GE JN327H1WW, JN327H1CC, JN327H1BB, JN327H1AA Owner’s Manual

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Safety Information ........ 9 3

Operating/Care and

Cleaning Instructions

Charcoal Filter. .............. 5

Grease Filter . ............... 4

Hood Light ................. 5

Hood Surfaces ............... 5

Controls .................... 4

Installation Instruotions ...6-16

Consumer Support

Consumer Support . . .Back Co_er

Warranty .................. ] 9

_ 32 7-Reci_ulation only
q;338" _nt @tions only

q;34 7* _nt & Reci_ulation

options

q;36 7* _nt & Reci_ulation

options

RN328-Reci_ulation only

CERTIFIED

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

Ybu can find them on a label on the

back wall ol the hood.

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164D4290P393 49-80242 12-03 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.

SAFETYPRECAUtiONS

WARNING-TOREBUCETHERISKOFFIRE,

ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURY TOPERSONS,OBSERVE

THEFOLLOWING:

3.. Use this unit onh in the rammer intended
b_ the n]anufiJcture_: Ifmu hme questkms,

contact the l/l_lJltlfilC[tlreE

B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, swimh power off

at selMce panel and lock the service disconnecting
means to pre_ent power fl'om being swimhed on

accidentally. \_]len the service disconnecting
means cmmot be locked, securel) tilsmn a

prominent _mling de_ice, such as a my, to
the selMce panel.

C. Do not use this trait with an\ solid-stare speed

conm)l de\ice.

D. If using a cord connection kit, use one with mnge

hood cord4"onnectkm kitjXHCl that has been
imvsfigamd and %und acceptable %r use \vifll

this model range hood.

E. This unit must be gTounded.

CAUTION-FORCENERALVENT,_T,NGUSE

ONLYO0 NOTUSETOEXHAUSTHAZARDOUSOR

EXPLOSIVEMATERIALSAND VAPORS,

WARNING- TOREBUCETHERISKOF

INJURY TOPERSONSIN THEEVENTOFARANGETOP

GREASEFIRE,OBSERVETHEFOLLOWING*."

A. SMOTHER FIAMES with a close-fitting lid,

cookie sheet or metal tra), then turn off file
burnec BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.

If the flan/es do not g_) Otlt immediate b
EVACUATE AND CAI i_ THE FIRE

DEPARTMENT,

B. NEVER PICK UP A FI AMING g_N--

_)tl mm be burned.

C. DO NOT USE _ATER, inclucfing wet

dishcloflls or towels--a violent stemn
explosion will result+

D. Use all extinguisher ONIYifl

1. Y)u know you hme a Class ABC exfinguisheI;

and you ahead) know how to operate it.

2. The fire is small and contained in the m'ea

_dlere it started.

3. The fire department is being called.

4. Y)u call fight file fire wifll vottr back to all exit.

* Based on "Kimhen Firesafet) Tips" published

b_ NFE_.

WARNING- TOREBUCETHERISKOF

A RANGETOPGREASEFIRE:

A. Ne_vr leme surfitce units unattended at high

settings, goih)_e_ cause smoking and gTeas)
spilloxe_ that ma) ig_lim. Heat oils slowh on low

or medium settings.

B. AI\\rIIVS[[lI'I1 hood ON _\hen cooking at high heat

or when cooking flaming ti)()(ts.

C. Clean ventilating fires fl'equentb'. (',Tease shouM

not be allowed to accumulate on tim or filte/:

D. Use proper pail size. AE_m's use cookwtwe

appr_)priate for the size of the surfilce element.

WARNING-TOREBUCETHERISKOFnRE,

ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURY TOPERSONS,OBSERVE

THEFOLLOWING:

A. Installation work and electrical wMng must be

done b) qualified pe_on (s) in accordance wifll
all applicable codes and stan&Jrds, inchlding

fire-rated construction.

B. Sttfl]cient air is needed for proper combustkm

and exhausting of gases through tile title

(chimne)) of fllel burning equipment to pre_ent

back drafting. Follow the heating equipment
manuiilcturer's guideline ml(t safbh standards

such as those published b_ the National Fire
Protection Association (NFE_), the American

Socie F fi)r Heating, Refl'igemfion mid Air
Conditioning Eng-ineers (ASHRAE) and the

local code authorities.

C. \_]len cutting or drilling into \V_l]lor ceiling, do

not damag> elecu'ical wMng and other hkMen

utilities.

D. Ducmd fires must a]\\rtlVS be venmd to the

otttdoors.

WARNING-TOREBUCETHERISKOFeRE,

USEONLYMETALDUCTWORK.

