GE ZVB36, ZVB30 User Manual [en, fr]

Owner’s
Manual

Downdraft Vent
System

ZVB30
ZVB36

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Consumer Information

Downdraft Vent System

Introduction

Your new Monogram downdraft vent system makes an eloquent statement of style, convenience
and kitchen planning flexibility. Whether you chose it for its purity of design, assiduous attention
to detail—or for both of these reasons—you’ll find that your Monogram downdraft vent system’s
superior blend of form and function will delight you for years to come.

Your Monogram downdraft vent system was designed to provide the flexibility to blend in with
your kitchen cabinetry. Its sleek design can be beautifully integrated into the kitchen.

The information on the following pages will help you operate and maintain your downdraft vent
system properly.

Contents

Care and Cleaning

Grease Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Painted or Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . 9

Consumer Services

Before You Call For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Important Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Model and Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12

Downdraft Vent System

Canning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cooking Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Raising or Lowering the Vent System . . . . . . . . 8

Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Before
using your
downdraft
vent system

Read this guide carefully. It is intended to help
you operate and maintain your new downdraft
vent system properly.

Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
PLEASE NOTE: The downdraft vent system you

have purchased was designed to be used with
Monogram cooktops listed in the installation
instructions.

If you don’t understand something or need
more help, there is a list of toll-free consumer
service numbers included in the back section
of this manual.

OR
Visit our Website at: www.monogram.com

Write down
the model
& serial
numbers

These numbers are on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card packed separately
with your downdraft vent system.

Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:

Model Number

Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence

or service calls concerning your downdraft
vent system.

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If you
received a
damaged
downdraft
vent system

Immediately contact the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the downdraft vent system.

Save time
& money

Before you request service, check the Before
You Call For Service section in the back of
this guide.

It lists causes of minor operating problems that
you can correct yourself.

If you need
service

To obtain service, see the Consumer Services
page in the back of this guide.

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 two steps
to follow for further help.

For customers in the USA:

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Customer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225

For customers in Canada:

FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.

NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details—including your phone number—to:

Manager, Consumer Relations
Camco Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310
Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS—WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

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.

Always turn hood ON when cooking at
high heat or when cooking flaming foods.

Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on
fan or filter.

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:

Use this unit only in the manner intended
by the manufacturer. If you have any
questions, contact the manufacturer.

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.

CAUTION: For general ventilating

use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or
explosive materials and vapors.

• Installation work and electrical wiring must
be done by qualified person(s) in accordance
with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction.

• When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,
do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.

• Ducted fans must always be vented to
the outdoors.

• Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion
and exhausting of gases through the flue
(chimney) of fuel-burning equipment to
prevent backdrafting. 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.

• To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal
ductwork.

• PVC sewer pipe can be used as duct under
concrete slab if allowed by local code board.

• This unit must be grounded.

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this guide must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

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Ne laissez jamais les unités chauffantes
de surface sans surveillance à une
température élevée. Les substances
bouillantes peuvent déborder en fumant
et en dégageant des graisses qui peuvent
prendre feu. Réchauffez les huiles
lentement à des températures basses
ou moyennes.

Mettez toujours en marche la hotte quand
vous cuisinez à haute température ou
quand vous cuisinez des aliments flambés.

Nettoyez souvent les ventilateurs
d’aération. Vous ne devez permettre
aucune accumulation de graisse sur le
ventilateur ou sur le filtre.

Utilisez des ustensiles de cuisine de bonne
taille. Utilisez toujours des ustensiles de
cuisine qui correspondent à l’élément
chauffant de surface.

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INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SÉCURITÉ

PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ—AVERTISSEMENT POUR
RÉDUIRE TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE DE GRAS SUR LE FOUR

N’utilisez cet appareil que de la manière
prévue par le fabricant. Si vous avez des
questions, contactez le fabricant.

