GE Appliances JV936 User manual

GEAppliances.com
Safety Instructions ........... 2
Operating Instructions
Fan Control ...................... 3
Light Control ..................... 4
Care and Cleaning
Grease Filters .................... 5
Hood Lights ...................... 6
Stainless Steel Surfaces .......... 5
Installation Instructions.. 6- t7
Troubleshooting Tips ....... 18
Consumer Support
Consumer Support .............. 22
Owner Registration ........... 19, 20
Warrantg ....................... 21
JV936
JV966
CV936
CV966
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
on the inside of the hood.
LI275B 49-80520-5 01-13 GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AWARNING- ToREOUCETHERISKOFFIRE,
ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURYTOPERSONS,OBSERVETHE
FOLLOWING:
A. Usethis unitonly inthe mannerintendedby the manufacturer.
Ifyou havequestions,contact the manufacturer.
B. Beforeservicingor cleaningunit,switch poweroff at service
paneland lockthe servicedisconnectingmeansto prevent
powerfrom beingswitchedon accidentally.Whentheservice
disconnectingmeanscannot belocked,securelyfastena
prominent warningdevice,suchasa tag,to the servicepanel.
C. Donot usethis unitwith any solid-statespeedcontrol device.
D. Thisunitmustbe grounded.
ACAUTION- FoRGENERALVENTILATINGUSEONLY
DONOTUSETOEXHAUSTHAZARDOUSOREXPLOSIVEHATERIALS
AND VAPORS.
,&WARNING- TOREOUCETHERISKOFINJURYTO
PERSONSIN THEEVENTOFA RANGETOPGREASEFIRE,OBSERVE
THEFOLLOWING*:
A. SHOTHERFLAMESwith a close-fittinglid,cookiesheetor metal
tray,thenturn offthe burner.BECAREFULTOPREVENTBURNS.If
theflamesdo notgo out immediately,EVACUATEANDCALLTHE
FIREDEPARTMENT.
B. NEVERPICKUPA FLAMINGPAN-Youmay be burned.
C. DONOTUSEWATER,includingwet dishclothsor towelsIa
violentsteamexplosionwill result.
D. Usean extinguisherONLYif:
1. Youknow you havea ClassABCextinguisher,and you
already know howto operateit.
2. Thefireissmalland contained inthe areawhere it started.
3. Thefiredepartment isbeingcalled.
4. Youcanfight thefire with yourback to an exit.
*Basedon "KitchenFireSafety"publishedby NFPA.
AWARNING- TOREOUCETHERISKOFARANGE
TOPGREASEFIRE:
A. Neverleavesurfaceunitsunattended at highsettings.Boilovers
causesmokingand greasy spilloversthat may ignite.Heat oils
slowlyon lowor medium settings.
B. Alwaysturn hoodONwhen cookingon high heator when
flamb_ingfood (i.e.CrepesSuzette,CherriesJubilee,Peppercorn
BeefFlamb_).
Co
D.
Cleanventilatingfans frequently.Greaseshouldnot beallowed
to accumulateon fan or filter.
Useproper pansize.Alwaysusecookwareappropriatefor the
sizeof thesurfaceelement.
^,,.WARNING- TOREOUCETHERISKOFFIRE,
ELECTRICSHOCKORINJURYTOPERSONS,OBSERVETHE
FOLLOWING:
A. Installationwork and electricalwiring mustbe done byqualified
person(s)inaccordancewith all applicablecodesand standards,
includingfire-rated construction.
B. Sufficientair isneededfor propercombustion and exhausting
ofgasesthrough the flue(chimney)offuel burningequipment
to preventbackdrafting.Followthe heatingequipment
manufacturer'sguidelineand safety standardssuchas
those publishedby the NationalFireProtectionAssociation
(NFPA),the AmericanSocietyfor Heating,Refrigerationand Air
ConditioningEngineers(ASHRAE)and the localcodeauthorities.
Whenapplicable,installany makeup (replacement)air system
in accordancewith localbuildingcoderequirements.Visit
GEAppliances.comforavailablemakeupair solutions.
C. Whencutting or drillingintowall or ceiling,do notdamage
electricalwiring and otherhiddenutilities.
D. Ductedfans mustalwaysbe ventedto the outdoors.
AWARNING- TORE_UCETHERISKOFFIREANDTO
PROPERLYEXHAUSTAIR,BESURETODUCTAIROUTSIDE--DONOT
VENTEXHAUSTAIRINTOSPACESWITHINWALLSORCEILINGSOR
INTOATTICS,CRAWLSPACESORGARAGES.
AWARNING- TOREOUCETHERISKOFFIRE,USE
ONLYMETALDUCTWORK.
Donot attempt to repairor replaceany part of your hood unless
it isspecificallyrecommendedin thisguide.Allother servicing
shouldbe referredto a qualifiedtechnician.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
READAND SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Using the hood controls.
Throughoutthismanual, featuresand appearancemag vary from your model.
GEAppliances.com
FAN OFF,... LIGHT
LO
\MED LO
I
NEDHI
HI
OFF H| \
NITE
FAN Control
Turn the FAN speed control to LO, MED LO,
MED HI or HI, as needed.
Continuous use of the fan sgstem while cooking helps
keep the kitchen comfortable and less humid, It also
reduces cooking odors and soiling moisture that
create a frequent need for cleaning.
NOTE:When the fan is operating on the LOsetting,
it will be verg quiet. Alwags make sure that the fan is
turned OFFwhen gou are finished in the kitchen.
LIGHT Control
Turn the LIGHTcontrol to HIfor bright light while
cooking. Turn to NITE for use as a night light.

