GE Ventilation Hood JV322J User Manual

Use and Care of Ventilating Hood Models JV322J, JV324J,  
JV334J, JV334R, JV335R, JV624J, JV634J, JV634R & JV635R  
If you need service...  
READ AND  
Do  
attempt to repair or replace any part  
it is specifically  
of your hood  
recommended in this book. All other servicing  
should be referred a qualified technician.  
THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Important Safety Instructions  
When you get your new hood...  
. Disconnect hood circuit breaker or fuse  
before performing any service.  
Have it installed and  
grounded by a  
qualified technician in accordance with the  
installation instructions.  
Write down the model and serial numbers.  
You’ll find them on a label on the back wall of the  
hood. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product  
Ownership Registration Card that came with your  
hood. Before sending in this card, please write these  
numbers here:  
Have installer show you the location of the hood  
circuit breaker or fuse and mark it for easy  
reference.  
Take the time to read our suggestions for best use.  
Serial Number  
Model Number  
When using your hood...  
Due to the hood fan drawing power, special  
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service  
calls concerning your hood.  
caution is needed to avoid spreading of possible  
flame from the cooking surface of your range.  
Never leave surface units unattended at high  
heat settings. Boilover causes smoking and greasy  
that may ignite and spread if hood is  
used. Use surface unit heat settings recommended  
by manufacturer and adequate-size utensils.  
When flaming foods are under the hood,  
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the  
flame.  
use your cooking appliance for warming,  
or heating the room. The electrical wiring of your  
range hood may not withstand the resulting  
excessive heat.  
Keep hood and grease filters clean according to  
instructions to maintain good venting and to avoid  
grease fires.  
Push out on this clip  
to remove filter.  
GREASE FILTER  
Your hood is equipped with a metal grease filter. When  
the fan is operated, air is drawn through the filter and  
discharged to the outside.  
DO NOT USE WATER ON GREASE FIRES.  
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. Smother  
flaming pan with well fitting lid, cookie sheet or  
CAUTION–before operating the hood:  
Remove the Grease Filter. (See instructions on page 2.)  
flat tray, and, IF YOU CAN DO  
WITHOUT  
Remove the wrappings from the filter.  
Install the lamp bulb (not provided). See Lamp  
Replacement instructions on page 2.  
GETTING BURNED, immediately turn “OFF”  
the surface unit switch and hood. If there is  
danger of being burned, wait until AFTER flame  
has been reduced.  
Reinstall the Grease Filter. The hood must not be  
operated without the filter in place.  
Flaming grease outside pan can be extinguished by  
baking soda, or, if available, a multi-purpose dry  
chemical or foam type fire extinguisher.  
Remove transparent protective film from the front  
trim (except Models JV322J and  
the page for Operation and Maintenance instructions.  
GE Quality Product  
 
Motor and Fan  
To Clean Motor and Fan  
To Operate  
1. DISCONNECT THE HOOD POWER SUPPLY AT  
THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY  
REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE  
CIRCUIT BREAKER.  
2. Remove filter.  
FAN SWITCH  
LAMP SWITCH  
3. Wipe fan blade and motor with cloth, dampened only  
in ammonia and warm water solution.  
Lamp Switch  
4. Replace filter.  
For models JV322 and JV332, switch has OFF and ON  
positions. For other models, CENTER position OFF,  
LEFT position NIGHT LIGHT, RIGHT position  
BRIGHT LIGHT.  
5. Reconnect the hood power supply.  
Lamp Replacement  
Models JV324J, JV334J,  
JV335R, JV624J,  
JV634J, JV634R and JV635R  
have a lamp cover.  
Fan Switch  
CENTER position OFF, LEFT position LOW SPEED,  
RIGHT position HIGH SPEED.  
The lamp cover need not be  
removed for lamp removal or  
installation.  
To Maintain  
Grease Filter  
The efficiency of your hood depends on a clean filter.  
Frequency of cleaning depends on the type of cooking you  
do. BUT GREASE FILTER SHOULD BE CLEANED  
AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH. NEVER OPERATE  
THE HOOD WITHOUT THE FILTER IN PLACE.  
CAUTION: Let lamp cool completely before  
removing. A warm or hot bulb may break if touched  
with a moist cloth or hand.  
Remove lamp and replace with an ordinary screw-base  
lamp bulb NOT MORE THAN 60 WATTS.  
To remove: Press outward on spring clip, pull down and  
snap out filter.  
To remove lamp cover, if desired:  
To clean: Soak and then agitate in a hot detergent  
solution. Light brushing may be used to remove imbedded  
soil. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.  
Press the sides with two fingers until the side prongs  
are released.  
. Lift lamp cover and slide towards you in one motion.  
To replace lamp cover:  
With careful handling, the filter will last for years. If  
replacement becomes necessary, order part number  
WB02X2052 from your dealer.  
Insert prong located at end of cover into top opening.  
Gently push cover up and press sides to fit side prongs  
To replace: Put the filter rim in and against two clips,  
push outward on the third clip and press filter upward  
into place.  
into the side openings.  
Release and cover will lock in position.  
Requirement  
Hood  
Clean grease laden surfaces of the hood frequently. Use  
warm detergent solution. About 1 tablespoon of  
ammonia may be added to the water. TAKE CARE TO  
NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH FILTERS AND  
OTHER NON-ENAMELED SURFACES. The hood  
shell can be washed, rinsed and dried with a soft cloth.  
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND  
FAN MOTOR IN THIS RANGE HOOD ARE NOT  
INTENDED FOR USE WITH, OR PROVIDED  
WITH A SOLID STATE SPEED CONTROL. ANY  
SUCH ALTERATION FROM ORIGINAL  
FACTORY WIRING CONCEPT COULD RESULT  
IN DAMAGE TO THE UNIT AND/OR CREATE  
AN ELECTRICAL SAFETY HAZARD.  
CAUTION: Be certain when cleaning hood  
surfaces you do not touch lamp bulb with moist  
hands or cloth. A warm or hot lamp bulb may break  
if touched with a moist surface. ALWAYS let lamp  
cool COMPLETELY before cleaning around it.  
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Questions?  
Use This Problem Solver  
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY  
PROBLEM  
A fuse may be blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.  
FAN DOES NOT  
OPERATE WHEN  
THE SWITCH IS ON  
Fan blade striking the hood shell.  
FAN FAILS TO  
CIRCULATE AIR  
Excessively soiled filter should be checked and corrected before  
the hood again.  
. Check to be sure the filter is clean. If that does not correct the problem, call for  
service.  
FAN OPERATES BUT  
MOVES AIR SLOWER  
THAN NORMAL  
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  
service.  
filter is clean. If off and on cycling continues, call for  
If you need more  
GE Answer Center”  
800.626.2000  
toll free:  
consumer information service  
If You Need Service  
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the  
including your phone number—to:  
To obtain service, see your warranty on the back page of  
this book.  
Manager, Consumer Relations  
GE Appliances  
We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If  
for some reason you are not happy with the service you  
receive, here are three steps to follow for further help.  
Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance.  
Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will  
solve the problem.  
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:  
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel  
20 North Wacker Drive  
Chicago, IL 60606  
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