Safety Information ........ 2, 3
Operating/Care and
Cleaning Instructions
Charcoal Fiber. .............. 5
Grease Fiher . ............... 4
Hood Light ................. 5
Hood Surfaces ............... 5
Controls .................... 4
Installation Instructions ...6-14
Consumer Support
Consumer Support . . .Back Co_er
Warranty .................. ] 5
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JN 32 7-Reci_ulation only
JV338" l+nt @tions only
3q;347" l+nt & Reci_ulation
options
3q;348" l+nt & Reci_ulation
options
JV367" l+nt & Reci_ulation
options
RN328-Reci_ulation only
CERTiFiED
Write themodelandserial numbershere:
Model#
Serial#
Y)u can find them on a |abe]on the
back wall ot the hood.
02-07 JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCtiONSBEFOREUSING.
SAFETYPRECAUtiONS
WARNING-TOREBUCETHERISKOFFIRE,
ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURY TOPERSONS,OBSERVE
THEFOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit onh in the rammer intended
b_ tile manuf_mtureI: Ifmu hme questkms,
con[ilC[ the l/lantlfilc[urei',
B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, swimh power off
at seIMce panel and lock tile service disconnecting
means to t)re_ent power fl'om being sMtched on
accidentally. \_]len the service disconnecting
means cmmot be locked, securel) tilsmn a
prominent _vmling de_ice, such as a rag, to
the seiMce panel.
C. Do not use this unit with all\ solid-state speed
conm)l de\ice.
D. If using a cord connection kit, use on]_ with Iange
hood cord4"onnectkm kitJXHCl that has been
imvsfigamd and found acceptable for use with
this model Iange hood.
E. This unit must be gTotmded.
CAUTION-FORCENERALVENT,_T,NGUSE
ONLY,DONOTUSETOEXHAUSTHAZARDOUSOR
EXPLOSIVEMATERIALSAND VAPORS,
WARNING- TOREBUCETHERISKOF
INJURY TOPERSONSIN THEEVENTOFARANGETOP
GREASEFIRE,OBSERVETHEFOLLOWING*."
A. SMOTHER FI AMES with a close-fitting lid,
cookie sheet or metal tra), then turn off file
burnec BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
If the flames do not g_)Otlt immediate b
EVACUATE AND CAI i_ THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT,
B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING g_N--
_m mm be burned.
Co
DO NOT USE _ATER, inchlding wet
dishcloflls or towels--a violent stemn
explosion will result.
Do
Use all extinguisher ONI Y if.'
1. 5%u know you hme a Class ABC exfinguisheI;
and you ahead) know how to operate it.
2. The fire is small and contNned ill the area
xdlere it started.
3. Tile fire department is being called.
4. _%u call fight the fire with your back to all exit.
* Based on "Kimhen Firesafet) Tips" published
b_ NFPA.
WARNING- TOREBUCETHERISKOF
A RANGETOPGREASEFIRE:
A. Ne_vr leme surfime units unattended at high
settings, goil_)_eI_ cause smoking and gTeas)
st)illoxeI_ that ma) ig_lim. Heat oils slowh on low
or medium settings.
B. AI\\r}IVS[_lrJl hood ON when cooking on high
heat or when flambeing tood (i.e. Cret)es Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Namb_).
C. Clean ventilating tiros fl'equentb: Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on tim or filter.
D. Use proper [)all size. A]\\r_IVS use cookware
appr_)t)riate tot file size of file surtime element.
WARNING-TOREBUCETHERISKOF_RE,
ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURYTOPERSONS,OBSERVE
THEFOLLOWING:
A. Installation _ork and electrical wMng must be
done b) qualified t)eI_on (s) ill accordance wifll
all applicable codes and stan&Jrds, including
fire-rated construction.
B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustkm
and exhausting of gases through tile flue
(chimney) of fl_el burning eqtfipment to pre\ent
back &airing. Follow the heating equipment
manuiilcturer's guideline mitt safer) standards
such as those published b) the National Nre
Protection Association (NFE_), the American
Society for Heating, Refl'igeIafion mitt Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the
local code authorities.
