GE JV634J, JV624J, JV635R, JV335R, JV334J User Manual

Use and Care of Ventilating Hood Models JV322J, JV324J,

JV332J,

JV334J, JV334R, JV335R, JV624J, JV634J, JV634R & JV635R

If you need service...

READ AND
THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions

When you get your new hood...

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Have it installed and

qualified technician in accordance with the
installation instructions.

●

Have installer show you the location of the hood

circuit breaker or fuse and mark it for easy
reference.

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Take the time to read our suggestions for best use.

SAW

properiy

grounded by a

● Do not attempt to repair or replace any part

of your hood
recommended in this book. All other servicing

should be referred

. Disconnect hood circuit breaker or fuse

before performing any service.

unless it is specifically

to

a qualified technician.

Write down the model and serial numbers.

You’ll find them on a label on the back wall of the
hood. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
hood. Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:

When using your hood...

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Due to the hood fan drawing power, special
caution is needed to avoid spreading of possible
flame from the cooking surface of your range.

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Never leave surface units unattended at high

heat settings.

spillovers

used. Use surface unit heat settings recommended
by manufacturer and adequate-size utensils.

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When flaming foods are under the hood,
the fan off. The

flame.

●

Never

use your cooking appliance for warming,

or heating the room.

range hood may not withstand the resulting
excessive heat.

●

Keep hood and grease filters clean

instructions to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.

☛

DO NOT USE WATER ON GREASE FIRES.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. Smother

flaming pan with well fitting lid, cookie sheet or
flat tray, and, IF YOU CAN DO
GETTING BURNED, immediately turn “OFF”
the surface unit switch and hood. If there is
danger of being burned, wait until AFTER flame
has been reduced.

Flaming grease outside pan can be extinguished by
baking soda, or, if available, a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam type fire extinguisher.

Boilover causes smoking and greasy

that may ignite and spread if hood is

turn

fan, if operating, may spread the

The electrical wiring of your

according to

SO

WITHOUT

Model Number

Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your hood.

GREASE FILTER

Your hood is equipped with a metal grease filter. When
the fan is operated, air is drawn through the filter and
discharged to the outside.

CAUTION–before operating the hood:

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Remove the Grease Filter. (See instructions on page 2.)

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Remove the wrappings from the filter.

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Install the lamp bulb (not provided). See Lamp
Replacement instructions on page 2.

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Reinstall the Grease Filter. The hood must not be
operated without the filter in place.

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Remove transparent protective film from the front
trim (except Models JV322J and

Serial Number

Push out on this clip

to remove filter.

JV332J).

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To Operate

LAMP SWITCH

Lamp Switch

For models JV322 and JV332, switch has OFF and ON
positions. For other models, CENTER position OFF,
LEFT position NIGHT LIGHT, RIGHT position
BRIGHT LIGHT.

FAN SWITCH

Motor and Fan

To Clean Motor and Fan

1. DISCONNECT THE HOOD POWER SUPPLY AT
THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY
REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE
CIRCUIT BREAKER.

2. Remove filter.

3. Wipe fan blade and motor with cloth, dampened only
in ammonia and warm water solution.

4. Replace filter.

5. Reconnect the hood power supply.

Lamp Replacement

Fan Switch

CENTER position OFF, LEFT position LOW SPEED,
RIGHT position HIGH SPEED.

To Maintain

Grease Filter

The efficiency of your hood depends on a clean filter.
Frequency of cleaning depends on the type of cooking you
do. BUT GREASE FILTER SHOULD BE CLEANED
AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH. NEVER OPERATE
THE HOOD WITHOUT THE FILTER IN PLACE.

To remove: Press outward on spring clip, pull down and
snap out filter.

To clean: Soak

solution. Light brushing may be used to remove imbedded
soil. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.

With careful handling, the filter will last for years. If
replacement becomes necessary, order part number
WB02X2052 from your dealer.

To replace: Put the filter rim in and against two clips,
push outward on the third clip and press filter upward
into place.

and then agitate in a hot detergent

Models JV324J, JV334J,

.IV334R,

JV634J, JV634R and JV635R
have a lamp cover.

The lamp cover need not be
removed for lamp removal or
installation.

CAUTION: Let lamp cool completely before
removing. A warm or hot bulb may break if touched
with a moist cloth or hand.

Remove lamp and replace with an ordinary screw-base
lamp bulb NOT MORE THAN 60 WATTS.

To remove lamp cover, if desired:

● Press the sides with two fingers until the side prongs

are released.

. Lift lamp cover and slide towards you in one motion.

To replace lamp cover:

● Insert prong located at end of cover into top opening.

● Gently push cover up and press sides to fit side prongs

into the side openings.

● Release and cover will lock in position.

JV335R, JV624J,

Hood

Clean grease laden surfaces of the hood frequently. Use
warm detergent solution. About 1 tablespoon of
ammonia may be added to the water. TAKE CARE TO
NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH FILTERS AND
OTHER NON-ENAMELED SURFACES. The hood
shell can be washed, rinsed and dried with a soft cloth.

CAUTION: Be certain when cleaning hood
surfaces you do not touch lamp bulb with moist
hands or cloth. A warm or hot lamp bulb may break
if touched with a moist surface. ALWAYS let lamp
cool COMPLETELY before cleaning around it.

U.L.

Requirement

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND

FAN MOTOR IN THIS RANGE HOOD ARE NOT
INTENDED FOR USE WITH, OR PROVIDED
WITH A SOLID STATE SPEED CONTROL. ANY
SUCH ALTERATION FROM ORIGINAL
FACTORY WIRING CONCEPT COULD RESULT
IN DAMAGE TO THE UNIT AND/OR CREATE
AN ELECTRICAL SAFETY HAZARD.

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