GE UVW8301 Original instructions

Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #_________________
Serial # _________________
You can find them on a label
on the inside of the hood.
FRANÇAIS
Pour consulter la
version française,
veuillez consulter le site
electromenagersge.ca/fr/
WALL HOODS
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GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.
OWNER’S MANUAL &
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INFORMATION .............3
USING THE HOOD
Controls ..................................5
Chef Connect .............................5
CARE AND CLEANING
Filters ................................... 6
Surfaces ..................................7
Lights ....................................7
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....8
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS..........18
WARRANTY......................... 22
ACCESSORIES ...................... 23
CONSUMER SUPPORT ............. 24
UVW8301
UVW8361

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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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. NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WITH SOLID-STATE
SPEED CONTROLS.
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 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.
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” published by NFPA.

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How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping film
with your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance
surface. Do not use any sharp items to remove the film.
Remove all of the film before using the appliance for the
first time.
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safest way to remove the adhesive from
packaging tape on new appliances is an application of
a household liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a
soft cloth and allow to soak.
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all parts.
NOTE: For further cleaning instructions/suggestions,
please refer to the Care And Cleaning section.
SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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
medium settings.
B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or
when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries
Jubilee, Peppercorn 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
guidelines and safety standards such as those
published by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), 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.
E. When applicable, install any makeup (replacement)
air system in accordance with local building
code requirements. Visit GEAppliances.com for
available makeup air solutions.
F. Turn off breaker to adjacent rooms while working.
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
manual. All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.

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Controls
USING THE HOOD: Controls / Chef Connect
Chef Connect Operation Bluetooth®Connection
To pair with another device:
To start the pairing process on the hood, press and hold
the Chef Connect button for 3 seconds. The backlight
for all the icons will light up until the hood is paired with
the range or other device. If the pairing is successful,
the backlights of all five buttons will flash simultaneously
three times and then turn off and the backlight for the
Chef Connect button will turn on.
It will time out after 2 minutes if the pairing is not
completed, after which the pairing sequence will need to
be restarted.
To cancel pairing:
To cancel the pairing, hold the Chef Connect button
down for 3 seconds and then turn off the hood.
Default Sync Settings:
The factory default setting for the light will be the brightest.
The factory default setting for the fan sync will be OFF.
The user can change the Default Sync Settings by
pressing and holding the Low button for 3 seconds.
This will enter the Default Settings Mode. Once in this
mode, the backlights for all buttons will blink on/off
indefinitely and the fan and light will switch to the current
Default Sync Setting, so the user knows what the current
default value is. At this time, set the light and fan to the
desired default levels. Once the user is satisfied with the
selection, press and hold the Off button for 3 seconds.
This will exit this mode. At that time the backlights
will stop blinking and the state of the fan and light will
change back to their prior state before entering the
Default Settings Mode.
Chef Connect
1. Rangehood Control Panel: The control panel
is located on the front of the canopy. The position
and function of each control button are noted below.
2. Fan On/Off: On/Off switch for the fan. The fan
can be operated by pressing any of the fan setting
buttons. Hold for 3 seconds to activate Delay Off
feature, which automatically turns the fan off after
15 minutes.
3. Fan Settings: Speed control for fan. Press the
button Low for LOW speed, Med for MEDIUM
speed, and High for HIGH speed. On Remote,
press Up to increase fan speed, press Down to
decrease fan speed, including Boost.
4. Light: On/Dim/Off switch for the LED lights. Press
the Light button to turn the lights on, again to set the
lights to dim setting, and again to turn the lights off.
5. Chef Connect: This is a Bluetooth®pairing feature
for use with other compatible Chef Connect enabled
products on a cooktop or range. When the device is
paired, the light and fan will turn ON at the Default
Sync Settings upon receiving a command from the
range or cooktop. It will remain ON at that setting until
the user changes it. To pair devices, hold down the
Chef Connect button for 3 seconds. To turn it back
off, hold the button down for another 3 seconds. See
the Chef Connect section for more details.
6. IR Sensor: Remote control receiver when used
with remote control kit (UXRC1).
7. Wi-Fi (Remote only): Not available.
8. Delay Off (Remote only): Press and hold
Delay Off to toggle Delay Off function.
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Remote Control