Avant de réparer ou de nettoyer
votre appareil, débranchez le courant
au niveau du panneau de distribution
d’électricité et verrouillez le mécanisme
de débranchement du panneau pour
empêcher tout branchement accidentel
du courant. Si vous ne pouvez pas
verrouiller le mécanisme de
débranchement, attachez solidement
un avertissement visible, comme une
étiquette, au panneau de distribution.

ATTENTION : Cet appareil

ne doit être utilisé qu’à des fins de ventilation
générale. Ne l’utilisez jamais pour ventiler
des vapeurs ou des matériaux explosifs ou
dangereux.

• Tous travaux d’installation ou de câblage
doivent être effectués par une personne
qualifiée conformément à tous les codes et
toutes les normes en vigueur, y compris ceux
de construction résistant au feu.

• Quand vous coupez un mur ou un plafond,
ou quand vous faites un trou dans un mur ou
un plafond, veillez à ne pas endommager
le câblage électrique et les autres services
publics cachés.

• Les ventilateurs canalisés doivent toujours
avoir leur ouverture vers l’extérieur.

• Vous devez prévoir une aération suffisante
pour bien calciner et éliminer les gaz par la
cheminée de l’appareil à combustion, pour
empêcher tout retour de flamme. Suivez les
directives de l’appareil de chauffage et des
normes de sécurité telles que celles publiées
par la National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) et l’American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditionning Engineers
(ASHRAE), ainsi que les instructions des
autorités qui émettent le code local.

• Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, n’utilisez
que des canalisations métalliques.

• Vous pouvez utiliser comme canalisation
un tuyau d’égout en CPV sous une dalle
en béton, si l’autorité qui émet le code local
le permet.

• Vous devez mettre à la terre cet appareil.

AVERTISSEMENT!

Pour votre sécurité, vous devez suivre les instructions de ce guide, afin de minimiser tout risque
d’incendie ou d’explosion, de secousse électrique ou d’empêcher tout dommage matériel,
blessure corporelle ou perte de vie humaine.

AVERTISSEMENT ! POUR RÉDUIRE TOUT RISQUE
D’INCENDIE, DE SECOUSSE ÉLECTRIQUE OU DE BLESSURE
CORPORELLE, SUIVEZ LES INSTRUCTIONS SUIVANTES :

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS—WARNING—TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE
TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:*

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.

NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—

You may be burned.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet

dishcloths or towels—a violent steam
explosion will result.

Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already know
how to operate it.

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

The fire department is being called.
You can fight the fire with your back

to an exit.

*Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips” published
by NFPA.

CAUTION: For general ventilating

use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or
explosive materials and vapors.

Make sure all fingers are away from the
downdraft top when it is lowered.

SERVICING

If You Need Service…

Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
the downdraft system unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.

Be sure electrical power is off before servicing
the unit.

It may be necessary to remove the downdraft
blower system 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 blower.

Service parts are available from a GE Service
and Parts Center.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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B

C

D

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PRÉCAUTIONS—AVERTISSEMENT—POUR RÉDUIRE TOUT
RISQUE DE BLESSURE CORPORELLE EN CAS D’INCENDIE
DE GRAS À LA SURFACE DU FOUR, OBSERVEZ LES
MESURES SUIVANTES. *

ÉTOUFFEZ LES FLAMMES à l’aide d’un
couvercle hermétique, d’une tôle à biscuits
ou d’un plateau de métal, puis éteignez
l’élément chauffant. FAITES ATTENTION
DE NE PAS VOUS BRÛLER. Si les flammes
ne s’éteignent pas immédiatement,
SORTEZ DE LA PIÈCE ET APPELEZ
LES POMPIERS.

NE SOULEVEZ JAMAIS UNE
CASSEROLE EN FLAMMES. Vous

risquez de vous brûler.
N’UTILISEZ JAMAIS D’EAU, de serviette

mouillée ou de torchon mouillé – cela
occasionnera une explosion violente de
vapeur.

