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GE Appliances JVB37 JVB67 Owner’ s Manual and Installation Instructions V en t Systems Downdraft 164D3333P161-2 49-8931-2 959-0278-001 Rev . A 8-00 JR www .geappliances.com Safety Information Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation Instructions . . 7–17 30 ″ Cooktops/Downd[...]
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Operating Instructions 2 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your vent properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your vent. READ THIS MANUAL GE & Y ou, A Ser[...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips W ARNING! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, persona[...]
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Operating Instructions 4 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service W ARNING! SAFETY PRECAUTIONS It may be necessary to remove the downdraft blower system in order to service components such as the blower motor or air vent mechanism. Disco[...]
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5 Using the downdraft system. Customer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions RAISE/LOWER Switch (30” models only) Turn the downdraft blower ON by pressing the RAISE/LOWER switch located at the top right of the vent (on some models). Place your finger on the “center” of the switch a[...]
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Using the downdraft system. Care and cleaning of the downdraft system. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 6 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[...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation of the downdraft system. Read these instructions completely and carefully . Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Before Y ou Begin IMPORT ANT : Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector’ s use. IMPORT ANT : OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINAN[...]
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Installation of the downdraft system. Read these instructions completely and carefully . ■ The countertop must be at least 26 ″ deep with a flat surface area of 23 1 ⁄ 2 ″ or more, front to back. In addition, other clearances to the front edge of the countertop must be considered. ■ –See specific cutout illustrations with your cooktop m[...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Advance Planning—Ductwork Prepare ductwork to vent to the outdoors. ■ Use the shortest and straightest duct run possible. ■ –The maximum permissible length for duct run is 150 feet. ■ –Refer to Duct Fittings chart to calculate eq[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Installation of the downdraft system. Read these instructions completely and carefully . 30 ″ Cooktops/Downdraft Unit JVB37 NOTE: Before you begin: Measure and mark Dimension 3 to ensure that adequate flat countertop surface is available. [...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 11 36 ″ Cooktops/Downdraft Unit JVB67 NOTE: Before you begin: Measure and mark Dimension 3 to ensure that adequate flat countertop surface is available. ■ Identify the cutout illustration for the cooktop model you are installing with thi[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Installation of the downdraft system. Read these instructions completely and carefully . 30 ″ Induction Cooktops with Downdraft Unit JVB37 36 ″ Induction Cooktops with Downdraft Unit JVB67 NOTE: Before you begin: Measure and mark 22 7 ?[...]
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13 Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Power Supply This downdraft vent must be supplied with 120V , 60Hz., and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 ampere circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Gas Cooktops If this vent is install[...]
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14 Installation of the downdraft system. Read these instructions completely and carefully . Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service V enting Options Side to side adjustments: The entire blower mounting plate can be adjusted 3 1 ⁄ 2 ″ to the left or right. This will help to ali[...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Install Downdraft V ent Place the downdraft vent into the countertop cutout, against the back side. Secure the downdraft to the countertop supplied brackets. See illustration. Fasten brackets to top screws on the front side of the vent, secu[...]
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16 Installation of the downdraft system. Read these instructions completely and carefully . Step 3 is for 36 ″ wide models only . Skip this step if installing a 30 ″ model. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Install Raise/Lower Switch WARNING: Disconnect eletrical power f[...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Connect Power Plug power cord into a properly grounded receptacle. Optional Kits JXRB57 optional accessory for indoor remote location of the blower/motor assembly. Use this kit when the blower and motor assembly will be located outside or be[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service 18 Before Y ou Call For Service… T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the tips below and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Fan does not work The vent is not fully extended • Press the[...]
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Customer Service Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 19 GE Downdraft System W arranty All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. For The Period Of: GE Will Replace: One Y ear Any part of the downdra[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Customer Service Service T elephone Numbers. GE Answer Center ® 800.626.2000 The GE Answer Center® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OR Visit our Website at: www .geappliances.com In-Home Repair Service 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) Expert GE repair ser[...]