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Filters
CARE AND CLEANING: Filters
Be sure the circuit breaker is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning or servicing any part of the vent hood.
Metal Grease Filter
The metal filters trap grease during cooking.
The filters must ALWAYS be in place when the hood is in
use. The grease filters are dishwasher-safe and should be
cleaned every month, depending on usage of the hood.
To remove:
Disengage the filter lock to release the filter.
To replace:
Fit the tabs at the bottom of the filter into the slots in the
back of the filter opening. Lift up the front side of the filter
and push gently until the filter locks into place. Make sure
the filter lock is in the closed position to secure the filter.
To clean:
Swish the filter in hot soapy water and rinse in clean
water or wash it in the dishwasher. Do not use abrasive
cleansers.
NOTE: Some discoloration of the filter may occur in the
dishwasher.
Charcoal Filter (for recirculation installation only)
If the model is not vented to the outside, the air needs to
be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that
helps remove smoke and odors.
NOTE: DO NOT rinse, or put charcoal filter in an
automatic dishwasher.
The charcoal filter is included with the unit. It cannot
be cleaned; it must be replaced. It is recommended
that the charcoal filter be replaced every 6 months or
if it is noticeably dirty or discolored.
Order Charcoal Filter UXCF91
To inquire about purchasing replacement charcoal filters
or to find the location of a dealer nearest you, please call
our toll-free number:
National Parts Center 800.626.2002
In Canada, call 800.661.1616.
To install:
1. Remove the metal filters—see Metal Grease Filter
section.
2. Install the charcoal filter mounts to either side of the
motor using three screws per side.
3. Insert the tab on the charcoal filter into the triangular
slot on the mount.
4. Clip the charcoal filter in until it is locked
5. Repeat with second filter on the other side of the motor.
6. Replace the metal filters - See Metal Grease Filter
section.
To remove:
1. Remove the metal filters—see Metal grease filter
section.
2. Unclip the charcoal filter by pressing the release clip.
3. Carefully remove charcoal filter from tab.
Charcoal
Filter Mount

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Surfaces
CARE AND CLEANING: Surfaces / Lights
Lights
CAUTION Allow lights to cool before touching.
1. Before attempting to replace the lights, make sure that
the light switch is turned off.
2. Rotate light counterclockwise to unlock and pull out.
Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip.
3. Replace with new light of same type, making sure
pins are inserted properly into the sockets of the lamp
holder and turn clockwise to lock.
All lamps need to be GU10 compatible.
Rotate the lamp until the
pins are located in narrow
neck of the socket to lock.
Lamp
Holder
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 or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe
the surface in the direction of the brush line. Follow
the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel
surface. Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers
Friend Soft Cleanser™ will
remove surface rust, tarnish, and
small blemishes. To receive a
coupon for a trial sample of Bar
Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™
follow the link below or scan the
QR Code.
www.barkeepersfriend.com/ge
Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and rub in the
direction of the brush lines with a damp soft sponge.
To inquire about purchasing stainless steel appliance
cleaner or polish, or to find the location of a dealer
nearest you, please call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center
800.626.2002
GEApplianceParts.com
In Canada, call 800.661.1616 or visit
geappliances.ca.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation
Instructions
“If you have questions, call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737)
or visit our website at: GEAppliances.com”.
In Canada, call 800.561.3344 or visit geappliances.ca.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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 – Approximately 1 to 3 hours
■Proper installation is the responsibility of the
installer.
■Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
CAUTION 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.
WARNING Disconnect all electrical power
at the main circuit breaker or fuse box before
installing.
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 guidelines and safety standards
such as those published by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), 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.
E. Turn off breaker to adjacent rooms while
working.
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
USE ONLY METAL DUCT WORK.
Wall Hoods
UVW8301, UVW8361

