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Safety Instructions ....... 9, 3, 7

Opera6ng ImtrucCions

Cooking Tips ................ 5

Raise/Lower Switch ........... 4

Using the Cooktop ........... 4

Using the Downdraft Svsmm ...4

Care and Cleaning

Grease Fihers ................ 5

Painted or Metal Surl2_ces ...... 5

Stainless Steel Surfaces ........ 5

Installation 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 ............. 10-17

Optional Kits ............... 17

Power Supply ............... 12

Raise/i,ower Switch .......... 16

Venting Options ............ 14

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 18

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ........... 20

_'arrantv ................... 19

yvB 7

Writethemodelandserial

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

Summary of content (20 pages)

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www.GEAppfiances.com 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 .......
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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.
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www.GEAppliances.com 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.
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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.
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www.GEAppliances.com 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.
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Installation Instructions mfyou have questions, Downdraft System call 800.GE.CARES or visit our Website BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these carefully. instructions and for local inspector's use. • IMPORTANT - Observe all governing codes PACKAGING Open the carton and remove parts package. Check contents to be sure all pieces are present. (The parts package may be attached to the power cord.) • IMPORTANT - Save these instructions at: www.GEAppliances.com REMOVE completely Vent and ordinances.
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JnstaJJation DiMENSiONS instructions AND CLEARANCES A CAUTION -WaUcoverings, countertops cabinets shouJd withstand any cooktop. 200°R and heat generated by tt _2 8½" ................. A ................... 4_....... ............ 7V_ 33/T g ...........
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mnstaaiation mnstructions ADVANCE PLANNING CLEARANCES • Installation must DUCTWORK conform with local codes. • The downdraft system with blower, motor and duct work will occupy the cabinet below the countertop and cooktop, • The blower/motor assembly can be located below the cabinet floor. The assembly will fit between 16" floor joists. In this installation is required. a transition to 6" round • The blower motor assembly can also be installed outdoors.
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Installation INSTALLATION POSSIBILITIES When the kitchen design calls for an against the wall installation, move 24" deep base cabinet forward, 3" to 5" Filler panels can be angled or flat to fill the space between adjacent cabinets. Maintain cutout Instructions clearances In an island or peninsula, the countertop can be extra deep to provide seating opposite of the cooktop. Adding base cabinets on each side of the cooktop provides extra storage and countertop work space. to front edge as specified.
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE DOWNDRAFT VENT SYSTEM 30" COOKTOP/DOWNDRAFT UN{TS JVB37 AND JVB94 NOTE: Before you begin, measure and mark Dimension 3 to ensure that adequate flat countertop surface is available. Identify the cutout illustration modet you are installing with vent system. 21/8" for the cooktop this downdraft e Draw lines on the countertop as a cutting guide.
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Installation Instructions 36" COOKTOP/DOWNDRAFT UNITS JVB67 AND JVB98 NOTE: Before you begin, measure and mark Dimension 3 to ensure that adequate flat countertop surface is available. Identify the cutout illustration model you are installing with vent system. 21/8t_ for the cooktop this downdraft • Draw lines on the countertop as a cutting guide. to follow • Make sure sides of the opening are parallel and rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular to sides.
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mnstaaiation mnstructions INSTALLING THE DOWNDRAFT POWER SUPPLY This downdraft vent must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz., and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Gas Cooktops If this vent is installed in combination with a gas cooktop, it may operate from the same duplex outlet. Electric Cooktops If this vent is installed in combination with an electric cooktop, the vent must operate from a separate 120V outlet.
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Installation DUCTWORK NOTE: LENGTH Do not exceed Instructions AND DUCT FiTTiNGS 150 foot maximum permissible equivalent lengths! Flexible ducting: If flexibte metal ducting is used, all equivalent feet values in the table should be doubled. The flexible metal duct should be straight and smooth and extended as much as possible. DO NOT use flexible plastic ducting. Add equivalent lengths for all duct pieces exceed the maximum 150 feet.
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mnstaaiation mnstructions INSTALLING THE DOWNDRAFT VENTING OPTIONS Side-to-Side Adjustments To Change to a Left or Right Discharge [] The entire blower mounting plate can be adjusted 31/2" to the left or right. This will help to align vent discharge to house ductwork. / Loosen screws blower left to right _ VENT SYSTEM [] to adjust j ........ i ..... Remove the 4 screws holding the blower to the mounting plate assembly. Retain screws.
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mnstaaiation [] mnstructions INSTALL THE DOWNDRAFT VENT [] iNSTALL THE DUCTWORK Use minimum 26" gauge galvanized or 24 gauge aluminum duct 31/4" x 10" or 6" round. PVC duct should be used if installing _ _ _k [] [] sJab. ducfing. Always use appropriate roof or wail cap with damper. Laundry type wail caps shouJd never be used. See the Ductwork Length and Duct FJtdngs chart. Secure o Use the straightest duct run possible.
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mnstaaiation mnstructions INSTALLING THE DOWNDRAFT [] VENT SYSTEM [] iNSTALL THE RAiSE/LOWER [] NOTE: Stop 3 is for 36" models onmy. Skip this stop if installing a 30" model. personal controls. the unit before beginning switch Failure to do so could result in injury or damage to the electrical Raise/Lower switch the top of Raise/Lower Lead to Wire Box Thread wire end with the connector through the hole on the end of a wire box.
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Installation [] Instructions OPTIONAL CONNECT THE POWER Plug power cord into a properly receptacle. KiTS JXRB67 optional accessory for #)door remote location of the blower,/motor assembly. Use this kit when the blower and motor assembly witI be located below the cabinet floor. grounded INSTALL THE COOKTOP • With the downdraft in the "down" place the cooktop into the cutout.
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Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money/. Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. i Possible Fan does not work Vent does not rise Causes What To Do The vent is not fully extended. * Press The blower control switch may be in the OFFposition. * Slide it to tile right. Vent not plugged * Plug vent into into an outlet. Raise/Lower switch engage lift motor, 18 may have Remote not plugged switch * Check in. circuit switch.
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GEDowndraft System Warranty. 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.
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