C. \_llen cutting or drilling into W_l]lor ceiling, do
not damag_ elecu'ica] wiring and other hidden
utilities.
D. Ducmd tiros must ahvm's be venmd to the
outdoors.
WARNING-TOREBUCETHERISKOFeRE,
USEONLYMETALDUCTWORK.
Do not attempt to repair or replace an) part of
your hood unless it is specifical]) recommended in
this guide. NI other seT\icing shouM be referred to
a quNified mctmician.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
READANDSAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS
INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE IMPORTANTES.
LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D'UTIUSER.
\ I .I
PRbcCAUtiONSENMATlecREBESE-CURITE-
AVERTISSEMENT-POURRtDUIRELE AVERTISSEMENT-POURR_DUIRE
RISQUED'INCENDIE,DESECOUSSE£'LECTRIQUEOUDE LERISQUED'UNFEUDEGRAISSESURLASURFACE
BLESSURECORPORELLE,OBSERVEZLESPRECAUTIONS DECUISSONDELACUISINIERE:
SUIVANTES: A_ Ne laissez j_mmJs _ms sm'veill_mce les m_it(_s de
A. N'utilisez cet appm'ei[ que de la manibre prevue
pro" le Ii_bricant. Si x_)us a\ ez des questions, appelez
le IhblJGlnt.
B. ,Mmlt de r('pm'er ou de nem/}er _)tre appareil,
d(_bianchez [e comant att ni_eau du panneau
de seiMce et verrouillez [es mdcanismes de
ddbianchement de seiMce pour ('vimr tout
bianchement accidentel all courant. Si x_)us ne
pou\_z pas _rrouiller [es mdcanismes de
ddbianchement de seiMce, atmchez soigneusement
un merdssement bien visible, comme une etiquette,
all panneau de set\ice.
C. N'utilisezjmnais cet appareil m'ec un mdcanisme
de rdglage de la xJtesse _ semi-conducteurs.
D. Si _ms udlisez ['ensemble de cordon de
mccordement, utilise seulement m_c I'ensemble de
cordon de iaccordel;qent pour hotteJXHC1. Suite :?_
un examen technique, I'm'ticleJXHC1 s'est m_rd
compatible mec ce module de hotte.
E. Cet appareil dolt _tre bien mis _ la terre.
ATTENTION- UNIOUEMENT,4USAGEDE
VENTILAtiONGENERALE.N'UTILISEZJAMAtSPOUR
L'ECHAPPEMENTDEMATIERESETDEVAPEURS
EXPLOSIVES.
AVERTISSEMENT-POURR_DUIREtE
RISQUEDEBLESSURECORPORELLESI DELAGRAISSE
PRENDFEUStIRLASURFACEDECUISSONDELA
CUISINK:RE,SUIVEZLESINSTRUCtiONSSUIVANTES*:
A. I_T(-)UFFEZ I,ES FIAMMES axec un comercle qui
comment, une t61e _'/biscuits ou tm plateatt ell m_Stal,
puis (_teignez le biOleu[ EMTES BIEN ATTENTION
DE NE EkS VOUS BRUI,ER. Si les flammes ne
s'dteignent pas immddiatement, SORTEZ ET
APPEI,EZ i ,ES POMt IERS.
B. NE DI_PI,ACEZJA/_[MS UNE CASSEROILE @7I
FI,AMBE - V0us pomez _()us brfller
C. N'UTII,ISEZJAMAIS D'E&U, en particulier de
serviette ou de chKibn mouilld - il se pr(/duira lille
explosion violente de vapeur br01ante.
D. N'UTII,ISEZ UN EXTINCTEUR que si :
1. V0us mez un extincteur de cl_Lsse ABC et vous
smez comment I'utiliser;
2. Le lieu est rdduit et confine :?t['endroit (/fi i[ a
commence;
3. V0us mez d{i2t appeK les pompiers;
4. V0us combattez les flammes en tournant le dos 2t
une sortie.