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INSTALLATION PREPARATION
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
These vent hoods are designed to be installed onto
a wall with no above cabinets.
The vent hood must be installed between the 24”
required minimum and 36” recommended maximum
above the cooking surface. For supplied duct cover
ceiling heights, see Installation Height Table.
NOTE: Installation height should be measured from
the cooking surface to the lowest part of the hood.
The hood must be installed onto a wall. It can be
vented to the outdoors, or it can be installed for
recirculating operation. For recirculation operation,
see Recirculation Install Planning.
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
24” Required Min.
36” Recommended Max.
Installation Preparation
26-5/8″min. - 39-1/8″max.
12-1/4″
2-3/4″
4-5/8″
13-13/16″
25-3/4″
30″ or 36″ 20″
20″
30″ or 36″
Grease Filters
(quantity may vary
by model)
12-7/8″
8″
6-15/16″
10-5/8″
1" = 2.5 cm
Installation instructions, describing the intended
mounting and wiring of the range hood cord
connection kit, shall be provided with each range
hood cord connection kit.

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Installation Preparation
INSTALLATION PREPARATION
PLAN THE INSTALLATION
CAUTION To reduce risk of fire and to
properly exhaust air, be sure to duct the air outside.
Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or
ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
PARTS SUPPLIED FOR INSTALLATION
■1 Hardware Package
■1 Literature Package
■Recirculation Duct (for recirculation install only)
■Charcoal filters (recirculation mode)
PARTS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
■1 Strain Relief
■1 Wall or Roof Cap (for ducted venting only)
■All Metal Ductwork (for ducted venting only)
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
Because of the weight and size of the rangehood
canopy. It is recommended that 2 people are used
to install the range hood. Failure to properly lift
rangehood could result in damage to the product or
personal injury.
NOTE: This rangehood can be installed as either
ducted or recirculation. In a ducted application,
this rangehood can be vented through the wall
or ceiling. When installed for recirculation, the
rangehood vents out the sides of the duct cover.
NOTE: Before making any cuts or holes for
installation, determine which venting method will be
used and carefully calculate all measurements.
REMOVE THE PACKAGING
CAUTION Wear gloves to protect against
sharp edges.
■Remove the duct covers.
■Remove the hardware bag, literature package
and other boxed parts.
■Remove and properly discard the protective
plastic wrapping and other packaging materials.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED)
Wire cutter/stripper
Level
Aluminized
duct tape
Safety glasses
Phillips screwdriver
Strain relief for
junction box
Strain Relief I
Electric drill with #2 Phillips
and 1/8" drill bits
UL listed wire nuts
8" round duct
(length will vary)
Wire Nuts
Pencil and tape measure
Gloves
1" = 2.5 cm
USE ONLY WITH RANGE HOOD CORD
CONNECTION KITS THAT HAVE BEEN
INVESTIGATED AND FOUND ACCEPTABLE FOR
USE WITH THIS MODEL RANGE HOOD.

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INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Installation Preparation
INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
The Wall Hoods duct covers can be adjusted for
different ceiling heights depending on the distance
between the bottom of the hood and the cooktop
(distance X). See Installation Height Table.
RANGE HOOD COMPONENTS
RECIRCULATION COMPONENTS
A. Wall Hood
B. Upper Duct Cover
C. Lower Duct Cover
D. Mounting Screws
E. Duct Cover
Mounting Bracket
F. Damper
G. Hood Mounting
Bracket
H. Mounting Anchors
J. Machine Screws
K. Recirculation Box
L. Wood Screws
7/8″min
13-3/8″max
25-3/4″
2-3/4″
36”
X
X = Distance From Hood To
Cooktop
(Varies depending on installation)
Required Min - 24”,
Recommended Max - 36”
Also consult cooktop
manufacturer’s recommendation
For higher ceiling
installations up to
10', use the 10' High
Ceiling Duct Cover
kit (UX10DC83) for
your model.
For higher ceiling
installations up to
12', use the 12' High
Ceiling Duct Cover
kit (UX12DC93) for
your model.
For higher ceiling
installations up to
14', use the 14' High
Ceiling Duct Cover
kit (UX14DC93) for
your model.
Typical Range
Upper Duct
Cover
Lower
Duct Cover
Hood Body
Required Min & Recommended
Max Ceiling Height Examples
X = 24" X = 36"
Min Min
7' 6" 8' 6"
Max Max
8' 6" 9' 5"
Required Min Ceiling
Height for Recirculation
X = 24" X = 36"
Min Min
7' 10" 8' 10"
K
D
F
J
E
D
JK
J
H
H
G
L
C
B
JJ
JH
D
L
A
HARDWARE COMPONENTS
NOTE: The chimney extension replaces the upper
and lower chimney shipped with the range hood.
The hardware included with the hood should be
saved and also used with the chimney extension.
E
L
H
J
Phillips Head
Wood Screw
3/16" x 1-15/16"
(QTY: 4)
Phillips Head
Machine Screw
1/8" x 3/8"
(QTY: 14)
Phillips Head
Mounting Anchors
Screws
3/16" x 1-1/2"
(QTY: 6)
Mounting Anchors
(QTY: 6)
D
1' = 0.3 m; 1" = 2.5 cm

