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 10″ or 7″ round 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.)
7″ RND
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 10″ Transition to 7″ Round = 2 ft.
7″ Round elbow = 8 ft.
7″ Roof 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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