Do not attempt to repair or replace an) part of
your hood unless it is specifical]) recommended in

this guide. NI other seT\icing shouM be referred to
a quNified mchnician.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

READANDSAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS

INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES.
LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D'UTILISER.

PRE-CAUtiONSENMATIEREBESE-CURITE-

AVERTISSEMENT-pourRtDUIRELE

RISQUED'INCENDIE,DESECOUSSE_'LECTRIQUEOUDE
BLESSURECORPORELLE,OBSERVEZLESPRECAUTIONS
SUIVANTES:

A. N'utilisez cet apparel[ que de I_ mani_re pr&'ue

par le f_tbficant. SJ _ous mez des questions, appelez
le £_blicant.

B. Avant de r@m'er ou de netto} er _otre appm'eJl,

d_branchez [e c!)uran t art nixeau (lit panneau
de service et xerrouillez les m(_canismes de

d_bmnchement de service pour _xitei"tout
branchelllellt accidentel au cottrallt. 81"_OtlSne

pomez pas xerrouiller [es m_canisn-les de
debmnchement de service, attachez soigneusement
ttll mertissement bien visible, comme une etiquette,
art pmmeau de service.

C. N'udlisezjamais cet appareil axec un m(_canisme

de r_glage de [a vitesse fisemi-conducteurs.

D. Si xous utilisez ['ensemble de cordon de

mccordement, utilise seulement mec I'ensemble de
cordon de raccordement pour hotte,]XHC1. Suite _

ttll examen technique, I'articleJXHC1 s'est ax(!r(!
compadl)le mec ce module de hotte.

E. Cet appareil dolt &re bien mis k la terre.

ATTENTION- UNIOUEVENT,_USAGEOE

VENTILATIONGENERALE.N'UTILISEZJAMAtS POUR
L'E-CHAPPEMENTDEMATIERESETDE VAPEURS
EXPLOSIVES,

AVERTISSEMENT-pourR_DUIRELE

RISQUEDEBLESSURECORPORELLESI DELAGRAISSE
PRENDFEUSURLASURFACEDECUISSONDUFOUR,
SUIVEZLESINSTRUCTIONSSUIVANTES*:

A. I_Tt-)UFFEZ I,ES HAMMES :aec un cou\_rcle qui

comient, une t61e 5 biscuits ou un plamml en m&al,
puis &eignez le b_01eur EMTES BIEN ATTENTION

DE NE PAS VOUS BRUI,ER. Si les flammes ne
s'&eignent pas imm&liamment, SORTEZ ET

APPEI,EZ I,ES POMPIERS.

B. NE D1_PIA(_EZ JA_tMS UNE (ASSEROI I_E QUI

H AMBE - \i)us p(/u_ez _(/us brfller

C. N'UTII,ISEZJAMAIS D'E&U, en particulier de

serxietm ou de chitton mouilld - i/se produira une
explosion violente de x;/peur brQlante.

D. N'UTIHSEZ UN EXTINCTEUR que si :

1. \i)us avez un extincteur de classe ABC et vous
smez comment I'utiliser;

2. Le lieu est rdduit et confine ::_['endroit (/fl i[ a

commencd;

3. \i_us m:ez d{j21appeld les pompiers;

4. \i_us combattez les flammes en tournant le dos 2l

rifle sortie.

* Base sur I'om rage intitul(_ <<KitchenNre Sale V Tips,,

publi(_ par [a NFPA.

AVERTISSEMENT-R_DU,SEZt_

RISQUED'UN FEUDE GRAISSESURLA SURFACEDE

CUISSONDUFOUR:

A. Ne laissez.jam_/is Stillssurxvillance les unit& de

cuisson de surfiice :?_une temI)dmtm'e dle_('e, i,e

bouill(mnement occasi(mne des d_bordements

lmnants et graisseux qui peuvent prendre Ieu.
ChauJlez _'_leu doux les substances huileuses,

_tvec un r('gkNe bas OL1 lll()}ell.

B. Mettez toujours [a hotte en marche quand \_ms

cuisinez 2_haute tempdratm'e ou quand xx)us cuisinez
des _diments qui ont des tlammes.

C. Netto}ez les m&anismes de xenfilation

fl'dquemment. II ne flint pas pem/em'e une
accumulation de gr_isse sur [e xentilatem" ou

sur le filtre.

D. Utilisez une casserole de bonne mille. Utilisez

tott,jom's un ustensile de cuisine qui conviemm ml

diam&re de 1'4[4ment de cuisson.