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INSTALLATION PREPARATION
INSTALLATION HEIGHT TABLE (UX10DC93SS) (UX12DC93SS) (UX14DC93SS)
Installation Height with Supplied Duct Covers
Optional High Ceiling Duct
Cover up to 10 ft.
(not included with unit)
Optional High Ceiling Duct
Cover up to 12 ft.
(not included with unit)
Optional High Ceiling Duct
Cover up to 14 ft.
(not included with unit)
Ceiling
Height (ft./in.)
Possible
Vented Install
Height (in.)
Possible
Vented
Install Height
(Recirculation
Vented Holes
Hidden) (in.)
Possible
Recirculation
Install
Height (in.)
Ceiling
Height (ft./in.)
Vented and
Recirculation
Height (in.)
Ceiling
Height (ft./in.)
Vented and
Recirculation
Install
Height (in.)
Ceiling
Height (ft./in.)
Vented and
Recirculation
Install
Height (in.)
7' 6" 24 9' 3" 24 11' 11" 24-36
7' 6" 24 24 7' 7" 24-25 9' 4" 24-25 12' 24-36
7' 7" 24-25 24-25 7' 8" 24-26 9' 5" 24-26 12' 1" 24-36
7' 8" 24-26 24-26 7' 9" 24-27 9' 6" 24-27 12' 2" 24-36
7' 9" 24-27 24-27 7' 10" 24-28 9' 7" 24-28 12' 3" 24-36
7' 10" 24-28 24-28 24 7' 11" 24-29 9' 8" 24-29 12' 4" 24-36
7' 11" 24-29 24-29 24-25 8' 24-30 9' 9" 24-30 12' 5" 24-36
8' 24-30 24-30 24-26 8' 1" 24-31 9' 10" 24-31 12' 6" 24-36
8' 1" 24-31 24-31 24-27 8' 2" 24-32 9' 11" 24-32 12' 7" 24-36
8' 2" 24-32 24-32 24-28 8' 3" 24-33 10' 24-33 12' 8" 24-36
8' 3" 24-33 25-33 24-29 8' 4" 24-34 10' 1" 24-34 12' 9" 24-36
8' 4" 24-34 26-34 24-30 8' 5" 24-35 10' 2" 24-35 12' 10" 24-36
8' 5" 24-35 27-35 24-31 8' 6"- 9' 5" 24-36 10'3"-11' 24-36 12' 11" 24-36
8' 6" 25-36 28-36 25-32 9' 6" 25-36 11' 1" 24-36 13' 24-36
8' 7" 26-36 29-36 26-33 9' 7" 26-36 11' 2" 24-36 13' 1" 25-36
8' 8" 27-36 30-36 27-34 9' 8" 27-36 11' 3" 24-36 13' 2" 26-36
8' 9" 28-36 31-36 28-35 9' 9" 28-36 11' 4" 24-36 13' 3" 27-36
8' 10" 29-36 32-36 29-36 9' 10" 29-36 11' 5" 24-36 13' 4" 28-36
8' 11" 30-36 33-36 30-36 9' 11" 30-36 11' 6" 24-36 13' 5" 29-36
9' 31-36 34-36 31-36 10' 31-36 11' 7" 24-36 13' 6" 30-36
9' 1" 32-36 35-36 32-36 10' 1" 32-36 11' 8" 25-36 13' 7" 31-36
9' 2" 33-36 36 33-36 10' 2" 33-36 11' 9" 26-36 13' 8" 32-36
9' 3" 34-36 34-36 10' 3" 34-36 11' 10" 27-36 13' 9" 33-36
9' 4" 35-36 35-36 10' 4" 35-36 11' 11" 28-36 13' 10" 34-36
9' 5" 36 36 10' 5" 36 12' 29-36 13' 11" 35-36
14" 36
*Based on a 36" electric range height.
For gas range, start chart at 92" and subtract 2" for the maximum install height for each block.
10" High Ceiling Duct Cover Kit
7/8″min
25-1/8″max
25-3/4"
Upper
Duct Cover
Lower
Duct Cover
Hood Body
12" High Ceiling Duct Cover Kit
7/8″min
29-7/16" max
46-7/8"
Upper
Duct Cover
Lower
Duct Cover
Hood Body
14" High Ceiling Duct Cover Kit
7/8″min
46-1/4" max
46-7/8"
Upper
Duct Cover
Lower
Duct Cover
Hood Body
1' = 0.3 m; 1" = 2.5 cm

