Use and Care of Ventilating Hood Models JV322J, JV324J,
JV334J, JV334R, JV335R, JV624J, JV634J, JV634R & JV635R
If you need service...
READ AND
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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When flaming foods are under the hood,
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the
flame.
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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
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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:
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Remove the Grease Filter. (See instructions on page 2.)
flat tray, and, IF YOU CAN DO
WITHOUT
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Insert prong located at end of cover into top opening.
Gently push cover up and press sides to fit side prongs
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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