GE JV371, JV671, JV471 Use and Care Manual
USE and CARE
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Your hood has a nameplate on which is stamped the model number and serial number. To
locate nameplate, removefilter and look on back wall of hood body.
Model and serial numbers are also on the Purchase Record Card which came with your hood.
Before sending in this card, please record the numbers in the space below, or get them from
nameplate described above, and record here.
Model Number
Please reference both these numbers in any future correspondence or product service tails
concerning your hood.
Serial Number
SAFETYTIPS‘TOFOLLOWWHILE COOKINGELECTRICALLY
When you get your new hood . . . .
Haveit installed and properlygrounded bya qualified installer.
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~ Havethe installer showyouthe locationof the hoodcircuit breakerorfuse,and
mark it for easyreference.
e Dotakethetime to readoursuggestionsfor best use.
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When using your hood. . .
Dueto the hoodfan drawingpower,specialcaution is neededto avoidspreading
of possibleflame from the cookingsurfaceof your range.
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smokingand greasyspilloversthat may ignite and spread if ventilating hood is 8
used. Usesurface unit heat settings recommendedby manufacturer and ade- ~
quate-sizeutensils.
Whenflaming foods underthe hood,turn the fan off. Thefan, if operating, may &
spreadthe flame.
Never useyour cooking appliance for warming or heating the room. The electrical wiring of your rangeventilating hood may not withstand the resulting ex- W
cessiveheat.
Keephoodand greasefilters clean according to instructions to maintain good $
venting and to avoid greasefires.
DONOT USEWATERONGREASEFIRES.NEVERPICKUPA FLAMINGPAN.,~
Smotherflaming panonsurfaceunit bycoveringpancompletelywith well fitting ~~- ----- -
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lid, cookie sheet or flat tray, and, IF YOU CAN DO SO WITHOUT GETTING
BURNED,immediatelyturn “OFF” the surfaceunit switchandventilating hood,
if there is a dangerof being burned, wait until AFTER flame has beenreduced.
Flaminggreaseoutside pancan beextinguishedby bakingsodaor, if available,
a multi-purposedrychemical or foam type extinguisher.
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If you need service. . .
Read “When You Call for Product Service,” back page.
Don’t attempt to repair or replace any pad of your hood unless it is specifically
recommended in the book. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
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Read the warranty on the warranty sheet* which accompanies your Use and Care
Book.
Disconnect hood at range circuit breaker or main fuse before performing any
service.
*lf you did not receive the warranty sheet, drop a card to the Publications Distribution Section, General Electric
Co., P.O. Box 111, New Concord, Ohio 43762.
Give them the
will be sent you.
completemodel number of your hood plus your name, address and zip code, and a warranty
Fan Switch
– Rotate knob clockwise to
HI for maximum air movement or any
position between HI and LO as desired.
Lamp Switch –
Rotate clockwise from
OFF position for both NORMAL LIGHT
and for NIGHT LIGHT.
Always rotate knob counterclockwise for
OFF.
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Start the fan at the beginning of cooking operations that produce odors and vapors.
When heavy smoking is expected, use rear units for maximum
hood effectiveness,
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The hood is equipped with two removable metal filters that separate grease from the
air being vented through the hood. Filters must be in place and relatively clean to do
an efficientjob. Metal filters should be cleaned at least once a month. DO NOT OPER-
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