GE JV566C4SS, JV566C3SS, JV566C1SS, JV565C4WW, JV565C4CC Owner’s Manual

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

Operating/Care and
Cleaning Instructions

Charcoal Filters .............. 5

Grease Filters ................ 4

Hood Lights ................ 5

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

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

Vent Controls ............... 4

Installation Instructions ...6-14

Customer Service

Product Registration .......... 2

Consumer Support... Back Cover

VVarrantv .................. 15

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IMPORTANT!

Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card.

Two easy ways to register your appliance/.

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Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card

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Write the model and serial numbers here:

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You can find them on a label on the back wall oI the hood.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here.

Proof of the original imrchase date is needed to obtain service m_(ler the warranty.

READTHISMANUAL

Inside you will find many heli)ful hints on how to use and maintain yore" range hood properly.

,Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the

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lif_" of your range hood.

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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

SAFETYPRECAUtiONS

WARNING- To REDUCETHERISKOF

FIRE,ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURYTOPERSONS,
OBSERVETHEFOLLOWING:

A. Use this unit only in the rammer intended

b) the manufacturer. If )ou have questions,

contact the manufl_ctmer.

B. Be%re servicing or cleaning unit, switch

power off at service panel and lock the service

disconnecting means to pre_nt power flom
being switched on accidentally. When the
service disconnecting means cannot be
locked, securely filsten a prominent warning

device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

C. Do not use this unit with aW solid-state speed

control device.

D. This unit must be g_ounded.

CAUTION-Forgeneral ventilatinguse only.

Donotuseto exhausthazardousor explosive
materialsand vapors.

WARNING- To REDUCETHERISKOF

INJURYTOPERSONSIN THEEVENTOFA RANGE

TOPGREASEFIRE,OBSERVETHEFOLLOWING*:

A. SMOTHER HAMES with a close-fitting

lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off

the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT
BURNS. If the flames do not go out

immediately, E\ A(_UATE AND CAI _L
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

B. NEVER PICK UP A FI AMING PAN

You may be burned.

C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet

dishcloths or towels--a violent steam

explosion will result.

D. Use an extingldsher ONlYif:

1. You kno_a you have a Class ABC
extingldshe_; and you aheady know how
to operate it.

2. The fire is small and contained in the
area where it started.

3. The fire department is being called.

4. You can fight the fire with )our back to
an exit.

* Based on "Kitchen Firesafet) Tips" published

by NFPA.

WARNING- ToREDUCETHERISKOF

ARANGETOPGREASEFIRE:

A. Ne\>r leave sm_lce units unattended at high

settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that m W ignite. Heat oils slowly on
lo_aor medium settings.

B. Alx_:l)'sturn hood ON when cooking at high

heat or when cooking flaming foods.

C. Clean ventilating £ms flequently. Grease

should not be allowed to accumulate on tim
or filter.

D. Use proper pan size. Always use cook-ware

appropriate for the size of the surfime
element.

WARNING- TOREDUCETHERISKOF

FIRE,ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURYTOPERSONS,

OBSERVETHEFOLLOWING:

A°

Installation work and electrical wiring must
be done by qualified person(s) in accordance

with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-cated coIlstIuctioIl.

B°

Sufficient air is needed for proper
combustion and exhausting of gnses through

the flue (chimney) of tirol burning
equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow

the heating equipment manu_ctmer's

guideline and safety standards such as those
published by the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA), and the American

Society for Heating, Refl'igecation and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and

the local code authorities.

C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,

do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.

D. Ducted i_ms must alwa) s be vented to the

outdoors.

WARNING- ToREDUCETHERISKOF

FIRE,USEONLYMETALDUCTWORK

Do not attempt to repair or replace any

part of your hood unless it is q)ecifically
recommended in this guide. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified

technician.

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMAtiONCAREFULLY.

READAND SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Usingthe hoodcontrols.

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

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Yourmodel will have oneof the above type of controls.

FAN Control

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Turn or press (according to your model) the FAN

speed control to LO, MED, HI or BOOST, as needed.

Cont.intlotls rise of the tan sx:stem while cooking
helps kee I) the kitchen comflwtable and less

humid. It also reduces cooking odors and soiling
moisture that create a fl'equent need fin" cleaning.