Care and cleaning of the vent hood,
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning or servicing ang part of the vent hood.
Reusable Metal Grease Filters
The hood has 2 metal reusable grease
filters.
The metal filters trap grease released
bg foods on the cooktop. Theg also
help prevent flaming foods on the
cooktop from damaging the inside of
the hood.
For this reason, the filters must
ALWAYSbe in place when the hood
is used. The grease filters should be
cleaned once a month, or as needed.
To clean the grease filters, soak
them and then swish them around
in hot water and detergent. Don't
use ammonia or ammonia products
because theg will darken the metal.
Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners.
Light brushing can be used to remove
embedded dirt. Rinse,shake and let
them drg before replacing.
To remove:
Grasp the filter handle and pull it up,
forward and out.
To replace:
m Hold the filter at the bottom with
the handle.
[] Place the top end of the filter
against the inside front of the
hood.
r_ Slide it up until it stops and push
the bottom end back until it snaps
into place.
Stainless Steel Surfaces
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will
scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface,
use warm sudsg water or a stainless
steel cleaner or polish. Alwags wipe the
surface in the direction of the grain.
Follow the cleaner instructions for
cleaning the stainless steel surface.
To inquire about purchasing stainless
steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to
find the location of a dealer nearest
gou, please call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center
800.626.2002
GEAppliances.com

GEAppliances.com
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning or-servicing any part of the vent hood.
Receptacle Socket
"X Bulb
/
Glasscover
Hood Lights
NOTE: Thegloss cover should be removed
onlg when cold. Wearing latex gloves may
offer a better grip.
CAUTION: eforereplacing jour
light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to
the hoodat the main fuseor circuit breaker
panel.
Besureto let the light cover and bulb cool
completely.
Foryour safety, do not touch a hot bulb with
bare hands or a damp cloth.
Toremove:
[] Turn the glass cover counterclockwise until
the glasscover clears the socket.
[] Usinggloves or a dry cloth, remove the
bulb by pulling it straight out.
To replace:
[Z] Use a new !2-volt, 20-watt (maximum)
Halogen bulb for a G-4 base.
Usinggloves or a dry cloth, remove the
new bulb from its packaging.
NOTE:Do not touch the new halogen bulb
with bare fingers. Touching the bulb with
bare fingers willsignificantly reduce the life
of the bulb.
Remade
or cloth L_ _"
r_ Pushthe bulb straight into the receptacle
all the way.
r_ Placethe glass cover onto the socket and
turn clockwise until secure.
Forimproved lighting, clean the glass cover
frequently usinga damp cloth.This should
be done when the hood iscompletely cool.
rs] Reconnect electrical power to the hood.

i stallti
Instructi ange Hoods
iQuestions? Cull 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our Website ot: www.GEAppliunces.com. i
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these Instrucitonscompletelg and carfullg.
"IMPORTANT- Sovetheseinstructions
for Iocol inspector's use.
"IMPORTANT- Observe oligoverning
codes ond ordinonces.
. Note to Installer- Be sureto leovethese
instructionswiththe Consumer.
. Note to Consumer - Keep theseinstrucitons
forfuturereference.
. SkillLevel - Instollotionofthisventhood
requires bosic mechonicol ond electricol skills.
. Completion time - 1to 5 hours.
• Proper instollotion is the responsibilitg of the
instoller.
. Product foilure due to improper instollotion is
not covered under the Worrontg.
ACAUTION ."
Due to the weight ond size of these vent hoods
ond to reduce the risk of personol injurg or
domoge to the product,TWO PEOPLE ARE
REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Before beginning the instollotion, switch power
off ot service ponel ond lock the service
disconnecting meons to prevent power from
being switched on occidentollg. When the service
disconnecting meons connot be locked, securelg
fosten o prominent worning device, such os o tog
to the service ponel.
30" Models
Requires o 30" opening.
36" Models
Requireso 36" opening.
35-718" ...................

Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
These vent hoods are designed to be installed onto
a wall. Theg mag be installed beneath a soffit or
cabinet.
,Install these hoods 24" Min. to 36" Max. above the
cooking space.
SOFFIT INSTALLATION
SOFFIT
In this installation, the ductwork running from the
top of the hood will be concealed in the soffit or
upper cabinetrg.
WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION
24" MIN.
36" MAX.
11 I_
For this isntallation, a decorative duct cover is
available to conceal the ductwork running from
the top of the hood. Use of the duct cover requires
special consideration to the installation height above
the countertop. See page 12 for details.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Duct Cover
A decorative duct cover is available to
accommodate 8 to 10 ft. ceiling heights. The duct
cover will expand from 12" Min. or 24" to 36" Max.
height.
, The duct cover conceals the ductwork running
from the top of the hood to the ceiling.
, The duct cover accessorg fits both 30" and 36"
wide models. Order the duct cover accessorg at
the same time as the vent hood. All accessories
should be on site at the time of hood
installation.
Order J×CHSS
2 Wood
Screws 2 Washers 2 Wall Fasteners
_;_ _;_ _;_ _;_ 4 Phillips
Head Screws
Ceiling
Bra
2-Piece Duct
Cover with
Ceiling Bracket
_ 2 Phillips Head
Decorative Scews

Installation Instructions
ADVANCE PLANNING
Ductwork Planning
• Thishoodmay bevented verticallythrough uppercabinets,
soffit or ceiling.Aduct transitionpieceissuppliedfor vertical
exhaust.Uselocally suppliedelbowsto vent horizontally
throughthe rearwall.Seepage 13.
• Determinethe exactlocationof thevent hood.
• Planthe routeforventingexhaustto the outdoors.
• Usetheshortestand straightestduct routepossible.FFor
satisfactoryperformance,duct run shouldnotexceed100
equivalentlengthfor any duct configurations.
• Usemetal ductwork only.
• Atransition piecefor 7"roundduct issupplied.Use7" round
duct or you may use3-1/4"x 12"rectangular.
• Installa wallcap or roofcapwith damperat the exterior
opening.Orderthewall or roofcap and anytransition
neededin advance.
Whenapplicable,installany makeup(replacement)air
system inaccordancewith localbuildingcoderequirements.
VisitGEAppliances.comfor availablemakeupair solutions.
Kit- J×DW1
Orderkit J×DW1if your installationrequireshorizontalducting
from the top ofthe hood throughthe backwall and:
•Youhavean 8ft. ceilingand needto usea JXCHSeries
ChimneyCover,or
•Youhavea 12"cabinet or 12"soffitthat the hoodisto be
mountedbeneath.
Thiskitprovidesa duct transitionfrom 7" round to 3-1/4"x 10"
rectangularfor through-the-wallventing.
Wall Framing for Adequate Support
• Thisvent hood isheavy.Adequatestructureal supportmust
beprovided.Thehood must besecuredto verticalstudsin
thewall. Seepage 14.
• Westrongly recommendthat thevent hood with duct cover
beon sitebeforefinalframing and wallfinishing.Thiswill
alsohelpto accurately locatethe ductwork and electrical
service.
DECORATIVE DUCT COVERS
A decorativeduct coverisavailabletofit bothmodelwidths.
Theduct coverconcealsthe ductwork runningfrom thetop of
the hoodto theceilingorsoffit Theduct coverwillfit 8 ft.to 10
ft.ceilingheights.Seepage12for details.
POWER SUPPLY
IMPORTANT-(Pleaseread carefully)
,&WARNING:
FORPERSONALSAFELY,THISAPPLIANCEMUSTBEPROPERLY
GROUNDED.
Removehousefuse or opencircuitbreakerbeforebeginning
installation.
Donot usean extensioncordor adapterplugwith this
appliance.FollowNationalelectricalcodesor prevailinglocal
codesand ordinances.
Electrical supply
Thisvent hoodmust besuppliedwith 120V,60 Hz,and
connectedto an individual,properlLIgroundedbranchcircuit,
and protectedbg a 15or 20 amp circuitbreakeror time @lag
fuse.
, Wiringmustbe 2wirewith ground.
, Ifthe electricalsupplLIdoesnotmeet theabove
requirements,calla licensedelectricianbeforeproceeding.
, Routehousewiring ascloseto the installatonlocationas
possibleintheceiling,soffit orwall.Seepage 13fordetails.
, Connectthewiringtothe housewiringin accordancewith
localcodes.
Grounding instructions
Thegroundingconductormust beconnectedto a ground
metal,permanentwiringsystem,or an equipment-grounding
terminal or leadon the hood.
A WARNING:Theimproperconnectionofthe
equipment-groundingconductorcanresultinariskofelectricshock.
Checkwitha qualifiedelectricianorservicerepresentativeifyouare
indoubtwhethertheapplianceisproperlygrounded..

