VENTED RANGE HOODS SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 USING THE HOOD Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Wi-Fi Connect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UVW8304 UVW8364 CARE AND CLEANING Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, 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. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: A. N ever leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on medium settings. B. A lways turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé). C. C lean ventilating fans frequently.
1 3 2 4 Fan Settings Off Low Delay Off Hold 3 Sec WiFi Pairing Med High Light WiFi Boost Chef Connect To Pair Hold 3 Sec Hold 3 Sec 7 5 6 1. Rangehood Control Panel: The control panel 4. Light: Off/On/Night Light switch for the LED lights. 2. Fan On/Off: On/Off switch for the fan. The fan 5. Chef Connect: This is a Bluetooth® pairing feature is located under the front edge of the canopy. The position and function of each control button are noted below.
USING THE HOOD: Wi-Fi Connect Wi-Fi Connect Connecting your Wi-Fi Connect Enabled hood (on some models) Your GE Appliances hood is designed to provide you with two-way communication between your appliance and smart device. By using the GE Appliances Wi-Fi Connect features, you will be able to control essential hood operations such as fan speed, light functions, delay off and filter clean notification using your smartphone or tablet. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Be sure the circuit breaker is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning or servicing any part of the vent hood. Grease Filter The filter traps grease released by foods from cooking. The filters must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is in use. The grease filters are dishwasher-safe and should be cleaned every month, or as needed. To remove: Pull downward on the filter lock to release the filter. To replace: Fit the tabs at the bottom of the filter behind the ledge of the filter opening.
CARE AND CLEANING: Surfaces / Lights 8 Surfaces Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models) Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface. To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface in the direction of the brush line. Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface. Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove surface rust, tarnish, and small blemishes.
Range Hoods “If you have questions, call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our website at: 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. ■ Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. ■ Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions for future reference.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION Installation Preparation PRODUCT DIMENSIONS TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED) 30” Models Requires a 30” opening. Safety glasses Pencil and tape measure 10" 16-1/2" Phillips screwdriver with at least 6" shank 21" 30" Level Wire cutter/stripper 36” Models Requires a 36” opening.
PLAN THE INSTALLATION CAUTION To reduce risk of fire and to PARTS PROVIDED Locate the parts packed with the hood. properly exhaust air, be sure to duct the air outside. Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION Installation Preparation DUCT COVER REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS Duct Cover Kit must be purchased separately. We recommend that the vent hood and duct cover (if used) be on site before final framing and wall finishing. This will help to accurately locate studs, ductwork, and electrical service. The hood duct covers can be adjusted for different ceiling heights depending on the distance between the bottom of the hood and the cooktop (distance X).
INSTALLATION HEIGHT TABLE CX10DC9SPSS CX12DC9SPSS High Ceiling Duct Cover up to 10 ft. High Ceiling Duct Cover up to 12 ft. Installation Over Gas Range Ceiling Height (ft./in.) Recirculation Installation Height Vented Installation Height (Recirculation holes hidden) Installation Over Electric Range Recirculation Installation Height Vented Installation Height (Recirculation holes hidden) Installation Over Gas Range Ceiling Height (ft./in.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION Installation Preparation ADVANCE PLANNING Duct Install Planning ■ This hood is designed to be vented vertically through the ceiling with a 8” round duct or backwall using an 90º elbow and 8” round duct. ■ Use metal ductwork only. ■ Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors. To maximize the ventilation performance of the vent system: 1. Minimize the duct run length and number of transitions and elbows. 2. Maintain a constant duct size.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION Installation Preparation NEW CONSTRUCTION, PRE-PLANNING, OR REMODELING NOTE: For existing construction, skip to the section below. ■ For ducted installation through the top, the 8" diameter hole for the duct in the ceiling must be centered 6-1/4" away from the finished rear wall in the installation space ■ The hood junction box knockout is located 10-1/2" to the left from center of the hood. Ensure enough wire length is available to make electrical connection.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION Installation Preparation DETERMINE HOOD, DUCTWORK AND WIRING LOCATIONS (Cont.) House Wiring Location: • The junction box is located inside the hood body on the left side. See Illustrations for hood knockout locations. House wiring may enter the junction box from the rear or the top of the hood at the right side. To route house wiring through the ceiling,soffit, or cabinet: • Cut a hole approximately 1-1/4" dia.
1 I NSTALL HOOD SUPPORT IMPORTANT: Framing must be capable of supporting 100 lbs. • Locate at least 2 vertical studs for the installation bar by tapping drywall with a hammer or use a stud finder. • Level the installation bar and center left to right above the marked line. Hold bar against the wall. 1 I NSTALL HOOD SUPPORT (cont) • I nstall wall anchors (C) by tapping the anchors with a hammer to seat the teeth of the flanges into the wall. This keeps anchor from rotating.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions 4 ( Alternate Mounting Method) INSTALL HOOD TO SOFFIT OR CABINET SKIP THIS STEP IF USING WALL MOUNTING METHOD IMPORTANT: Soffit or cabinet framing must be capable of supporting 100 lbs. Back Wall 2-3/4" 10" When necessary the hood may be installed so that it is supported by the soffit or cabinet. • The soffit should be constructed with 2"x4"s. • Use a level to draw the cooktop or range center line.
5 I NSTALL MOTOR 6 CONNECT ELECTRICAL 1. A lign the motor exhaust with the top damper as shown in figure below. Verify that power is tured off at the source. WARNING If house wiring is not 2-wire with a ground wire, a ground must be provided by the installer. When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use UL approved anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper connections. 2. S ecure the motor to motor mounting plate using screws (D).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions 7 CONNECT DUCTWORK A. Vented Installation B. Recirculation (non-vented) Installation •C onnect the house ducting to the top damper as shown in image below. NOTE: A recirculation duct (WB34X30519), and Charcoal Filter (UXCF91), are not included with the hood and are necessary for recirculation installation. • Seal all connections with duct tape. 1. A ttach the recirculation duct to the duct cover mounting bracket with screws provided. 2.
8 I NSTALL DUCT COVERS •D uct Cover Accessories are available at GEApplianceparts.com or by calling 877.959.8688. See Accessories on page 27. 9 INSTALL FILTERS •F ollow instructions on page 7 “Filters” to install or remove filters. •F ollow instructions included with the duct cover accessory to install duct covers. Filter Lock 49-2000708 REV.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions MAKE UP AIR TECHNOLOGY This operation must be performed by a qualified technician or installer. Note to Installers and Inspectors : This product comes equipped with a simple installation feature that limits maximum CFM levels in order to comply with certain local codes or regulations. This installation method may not be necessary for all installations, please refer to your codes for further guidelines.
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Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Fan/Light does not operate when button is turned ON A house fuse may be blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Loud or abnormal airflow noise Wrong duct size used in installation. This hood requires 8” ducting to perform optimally. Using smaller duct pipe will cause reduced venting.
LIMITED WARRANTY GE Appliances Vented Range Hood Warranty GEAppliances.com All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service online, visit us at www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/, or call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have your serial number and your model number available when calling for service. Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics.
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