AVERTISSEMENT-_ouRR_DUIRE

RISQUED'INCENDIE,DESECOUSSE_'LECTRIQUEOUDE
BLESSURECORPORELLE,OBSERVEZLESPR_'CAUTIONS

SUIVANTES:

A, \i)us de_ez fbire exdcuter tousles trm_mx

d'installation et de c_blag-e _lectfique par une
personne qualifi(_e, c(/n_brm(_ment a tOilS[es codes
et les normes en viguem; en paruculier ceux de

construction relatifi; aux incendies.

B. Vous dex_'z assez d'air pour moir une bonne

combustion et pennettre I'('vacuation des gaz pal: le
conduit de chemin(_e d u mat(_del de combusuon du

(_rburm_t, afin d'&iter tout retour d'air Sui\vz les
directives du li_bricant de matdriel de combustion et

les normes de sdctnJtd comme celles publides par [a
National Fire Protection Assodation (NFPA),
I'Amedc_m Socie b lot Heating, Refiigerafion and
Nr Conditioning Engineers (ASHRkE), ainsi que les

modalitds des codes Iocaux.

C, Si vo/1s fhites 1111trt)tt or1 tllle ()tl\el:ttlre dans 1111111111"

Ott t111plalond, n'endommagez pas les lils dlectfiques
et les autres installations cachdes de selMce public.

D. Vous devez toujom's alimenter les _,_ntilateuI_ (lmls

[es c(/ndxlits en air en provenance de Fext('riem:

AVERTISSEMENT-_ouRR_DUIRE

LERISQUED'INCENDIE,N'UTILISEZQUEDESCONDUITS

ENMETAL

N'ess_}ezjmn_fis de remplacer (/tl de r@_rer un
_ldment de votre hotm si le present manuel ne le

I'ect)ml_lalldepas expressdment. Tout atltre entretien

doit _)tre effectual par un technicien qualifid.

LISEZETSUIVEZATTENtiVEMENTCESINSTRUCtiONS.

LISEZETCONSERVEZCESINSTRUCTIONS 3

Usingthe hoodcontrols.

Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.

Control Knobs (onsomemodels) Switch Pad Controls (onsomemodels)

HI

OFF OFF

"._ "" 1

IVIED NITE OFF

FAN Control

0

Turn to HI, MED or LO as needed.
Continuous use of the tim svsteln while cooking

helps kee I) the kitchen condin'table and less
lmmid. It also reduces cooking odors and soiling
moisture that create a fl'equent need fin" cleaning.

ON

LIGHT Control

Turn to 0Nwhile cooking or to NITEfor use as a
night light.

Careand cleaning of the venthood.

!"

O LIGHT Control

Press the pad at the top to tm'n the light ON.

FAN Control

Press the pad at the top to mrn the tim on HI and
at the bottom to tm'n it on LO. The center position

is OFF.

Continuous use of the tan system while cooking
helps kee I) the kitchen comfln'table and less
hmnid. It also reduces cooking odors and soiling
moistm'e that create a fl'equent need tOT cleaning.

OFF

LO

Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning or servicing any part of the
vent hood.

Reusable Metal Grease Filter-Ducted Installations Only

The efficiency of )ore" hood
depends on a clean filter.
Fre(luenc_,, of cleaning, dei)ends on

hood tlse and the tx,])e of cooking

you do. However, the grease filter
should be cleaned at least once a

Greasefilter

4

month.

Toremove:

Pull down on the center of the
fl'ont edge of the filter. The filter

will then slip out of the retaining
robs on the back.

Toreplace:

Slip the back edge of the filter
into the retaining tabs and push

the fl'ont edge up tmtil it snaps
into place.

To clean:

Soak and then agitate it in a hot

water and detergent solution.

I,ight b_ushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt. Rinse,

shake and let it dry befln'e

replacing.

NEVER OPERATE THE HOOD
WITHOUT THEFILTER IN PLACE.

With careful handling, the metal
filter will last for years. If a new

replacement filter becomes
necessary, order the part from

w)ur dealer. Order genuine GE

part ntli//ber WBO2X8391.

Charcoal Filter-Recirculating Installations Only

Replaceablecharcoalfilter

NOTE: DONOTrinse, or put charcoal filters in
an automatic dishwasher

Painted Surfaces

Do not use steel-wool pads or other
abrasive cleaners. They will scratch

the surface.

Clean grease-laden surlhces of the
hood fl'equently: To clean the hood

surtace, use a hot, damp cloth with a
mild detergent suitable tot painted

surtaces. About one tablespoon of
ammonia mav be added to the water.

Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to
relnove soap. Dry with a dry;

clean cloth.