Installation Instructions
DUCT FITTINGS
Usethis chart to compute maximum
permissible lengths for duct runs to
outdoors.
Note: Do not exceed maximum
permissible equivalent lengths!
Maximum duct length:
100 foot for vent hoods.
Flexible ducting:
If flexible metal ducting isused, all
the equivalent feet values in the table
should be doubled. The flexible metal
duct should be straight and smoot
and extended as much as possible.
Do NOTuse flexible plastic ducting.
Note: Any homeventilation system,
such asa ventilation hood,may interrupt
the proper flow of combustion air
and exhaustrequired by fireplaces,
gasfurnaces,gaswater heatersand
other naturally vented systems.To
minimizethechance of interruption of
such naturally vented systems,follow
the heatingequipment manufaturer's
guidelinesand safety standardssuchas
those publishedby NFPAand ASHRAE.
Whenapplicable,installany makeup
(replacement)air system in accordance
with localbuilding coderequirements.
VisitGEAppliances.comfor available
makeup air solutions.
This Hood Must Use 7" Round
Duct. It Can Transition To
3-1/4" x 12" Duct.
Kit - J×DW1
Order kit JXDW! if your installation
requires horizontal ducting from the
top of the hood through the back
wall and:
. Youhave an 8 ft. ceilingand need
to usea JXCHSeriesChimnegCover,
orYouhave a 12" cabinet or 12"soffit
that the hood isto be mounted
beneath.
Thiskit providesa duct transition
from 7" round to 3-1/4"x 10"
rectangular forthrough-the-wall
venting.
Using a smaller diameter duct size
will reduce performance.
Equivalent
Duct Piece Dimensions Length*
7" Round 1 ft.
straight (per foot
length)
5-1/4" x !2" ! ft.
straight (per foot
length)
7" 90° elbow 1/4ft.
7" 45° elbow 9 ft.
3-!//4" x 12" 15 ft.90° elbow
3-1//4" x 12" 9 ft.
45° elbow
3-1./4"x 12" 36 ft.
90° flat elbow
__ 7" round to
3-1//4" x 12" ! ft.
transition
__j_ 3-!/4" x 12"
to 7" round !ft.
transition
7" round to
3-1/a" x 12" /4ft.
transition 90° elbow
3-!/a" x 12"to
7" round /4ft.
transition 90° elbow
7" round
wall cap 28 ft.
with damper (21 ft. without damper)
3-1//4" x 12"
wall cap 26 ft.
with damper (19 ft. without damp
2 7" round 39 ft.
roof cap
Round 2/4ft.
roof vent
Total
(L)uantitg Equivalent
Used Length
*Actuallengthofstraightduct plusduct fitting
equivalent.Equivalentlengthof duct piecesare
basedon actualtests conductedbg GEEvaluatioin
Engineeringand reflectrequirementsfor good
venting performancewith ang ventilationhood.
Total Duct Run
9

Installation Instructions
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
(NOT SUPPLIED)
Pencil and tape
measure
Phillips and
Flat blade
screwdirvers
Duct tape
1/4" pivoting hex
socket
Electric drill with 1/8" and
3/8" bits
Spirit level
€ o@
Flashlight
Safetg glasses
UL Listed Wire nuts
Pliers
Wire Cutter/
Stripper
Ladder
Hammer
Tin Snips
Saber saw or Keg Hole Saw
Allen Wrench
Additional Materials:
, 120V 60Hz, 15 or 20 Amp, 2 wire with ground.
Properlg grounded branch circuit.
, Strain relief for junction box.
, 7" round metal duct, 5-1/4" x 10" rectangular duct
or 3-1/4" x 12" rectangular duct length to suit
instollotoin.
REMOVE THE PACKAGING
, Remove the small box housing the motor.
, Lift the hood out of the box.
Wood
Mounting
Support
Hood ""
, ,,,1117
i
u s t /
u s
i s J
Notor , ,' ," Parts
I,',,, Package
u............ 2," t
, ............... , J_ .............. i
Shipping Carton
Remove shipping screws holding the wood mounting
piece to the back side of the hood. Set aside wood
mounting piece and screws for later installation. Do
not discard.
,Remove the "V" shaped carton insert.
, Remove parts package from the "V" shaped
cardboard insert.
, Removejunction box cover and knockout.
, Install strain relief onto back or top of hood.
, Remove all tope and packing material from the hood
duct transition and motor.
10