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Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, Operating Instructions 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 Instructions INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES. LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER.
Safety Instructions Using the hood controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Switch Pad Controls (on some models) Control Knobs (on some models) ON OFF Operating Instructions LO MED HI OFF ON NITE OFF OFF LO FAN Control LIGHT Control Turn to HI, MED or LO as needed. Continuous use of the fan system while cooking helps keep the kitchen comfortable and less humid. It also reduces cooking odors and soiling moisture that create a frequent need for cleaning.
Safety Instructions Charcoal Filter–Recirculating Installations Only The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. Order filter no. WB02X10700. Replacement filters can be ordered from your GE supplier. Replaceable charcoal filter NOTE: DO NOT rinse, or put charcoal filters in an automatic dishwasher. To remove: Pull down on the center of the front edge of the filter. The filter will then slip out of the retaining tabs on the back.
Installation Instructions Range Hood Questions? Visit our Website at: www.geappliances.com or Call GE Answer Center at 800.626.2000 BEFORE YOU BEGIN DUCTWORK REQUIREMENTS Read these instructions completely and carefully. NOTE: Read the ductwork sections only if you do not have existing ductwork. If you have existing ductwork, skip to the “Damage” section and proceed. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • • • • • • • The venting system must exhaust to the outside.
Installation Instructions Follow the guidelines for proper duct sizing in the ducting charts. DUCTING CHART: Flow vs. equivalent feet of duct length CFM 300 250 JV347 200 JV338 150 100 50 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 Equivalent Feet of Duct Length MAXIMUM DUCT LENGTH: For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of a 31⁄4″ x 10″ rectangular, 6″ or 7″ diameter round duct should not exceed 65 equivalent feet.
Installation Instructions WORKSHEET—CALCULATE TOTAL EQUIVALENT DUCTWORK LENGTH DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT NUMBER LENGTH x USED = TOTAL 31⁄4″ x 10″ Rect., straight 1 Ft. 7″ Round, straight 1 Ft. 6″ Round, straight 1 Ft. 31⁄4″ x 10″ Rect. 90° elbow 8.5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft. 31⁄4″ x 10″ Rect. 45° elbow 7 Ft. x ( ) = Ft. 31⁄4″ x 10″ Rect. 90° flat elbow 24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft. 31⁄4″ x 10″ Rect. wall cap with damper 45 Ft. (7 ft. w/o damper) x ( ) = Ft. x ( ) = Ft. 31⁄4″ x 10″ Rect.
Installation Instructions DAMAGE – SHIPMENT/INSTALLATION TOOLS YOU WILL NEED • If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the unit to the store in which it was bought for repair or replacement. • If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or replacement is the responsibility of the customer. • If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other than the customer), repair or replacement must be made by arrangement between customer and installer.
Installation Instructions 1 CHOOSE VENT OPTION Determine the vent option that your installation will require and that is available for your model from the below choices. A IMPORTANT: If the hood is to be installed in a recirculating, non-vented ductless manner, do not knock out any vent openings in the hood. Only an electrical access hole will be knocked out of the hood.
Installation Instructions 5 REMOVE WIRING COVER 2 REMOVE EXHAUST ADAPTOR If exhausting/venting using the 3 ⁄ ″ x 10″ rectangular duct—optional for JV338, JV347 and JV367 models only: Remove the exhaust adaptor from the inside of the hood. Set it aside along with its mounting screws. Remove the wiring cover from inside the hood. Set the cover and its mounting screw aside.
Installation Instructions 8 FOR 31⁄4″ X 10″ RECTANGULAR 7 REMOVE DUCT KNOCKOUT DUCTED DISCHARGE INSTALLATIONS ONLY: If recirculating, non-vented ductless (JN327 and RN328, and optional for JV347 and JV367 models only), skip to Step 10 D and proceed. Using a flat blade screwdriver, remove the appropriate duct knockout from the top or back of the hood. 31⁄4″ x 10″ Rectangular vertical discharge. Remove top rectangular duct knockout only.
Installation Instructions 10 MARK HOLES C. Outside rear exhaust (Horizontal duct–31⁄4″ x 10″ Rectangular) Select the vent option that your installation will require and proceed to that section: • Use the diagram or the hood as a template and mark the locations on the cabinet for ductwork, electrical wiring and keyhole screw slots. A.
Installation Instructions 14 SCREW IN PARTWAY 11 FOR RECESSED-BOTTOM Drive a mounting screw (from the hardware packet) partway into each center of the narrow neck of the keyhole slots marked on the cabinet bottom. CABINETS ONLY 15 OPTIONAL POWER CORD KIT JXHC1 An optional Power Cord Connection Kit, model JXHC1, is available at extra cost from your GE supplier for installation using a standard 3-prong, grounded wall outlet.
Installation Instructions 19 INSTALL LIGHT BULB 17 SECURE HOOD NOTE: A light bulb is not shipped with the hood. Obtain one locally. Purchase and install an ordinary screw-base light bulb, not more than 60 watts. Slide the hood back against the wall. Tighten the mounting screws. Be sure the screw heads are in the narrow neck of the keyhole slot. Mounting screw (4) Keyhole (4) NOTE: DO NOT PUSH ON FAN BLADE. Pushing on the blade may cause it to interfere with other hood parts.
Installation Instructions 21 CONNECT WIRING 23 REPLACE FILTER Connect house black to hood black wire, house white to hood white wire and house ground under green ground screw. Securely tighten the strain relief clamp onto the house wiring. Make sure fan blade turns freely and replace the filter. NOTE: On model JV347, install the metal grease filter if ducted or the charcoal filter if recirculated.
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All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Staple your receipt here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the range hood which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.
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