GE PVWS930 and Operating instructions

Range Hoods
Vented
350A4502P595 03-07 ATS
Safety Instructions 2, 3
Operating Instructions
Light Controls 4
Vent Controls 4
Care and Cleaning
Grease Filters 5
Hood Lights 6
Hood Surfaces 5
Stainless Steel Surfaces 5
Installation Instructions 7–16
Troubleshooting Tips 18
Consumer Support
Consumer Support Back Cover
Product Registration 19, 20
Warranty 21
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # ________________
Serial # ________________
You can find them on a label
on the inside of the hood.
PVWS930
PVWS936
PVWT936
PVWG936
PVIG940
Owner’s Manual and
Installation Instructions
www.GEAppliances.ca
LI3FQC Ed. 03/08
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended
by the manufacturer. If you have
questions, contact the manufacturer.
B. 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.
C. Do not use this unit with any solid-state
speed control device.
D. This unit must be grounded.
CAUTION– For general ventilating use
only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or
explosive materials and vapors.
CAUTION– To reduce risk of re and to
properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside.
Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls
or ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces, or
garages.
WARNING– To reduce the risk of re or
electric shock, DO NOT use this fan with any
solid-state speed control device.
WARNING –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A
RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING*:
A. 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.
B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN —
You may be burned.
C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet
dishcloths or towels—a violent steam
explosion will result.
D. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1. You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already know how
to operate it.
2. The fire is small and contained in the
area where it started.
3. The fire department is being called.
4. You can fight the fire with your back to
an exit.
* Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips
”
published by NFPA.
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Consumer Support
Troubleshooting Tips
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions Care and Cleaning
READ ANDFOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
www.GEAppliances.ca
WARNING –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
A.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.
B.Always turn hood ON when cooking at
high heat or when flambeing food.
( i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Pepper
corn Beef Flambé).
C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on
fan or filter.
D. 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:
A. Installation work and electrical wiring
must be done by qualified person(s) in
accordance with all applicable codes and
standards, including fire-rated
construction.
B. Sufficient air is needed for proper
combustion and exhausting of gases
through the flue (chimney) of fuel
burning equipment to prevent back
drafting. 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.
C. When cutting or drilling into wall or
ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring
and other hidden utilities.
D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
WARNING –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your hood unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
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Using the hood controls.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
A - MOTORSTOP
B - SPEED DECREASE
D - LED:SPEED 1
F - LED: SPEED 2 AND METAL FILTER SATURATION
(WHEN FLASHING)
C - LED: SPEED 3 AND COAL FILTER SATURATION
(WHEN FLASHING)
E - MOTOR START AND SPEED INCREASE
G - TIMED INTENSIVE SPEED
H - LED TIMED INTENSIVE SPEED
I - “ON-OFF’ LIGHT
- MOTOR OPERATING PERFORMANCE CHECK-
UP. WHEN ANY OF THE BUTTONS ARE
PRESSED, ALL FOUR LEDS TURN ON TO
INDICATE THAT THE FOUR FAN SPEEDS
OPERATE PROPERLY. IF ONE OF THE LIGHTS
DOES NOT COME ON, IT MEANS THAT THE
SPEED CORRESPONDING TO THAT LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK.
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Care and Cleaning
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Control Device Reset
Grease Filters:
After cleaning the grease filters, press buttons (A)-(E) for
2 seconds until you hear the beep and the LED stops
flashing.
Coal Filter:
After replacing the cartridge, press both buttons (A)-(B)
for 2 seconds until you hear the beep. The LED will stop
flashing.
The coal filter saturation is also indicated when the hood
is used in vented version.
The hood is provided with a storage device which counts
the number of hours of operation and which regulates
the lighting up of the coal filter saturation LEDS.
For the correct operation of this device, it is important
that the hood be switched off by pressing button (A)
before unplugging it for any maintenance work.
ABDFCEGH
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Hood Operation
Turn the fan on for approximately 5 minutes before you
start cooking in order to create some upwards drafts
through the hood.
This causes the heat, smoke, steam, grease and odours
produced during cooking to be pushed outwards, thereby
preventing them from drifting into other rooms.
Use the low speed settings for normal use and the high
speed settings for strong odours or thick smoke.
The presence of drafts in the kitchen or in the hood
reduces the efficiency of the hood. These drafts
should be avoided wherever possible.
Filters
To remove the metal grease filter/s:
■Unplug the hood from the mains
socket.
FOR MODELS PVIG940, PVWG936
■Press the clips towards the centre and
remove the filters. Fig. 1.
FOR MODELS PVWS930, PVWS936,
PVWT936
■Press the handles and remove the
filters. Fig. 2.
To replace the metal grease filter/s:
■Follow the same procedure, but
backwards.
The metal grease filters are manufactured using anodised aluminium and have an unlimited duration.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

