Use and Care & Installation Guide
Downdraft Vent System
Models: JVB93
JVB96
GE Appliances
Safety Instructions ................2
Operating Instructions, Tips
Canning ...............................................3
Controls ...............................................3
Cooking Tips........................................3
Care and Cleaning
Blower..................................................4
Grease Filter ........................................4
Problem Solver .......................4
Installation............................5–11
Ductwork Table ...................................8
Plan Ductwork .....................................8
Plan Wiring..........................................9
Install Ductwork ................................10
Install Wiring .....................................10
Consumer Support
Warranty.............................Back Cover
2
READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended
by the manufacturer. If you have questions,
contact the manufacturer.
B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch
power off at service panel and lock the service
disconnecting means to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally. When the
service disconnecting means cannot be
locked, securely fasten a prominent warning
device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
C. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed
control device.
D. This unit must be grounded.
CAUTION – For general ventilating use only.
Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive
materials and vapors.
WARNING –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE
TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:
A. SMOTHER FLAMES 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,
EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—
You may be burned.
C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet
dishcloths or towels—a violent steam
explosion will result.
D. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1. You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already 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 your back to
an exit.
* Based on “Kitchen Firesafety T
ips” published
by NFPA.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on
low or medium settings.
B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high
heat or when cooking flaming foods.
C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on fan
or filter.
D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface
element.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by qualified person(s) in accordance
with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction.
B. Sufficient air is needed for proper
combustion and exhausting of gases through
the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment
to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating
equipment manufacturer’s guideline and
safety standards such as those published by
the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), and the American Society for
Heating, Refrigeration 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 fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
•
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
your hood unless it is specifically recommended
in this guide. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
SERVICING
NOTE: BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS
OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.
It may be necessary to remove the downdraft blower
system from the cabinet in order to service components
such as the blower motor or air vent mechanism.
Disconnect power to the cooktop and remove it first.
Reverse the steps in the Install the Downdraft section
to remove the downdraft from the cabinet.
Service parts are available from your local GE
distributor or from a GE Service and Parts Center.
CAUTION: Be careful when raising or lowering
the downdraft. Be sure pots, pot handles and other
objects are clear of the downdraft cover and cannot
be struck or tipped by the downdraft being raised.
• To avoid injury, make sure there are no fingers
around the downdraft cover when it is lowered.
• Keep hands and fingers away from all
downdraft parts.
USING YOUR DOWNDRAFT VENT SYSTEM
Controls
Turn the downdraft blower
ON by pressing down on
the activating switch. The
air vent will rise.
The blower can be ON or
OFF and its speed can be
adjusted with the recessed
knob on the right side of
the air vent.
Turn the downdraft
blower OFF by pressing
the activating switch
again. The air vent will
go down and the blower
will shut off.
NOTE: For most convenient operation, set the
blower to your favorite speed. The blower will come
on to this speed whenever the activating switch is
pressed and the air vent rises.
Safety Instructions Servicing Using Vent System Cooking Tips
Knob
COOKING TIPS
• The high-capacity performance of this downdraft
system can increase the cooking times for some
foods. It may take longer to reach high cooking
temperatures if the downdraft is turned on to high
right away. Adjust the fan speed for best cooking
results.
For best results when heating oil for deep frying or
when boiling water, use the front surface units or wait
until the water is boiling or the oil is at frying
temperatures before turning on the downdraft.
• The downdraft may not completely capture all the
steam from pans on the front burners.
Canning
When canning foods in a water-bath canner, a gentle
but steady boil must be maintained continuously for
the required time. When canning foods in a pressure
canner, the pressure must be maintained continuously
for the required time.
Use of the blower at a high speed when canning may
reduce the temperature enough to stop boiling. While
canning, we recommend using the downdraft at LOW
speed and using the front surface unit.
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Grease Filter
The efficiency of your downdraft depends on a clean
filter. Frequency of cleaning depends on the type of
cooking you do. Grease filters should be cleaned at
least once a month. Never operate the downdraft
without the filters in place.
To remove: Pull the filters out by grasping them and
pulling straight up.
To clean: Soak and then agitate in a hot detergent
solution. Light brushing may be used to remove
embedded soil. Rinse, shake and remove moisture
before replacing.
With careful handling, the filter will last for years.
If replacement becomes necessary, order the part
from your dealer.
NOTE: The filters are different sizes. Be sure to
replace them with the longer filter on the left.
When replacing the filters, the long one goes in the
left side.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Blower Painted or Metal Surfaces
1. DISCONNECT THE DOWNDRAFT
POWER SUPPLY BY REMOVING THE
POWER CORD FROM THE RECEPTACLE.
2. Remove the blower cover.
3. Use a vacuum hose to clean the blower.
Do not immerse the blower in water.
4. Replace the blower cover.
5. Reconnect the power supply.
Clean greasy surfaces frequently, using a mild
detergent. Do not use abrasive cloth, steel wool
pads or scouring powder because they will mar
the surface.
Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the
surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm, sudsy
water, a stainless steel cleaner such as Kleen King
®
,
or an all-purpose liquid or spray cleaner. Always
scrub in the direction of the grain. Rinse thoroughly
with a sponge or cloth and clean water. Dry with a
soft, clean cloth. After cleaning, use a stainless steel
polish, such as Stainless Steel Magic
®
, Revere
Copper and Stainless Steel Cleaner
®
or Wenol All
Purpose Metal Polish
®
. Follow the product
instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface.
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
FAN DOES NOT WORK • The vent must be fully extended before the downdraft will work.
• The blower control knob must be turned in a clockwise direction to turn
the blower on.
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