GE JVB98H1SS, JVB94H1SS, JVB67H1BB, JVB37H1WW, JVB37H1CC Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ....... 9, 3, 7

Opera6ng ImtrucCions

Cooking Tips ................ 5

Raise/Lower Switch ........... 4

Using the Cooktop ........... 4

Using the Downdraft Svsmm ...4

Care and Cleaning

Grease Fihers ................ 5

Painted or Metal Surl2_ces ...... 5

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

Installation Instructions

Advance Planning .......... 8, 9

Before You Begin ............. 6

30" Cooktop/Downdraft

Units.[VB37 and.[VB94 ....... 10

36" Cooktop/Downdraft

Units.[VB67 and.[VB98 ....... 11

Dimensions and Clearances . .7, 8

Ductwork ............. 8, 13, 15

Electrical and Gas Location .... 8

Installation Possibilities ........ 9

Installing the Downdraft

Vent System ............. 10-17

Optional Kits ............... 17

Power Supply ............... 12

Raise/i,ower Switch .......... 16

Venting Options ............ 14

yvB 7

Troubleshooting Tips ....... 18

Consumer Support

Consumer Support ........... 20

_'arrantv ................... 19

Writethemodelandserial

numbershere:
Model #
Serial #

You can find them on alabel on

the side ot the blower housing.

959-0445-000 16404290P368 49-80216 06-03 JR

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.

PLEASENOTE: The downdraft ventsystem you have purchased was designed to be used

with GE, GEProfile and GEProfile Performance cooktops listed in this manual

it WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or

explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

It WARNING:TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE.
ELECTRICSHOCK,ORINJURYTOPERSONS.

OBSERVETHEFOLLOWING:

A. Use this unit one in the manner intended

by tile manufi_cture_: If }ou haxe questions,

cont;ict tile i/lant/tilcttli'ei',

B. gefln'e se_Mdng or cleaning refit, switch power

off at se_wice panel and lock the service
discmmecting means m prevent power from

being switched on accidentally. X._]/en the service
discmmecting means cmmot be locked, secm'elv

fi_sten a prominent warning device, such as a tag,
to the se_Mce panel.

It CAUTION:For_o_ora/vo_,/a_,n_.s_o_/_

Do not use to exhaustt_azardousorexp/osivematena/s
and vapors.

Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by qualified pe_on (s) in accordance with
all applicable codes and st;mdards, including

fire-rated constrtlction.

SAFETYPRECAUtiONS

Sufficient air is needed fin" proper combustion
and exhausting of gases through tile flue

(chimney) of flml-bm'ning equipment to prevent

back drafting. Follow tile heating equipment
illantlfilcttlrer's guideline and salbty standards

such as those published by tile National Fire
Protection _&ssociation (NFPA), and tile

JMnerican Socie_' fin" Heating, Refligeration

and Air Conditioning Enginee_ (ASHI_¢E),
and tile local code authorities.

When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,

do not damaoe electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.

Ducted rims must alwms be vented to tile
o/ItdooI_.

To reduce tile risk of fire, use only metal
ductwork.

PVC sewer pipe can be used as duct under
concrete slab if allowed b', local code board.

This mfit must be gro/mded.

it WARNING!

Never leave stm'i_ce units tmattended at high
settings. Boilove_ cause smoking and greasy
spillove_ that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on

low or medium settings.
Mwavs mrn hood ON when cooking at high

heat or when cooking flaming foods.

TOREDUCE THERISK OFA RANGE TOPGREASEFIRE

Clean ventilating rims ti'equentlv. Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on tim or filter

Use proper pan size. M\vm:s use cookware

appropriam for tile size of tile s/iYl'ilce element.

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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

^..WARNING'-ToR o.c R,sKoFA To oF

A RANGE TOPGREASEFIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:*

A. SMOTHER FI_d_<IESwith a close-fitting lid,

cookie sheet, or metal tray, then ttlrn ()fl tile
burner. BE (_AI).EFUI, TO PREVENT BURNS.

If tile flames do not go out immediatel>
EM__CUI.ATEAND CAI,I, THE FIRE

DEPARTMENT.

B. NEVER PICK UP A Fi._d'dlNG E__N_)u may

be bm'ned.

C. DO NOT USE X4;__TER,including wet dishcloths

or tm_vls-a violent steam explosion will result.

O. Use an extinguisher ONLY if."

I. You know you have a Class ABC extinguishe_;

and vou ah'eadv know how to operate it.

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

3. Tile fire depamnent is. bein(,., called.

4. You can fi(*ht tile fire with your back to an exit.

*Basedon "KitchenFiresafety Tips"publishedby NFPA.

SERVICING

-&CAUtiON:For_e_eralve_t,lati_useo_l_

Do not use to exhausthazardousorexplosivematerials
andvapors.

Make sure all fingers are away from the downdraft top

when it is lowered.

If YouNeed Service...

Do not attempt to repair (:,rreplace any part (ff
tile down(h'alt system tmless it is spedfically

recommended in this guide. M1 other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.

Be sure electrical power is off before servicing the unit.

It may be necessarx to remove tile downdralt blower
svsteI// iI1 oi'der to set\ice COllll)onents Stlch _lS tile

blower IIIOtOI" OI" air _,ent illechanisi//.

Disconnect l)ower to tile cooktop and i'elllO_,e it
fi_st. Reve_e tile steps in tile Install the Oowndraft

section to i'elllo_,e tile bh)wer.

Service parts are available fl'om a (;E Service and
Parts Center:

READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS

3

Usingthe downdraftsystem.

