GE Ventilation Hood JV376 User Manual

Use and Care & Installation Guide  
30” Vented Range Hood  
Model: JV376  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read and save these instructions.  
WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,  
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:  
E. Always use cookware and utensils appropriate for the  
type and amount of food being prepared.  
• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.  
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the  
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the  
manufacturer at the address or telephone number  
listed in the warranty.  
B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power  
off at service panel and lock service 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.  
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. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by  
qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable  
codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.  
D. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and  
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel-  
burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the  
heating equipment manufacturer’s guidelines 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.  
E. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not  
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.  
F. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.  
G. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.  
H. This unit must be grounded.  
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 Firesafety Tips” published by NFPA.  
CAUTION—For general ventilating use only. Do not use  
to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.  
If You Need Service…  
• 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.  
WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A  
RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:  
A. Keep fan, filters and grease-laden surfaces clean.  
B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat.  
C. Don’t leave range unattended when cooking.  
D. Use high settings on range only when necessary.  
Heat oil slowly on low to medium setting.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Write Down the Model and Serial Numbers.  
The Model and Serial Numbers are on a label on the  
back wall of the hood and on the Consumer Product  
Ownership Registration Card that came with your hood.  
Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here:  
Model Number  
Serial Number  
GE Appliances  
164D2966P166-2  
 
4 . Use the hood as a template. Mark the  
locations on the cabinet or wall for ductwork,  
electrical wiring and keyhole screw slots.  
HORIZONTAL VENTING  
(If the wall cap has a damper, do not install the  
damper blade on the hood.)  
Cut holes at marked locations for duct and  
electrical wiring. For the vertical duct, cut out 3/ 4″  
extra toward the front of the cabinet for movement  
of the duct when installing the hood.  
Attach the damper with the small sheet metal  
screws (#8 x 1/ 4).  
Check the damper  
for free operation.  
5 . Run the electrical wires through the wall or  
cabinet according to National Electrical Code  
and applicable local codes.  
Damper  
Open the damper  
blade to  
Damper  
blade to top  
approximately 80  
degrees.  
NOTE: DO NOT turn the power on until  
installation is complete.  
Keyhole slot  
Position the blower for horizontal discharge. The  
air flow arrow on the blower should point to the  
rear vent opening.  
in canopy  
6 . Drive the screw partway  
into the center of the  
narrow neck of the keyhole  
This surface to top  
slots marked on the  
Screw  
(supplied)  
cabinets.  
5  
Air flow arrow  
7 . Follow the directions for vertical or  
horizontal venting.  
3″  
NOTE: If the venting installation is NOT  
correct, the blower will run at maximum RPM  
regardless of the speed control setting.  
Blower  
discharge  
When installing the blower housing, be  
sure wires cannot contact the blower wheel.  
When the blower is in position, snap the blower  
retainer bar toward the front into the indent.  
Reattach the plug into the junction box.  
VERTICAL VENTING  
(If the roof cap has a damper, do not install the  
damper blade on the hood.)  
8 . Lift the hood into position and feed the house  
Attach the damper with the small sheet metal  
screws (#8 x 1/ 4).  
wiring through the wiring knockout.  
Slide the hood back against the wall.  
Check the damper  
Damper blade  
for free operation.  
to front  
Tighten the mounting screws. Be sure the screw  
heads are in the narrow neck of the keyhole slot.  
Open the damper  
blade to  
9 . Complete the electrical wiring in the wiring  
box according to National Electrical Code and  
local codes.  
Damper  
approximately 80  
degrees.  
Position the blower for vertical discharge. The  
air flow arrow on the blower should point up  
towards the vent opening.  
NOTE: This hood must be permanently  
grounded.  
1 0 . Replace the junction box cover and blower  
assembly.  
Blower discharge  
3″  
Reattach the plug into the junction box.  
Air flow arrow  
Install light bulbs (not supplied with the hood).  
Reattach bottom motor/ light cover and filters.  
1 1 . Installation is complete. Turn on the power.  
5″  
This surface  
to rear  
When the blower is in position, snap the blower  
retainer bar toward the front into the indent.  
Reattach the plug into the junction box.  
3
 
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Ductwork Requirements  
Ducting Chart  
1
4
Use 3 ⁄ x 10or 7round ducting for best performance.  
Equivalent length in feet  
20 30 40  
The length of ductwork and number of elbows should  
0
10  
50  
be kept to a minimum for efficient operation.  
500  
400  
Use caulking to seal exterior openings around the hood.  
Static P ressure vs Duct Length  
Equivalent Duct Length (ft.)  
7RND  
300  
200  
1
4
3 ⁄ x 10″  
Static  
P ressure  
Rect.  
1
4
CFM 3 ⁄ x 1 0 7 dia. 8 dia. 9 dia.  
.06  
.10  
.15  
.20  
.25  
4
7
11  
15  
18  
10  
17  
25  
33  
42  
19  
31  
47  
62  
78  
12  
6
34  
56  
83  
410  
400  
370  
345  
100  
0
111  
1
4
3 ⁄ x 10Transition to 7Round = 2 ft.  
7Round elbow = 8 ft.  
7Roof cap = 70 ft.  
90° elbow  
45° elbow  
5
11  
14  
7
1
1
2
2
2 ⁄  
5 ⁄  
Staple sales slip or cancelled check  
here. Proof of original purchase date  
is needed to obtain service  
under warranty.  
YOUR RANGE HOOD  
WARRANTY  
This warranty is extended to the original  
purchaser and any succeeding owner  
for products purchased for ordinary  
home use in the 48 mainland states,  
Hawaii and Washington, D.C. In  
All warranty service will be  
provided by our Factory Service  
Centers or by our authorized  
WHAT IS COVERED  
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY  
®
Customer Care servicers during  
For one year from date of original  
purchase, we will provide, free of  
charge, parts and service labor in  
your home to repair or replace any  
part of the hood that fails because of  
a manufacturing defect.  
normal working hours.  
Alaska the warranty is the same  
except that it is LIMITED because you  
must pay to ship the product to the  
service shop or for the service  
Should your appliance need  
service, during warranty period  
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES  
(800-432-2737).  
technician’s travel costs to your home.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
Improper installation.  
Replacement of house fuses or  
Service trips to your home to  
resetting of circuit breakers.  
teach you how to use the product.  
If you have an installation problem,  
contact your dealer or installer. You  
are responsible for providing  
adequate electrical, gas, exhausting  
and other connecting facilities as  
described in the Installation  
Instructions provided with the  
product.  
Failure of the product if it is used  
for other than its intended  
purpose or used commercially.  
Read your Use and Care material.  
If you then have any questions about  
operating the product, please contact  
your dealer or our Customer  
Relations office at the address  
below, or call, toll free:  
Damage to product caused by  
accident, fire, floods or acts of God.  
WARRANTOR IS NOT  
RESPONSIBLE FOR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
®
GE Answer Center  
Replacement of the replaceable  
filters.  
800.626.2000  
consumer information service  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion  
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: General Electric Company  
If further help is needed concerning this warranty, write:  
Manager—Customer Relations, GE Appliances, Louisville, KY 40225  
JV376  
Printed in the United States  
Part No. 164D2966P166-2  
Pub No. 49-8646-2  
626778  
12-98 CG  
 

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