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INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Installation Preparation
ADVANCE PLANNING
Duct Install Planning
■This hood is designed to be vented vertically
through the ceiling. Use an 8" round duct. Use
locally supplied elbows to vent horizontally
through the rear wall.
■Use metal ductwork only.
■Determine the exact location of the vent hood.
■Plan the route for venting exhaust to the
outdoors. To maximize the ventilation
performance of the vent system:
1.Minimize the duct run length and number of
transitions and elbows.
2.Maintain a constant duct size.
3.Seal all joints with duct tape to prevent any leaks.
NOTE: Flexible vent is not recommended. Flexible
vent creates back pressure and air turbulence that
greatly reduces performance.
■Maximum equivalent duct length for 100 CFM:
150 foot for vent hoods.
■Install a wall cap or roof cap with damper at the
exterior opening. Purchase the wall or roof cap
and any transition and length of duct needed in
advance.
■ When applicable, install any makeup (replacement)
air system in accordance with local building code
requirements. Use makeup air kit JXMUA8.
Vent system can terminate either through the roof
or the wall. To vent through a wall, a 90° elbow is
needed and installed immediately above the hood.
Recirculation Install Planning
A recirculation duct (included) and charcoal
filter (included) are necessary for recirculation
installation.
Power Supply Planning
The location of the power supply connection is called
out in the Installing The Hood Bracket Mount section.
POWER SUPPLY
IMPORTANT – (Please read carefully)
WARNING
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before
beginning installation.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with
this appliance. Follow National Electrical Codes or
prevailing local codes and ordinances.
Electrical supply
These vent hoods must be supplied with 120V,
60Hz, and connected to an individual, properly
grounded branch circuit, and protected by a 15 or
20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
■Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.
■If the electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before
proceeding.
■Route house wiring as close to the installation
location as possible in the ceiling or wall.
■Connect the wiring to the house wiring in
accordance with local codes.
Grounding instructions
The grounding conductor must be connected to
a ground metal, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the hood.
WARNING The improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or service representative if you are in doubt whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
Roof Cap
Round Duct
Wall Cap
Add Insulation
and/or Caulk
Add Insulation
and/or Caulk
Add tape to joint
Hood
1" = 2.5 cm