Raise/Lower Switch (3o"modelsonly)

Turn the down(h'aft blower ON b) pressing,,
the raise/lower switch located at the top

fight of the vent. Place your finger on the
"center" of the switch and hold until _ou

obse_a'e the vent moving, then release.
The air vent will rise. Use the selector switch

to ttlrn the blower ON,OFFor to change

the blower speed.
The vent may be lowered by again pressing

the raise/lower switch at the top right side
of the vent. The blowex; it left on, will

automatically go off when the vent is

On some models, flTe Raise/Lower

switchis locatedatthetoprightof
thevent.

lowered.

NOTE:Formostconvenientoperation,setthe
blowerto thespeedyouusemostoften.The

blowerwi//comeonto thisspeedwhenever

theunitisraised

Use the selector switch to turn the

blower ON, OFFer to change the
blower speed.

Raise/Lowerswitch location
may varg.

Remote Raise/Lower Switch (36" modelsonly)

The 36" models have a remote raise/lower

switch. It operates in the same manner as
the switch located on the vent. This switch

may be located beside the cooktop or in a
convenient location,

Using the Coektop

A CAUTION:8ec ref, /whenr isin

or bwering the downdraft. Besurepot,s:pot Mnd/es
andother object:s"arechar of tile downdraft
andcannotbe struckor tipped by the downdraft

being raised
NOTE: Thereis adight trim ovebang at eachend

of tl_even£

Toavoid injury, be sure fingers are clear
ofthe downdraft cover when it is being

lowered.

Keephandsandfingersawayfromall

downdraftparts.

4

Cooking Tips

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The high air moven_ent ot this down(h'att
system can increase the cooking times fi)r

some fi)o(ls. It may take hmger to reach
high cooking temperatures if the down(h'afl

is turned to high fight away. A(!iust the lira
speed tot best cooking results.

For best results when heating oil fiw deep
flTing or when boiling wateL use the fl'ont

surti_ce units or wait until the water is
boiling or the oil is at ti'ying mml)emtm'es

before turning on the (h)wndratt.

Thedown&aft may not completely captureall the

steam frompanson thefront burners.

Careand cleaning ofthe downdraftsystem.

Grease Filters

The eflicienc)of _om" downdralt depends
on a clean filte_: Frequency of cleaning

del)ends on the t},I)e of cooking )ou do.
(;tease tilte_ should be cleaned at least

once a month. Never operate the downdrafl

without the filte_s in place.

Toremove: Pull the filte_s out by grasping

them and pulling straight up.

Toclean: Soak and then agitate in a hot

(lete_gent solution. I,ight brushing may

Canning

When canning fi)ods in a wate_q)ath canne_;

a gentle ])tit stead)' boil m list be maintained
continuously fi)r the required time.

When canning toods in a pressure canne_;

the pressure illtlst be maintained
continuously for the required time.

Use of the blower at HIGHspeed when

canning may reduce the temperature
enough to stop boiling. While canning,

we _ecommend using the down(h'alt at

LOWspeed and using the fl'ont SUll'ilce unit.

be used to remove embedded soil. Rinse,
shake and remove moisture befi)re

replacing.
Filters may also be cleaned in the

dishwasher:

X_\]th carefifl handling, the filter will last fi)r
yem_. If replacement becomes necessm T,

order the part ti'om your (leale_:

Painted or Metal Surfaces

Clean greasy surti_ces ti'equently, using
a mild detergent.

Stainless Steel Surfaces (onsomemode/s)

Donotusea steel-woolpad;it will scratchthe
surface.

[] Shake bottle well.

[] Place a <small alllOt/nt of CEIL_dVIA

BRYTE _'Stainless Steel Appliance
Cleaner on a damp ch)th or damp

paper towel.

[] Clean a small area (approximately

8" x 8"), rubbmg wKh the g_am of the

stainless steel if api)licable.

[] Dr) and buff with a clean' dr) I)al)er

towel or sott cloth.

[] Repeat as necessm_.

NOTE:If a mineral oil4)ased stainless steel

al)pliance cleaner has been used befi)re to
clean the appliance, wash the surfi_ce with

Do not useabrasive cloth, steel wool pads or
scouring powder because they will mar the
surface.

dish soap and water prior to using the
CEIL_JA BRYTE ') Stainless Steel Appliance

Cleane_: _Mter washing the surfi_ce with dish

soap arid wateI; rise a generotls }li//otlnt ot

CEIL_4A BRYTE <'_Stainless Steel Appliance
Cleaner to clean the appliance.

To Order

To order CEIL_dX4ABRYTE <':Stainless Steel

Appliance Cleane_; please call ore" toll-ti'ee

ntllllbeY:

National Parts Center 800.626.2002

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CERAMABRYTP _

Stainless Steel Appliance

Cleaner ....................... _ PM]O)(3] ]

Installation

Downdraft Vent

Instructions

mfyou have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: www.GEAppliances.com

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and
carefully.

• IMPORTANT - Savethese

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Observeall

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer - Keep these
instructions for future reference.

• Note - This appliance must be properly
grounded.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of

the installer.

• Product failure due to improper installation
is not covered under the Warranty.

System

REMOVE PACKAGING

Open the carton and remove parts package.
Check contents to be sure all pieces are
present. (The parts package may be attached

to the power cord.)

Remove the shipping materials. Remove the
carton and set aside. The carton can be used

as a pad when changing or adjusting vent
direction.

PARTS INCLUDED

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

Flat-blade screwdriver

Carpenter square Ill

Pliers

Jig saw

Ductwork to suit

the installation

Duct tape

Stabilizing brackets

(all models) (4)

Remote raise/lower assembly (for 36" models only)

Wire box (2)

and screws (4)

Switch cover

plate (1)

Plastic strain

relief (2)

Attachment

bracket (1)

Wire and white

connector (1)