Warranty ....23 Write the model and serial numbers here: Model # ________________ Serial # ________________ You can find them on a label on the inside of the hood. Owner’s Manual and Installation Instructions JV935 JV936 JV965 JV966 164D4290P055 49-80097-3 05-03 JR...
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: A. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. B.
Using the hood controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. FAN Control Turn the FAN speed control to LO, MED LO, MED HI or HI, as needed. Continuous use of the fan system while cooking helps keep the kitchen comfortable and less humid.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning or servicing any part of the vent hood. If it ever becomes necessary to replace the metal grease filters, they may be ordered from your GE supplier. Heavy-duty commercial filters may also be used in place of the filters.
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Care and cleaning of the vent hood. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning or servicing any part of the vent hood. Hood Lights Receptacle Socket NOTE: The glass cover should be removed only when cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip.
Installation Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT • - Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT • - Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Installation Instructions INSTALLATION CLEARANCES These vent hoods are designed to be installed onto a wall. They may be installed beneath a soffit or cabinet. • Install these hoods 24″ Min. to 36″ Max. above the cooking surface. SOFFIT INSTALLATION SOFFIT 24"...
Installation Instructions ADVANCE PLANNING Ductwork Planning • This hood may be vented vertically through upper cabinets, soffit or ceiling. A duct transition piece is supplied for vertical exhaust. Use locally supplied elbows to vent horizontally through the rear wall. See page 13. •...
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Round roof vent *Actual length of straight duct plus duct fitting equivalent. Equivalent length of duct pieces are based on actual tests conducted by GE Evaluation Engineering and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any ventilation hood. Total Equivalent Quantity Equivalent...
PARTS PROVIDED Locate the hardware accessory box packed with the hood and check contents. 2 Aluminum Grease Filters DUCT COVER REQUIREMENTS We recommend that the vent hood and decorative duct cover (if used) be on site before final framing and wall finishing.
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DETERMINE HOOD, DUCTWORK AND WIRING LOCATIONS • Measure desired distance from the bottom of the hood to the cooking surface, 24″ min. to 36″ Max. Refer to the previous page if the accessory duct cover will be used. • Use a level to draw a horizontal line indicating the bottom of the hood.
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1 INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT IMPORTANT: Framing must be capable of supporting 100 lbs. • Locate at least 2 vertical studs at the wood mounting location by tapping drywall with a hammer or use a stud finder. • Center the supplied wood horizontal support, left to right and below the marked line.
4 Alternate Mounting Method INSTALL HOOD TO SOFFIT OR BENEATH CABINETS SKIP THIS STEP IF USING WALL MOUNTING METHOD IMPORTANT: Soffit framing must be capable of supporting 100 lbs. When necessary, the hood may be installed so that it is supported by the soffit. •...
5 INSTALL CEILING BRACKET The ceiling bracket must be installed when the duct cover is used to span 24″ or more height above the hood. The bracket will hold the decorative duct cover in place at the top. Note: The ceiling bracket is not required when using only the 12″...
7 INSTALL MOTOR • Align and engage the Motor Attachment Bracket slots in the blower assembly to the 3 hooks at the rear of the exhaust opening. • Rotate motor upwards until it aligns with the attachment screw location. • Secure the motor to attachment bracket at the front of the opening with washer...
11 INSTALL FILTERS • Remove protective film covering the filters. • Insert the filter into the “C” clips mounted to the top of the vertical front panel. • Tap the filter against one side to align with outside opening. • Pull the filter down into the lower slots at the bottom of the filter support.
Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes Fan does not operate A fuse may be blown or a when the switch is on circuit breaker tripped.
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Any part of the range hood which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor and original purchase in-home service to replace the defective part.
Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. Contact Us If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number, or write to: General Manager, Customer Relations Register Your Appliance Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for...