* Base sur I'omrage indtul(_ <<Kitchen Fire Safer} Tips,,
publK par la NFPA.
)
cuisson de surfi_ce ::_une mmpdr_mn'e dle_de, i,e
bouillommment occasiomle des ddbordements
fire,ants et graisseux qui peuvent prendre ieu.
ChauJfbz 2_Ieu doux les substances huileuses,
m:ec un rdglage bas ou mo}en.
B. A[IJJMEZ toujours la hotte en cas de cuisson _'_
Iett dlex_ ou lorsque _ous fi_itesflamber des Niments
(pal"exemple, cr_pes Suzette, cerisesjubildes, b(_uf
au poivre flambd).
C. Netto}ez les mdcanismes de _ntilation
fl'_!quemment. II ne Iimt pas permettre une
accumulation de graisse sur [e \entilamur ou
sur le filtre.
D. Ufilisez une casserole de bonne mille. Ufilisez
toujours un ustensile de cuisine qui conqemm au
diamL_tre de Ik!l,bment de cuisson.
AVERTISSEMENT-POURR_DUIRE
RISQUED'INCENDIE,DESECOUSSE_'LECTRIQUEOUDE
BLESSURECORPORELLE,OBSERVEZLESPRECAUTIONS
SUIVANTES:
A, Xkms (lex_z Ii_ire ex_cuter tous[es trmaux
d'installafion et de cfiblag-e _lecuique par une
personne qualiJi_e, confbnn_ment 2_tous [es codes
et les notates en dgueux; en particulier ceux de
construction relafiIs aux incendies.
g. VOtlS de\ez assez d'_dr potlr it\_,)ir une bonlle
combustion et pennettre I'dx_cuation des gaz pro" le
conduit de cheminde du l;qat,Sfiel de combustion du
(_uSmant, alin d'('_iter tout retour d'air Suivez les
directives dxl li_bricant de matdde[ de combustion et
les nonnes de sdctuJtd comme celles publKes par la
NationN Nre Protection Association (NFPA),
I'Amed_m Socie g lor Heating, RefiJg-etafion and
Nr Conditioning Engineeis (ASHRAE), ainsi que les
modalit& des codes Iocaux.
C. Si vous Ihites till [rOll Otl une o/t\Pl:tIll'e dans uI1 I;q[ll"
OU un plafbnd, n'endommagez pas les ills dlectfiques
et les autres installations c:_chdes de serdce public.
D. Vous devez tOtljOtlI_ alimenter les venti/atetu_ dans
les conduits en air en provenance de I'extdfiem:
AVERTISSEMENT-POURR_DUIRE
LERISQUED'INCENDIE,N'UTILISEZQUEDESCONDUITS
ENMUI'AL.
N'ess_}ez,j_un_is de remplacer ou de r('pm'er un
(!ldment de x_)tre hotte si le present manuel ne [e
recommande pas express_bment. Tout mlti'e entretJen
dolt _)tre effiectud pro: un mchnicien qualifid.
LISEZETSUIVEZATTENtiVEMENTCESINSTRUCtiONS.
LISEZETCONSERVEZCESINSTRUCTIONS 3
Usingthe hoodcontrols.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Control Knobs (onsomemodels) Switch Pad Controls (onsomemodels)
O FAN Control
Turn to HI, MED or LO as needed.
Continuous use of the tim system while cooking
helps kee I) the kitchen condin'table and less
lmmid. It also reduces cooking o(lo_s and soiling
moistm'e that create a fl'equent need tot cleaning.
LIGHT Control
Turn to 0Nwhile cooking or to NITEfor use as a
night light.
ON
t
OFF
O LIGHT Control
Press the pad at the top to tm'n the light ON.
FAN Control
Press the pad at the top to turn the tim on HI and
at the bottom to turn it on LO.The center position
is OFF.
Continuous use of the tan system while cooking
helps kee I) the kitchen comtormble and less
hmnid. It also reduces cooking odors and soiling
moistm'e that create a ti'equent need for cleaning.
ill
LO
Careand cleaning of the venthood.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning or servicing any part of the
vent hood.
