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Safety Instructions . . . . . . .2, 3, 7
Owner’s Manual
& Installation
Operating Instructions
Instructions
Cooking Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
JVB37
Raise/Lower Switch . . . . . . . . . . .4
Using the Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . .4
JVB67
Using the Downdraft System . . .4
JVB94
JVB98
Care and Cleaning
Grease Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Painted or Metal Surfaces . . . . . .5
Stainless Steel Surfaces . . . . . . . .5
Installation Instructions
Advance Planning . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. PLEASE NOTE: The downdraft vent system you have purchased was designed to be used with GE, GE Profile and GE Profile Performance cooktops listed in this manual. WARNING! 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, personal injury, or loss of life. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, WARNING – TO REDUC
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE: USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK. A. Never leave surface units unattended at high Do not attempt to repair or replace any settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy part of your hood unless it is specifically spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on recommended in this ma
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Using the downdraft system. Raise/Lower Switch (30″ models only) Turn the downdraft blower ON by pressing NOTE: For most convenient operation, set the the raise/lower switch located at the top blower to the speed you use most often. The right of the vent. Place your finger on the blower will come on to this speed whenever “center” of the switch and hold until you the unit is raised. observe the vent moving, then release. The air vent will rise. Use the selector switch to turn the blower ON,
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support ge.com Cooking Tips The high air movement of this downdraft Canning system can increase the cooking times for When canning foods in a water-bath canner, some foods. It may take longer to reach a gentle but steady boil must be maintained high cooking temperatures if the downdraft continuously for the required time. is turned to high right away. Adjust the fan speed for best cooking results.
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Installation Downdraft Vent Instructions System If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our Website at: ge.com BEFORE YOU BEGIN REMOVE PACKAGING Read these instructions completely and Open the carton and remove parts package. carefully. Check contents to be sure all pieces are present. (The parts package may be attached • IMPORTANT — Save these to the power cord.) instructions for local inspector’s use. Remove the shipping materials. Remove the carton and set aside. The carton can be
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Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES CAUTION — Wall coverings, countertops and cabinets should withstand 200°F. heat generated by any cooktop. 2″ 1 8 ⁄2″ A 1 1 7 ⁄2″ 2 ⁄4″ B 1 3 ⁄8″ 3 3 ⁄4″ 1 6 ⁄4″ 27″ 1 7 ⁄8″ 1 10 ⁄2″ 3 3 ⁄8″ AB 1 30″ Models 30″ 28 ⁄4″ 3 36″ Models 36″ 33 ⁄4″ IMPORTANT: These vents are WARNING! recommended for island installations. Against-the-wall installations are INSTALLATION SAFETY limited due to countertop depth requirements. The vent and cooktop INSTRUCT
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Installation Instructions ADVANCE PLANNING CLEARANCES DUCTWORK • Installation must conform with local codes. Prepare ductwork to vent to the outdoors. • The downdraft system with blower, motor • Use the shortest and straightest duct run and duct work will occupy the cabinet possible. below the countertop and cooktop. The maximum permissible length for duct • The blower/motor assembly can be located run is 150 feet. below the cabinet floor. The assembly will Refer to Duct Fittings chart to calcul
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Installation Instructions INSTALLATION POSSIBILITIES In an island or peninsula, the countertop can When the kitchen design calls for an against be extra deep to provide seating opposite of the wall installation, move 24″ deep base the cooktop. Adding base cabinets on each cabinet forward, 3″ to 5″ . Filler panels can side of the cooktop provides extra storage be angled or flat to fill the space between and countertop work space. adjacent cabinets. Maintain cutout clearances to front edge as
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE DOWNDRAFT VENT SYSTEM 1 30″ COOKTOP/DOWNDRAFT 8 ⁄2″ UNITS JVB37 AND JVB94 1 2 ⁄8″* NOTE: Before you begin, measure and mark depth to ensure that adequate flat countertop surface is available. 30″ Identify the cutout illustration for the cooktop model you are installing with this downdraft vent system. 3/8″ Minimum flat • Draw lines on the countertop to follow countertop behind as a cutting guide. cutout required 1 2 ⁄2″ Minimum** • Make sure sides of the