N’utilisez un extincteur QU’AUX
CONDITIONS SUIVANTES :

Vous savez que vous avez un
extincteur de classe ABC, et vous
savez l’utiliser.

Le feu est faible et contenu dans
l’endroit où il a commencé.

Vous avez déjà appelé les pompiers.
Vous devez vous ménager une voie

de sortie dans le dos pour combattre
le feu.

*Basé sur «Kitcher Firesafety Tips» publiés par
la NFTA.

ATTENTION : Cet appareil

ne doit être utilisé qu’à des fins de ventilation
générale. Ne l’utilisez jamais pour ventiler
des vapeurs ou des matériaux explosifs ou
dangereux.

Assurez-vous de ne pas mettre vos doigts sur le
rabattant de ventilation quand vous l’abaissez.

ENTRETIEN ET RÉPARATIONS

Si vous avez besoin d’entretien ou de
réparations…

N’essayez jamais de réparer ou de remplacer
des pièces du système de rabattant de
ventilation à moins que ce guide ne vous
le recommande spécifiquement. Vous devez
avoir recours à un technicien qualifié pour
tout autre entretien ou réparation.

Assurez-vous que le courant électrique soit
coupé avant de réparer ou d’entretenir
votre appareil.

Il peut être nécessaire d’enlever le système
de soufflerie du rabattant de ventilation pour
atteindre des pièces comme le moteur de
la souffleuse ou le mécanisme d’aération.

Débranchez le courant de la surface de cuisson
et enlevez-la d’abord. Inversez les étapes
contenues dans la section «Installation du
rabattant de ventilation» pour enlever la
souffleuse.

Les pièces de remplacement sont disponibles
à un Centre de service et de pièces GE.

CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SÉCURITÉ

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Using the Downdraft System

Downdraft Vent System

To use the
downdraft
system

Turn the downdraft blower ON by pressing
the raise/lower pad. Place your finger on the
“center” of the pad and hold until you observe
the vent moving, then release. The air vent
will rise.

All models have a remote raise/lower pad.
Use the selector switch to turn the blower ON,

OFF or to change the blower speed.
The vent may be lowered by again pressing

the raise/lower pad. The blower, if left on, will
automatically go off when the vent is lowered.

NOTE: For most convenient operation, set the
blower to the speed you use most often. The
blower will come on to this speed whenever
the unit is raised.

Use the selector switch to turn the blower on or off

or to change the blower speed.

The raise/lower pad location may vary.

Raise/lower pad

When using
the downdraft
system…

CAUTION: Be careful when raising or

lowering the downdraft. Be sure pots,
pot handles and other objects are clear of the
downdraft and cannot be struck or tipped by
the downdraft being raised.

ATTENTION : Faites attention quand

vous soulevez ou abaissez le rabattant de
ventilation. Assurez-vous que des casseroles,
des manches de casseroles et d’autres objets ne
gênent pas le rabattant et ne puissent pas être
frappés ou renversés quand vous soulevez le
rabattant.

NOTE: There is a slight trim overhang at each
end of the vent.

• To avoid injury, be sure fingers are clear of

the downdraft cover when it is being lowered.

• Keep hands and fingers away from all

downdraft parts.

Be careful when raising or lowering the downdraft.

Cooking tips

The high air movement 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 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 HI speed when canning
may reduce the temperature enough to stop
boiling. While canning, we recommend using
the downdraft at LO speed and using the front
surface unit.

Before You Call For Service…

Save time
and money!

Review the
troubleshooting
tips on this
page first and
you may not
need to call
for service.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

FAN DOES • The vent is not fully extended. Press the raise/lower pad.
NOT WORK

• The blower control switch may be in the OFF position.

Slide it to the right.

VENT DOES • The vent is not plugged into an outlet. Plug the vent into a 120V
NOT WORK power outlet.

