VENTED RANGE HOODS SAFETY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 USING THE HOOD Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chef Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Wi-Fi Connect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CARE AND CLEANING Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Lights. .
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WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*: A. U se this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer. A. S MOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: A. I nstallation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
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. The baffle filters and drip trays are dishwasher safe and should be cleaned every month, depending on the usage of the hood Grease Drip Tray To install: Place and seat the drip trays into the designated hood track. Slide them left or right until all trays are side-byside in place in the track. To remove: Carefully, use the grease tray lip to lift the tray upwards and out.
CARE AND CLEANING: Filters / Surfaces / Lights Filters (Cont.) Charcoal Filter (for recirculation installation on select models only) NOTE: DO NOT rinse, or put charcoal filter in an automatic dishwasher. The charcoal filter is NOT included with the unit. Order Charcoal Filter UXCF91. It cannot be cleaned; it must be replaced. It is recommended that the charcoal filter be replaced every 6 months or if it is noticeably dirty or discolored.
Range Hoods If you have questions, visit GEAppliances.com, or call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). 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 12-1/4” 18” 21” 30” 30” Models Requires a 30” opening. 12-1/4” 18” 21” 36” 36” Models Requires a 36” opening. 12-1/4” 18” 21” 48” 48” Models Requires a 48” opening. 10 49-2000707 Rev.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED) PLAN THE INSTALLATION CAUTION To reduce risk of fire and to 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 PARTS PROVIDED HARDWARE PACKAGE Locate the parts packed with the hood. Locate and check contents. A Top Damper (QTY: 4) 2.9mm x 6mm PZ screws. Used to attach the damper Motor (2 with 48” model) 761Dia28 Grease Drip Trays B (QTY: 4) 8 x 1-3/4 AB Screw. Used to mount the installation bar. Use 1/8” drill for pilot hole. Hood Body C D (QTY: 4 or 8) M4 screws.
DUCT COVER REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS Duct cover kits 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). See Installation Height Table on the next page.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION Installation Preparation INSTALLATION HEIGHT TABLE Ceiling Height (ft./in.) CX8DC9SPSS CX10DC9SPSS CX12DC9SPSS Ceiling Duct Cover up to 8 ft. High Ceiling Duct Cover up to 10 ft. High Ceiling Duct Cover up to 12 ft. Installation over Gas Range Installation over Electric Range Vented Installation Height Vented Installation Height 7’ 0” 24 7’ 1” 7’ 2” Installation over Gas Range Ceiling Height (ft./in.
ADVANCE PLANNING POWER SUPPLY Duct Install Planning IMPORTANT – (Please read carefully) ■ This hood is designed to be vented vertically through the ceiling with an 8” round duct for 30" and 36" models and a 10" round duct for 48" model, or horizontally through a wall with an 8”x12” duct transition and 12” 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Preparation NEW CONSTRUCTION, PRE-PLANNING, OR REMODELING NOTE: For existing instruction, skip to the next section. FOR TOP VENTING FOR BACK VENTING ■ For ducted installation through the top, the 8” diameter hole (for 30” or 36” model) or the 10” diameter hole (for 48” model) for the duct in the ceiling must be center 6-1/4” away from the finished rear wall in the installation space.
DETERMINE HOOD, DUCTWORK AND WIRING LOCATIONS •T his hood can be installed onto the wall or underneath the soffit or cabinet. •F or installing the hood to soffit or cabinet, refer to page 19 for alternate mounting method. • A wall mounting template is included with the product for ease of installation. Follow the instructions below if the template is not being used.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions 1 I NSTALL HOOD SUPPORT IMPORTANT: Framing must be capable of supporting 100 lbs for 30" and 36" models and 150 lbs for 48" models. • Locate a minimum of 2 vertical studs for the installation bar by tapping drywall with a hammer or use a stud finder. •L evel the installation bar and center left to right above the marked line. Hold bar against the wall. 1 I NSTALL HOOD SUPPORT (Cont.
3 I NSTALL HOOD ONTO WALL •P ull house wiring through knockout at the back or top of the hood. • Lift the hood and place over the hooks on the installation bar. Allow the hood to slide down into position. • Check to be sure the hood is level and centered. • Tighten wall anchor screws (C) to finish hood body installation to the wall. • Remove cover from junction box inside the hood.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions 4 ( Alternate Mounting Method) INSTALL HOOD TO SOFFIT OR CABINET (Cont.) •D rill two 1/8” pilot holes at a distance of 10” from the back wall in the horizontal wood supports. This is the vertical distance between mounting keyholes and back wall as shown in Figure C •T he hood must also be secured to the back wall. Follow instruction on page 18, “Drill Bottom Mounting Hole Locations” for installation to the back wall.
5 I NSTALL MOTOR 6 C ONNECT ELECTRICAL I) A lign the motor exhaust with the top damper as shown in the Figure A for top venting. In case of back venting, rotate the motor 90° to align with the back damper as shown in Figure B. Figure B Figure A Verify that power is turned off at the source. WARNING If house wiring is not 2-wire with a ground wire, a ground must be provided by the installer.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions 7 C ONNECT DUCTWORK A. Vented Installation B. Recirculation (non-vented) Installation •C onnect the house ducting to the top damper as shown in Figure A. NOTE: A recirculation duct (WB34X30519), and Charcoal Filter (UXCF91), are not included with the hood and are necessary for recirculation installation. •F or back venting, connect the transition piece to the back damper and the house ducting to the transition as shown in Figure B.
8 I NSTALL DUCT COVERS •R efer to section “Duct Cover Requirements” on page 13 for duct cover accessory part numbers. •F ollow instructions included with the duct cover accessory to install duct covers. • • • • 9 I NSTALL GREASE TRAYS AND FILTERS emove protective film. R Place grease drip trays into slots. I nstall the baffle filters. S ee page 7 for instructions to install or remove grease drip trays and baffle filters. 2 1 49-2000707 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 local codes for further guidelines.
Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to schedule 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 or 10" ducting depending on model to perform optimally. Using smaller duct pipe will cause reduced venting.
LIMITED WARRANTY Vented Range Hood Limited 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 geappliances.com/service, 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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