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INSTALLATION
Installation
NEW CONSTRUCTION, PRE-PLANNING, OR REMODELING
NOTE: For existing construction, skip to the section, Installing The Hood Bracket Mount.
■Install horizontal wood supports between 2 wall
studs that align with the vertical mounting height
locations shown in the illustration.
■The horizontal supports must be flush with the room
side studs.
■For ducted installation, the hole for the duct in the
ceiling must be centered 5" away from the finished
rear wall.
■The bottom support aligns with the hood mounting
bracket. This height depends on the desired height
of the hood.
■The top support must be flush with the ceiling.
■The electrical wiring can be located 5-1/2” to the left
or right (junction box is on the left) of the centerline.
Must remain 7/16” above the back panel and 5” from
the ceiling, refer to illustration on next page.
Acceptable
area for
electrical
wiring Acceptable
area for
electrical
wiring
14-3/8"
14-3/8"
5"
5"
11"
11"
See the Installation
Height Table for possible
installation heights.
24-36" + 1-1/8"
Wood Supports
• 36" minimum
width centered
• 4" height
From the lower left corner of
the gray shaded area, it is
recommended to have at least
20" of house electrical wiring.
*36” or 38” Range
*Typical electrical range is 36"
and typical gas range is 38"
1" = 2.5 cm

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INSTALLATION
Installation
INSTALLING THE HOOD BRACKET MOUNT
Hood Body
1. Put a protective covering over the surface
below the location of the hood to protect from
dirt and/or damage.
2. Determine and mark the centerline (C) on the
wall (draw line up to the ceiling) where the range
hood will be installed. Based on the ceiling height,
determine the distance between 24” required
min, 36” recommended max (X) needed between
the cooking surface (B) and the bottom of the
hood. Draw a horizontal line at X. Align the install
template so that the bottom of the template is
centered and is level with the horizontal line drawn
at height X.
3. Find the stud locations and mark them on the
template.
4. Place the hood mounting bracket (G) on its outline
on the template. Mark at least one wood screw (L)
location that is on a stud. If another stud cannot be
found, mark at least two other screw locations for
mounting anchors, one on each side of the wood
screw (L). Remove the bracket from the wall and
install the mounting anchors (H). Place the hood
mounting bracket (G) back on the wall and mount it
with the wood screws (L) and mounting screws (D)
as needed. It is recommended to create a pilot hole
in the studs for wood screws (L).
Duct Covers and Power Supply
1. Place the duct cover bracket (E) on the wall so that
its edge is against the ceiling and level, making
sure the slots are in direct contact with the wall.
Align the center notches of the bracket and the
centerline. Mark the location of the screw holes
furthest apart from the center line if possible. If one
of the screw holes aligns with a stud, then a wood
screw will be used for that location. For the other
hole or if there are no studs, install 2 mounting
anchors (H). Place the duct cover bracket (E)
on the wall and install with wood screws (L) and
mounting screws (D) as needed.
2. The house electrical wiring must fall in the gray
shaded area shown below. From the lower left
corner of the shaded area, a minimum of 20” of
house electrical wiring is recommended to reach
the electrical junction box on the hood.
C
B
1-1/8"
X24 to 36"
Hood Mounting Bracket
Mounting
Screw
Mounting
Screw
Wood Screw
Mounting
Anchors
5″ Below Ceiling
C
Ceiling
11″
16-7/8"
Acceptable
area for house
electrical
wiring
1" = 2.5 cm

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Installation
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING THE HOOD
Remove the grease filters from
the unit and set aside. The
grease filters are removed by
pressing the handle in the front
of the filter. When replacing,
make sure that the filters are
properly positioned with the
handles in front and visible.
NOTE: On some models, the front panel covers the
filters and must be pulled down to access the filters.
NOTE: This bracket must be removed prior to
installation. Remove 2 front and 2 bottom screws per
illustration bellow.
1. Securely press the damper on top of the exhaust
opening. Check that the damper opens freely.
Attach damper to hood using machine screws
(J) provided.
2. Remove and properly discard the protective plastic
wrapping from the hood and grease filter. Remove
the template off the wall.
3. Mount the Range Hood:
■Using 2 or more people, lift the range hood and
place on the hood mounting bracket. Make sure
the bracket fully engages the hood body.
■Install the 2 mounting screws (D) or wood screws
(L) as needed into the designated holes on the
back panel.

