GE PVB98ST5SS, PVB98ST4SS, PVB98ST3SS, PVB98ST2SS, PVB98ST1SS Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ...... 3,4

Downdraft Vent Sgstem

Canning ........................ 5

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

Raising or Lowering

the Vent Sgstem ............... 5

Selector Switch ................ 5

Care and Cleaning

Grease Filters .................. 6

Painted or Stainless

Steel Surfaces .................. 6

Consumer Services

Before You Call For Service ..... 7

Consumer Support ........... 10

GE Downdraft

Sgstem Warrantg .............. 9

Write the model and serial numbers here:

Model #

Serial #

These numbers (]re on the Consumer

Product Ownership Registration Cord

packed seporotelg with gour downdroft

vent sgstem.

/49-80573-5 01-13 GE

Consumer Information

Downdraft Vent System

Before

using your

downdraft

vent system

Read this manual carefullg. It is intended to help

gou operate and maintain gour new downdraft

vent sgstem properlg.

Keep it handg for answers to gour questions.

PLEASENOTE:The downdraft vent sgstem gou

have purchased was designed to be used with

GEor Monogram cooktops.

If gou don't understand something or need more

help, there isa list of toll-free consumer service

numbers included in the back section of this

manual.

OR

Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com

If!_JOU

received a

damaged

downdraft

vent system

Immediatelg contact the dealer (or builder) that

sold gou the downdraft vent sgstem.

Save time

& money

Before gou request service, check the Before You

Call ForServicesection in the back of this manual.

It lists causes of minor operating problems that

gou can correct gourself.

If gou need

service

To obtain service, see the Consumer Support

page in the back of this manual.

We're proud of our service and want gou to be

pleased. If for some reason gou are not happg

with the service gou receive, here are two steps

to follow for further help.

FIRST,contact the people who serviced gour

appliance. Explain whg gou are not pleased.

In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT,if gou are still not pleased, write all the

details-including gour phone number-to:

Manager, Customer Relations

GEAppliances

Appliance Park

Louisville, KY40225

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

JUL W_I_|'_II_._: TO REDUCETHE RISKOF

FIRE,ELECTRICSHOCK OR INJURYTO PERSONS,

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

A.Usethis unit onlg in the manner intended bUthe

manufacturer. If gou have questions, contact the

manufacturer.

B.Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power

off at service panel and lockthe service

disconnecting means to prevent power from

being switched on accidentallg. When the service

disconnecting means cannot be locked,securelg

fasten a prominent warning device,such as a tag,

to the service panel.

C.Donot usethis unit with ang solid-state speed

control device.

D.Thisunit must be grounded.

, CAUTION: FORGENERAL

VENTILATINGUSEONLY.DO NOT USETO EXHAUST

HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVEMATERIALSAND

VAPORS.

'A CAUTION: TOREDUCERISKOFFIRE

AND TO PROPERLYEXHAUSTAIR,BESURETO

DUCTAIR OUTSIDE.DO NOTVENTEXHAUSTAIR

INTOSPACESWITHIN WALLSORCEILINGSOR

INTOATTICS,CRAWLSPACESOR GARAGES.

A

WARNING: ToREDUCETHERISKOF

INJURYTO PERSONS INTHE EVENT OF A RANGE

TOP GREASE FIRE,OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:

A.SMOTHERFLAMESwith a close-fitting lid,cookie

sheet or metaltrag, then turn off the burner. BE

CAREFULTOPREVENTBURNS.If the flames do

not go out immediatelg, EVACUATEANDCALLTHE

FIREDEPARTMENT.

B.NEVERPICKUPA FLAMINGPAN--

You mag be burned.

C.DONOTUSEWATER,including wet dishcloths or

towels-a violent steam explosionwill result.

D. Usean extinguisher ONLYif.

1.You know gou havea ClassABCextinguisher,

and gou alreadg know how to operate it.

2.The fire is small and contained inthe area

where it started.

3.The fire department is being called.

4.Youcan fight the fire with gout back to

an exit.

*Based on "Kitchen FireSafety" published bg NFPA.

Al A

_ VVi"_I_|_I||_: TO REDUCETHE RISKOF

ARANGETOP GREASEFIRE:

A.Never leavesurface units unattended at high

settings.Boiloverscause smoking and greasg

spilloversthat mag ignite. Heat oils slowlg on

low or medium settings.

B.Alwags turn hood ONwhen cooking at highheat

or when flamb_ing food (i.e.,CrepesSuzette,

CherriesJubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flamb6).

C.Cleanventilating fans frequentlg. Greaseshould

not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.

D. Useproper pan size.Alwags use cookwure

appropriate for the sizeof the surface element.

WARNING: To REDUCETHERISKOF

FIRE,ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURYTO PERSONS,

OBSERVETHE FOLLOWING:

A.Installation work andelectrical wiring must be

done bg qualified person(s)in accordance with all

applicable codes and standards,including fire-

related construction.

B.Sufficientair is needed for proper combustion and

exhausting of gases through the flue (chimneg)of

fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.

Followthe heating equipment manufacturer's

guidelines and safetg standards such as those

published bg the National FireProtection

Association (NFPA),the American Societgfor

Heating, Refrigerationand Air Conditioning

Engineers(ASHRAE)and the localcode

authorities. When applicable, install ang makeup

(replacement)air sgstem inaccordance with local

building code requirements. Visit GEAppliances.

corn for available makeup air solutions.