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Installation Instructions 1 36″ COOKTOP/DOWNDRAFT 8 ⁄2″ UNITS JVB67 AND JVB98 1 2 ⁄8″* NOTE: Before you begin, measure and mark depth to ensure that adequate flat countertop surface is available. 36″ Identify the cutout illustration for the cooktop model you are installing with this downdraft vent system. 3/8″ Minimum flat • Draw lines on the countertop to follow countertop behind as a cutting guide. cutout required 1 2 ⁄2″ Minimum** • Make sure sides of the opening are parallel and rear and f
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE DOWNDRAFT VENT SYSTEM 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 installed in combination with a gas cooktop, it may operate from the same duplex outlet. Electric Cooktops If this vent is installed in combination with an electric cooktop, the vent must operate from a sepa
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Installation Instructions DUCTWORK LENGTH AND DUCT FITTINGS NOTE: Do not exceed 150 foot maximum permissible equivalent lengths! Flexible ducting: If flexible metal ducting is used, all equivalent feet values in the table should be doubled. The flexible metal duct should be straight and smooth and extended as much as possible. DO NOT use flexible plastic ducting. Add equivalent lengths for all duct pieces and transitions used to ensure that the duct run does not exceed the maximum 150 feet. Duc
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE DOWNDRAFT VENT SYSTEM To Change to a Left or Right Discharge VENTING OPTIONS 1 Remove the 4 screws holding the blower Side-to-Side Adjustments to the mounting plate assembly. Retain The entire blower mounting plate can be screws. 1 adjusted 3 ⁄2″ to the left or right. This will help 2 Remove the blower assembly, turn it to align vent discharge to house ductwork. over to access the 4 nuts holding the blower to the mounting plate. Remove Loosen screws to ad
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Installation Instructions 1 2 INSTALL THE DOWNDRAFT VENT INSTALL THE DUCTWORK Use minimum 26″ gauge galvanized or 1 24 gauge aluminum duct 3 ⁄4″ x 10″ or 6″ round. PVC duct should be used if installing under a poured concrete slab. DO NOT USE flexible ducting. Preferred method Secure • Always use appropriate roof or wall the upper cap with damper. Laundry type wall brackets caps should never be used. See the with screws Ductwork Length and Duct Fittings located on chart. the side of case • U
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Installation Instructions INSTALLING THE DOWNDRAFT VENT SYSTEM E 3 Remove protective film from the top of INSTALL THE RAISE/LOWER the switch trim. SWITCH F Peel film from the adhesive strips on the NOTE: Step 3 is for 36″ models only. back of the switch trim. Thread the wire Skip this step if installing a 30″ model. lead through the mounting bracket and countertop. Press trim over the mounting bracket to set the adhesive. WARNING — Disconnect electrical power from the unit before beginning swit
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Installation Instructions OPTIONAL KITS 4 CONNECT THE POWER JXRB67 optional accessory for indoor remote Plug power cord into a properly grounded location of the blower/motor assembly. Use receptacle. this kit when the blower and motor assembly will be located below the cabinet floor. INSTALL THE COOKTOP • With the downdraft in the “down” position, place the cooktop into the cutout. • Push the cooktop back until the back edge of the cooktop just barely touches the front edge of the downdraft cove
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the chart below first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Fan does not work The vent is not fully extended. • Press the Raise/Lower switch. The blower control switch • Slide it to the right. may be in the OFF position. Vent does not rise Vent not plugged into an outlet. • Plug vent into a 120V power outlet. Raise/Lower switch did not • Hold switch down for a couple of seconds t
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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support GE Downdraft System Warranty. All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. ® or an authorized Customer Care technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, visit us at ge.com, or call 800.GE.CARES date is needed to obtain service (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number under the warrant
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Consumer Support. GE Appliances Website ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. Schedule Service ge.com Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800.GE.CARES (800