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INSTALLATION
Installation
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
1. Remove the electrical junction box cover.
2. Remove the electrical box knockout.
3. Feed the Power Supply Cable through the hole
and secure with a strain relief.
4. Attach the white lead of the power supply (A) to
the white lead of the range hood (D) with a wire
nut. Attach the black lead of the power supply (B)
to the black lead of the range hood (C) with a wire
nut. Connect the house ground wire under the
green grounding screw (E).
5. Reattach the electrical junction box cover.
House Wiring
A
E
D
C
B
Hood Wiring
Electrical Box
Knockout with
Strain Relief
INSTALLING THE HOOD (Cont.)
AVented Installations
Connect the house ducting to the damper on the
hood body. Seal all connections with duct tape
(Do not use screws).
BRecirculation (Non-vented)
NOTE: A recirculation box, a charcoal filter, and a
bracket are included with the hood and are necessary
for recirculation installation.
1. Attach the recirculation box to the duct over
mounting bracket with 4 machine screws (J).
2. Connect the ducting from the exhaust outlet on
the hood to the recirculation box. Use duct tape
to seal the connections on the recirculation box
and the exhaust outlet.
Ceiling
House
Ducting
Recirculation Box
Duct Cover
Mounting
Bracket
Use tape
(Do not use screws)

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INSTALL DUCT COVERS
1. For ducted and recirculation installation:
Remove protective film from duct covers. Place
the upper duct cover so that it slides down inside
of the lower duct cover.
NOTE: For recirculation, the upper duct cover
must be installed with the exhaust vents on the
top towards the ceiling.
Depending on the amount of overlap between
the top and bottom duct covers, the top may be
reversed to hide vent holes. Refer to Installation
Height Table for possible heights.
Place the set of duct covers by sitting them
down to fit securely on top of the hood. Finish
attaching the lower duct cover to the body of the
hood with two machine screws (J) that screw
from up underneath the hood.
2. Install the upper duct cover by carefully raising
it up to avoid scratching until it reaches the
ceiling. Push the duct cover flush against the
wall, then use two machine screws (J) to mount
the upper duct to the duct mounting bracket.
3. If recirculating, install the charcoal filters. Then
reinstall the grease filters to the hood, see the
Filters section.
4. Turn the power supply on. Turn on the blower
and light. If the range hood does not operate,
check that the circuit breaker is not tripped or the
house fuse blown. If the unit still does not operate,
disconnect the power supply and check that the
wiring connections have been made properly.
Installation
INSTALLATION

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Cause What To Do
Fan/Light does not
operate when button is
turned ON
A house fuse may be blown or a circuit
breaker tripped.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Loud or abnormal
airflow noise
Wrong duct size used in installation. This hood requires 8” ducting to perform optimally.
Using smaller duct pipe will cause reduced venting.
Minimize the duct run length and number of transitions
and elbows. GE Appliances service technicians cannot
correct this issue if installed improperly.
Fan fails to circulate
air or moves air slower
than normal and/or
fan is making loud or
abnormal airflow noise
Obstructions in duct work. Make sure nothing is blocking the vent. Make sure
your wall or roof cap has a blade or door.
Damper blade on wall or roof cap may
not be open.
Make sure damper swings freely. Damper blades may
flip over and will not fully open when this happens.
Adjust to original position.
Metal grease filter and charcoal filter (if
present) may be dirty.
Clean the metal grease filter and replace charcoal filter
(if present). See Care and Cleaning of the Vent Hood.
Insufficient makeup (replacement) air Sufficient makeup (replacement) air is required for
exhausting appliances to operate to rating. Check with
local building codes, which may require or strongly
advise the use of makeup air. Visit GEAppliances.com
for available makeup air solutions.
Early light failure Light wattage is too high. Replace with correct wattage.
Fan keeps going off
and on
The motor is probably overheating and
turning itself off. This can be harmful to
the motor.
Check to be sure the filters are clean. If off and on
cycling continues, call for service.
Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service

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