Problem Solver - GE Custom Hood Inserts Owner's Manual

Questions?
PROBLEM
FAN AUTOMATICALLY
Use this
TURNS ON AND CAN
problem
NOT BE TURNED OFF
solver!
FAN DOES NOT
OPERATE WHEN
TURNED ON
FAN FAILS TO CIRCULATE • Check to be sure the metal grease filters are clean. Clean the metal
AIR OR MOVES AIR
SLOWER THAN NORMAL
OFF AND ON
LIGHT WILL NOT STAY
ON HIGH SETTING
THE HOOD CONTROLS
ARE NOT OPERATING
CORRECTLY
SEQUENTIAL PRESSES
OF THE LIGHT OR FAN
BUTTONS WILL
SOMETIMES CHANGE
THE SETTING FROM THE
LOWEST SETTING–TO OFF–
TO THE HIGHEST SETTING,
OR FROM THE HIGHEST
SETTING–TO OFF–TO THE
LOWEST SETTING
WHEN PRESSING THE
POWER ON/OFF BUTTON
TO TURN ON THE LIGHT,
THE FAN COMES ON
INSTEAD
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The Problem Solver
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• The Sensor feature will automatically turn the fan on at the
MED setting if cooking temperatures become too hot. The fan
will stay on for a minimum of 3 minutes and will then turn off when
temperatures cool to an appropriate level.
• A fuse may be blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
reset circuit breaker.
• The power disconnect switch inside the hood may be switched off.
Remove the metal grease filters and flip the switch on.
grease filters (see the Metal grease filters section). If cleaning
the filters does not correct the problem, call for service.
• Sufficient makeup (replacement) air is required for exhausting
appliances to operate to rating. Check with local building codes,
which may require or strongly advise the use of makeup air. Visit
GEAppliances.com for available makeup air solutions.
• The motor is probably overheating and turning itself off. Th is can
be harmful to the motor. Check to be sure the filters are clean. If off
and on cycling continues, call for service.
• Use 120 volt, 50 watt halogen bulbs with a GU10 base and make sure
they are inserted securely. See the Light bulbs section.
• Disconnect power to the hood by removing the fuse or turning the
circuit breaker off in the home fuse box. Wait 30 seconds to allow the
hood controls to reset and then replace the fuse or move the circuit
breaker back on.
• It is normal for the light and fan buttons to cycle around through the
settings so that you can easily set the controls to the desired setting.
• For your convenience, it is normal for the lights and fan to remember
their last setting when you press the Power On/Off button. If you
want only the lights on, press the "FAN +" (or the "FAN –" ) button until
the fan is off. When you power the hood up next time, only the lights
will function.
Custom Hood Insert