The charcoal filter cannot be

cleaned. It must be replaced. Order
filter no. WBO2XI0700. Replacement

filters can be ordered from your GE
supplier.

If the hood is not vented to
the outside, the air will be

recirculated through a disposable
charcoal filter that helps reinove

Sil/oke and odors.

The charcoal filter should be
replaced after 6 to 12 months

(depending on hood usaoe,_ ).

Toremove:

Pull down on the center of the
fl'ont edge of the filte_; The filter

will then slip out of the retaining
tabs on the back.

Toreplace:

Slip the back edge of the filter
into tile retaining tabs and push
the fl'ont edge up until it snaps

into place.

NOTE:_hen cleaning, take care not

to come in contact with filters and
other non-enameled surfaces.

CAUTION:When cleaning the hood

surfaces, be certain that you do not

touch the light bulb with moist hands or
cloth.A warm or hot light bulb may break

if touched with a moist surface. Always
let the light bulb cool completely before

cleaning around it.

Lightcover

Hood Light

CAUTION:I,et tile light bulb cool

completely belm'e removing.
A warm or hot bulb may break

if touched with a moist cloth
or hand.

Remove the bulb and replace with
an ordinary scrm_q)ase light bulb,

not more than 60 watts.

Toremove the light cover
(on some models):

• Press the sides with two finge_

until the side prongs are

released.

• i,ift tile light cover and slide it

toward _o/i in one illotion.

Toreplace the light cover:

• Insert the prong located at the

end of the cover into the top
opening.

• Gently push the cover up and
press the sides to fit the side

prongs into the side openings.

• Release and the cover will lock
in position.

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IInsta''a:'°nnstru0t,onsI"an°e"°°'I

Questions?visitourWebsiteat: www.geappliances.com orCarlGEAnswer Center at 800.626.2000 [

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully,

• IMPORTANT - S.,ethese

instructions fin" local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Obse,,e.U

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these

instructions with tile Consumer.

• Note to Consumer - Kee I) these instructions

for flffure reference.

• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical and electrical skills.

• Completion time - 30 minutes-3 horn's

° Proper installation is tile responsibility of tile

installe_:

° Product taihu'e due to improper installation is not

covered trader tile _'_rrantv.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

WARNING - Beiore beginning the

installation, switch power off at service panel and lock
the service disconnecting means to prevent power
fl'om being switched on accidentally. When the service
disconnecting means cannot be locked, secm'elv
fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag,
to the service panel.

OPTIONAL POWER CORD KIT JXHC1

An optional Power Cord Connection Kit, model

JXHC1, is awfilable at extra cost from vom" GE

supplier Ira" installation using a standard 3-prong,
grounded wall outlet. Follow the Installation
Instructions packed with tile kit to connect tile power
cord to tile range hood.

DUCTWORK REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Read the ductwork sections tufty if you do not
have existing ductwork. If you have existing ductwork,

skip to the "Damage" section mid proceed.
Tile venting system must exhaust to tile outside.
This hood can be xented xerticall)through upper

cabinets or hofizoi_tallv thI'oU,d/an outside wall.
Ductwork is not included.

Exhaust connection:

Tile hood exhaust has been designed to mate with
standard 3¼" x 10" rectangular ducting or 7" diameter

round ducting.
If a 6" round duct is required, a rectangula>to-ro/md

transition adaptor must be used*. Do not use less thm_

a 6" dimneter duct.

Maximum duct length:

For satisfhctory air movement, tile total duct length

of a 3V(' x 10" rectangular, 6" or 7" diameter to/rod
duct should not exceed 65 equivaJent feet. See the

WORKSHEET-CALCULATE TOTAL EQUIVALENT
DUCTWORK LENGTH section.

NOTE: It is important that ducting be installed using

tile most direct route and with as few elbows as possible.
This ensm'es clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent
blockages. Also, mane sure dmnpers swing freely and
nothing is blocking the ducts.

Elbows, transitions, wall and roofcaps, etc.,

present additional resist;race to airflow and are

equivalent to a section of straight duct longer than their
actual physical size. When calculating the total duct
length, add the equivalent lengths of all transitions and
adaptors plus the length of all straight duct sections. The

charts on tile ti)llowing pages show you how to calculate

total equivalent ductwork length using tile approximate
teet of equivalent length of some typical ducts.

* IMPORTANT: If a rectangula>to-

to/rod transition adaptor is used, tile

bottom corners of tile damper will

have to be cut to fit, using tile fin
snips, in order to allow fl'ee
movement of tile dampe_:

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces
are based on actual tests and reflect

requirements ti)r good venting
perii)rmance with anv hood.

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