GE JVB37H1BB User Manual RANGE HOOD Manuals And Guides L0406351

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Safety Instructions

.......

9, 3, 7

Opera6ng ImtrucCions
Cooking Tips ................
Raise/Lower
Switch ...........
Using the Cooktop
...........
Using the Downdraft

5
4
4

Svsmm

...4

Care and Cleaning
Grease Fihers ................

5

Painted or Metal Surl2_ces ......
Stainless Steel Surfaces ........

5
5

Installation

yvB 7

Instructions

Advance Planning
..........
8, 9
Before You Begin .............
6
30" Cooktop/Downdraft
Units.[VB37 and.[VB94 .......
10
36" Cooktop/Downdraft
Units.[VB67 and.[VB98 .......
11
Dimensions and Clearances
. .7, 8
Ductwork
.............
8, 13, 15
Electrical and Gas Location
.... 8
Installation Possibilities ........
9
Installing the Downdraft
Vent System .............
Optional Kits ...............

10-17
17

Power Supply ...............
Raise/i,ower
Switch ..........

12
16

Venting

............

14

Tips

18

Options

Troubleshooting

.......

Consumer Support
Consumer
Support ...........
_'arrantv ...................

20
19

Write the model and serial
numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label on
the side ot the blower housing.

959-0445-000

16404290P368

49-80216 06-03 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
PLEASENOTE: The downdraft vent system you have purchased was designed to be used
with GE, GEProfile and GE Profile Performance cooktops listed in this manual

it WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

It WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE.
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,ORINJURYTOPERSONS.
OBSERVETHEFOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit one

in the manner

by tile manufi_cture_:
cont;ict

tile

intended

If }ou haxe questions,

i/lant/tilcttli'ei',

B. gefln'e se_Mdng or cleaning refit, switch power
off at se_wice panel and lock the service
discmmecting
means m prevent power from
being switched on accidentally.
X._]/en the service
discmmecting
means cmmot be locked, secm'elv
fi_sten a prominent
warning device, such as a tag,
to the se_Mce panel.

It CAUTION:For
_o_ora/
vo_,/a_,n_
.s_o_/_
Do not use to exhaustt_azardousor exp/osivematena/s
and vapors.
Installation
work and electrical wiring must be
done by qualified pe_on (s) in accordance
with
all applicable
codes and st;mdards, including
fire-rated constrtlction.

Sufficient air is needed fin" proper combustion
and exhausting
of gases through
tile flue
(chimney)
of flml-bm'ning
equipment
to prevent
back drafting. Follow tile heating equipment
illantlfilcttlrer's
guideline and salbty standards
such as those published
by tile National Fire
Protection
_&ssociation (NFPA), and tile
JMnerican Socie_' fin" Heating, Refligeration
and Air Conditioning
Enginee_
(ASHI_¢E),
and tile local code authorities.
When cutting or drilling
do not damaoe electrical
hidden utilities.

into wall or ceiling,
wiring and other

Ducted

be vented

rims

must

alwms

to tile

o/ItdooI_.

To reduce
ductwork.

tile risk of fire, use only metal

PVC sewer pipe can be used as duct under
concrete slab if allowed b', local code board.
This mfit must be gro/mded.

SAFETY
PRECAUtiONS

it WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OFA RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE
Never leave stm'i_ce units tmattended
at high
settings. Boilove_ cause smoking and greasy
spillove_ that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on
low or medium settings.
Mwavs mrn hood ON when cooking at high
heat or when cooking flaming foods.

Clean ventilating rims ti'equentlv. Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate
on tim or filter
Use proper
appropriam

pan size. M\vm:s use cookware
for tile size of tile s/iYl'ilce element.

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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS

^.. WARNING'-To
R o.c R,sK
oF
A

To

oF

A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:*
A. SMOTHER FI_d_
EM__CUI.ATEAND CAI,I, THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
B. NEVER PICK UP A Fi._d'dlNG
be bm'ned.

E__N_)u

-&CAUtiON:For
_e_eral
ve_t,lati_
use
o_l_
Do not use to exhausthazardousor explosivematerials
and vapors.
Make sure all fingers are away from the downdraft top
when it is lowered.

may

C. DO NOT USE X4;__TER, including wet dishcloths
or tm_vls-a violent steam explosion will result.
O. Use an extinguisher ONLY if."

If You Need Service...
Do not attempt to repair (:,r replace any part (ff
tile down(h'alt system tmless it is spedfically
recommended
in this guide. M1 other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.

I. You know you have a Class ABC extinguishe_;
and vou ah'eadv know how to operate it.
2. The fire is small and contained
where it started.
3. Tile fire depamnent

in the area

is. bein(,., called.

