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 for local inspector’s use.
The installation of these downdraft vents with 3. Review the cabinet illustration. Check to be sure any GE or Monogram cooktop requires careful the interior cabinet depth will house the cooktop consideration. Before you begin, review the burner box, the vent and the cutout clearance combination cutout illustrations on page 6.
1/4" thick or gypsum board at least 3/16" thick the vent’s two-foot-long power cord. covered with 28 gauge sheet steel or .02" thick • The vent and a GE or Monogram gas cooktop copper. combination can operate from the same 120-volt •...
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Installation preparation cuTouTS AND cleARANceS • Measure carefully when cutting the countertop. • Refer to cooktop installation instructions to Make sure sides of the opening are parallel and be sure that models fit into the base cabinets rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular being used.
Installation preparation cleARANceS cAuTIoN: Wall coverings, countertops and cabinets should withstand 200° heat generated by any cooktop. Gas - 6" a 12" Eléctrica - Espacio de 2" respecto de las paredes laterales 13" 13" Max. Max. 682Dia40 a 30" 30" Mín.
Gas cooktops • with a three-prong (grounding) plug which mates If this vent is installed in combination with a GE with a standard three-prong grounding wall or Monogram gas cooktop, it may operate from receptacle to minimize the possibility of electric the same duplex outlet.
Installation preparation VeNTING opTIoNS Loosen Screws to Adjust 3-1/2" to • 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. • The blower outlet is sized for 3-1/4" x 10" and can be transitioned to 6"...
*Actual length of straight duct plus duct fitting equivalent. Equivalent length of duct pieces is based heating equipment on actual tests conducted by GE Evaluation Engineering manufacturer’s and reflect requirements for good venting performance guidelines and safety with any downdraft cooktop.
Installation Instructions 1 INSTAll DoWNDRAfT VeNT 2 INSTAll DucTWoRk • Locate the stabilizing brackets and attachment • The downdraft blower system is designed for use with 3-1/4" x 10" ductwork. It can be transitioned screws. to 6" round. • One stabilizing bracket must be installed on each •...
Installation Instructions 3 INSTAll ReMoTe SWITch (on some models) Skip this step if there is no separate remote switch. WARNING: connect Remote Switch to Remote harness • Thread the remote harness through the 1/2"-dia. Disconnect electrical power from unit before hole and attach the harness connector to the beginning switch installation.
Installation Instructions 4 coNNecT poWeR cleANING Plug power cord into properly grounded receptacle. painted or Stainless Steel Surfaces To clean the stainless steel or painted surfaces, use warm, sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. 5 INSTAll fIlTeRS, check opeRATIoN The filters should be washed by hand.
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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 and specifications are subject to change without notice. 31-10728-2 09-10 GE...
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