• The raise/lower pad did not engage the lift motor. Hold down the

pad for a couple of seconds to activate the motor.

• The circuit breaker may have tripped. Check the circuit breaker—
reset if necessary.

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Care and Cleaning

Downdraft Vent System

Painted or stainless steel surfaces

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.

Grease filters

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.

Downdraft Vent System

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Consumer Services

Downdraft Vent System

With the purchase of your new Monogram appliance, receive the
assurance that if you ever need information or assistance from GE,
we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll- free!

GE Answer
Center

®

In the USA:

800.626.2000

Whatever your question about any Monogram major appliance, GE Answer Center

®

information service is available to help. Your call—and your question—will be answered
promptly and courteously. And you can call any time. GE Answer Center®service is open
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

OR
Visit our Website at: www.monogram.com

In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030.

In-Home Repair
Service

In the USA:

800.444.1845

In Canada:

1.888.880.3030

A GE consumer service professional will provide expert repair service, scheduled at a time
that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service company-operated locations offer you
service today or tomorrow, or at your convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays). Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and
out—so most repairs can be handled in just one visit.

Service Contracts

In the USA:

800.626.2224

In Canada:

1.888.880.3030

You can have the secure feeling that GE Consumer Service will still be there after your
warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still in effect and you’ll
receive a substantial discount. With a multiple-year contract, you’re assured of future
service at today’s prices.

Parts and
Accessories

In the USA:

800.626.2002

In Canada:

1.888.880.3030

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly
to their home. The GE parts system provides access to over 47,000 parts…and all GE Genuine
Renewal Parts are fully warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted.

User maintenance instructions contained in this guide cover procedures intended to be
performed by any user. Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service
personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.

For Customers
With Special
Needs…

In the USA:

800.626.2000

GE offers Braille controls for a variety of GE appliances, and a
brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons
with limited mobility.

Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have access to
a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may call 800.TDD.GEAC
(800.833.4322) to request information or service.

YOUR MONOGRAM DOWNDRAFT SYSTEM WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.

WHAT IS
COVERED

From the Date
of the Original
Purchase

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 downdraft system
that fails because of a manufacturing defect.

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 and
Washington, D.C. In Alaska the 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 Care®servicers during normal
working hours.

Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond, call

800.444.1845.

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.

Warrantor: General Electric Company, Louisville, KY 40225

WHAT IS NOT
COVERED

• Service trips to your home to teach you
how to use 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.

• Improper installation, delivery or
maintenance.

• Replacement of the replaceable filters.

• Damage to the product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.

• Incidental or consequential damage caused
by possible defects with this appliance.

• Damage caused after delivery.

Warranty for customers in the USA

Downdraft Vent System

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YOUR MONOGRAM DOWNDRAFT SYSTEM WARRANTY
Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. Proof of original purchase
date is needed to obtain service under warranty.

WHAT IS
COVERED

From the Date
of the Original
Purchase

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 downdraft system
that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
This warranty is extended to the original
purchaser and any succeeding owner for
products purchased for ordinary home use
in Canada.

All warranty service will be provided by our
Factory Service Centers or by our authorized
Customer Care®servicers during normal
working hours.

Should your appliance need service,
during warranty period or beyond, call

1.888.880.3030.

Some provinces 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 province to
province. To know what your legal rights are in your province, consult your local or
provincial consumer affairs office.

Warrantor: Camco Inc. If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write: Manager,
Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Suite 310, Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3.

WHAT IS NOT
COVERED

• Service trips to your home to teach you
how to use 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.

• Improper installation, delivery or
maintenance.

• Replacement of the replaceable filters.

• Damage to the product caused by accident,
fire, floods or acts of God.

• Incidental or consequential damage caused
by possible defects with this appliance.

• Damage caused after delivery.

Warranty for customers in Canada

Downdraft Vent System

959-0332-003
164D4290P340
49-80184

Printed in the United States

02-03 JR

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