Care and cleaning of the vent hood. www.GEAppliances.ca
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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning or servicing any part of the vent hood.
Make sure lamps are cold before cleaning the hood.
To clean the filter/s
We recommend you wash the filters at least once a
month, by hand or in the dishwasher. Let the water drip
out of the holes on the edges and leave the filters to dry
completely before reinstalling them.
To clean the hood surface
For general cleaning operations, rub the external part of
the hood made of glass, using soapy water or household
cleaning products, rinsing it thoroughly and drying it
with a soft dry cloth to avoid marks being left by the
water.
Stainless Steel Surfaces
Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch the surface.
Shake bottle well.
Place a small amount of CERAMA BRYTE®Stainless
Steel Cleaning Polish and Conditioner on a dry cloth
or dry paper towel.
Clean a small area (approximately 8” x 8” or
20.3 x 20.3 cm), rubbing with the grain of the
stainless steel if applicable.
Dry and buff with a clean, dry paper towel or soft
cloth.
Repeat as necessary.

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Care and Cleaning
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Care and cleaning of the vent hood.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning or servicing any part of the vent hood.
Unscrew the lamp diffusers.
Remove the blown lamp and replace
it with a new 20 Watt (max) 12 Volt
halogen lamp with a G-4 cap. Follow
the instructions given on the lamp
box. Do not touch the lamp with your
bare hands.
Place the lamp diffuser back in place.
Fig. 3
Replacement of lamps (Models PVWS930, PVWS936, PVWT936, PVWG936, PVIG940)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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Installation Range Hood
Instructions
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
•IMPORTANT – Save these
instructions for local inspector’s use.
•IMPORTANT – Observe all
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.
•Skill level– Installation of this vent hood requires
basic mechanical and electrical skills.
•Completion time – 1 to 3 hours
•Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
•Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
WARNING – Before beginning the
installation, 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Questions?Call 1-800-561-3344
or Visit our Website at: www.
GEAppliances.ca
Due to the weight and size of these vent hoods and to
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
product, TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR
PROPER INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
WARNING: - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by
qualified person(s) in accordance with all appli-
cable codes and standards, including fire-rated
construction.
B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion
and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney)
of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.
Follow the heating equipment manufacturers guid-
line 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.
C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling do
not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities.
D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
WARNING: - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY
METAL DUCTWORK.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your
hood unless it is specifically recommended in this
guide. All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.
CAUTION: - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND TO PROPERLY
EXHAUST AIR.
Be sure to duct air outside- Do not vent exhaust air
into spaces within walls or ceilings or into attics, crawl
spaces, or garages.

Installation Instructions
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5.9” 10.8”
PVWS930
PVWS936
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
1 Ft = 0.3 m
1” = 2.5 cm
12” 13.4”
2.5”
15.7”
24.8”
PVWG936
MODEL W D H
PVWT936
PVWG936
PVIG940
12” 13.4”
2.5”
15.7”
24.8”
PVIG940
PVWS930/93 30”-36” 19.3” 33.3”- 45.7” 15.75”
T
36” 19.3” 38.6”- 55.5” 15.75”
36” 19.7” 33.3”- 47.4” 17.7”
17.7”
31.5”- 41.5”
39.4” 27.5”
PVWT936
T
5.9” 10.8”
D
H
W

