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.
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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.
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Never
use your cooking appliance for warming,
or heating the room.
range hood may not withstand the resulting
excessive heat.
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Keep hood and grease filters clean
instructions to maintain good venting and to avoid
grease fires.
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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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Questions?
Use This Problem Solver
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PROBLEM
FAN DOES NOT
OPERATE WHEN
THE SWITCH IS ON
FAN FAILS TO
CIRCULATE AIR
FAN OPERATES BUT
MOVES AIR SLOWER
THAN NORMAL
FAN KEEPS GOING
OFF AND ON
If you need more help...call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
● A fuse may be blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
● Fan blade striking the hood shell.
● Excessively soiled filter should be checked and corrected before
. Check to be sure the filter is clean. If that does not correct the problem, call for
service.
● The motor is probably overheating and turning itself off. This can be harmful to the
motor. Check to be sure
service.
using
the hood again.
the filter is clean. If off and on cycling continues, call for
If You Need Service
To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of
this book.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If
for some reason you are not happy with the service you
receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance.
Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will
solve the problem.
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NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
including your phone number—to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
details—
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YOUR RANGE HOOD
WARRANTY
Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or
cancelled
check to establish warranty period.
WHAT IS COVERED
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For one year from date of original
purchase, we will provide, free of
charge, parts and service labor in
your home to repair or replace
any part of the hood that fails
because of a manufacturing
defect.
● Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
Read your Use and Care material,
If you then have any questions
about operating the product,
please contact your dealer or our
Consumer Affairs office at the
address below, or call, toll free:
GE Answer Center”
800.626.2000
consumer information service
● Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
You are responsible for providing
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting
This warranty is extended to
the original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use
in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii
D.C.
and Washington,
warranty is the same except that it
is LIMITED because you must pay
to ship the product to the service
shop or for the service technician’s
travel costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
Customer
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period or
beyond, call 1-800-GE-CARES
(1-800-432-2737).
and other connecting facilities
as described in the Installation
Instructions provided with the
product.
● Replacement of house fuses or
resetting of circuit breakers.
● Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended purpose
or used commercially.
● Damage to product caused
by accident, fire, floods or acts
Of
God.
WARRANTOR IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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In Alaska the
servicers during
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:
Manager—Consumer Affairs, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225
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Warrantor: General Electric Company
JV322J JV334R JV634J
JV324J JV335R JV634R
JV332J JV624J JV635R
JV334J
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