4. You can fi(*ht tile fire with your back to an exit.
*Based on "KitchenFiresafety Tips"publishedby NFPA.

SERVICING
Be sure electrical
It may be necessarx
svsteI//
blower

power is off before servicing
to remove

tile

downdralt

iI1 oi'der to set\ice
COllll)onents
IIIOtOI" OI" air _,ent illechanisi//.

Stlch

the unit.

blower
_lS

tile

Disconnect

l)ower

to tile

fi_st. Reve_e
tile steps
section
to i'elllo_,e tile

cooktop

in tile Install
bh)wer.

Service parts are available
Parts Center:

and

i'elllO_,e

it

the Oowndraft

fl'om a (;E Service and

READANDFOLLOW
THISSAFETY
INFORMATION
CAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS

3

Usingthe downdraft system.
Raise/Lower Switch (3o"modelsonly)
Turn the down(h'aft

blower

ON b) pressing,,

the raise/lower
switch located at the top
fight of the vent. Place your finger on the
"center" of the switch and hold until _ou

NOTE:Formostconvenientoperation,set the
blowerto thespeedyouusemostoften.The
blowerwi// comeonto thisspeedwhenever
theunit is raised

obse_a'e the vent moving, then release.
The air vent will rise. Use the selector switch
to

ttlrn

the blower ON,OFFor to change

the blower speed.

On some models, flTe Raise/Lower

The vent may be lowered by again pressing
the raise/lower
switch at the top right side
of the vent. The blowex; it left on, will
automatically
go off when the vent is
lowered.

switchis locatedat the top right of
the vent.

Use the selector switch to turn the
blower ON, OFFer to change the
blower speed.

Remote Raise/Lower

Switch (36" models only)

The 36" models have a remote raise/lower
switch. It operates
the switch located

in the same manner as
on the vent. This switch

may be located beside
convenient
location,

the cooktop

or in a

Raise/Lower switch location
may varg.

Using the Coektop
Toavoid injury, be sure fingers are clear
A CAUTION:
8ec ref, /whenr
isin
of the
downdraft cover when it is being
or bwering the downdraft. Be surepot,s:pot Mnd/es
and other object:s"are char of tile downdraft
and cannot be struck or tipped by the downdraft
being raised
NOTE: Thereis a dight trim ovebang at eachend
of tl_even£

4

lowered.

Keep handsandfingersaway fromall
downdraftparts.

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Cooking Tips
The high air moven_ent ot this down(h'att
system can increase the cooking times fi)r
some fi)o(ls. It may take hmger to reach
high cooking temperatures
if the down(h'afl
is turned to high fight away. A(!iust the lira
speed tot best cooking results.
For best results when heating oil fiw deep
flTing or when boiling wateL use the fl'ont
surti_ce units or wait until the water is
boiling or the oil is at ti'ying mml)emtm'es
before turning on the (h)wndratt.
Thedown&aft may not completely captureall the
steam from pans on the front burners.

Canning
When canning fi)ods in a wate_q)ath canne_;
a gentle ])tit stead)' boil m list be maintained
continuously
fi)r the required time.
When canning toods in a pressure canne_;
the pressure illtlst be maintained
continuously
for the required time.
Use of the blower at HIGH speed when
canning may reduce the temperature
enough to stop boiling. While canning,
we _ecommend
using the down(h'alt at
LOW speed and using the fl'ont SUll'ilce unit.

Careand cleaning of the downdraft system.
Grease Filters
The eflicienc)of
_om" downdralt
depends
on a clean filte_: Frequency
of cleaning
del)ends on the t},I)e of cooking )ou do.
(;tease tilte_ should be cleaned at least
once a month. Never operate
without the filte_s in place.

the downdrafl

To remove: Pull the filte_s out by grasping
them and pulling straight up.

be used to remove
shake and remove

embedded
soil. Rinse,
moisture
befi)re

replacing.
Filters may also be cleaned
dishwasher:

in the

X_\]th carefifl handling,
the filter will last fi)r
yem_. If replacement
becomes
necessm T,
order the part ti'om your (leale_:

To clean: Soak and then agitate in a hot
(lete_gent solution. I,ight brushing
may

Painted or Metal Surfaces
Clean greasy surti_ces ti'equently,
a mild detergent.

using

Do not use abrasive cloth, steel wool pads or
scouring powder because they will mar the
surface.

Stainless Steel Surfaces (onsome mode/s)
Do notusea steel-woolpad;it will scratchthe
surface.
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Shake bottle well.

dish soap and water prior to using the
CEIL_JA
BRYTE ') Stainless Steel Appliance
Cleane_: _Mter washing the surfi_ce with dish
soap

arid

rise

a generotls

}li//otlnt

ot

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