlet.
Installation Preparation VENTING OPTIONS Loosen Screws to Adjust • The downdraft vent is shipped with the Left or Right discharge outlet pointing straight down and can be changed to the left or right side. and can be transitioned to 6" round. Side-to-Side Adjustments: The entire blower mounting plate can be Discharge Down...
24 ft. wall cap with damper 24 ft. 6" round roof cap 33 ft. Total Duct Run equivalent. Equivalent length of duct pieces is based on actual tests conducted by GE Evaluation Engineering with any downdraft cooktop.
Installation Instructions 1 INSTALL DOWNDRAFT VENT A Two stabilizing brackets must be installed on each side of the downdraft vent. • For right-side or straight-down blower discharge, fasten the stabilizing brackets at locations A, B, D and E. • For left-side blower discharge, fasten the Level stabilizing brackets at locations B, C, D and E.
Installation Instructions 3 INSTALL REMOTE SWITCH WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD Connect Remote Switch to Remote Harness Disconnect electrical power from unit before beginning switch installation. Failure to do so could hole and attach the harness connector to the result in personal injury or damage to the electrical remote connector.
Installation Instructions 4 CONNECT POWER Plug power cord into properly grounded receptacle. 5 INSTALL FILTERS, CHECK OPERATION to raise the vent. straight up and pull forward. Retainers Filter Tabs • Press the Fan Speed HIGHER pad to start the blower. Adjust the blower by pressing HIGHER or LOWER.
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NOTE: While performing installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. NOTE: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric. Therefore, materials, appearance...
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