LIGHT Control

Turn or press (according to your model) the
LIGHTcontrol to BRIGHTtor bright light while

cooking. Ttu'n or press to NITEfln"use as a night
light.

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FAN ON Light

The FANONindicator light will glow when the

tan is turned on.

Careand cleaningofthe venthood.

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

Reusable Metal Grease Filters

The hood has 2 metal reusable
grease filters.

The metal filters trap grease
released by fl)ods on the cooktop.

They also hel I) prevent flaming
foods on the cooktop from

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For dfis reason, the filters inust

ALWAYSbe in place when the

hood is used. The grease tilters

If it ever becomes necessary to replace should be cleaned once a month,
the metal grease filters, they may be or as needed.

ordered from your GEsuppliec To remove, slide the filters to

the rear using the tab. Pull them

down and O/l[.

To clean the grease filters, soak

them and then swish them around

in hot water and detergent.

Don't tlse _llillilOlli_l oY _llillilOlli_l

products because they will darken

the metal. Do not use abrasives or
oven cleaners, i,ight b_ushing can

be used to remove embedded dirt.

Rinse, shake and let them d_w

betore replacing. They may
also be clemmd in an automatic

dishwasher.

NOTE: Before cleaning, makesure. the
charcoal filters, if present, are uncllpped

andremoved. See the Charcoal Filters

sectioi?.

To replace, slide the filters in
the fl'ame slot on the back of

the opening. Push up and back
and then to the fl'ont to lock

into place.

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Thecnarcoal filters are chooed inside

of each reusable metal grease filter

Charcoal Filters (onsomemodels)

The charcOaifilters If the model is not

cannotbe cleaned. They vented to the outside, the
mustbe replaced, air will be recirculated

For3O hOodmOdels, Order thr°ugh disl_°sable

For36 hOM models, Order remme sm,,ke and
Kit no. wBO2Xl07Oa, odors.

tilt.-sth.thelp

TheS kitscanbeordered

from yourGEsupplier.

Painted Surfaces (on some models)

The charcoal filters
should be replaced when

they are noticeably dirty
or discolored (usually

after 6 to 12 months,
depending on hood

usage).

NOTE: DONOTrinse, or
put charcoal filters in an

automatic dishwasher

To clean the hood surfi_ce, use a hot,
damp cloth with a mild detergent

suitable fl)r painted surfaces. Use a
clean, hot, damp cloth to remove

soap. Dry with a dr 5 clean cloth.

Stainless Steel Surfaces (onsomemodels)

Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will
scratch the surface.

To clean the stainless steel surface,
use a hot, damp cloth with a mild
detergent suitable for stainless steel
surfaces. Use a clean, hot, dalnp

cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry;
clean cloth.

If fl)od soil remains, ti T a general
kitchen cleane_; such as Fantastik <_,

Simple Green_ or Form ula 409<'!
For hard-to-clean soil, use a

standard stainless steel cleaner,

such as Bon-Ami <'_or (_aineo<'_

Do Dot IlSe steel-wool pads or other

abrasive cleaners. They will scratch
the surtace. X*\]l)e with a clean, hot,

damp cloth after using cleansers.

Apply cleaner with a damp sponge.
/_.rsea clean, hot, damp cloth to

remove cleaner. Dry with a dry, clean
cloth. Always scrub lightly in the

direction of the grain.

After cleaning, use a stainless steel
i)olish, such as Stainless Steel Magic:,

Revere Coi)i)er and Stainless Steel
Cleaner >or _,Venol All Pm'l)ose

Metal Polish i Follow the product
instructions fl)r cleaning the stainless

steel sm'tace.

Hood Lights

This hood requires two bulbs (not

included), maxim um 50 watts.

Pro'chase and install PAR20, 50 W
Maxim um halogen bulbs.

When replacing a bulb, let it cool

first. Make sure that power to the
light has been turned ott. Never

allow a hot bulb to coine into
c(mtact with water.

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To change the light bulbs:

[] (;rasp the bulb on the edges and

tmscrew it.

[] Replace with the same size bulb.

CAUTION:

Donot touchthehoodlightbulbswhenthey
areon.Theymaybehotenoughtocause
injury

{ Thehghtbulbsoperateatextremelyhtgh

temperatures./ftheyshatter,thehotg/ass

couldcausepersonalinjury