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Use this chart to compute maximum
permissable lengths for duct runs to
outdoors.
Note: Do not exceed maximum permissable
equivalent lengths!
Maximum duct length:
100 foot for vent hoods.
Flexible ducting:
If flexible metal ducting is used, all
the equivalent feet values in the table
should be doubled. The flexible
metal duct should be straight and
smooth and extended as much as
possible.
Do NOT use flexible ducting.
Note: Any home ventilation system, such as a
ventilation hood, may interrupt the proper flow of
combustion air and exhaust required by fireplaces,
gas furnaces, gas water heaters and other
naturally vented systems. To minimize the chance
of interruption of such naturally vented systems,
follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s
guidelines and safety standards such as those
published by NFPA and ASHRAE.
DUCT FITTINGS
Using a smaller diameter duct
size will reduce performance
*Actual length of straight duct plus duct fitting
equivalent. Equivalent length of duct pieces are
based on actual tests conducted by GE Evaluation
Engineering and reflect requirements for good
venting performance with any ventilation hood.
Duct Piece Quantity Used
Total
Equivalent
Length
1 Ft = 0.3 m
1” = 2.5 cm
Equivalent
Length*
1 ft.
(per foot
length
1 ft.
(per foot
length
8 ft.
6 ft.
15 ft.
9 ft.
20 ft.
1 ft.
5 ft.
5 ft.
15 ft.
30 ft.
30 ft.
30 ft.
24 ft.
Dimensions
Round,
straight
3¼” x 12”
straight
90° elbow
45° elbow
3¼” x 12” or
90° elbow
3¼” x 12” or
45° elbow
3¼” x 12” or
90° flat elbow
7” round to
3¼” x 12”
transition
3¼” x 12” to 7” round
transition
7” round to
3¼” x 12”
transition 90° elbow
3¼” x 12” to7” round
transition 90° elbow
Round
wall cap
with damper
3¼” x 12”
wall cap with
damper
7” round
roof cap
Round
roof vent
Total Duct Run

Installation Instructions
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
1 Ft = 0.3 m
1” = 2.5 cm
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
(NOT SUPPLIED)
Additional Materials:
•120V 60Hz. 15 or 20 Amp, 2 wire with ground.
Properly grounded branch circuit.
•Strain relief for junction box.
•7” round metal duct or 3¼” x 12” rectangular duct, length
to suit installation.
Duct tape
¼” pivoting hex socket
Pencil and
tape measure
Spirit level
Phillips and
Flat blade screwdrivers
Electric drill with
1/8” and 3/8” bits
cUL Listed Wire nuts
Hammer
Safety glasses
Metal snips
Flashlight
Pliers
Wire Cutter/Stripper
Saber saw or Key Hole Saw
Ladder Allen Wrench
Kit 02279 Model PVIG940
extension chimney (H)
Kit 02280 Model PVWG936
extension chimney (H)
Kit 02281 Models PVWS930/936
extension chimney (H)
Ductless Recirculating Kit
Kit 02282 Models PVWS930/936, PVWT936
Carbon Filter + Filtrating Deflector:
Changes Hood from Venting to
Filtrating
Kit 02283 Models PVWG936 , PVIG940
Carbon Filter + Filtrating Deflector +
Rounded transition: Changes Hood from
Venting to Filtrating
PARTS PROVIDED
• Hood canopy with internal blower, grease filters and
lights already installed
• Duct covers
• Duct Cover support bracket
• Transition (may be already installed)
• Hardware Packet:
Note: the hardware packet contains several fittings material.
For models PVWS930, PVWS936 and PVWT936, consider
what is listed below ONLY:
•
• Hook with leveling screws x 2
• Template
• Use, Care and Installation Guide
• 10 x 60 drywall anchors x 2 (To attach duct cover
support bracket)
• 6 x 80 screws x 8 + washers x 8 (2 To attach duct cover
support bracket + 6 to attach the hood canopy)
• 3,5 x 9,5 screws x 6 (2 to attach the transition + 4 to
attach the duct cover)
MODELS PVWS930, PVWS936 AND PVWT936
MIN 34.8”
MAX 48.4”
MIN 36.4”
MAX 52”
MIN 36.4”
MAX 52”