C.When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,do

not damage electrical wiring and other hidden

utilities.

D. Ductedfans must alwags be vented to the

outdoors,

' WARNING: To REDUCETHE RISKOF

FIRE,USEONLYMETALDUCTWORK.

, Donot attempt to repair or replace ang part of

gour hood unless it isspecificallg recommended

inthis manual. Allother servicingshould be

referredto aqualified technician.

, PVCsewer pipe can be usedas duct under

concrete slab ifallowed bg local code board.

, Hake sure all fingers are awag from the

downdraft top when it islowered.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING

SERVICING

If You Need Service...

Do not attempt to repair or replace ang part

of the downdraft sgstem unless it is specificallg

recommended in this manual.All other servicing

should be referred to a qualified technician.

Be sure electrical power is off before servicing

the unit.

It mag be necessarg to remove the downdraft

blower sgstem 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 in the Installation Instructions

to remove the blower.

Service parts are available from a GEService and

Parts Center.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Using the Downdrcfft Sgstem

Downdr(]ft Vent Sgstem

To use the

downdroft

sgstem

When

using the

downdroft

sgstem...

To r(]ise the downdr(]ft vent, press the ON/OFF

p(]d on the control. The vent will rise.

Press the F(]n Speed HIGHERp(]d to st(]rt the

blower. Adjust the blower bg pressing HIGHERor

LOWER.The blower, if left on, will (]utom(]tic(]llg

turn off when the vent is lowered.

NOTE:For most convenient oper(]tion, set the

blower to the speed gou use most often. The

blower will come on to this speed whenever

the unit is r(]ised.

IMPORTANT:The vent c(]n be (]ctiv(]ted bg

pressing the p(]ds on the switch. Do not use

excessive force or sh(]rp objects to (]ctiv(]te

the switch. D(]m(]ge could occur (]nd void

the w(]rr(]ntg.

FAN SPEED

CAUTION: Bec(]refulwhenr(]ising

or lowering the downdr(]ft. Besure pots, pot

h(]ndles (]nd other objects (]re cle(]r of the

downdr(]ft (]nd c(]nnot be struck or tipped bg the

downdr(]ft being r(]ised.

NOTE:There is (] slight trim overh(]ng on e(]ch

side of the vent.

. To (]void injurg, be sure fingers (]re cle(]r of the

downdr(]ft cover when it is being lowered.

. Keep h(]nds (]nd fingers (]w(]g from (]11

downdr(]ft p(]rts.

IMPORTANT:If the vent is obstructed bg (]n

object while it is being r(]ised or lowered, it will

stop. Remove the obstruction (]nd press the ON/

OFFp(]d (]g(]in.

Cooking tips

Conning

The high (]ir movement of this downdr(]ft

sgstem c(]n incre(]se the cooking times for some

foods. It m(]g t(]ke longer to re(]ch high cooking

temper(]tures if the downdr(]ft is turned to high

right (]w(]g. Adjust the f(]n speed for best cooking

results.

For best results when he(]ting oil for deep frging

or when boiling w(]ter, use the front surf(]ce

units or w(]it until the w(]ter is boiling or the oil

is (]t frging temper(]tures before turning on the

downdr(]ft.

The downdr(]ft m(]g not completelg c(]pture (]11

the ste(]m from p(]ns on the front burners.

When c(]nning foods in (] w(]ter-b(]th c(]nner,

(] gentle but ste(]dg boil must be m(]int(]ined

continuouslg for the required time.

When c(]nning foods in (] pressure c(]nner, the

pressure must be m(]int(]ined continuouslg for

the required time.

Use of the blower on (] high f(]n speed setting

when c(]nning m(]g reduce the temper(]ture

enough to stop boiling. While c(]nning, we

recommend using the downdr(]ft (]t (] lower

speed (]nd using the front surf(]ce unit.

Careand Cleaning

Downdraft Vent System

Grease filters

Theefficiency of your downdraft depends on a

clean filter. Frequency of cleaning depends on the

type of cooking you do.Greasefilters should be

cleaned at least once a month. Neveroperate the

downdraft without the filters in place.

To remove: Slipfingers into the vent holes,lift the

vent straight up and pull forward. Graspthe filter

tabs, push down and out of the retainer.

To clean: Soakand then agitate in a hot detergent

solution. Lightbrushing may be used to remove

embedded soil.Rinse,shakeand remove moisture

before replacing. Do not clean the filters in the

dishwasher.

With careful handling, the filter will last for years.

If replacement becomes necessary,order the part

from your dealer.

Filter Tabs

Painted or

stainless

steel

surfaces

Do not usea steel wool pad; it will scratch

the surface.

Toclean the stainless steel surface, usewarm,

sudsy water or a stainless steelcleaner or polish.

Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain.

Followthe cleaner instructions for cleaning the

stainless steel surface.

Fordifficult stainson stainlesssteel,use a cleaner

that contains lactic acid or citric acid.

Toinquire about purchasing stainlesssteel

appliance cleaneror polish,or to find the location

of a dealer nearest you, please callour toll-free

number:

National Parts Center 800.626.2002 (U.S.)

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