IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING – WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*: A.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING – WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK. A. Never leave surface units unattended at high Do not attempt to repair or replace any settings.
Using the hood controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. FAN Control LIGHT Control Turn the FAN speed control to LO, MED LO, Turn the LIGHT control to HI for bright light while MED HI or HI, as needed. cooking.
GE supplier. To clean the grease filters , soak them and then swish them around Heavy-duty commercial filters may in hot water and detergent.
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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 Receptacle offer a better grip.
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Installation Range Hoods Instructions Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or Visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com ge.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Read these instructions completely and carefully. 12" IMPORTANT • – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT • – Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Installation Instructions OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Duct Cover These vent hoods are designed to be installed onto a wall. They may be installed beneath a soffit or cabinet. A Decorative duct cover is available to accommodate ″ ″ • Install these hoods 24 Min. to 36 Max. above the 8 to 10 ft.
Installation Instructions ADVANCE PLANNING DECORATIVE DUCT COVERS Ductwork Planning A decorative duct cover is available. The duct cover • This hood may be vented vertically through upper conceals the ductwork running from the top of the cabinets, soffit or ceiling. A duct transition piece is hood to the ceiling or soffit.
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*Actual length of straight duct plus duct fitting equivalent. Equivalent length of duct pieces are based on actual Using a smaller diameter duct size tests conducted by GE Evaluation Engineering and will reduce performance reflect requirements for good venting performance with any ventilation hood.
Installation Instructions TOOLS AND MATERIALS REMOVE THE PACKAGING REQUIRED • Remove the small box housing the motor. (NOT SUPPLIED) • Lift the hood out of the box. Pencil and Phillips and Duct tape tape measure Flat blade screwdrivers Hood Wood Mounting Motor Parts...
Installation Instructions PARTS PROVIDED Locate the hardware accessory box packed with the hood and check contents. Filter Support Screws, wall 2 Aluminum Duct Grease Filters fasteners, washers Transition with Damper DUCT COVER REQUIREMENTS Review the following examples to ensure a trouble free installation using the duct cover accessory.
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Installation Instructions DETERMINE HOOD, DUCTWORK AND WIRING LOCATIONS FOR CEILING • Keep the wood support piece and its screws for 6-7/8" VENT DUCTING later installation. Do not discard. Centerline To Wall • Measure desired distance from the bottom of the ″...
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Installation Instructions 1 INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT 2 INSTALL TRANSITION IMPORTANT: Framing must be capable of IMPORTANT: Remove Remove supporting 100 lbs. shipping tape from Shipping Tape on damper and check that Damper • Locate at least 2 vertical studs at the wood mounting damper moves freely.
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Installation Instructions 4 Alternate Mounting Method IMPORTANT: For additional support and to minimize vibration during operation, we strongly recommend INSTALL HOOD TO SOFFIT that the hood also be secured to the back wall with OR BENEATH CABINETS wall fasteners. 30" Models SKIP THIS STEP IF USING WALL MOUNTING 2-9/16"...
Installation Instructions 5 INSTALL CEILING BRACKET 6 CONNECT DUCTWORK The ceiling bracket must be installed when the duct • Push duct over the end of the transition until it ″ cover is used to span 24 or more height above the reaches the stop tabs.
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Installation Instructions 7 INSTALL MOTOR 9 INSTALL DUCT COVERS ″ To install the 12 duct cover alone: • Align and engage the ″ • Place the 12 section of the decorative duct cover on Motor Attachment Bracket slots in the blower top of the hood.
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Installation Instructions 11 INSTALL FILTERS 11A INSTALL OPTIONAL • Remove protective film covering the filters. COMMERCIAL FILTERS • Insert the filter into the “C” clips mounted to the top of the vertical front panel. • Remove supplied filters (if installed). •...
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 What To Do Fan does not operate A fuse may be blown or a •...
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This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.
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