Reusable Metal Grease Filter--Ducted lnstallations Only
To clean:
Soak and then agitate it in a hot
water and detergent solution.
I,ight b_ushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt. Rinse,
shake and let it dry beti)re
replacing.
NEVER OPERATE THE HOOD
WITHOUT THEFILTERIN PLACE.
With careful handling, the metal
filter will last for years. If a new
replacement filter becomes
necessary, order the part fl'om
your dealer. Order genuine GE
part ntli//ber WBO2X8391.
Greasefilter
The efficiency of yore" hood
depends on a clean filter.
Frequenc) of cleaning, dei)ends on
hood use and the type of cooking
you (1/). However, the grease filter
should be cleaned at least once a
month.
Toremove:
Pull down on the center of the
fl'ont edge of the filter. The filter
will then slip out of the retaining
tabs on the back.
Toreplace:
Slip the back edge of the filter
into the retaining tabs and push
the fl'ont edge up tmtil it snaps
into place.
CD
Replaceablecharcoalfilter
NOTE; DONOTrinse, or put charcoal filters in
an automatic dishwasher
Charcoal Filter--Recirculating Installations Only
The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned.
It must be replaced. Order filter no.
WBO2XI0700.Replacement filters
can be ordered from your GEsupplier.
If the hood is not vented to the
outside, the air will be recirctdated
through a disposable charcoal filter
that helps remove smoke and odols.
The charcoal filter should be
replaced alter 6 to 12 moI_ths
(del)ending on hood usage).
Stainless Steel Surfaces (onsome models)
Toremove:
Pull down on the center ot the front
edge of the filtei: The filter will then
slip out of the retaining tabs on the
back.
Toreplace:
Slip the back edge ot the filter into
the retaining tabs and push the
fl'ont edge up until it snaps into
place.
Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will
scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel
Stli'J[ilce, use W}llIll sudsy water or
a stainless steel cleaner or polish.
Always wipe the smti_ce in the
direction of the grain. Follow the
cleaner instructions t0r cleaning
the stainless steel smthce.
Painted Surfaces (onsomemodels)
Do not usesteel-wool pads or other
abrasive cleaners. They will scratch
the surface.
Clean grease-laden smti_ces of the
hood fl'equently. To clean the hood
surfilce, use a hot, damp cloth with a
mild deteigent suitable for painmd
surtilces. About ()lie tablespoon ot
amlnolfia inav be added to the
wateI: Use a clean, hot, dam I)
cloth to relnove soap. Dia' with
a (h N clean cloth.
To inquire about i)urchasing
stainless steel appliance cleaner or
polish, or to find the location of a
dealer nearest you, please call our
toll-fl'ee nunlber:
NationalPartsCenter 800.626.2002
go.corn
NOTE:When cleaning, take care not
to come in contact with filteI_ and
other non-enai/leled Stli];ices,
CAUTION: When cleaning the
hood surfaces, be certain that you
do not touch the light bulb with moist
hands or cloth. A warm or hot light
bulb may break ff touched with a moist
surface. Always let the light bulb cool
completely before cleaning around it.
Lightcover
CAUTION: Use only a type A 15h)ht bulb,
60 Watt maximum.
Hood Light
CAUTION: i,et the light bulb cool
colnpletely beli)re renlovillg. A
WalIn or hot bulb nlav break if
touched with a moist cloth or hand.
]lemove the bulb and replace it
with a t}pe A15 light bulb with an
ordinal y scI'e_q)ase, not more than
60 watts.
Toremove the light cover
(on some models):
• Press the sides with two fingeI_
until the side I)rongs are released.
• Lift the light cover and slide it
toward veil iI1 one illotion.
Toreplace the light cover:
• Insert the i)rong located at the
end of the cover into the top
opening.
• Gently push the cover up and
press the sides to fit the side
prongs into the side openings.
• Release and the cover will lock
in position.
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