Use and Care & Installation Guide
30″ Vented Hood
Installation.....................................4–6
Damper/Duct Connector .........................5
Electrical Wiring .......................................6
Filter Panel.............................................3, 5
Mounting Brackets...................................5
Safety Instructions...Front Cover, 2
Operating Instructions.........2, 3
Automatic Heat Sensor ...........................3
Controls .....................................................2
Consumer Services.....................7
Important Phone Numbers.....................7
Warranty ..................................Back Cover
Cleaning....................................................3
Filter............................................................3
Light Bulb Replacement..........................3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
WARNING –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on
low or medium settings.
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended
by the manufacturer. If you have questions,
contact the manufacturer.
B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch
power off at service panel and lock the service
disconnecting means 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.
B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high
heat or when cooking flaming foods.
C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface
element.
C. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed
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control device.
D. Use with approved cord-connection kit only.
E. This unit must be grounded.
GE Appliances
Models: JV394 JV395 JV396 JV930
Automatic Heat Sensor
Your hood is equipped with an automatic thermostat.
This thermostat is a device that will turn on or speed
up the blower if it senses excessive heat above the
cooking surface.
If your blower is not on, or if it is running at low speed,
the thermostat will sense excessive cooking heat,
override the normal blower control and turn the blower
on to high speed. The blower will run until the
temperature drops to normal operating level. The blower
will then automatically return to its original setting.
CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING HOOD.
Use a mild detergent suitable for painted surfaces.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLOTH, STEEL WOOL
PADS, OR SCOURING POWDERS. Vacuum the
blower to clean it. Do not immerse the blower in water.
The glass visor assembly and light lens are easily
removable for cleaning:
DO NOT clean in a dishwasher.
Remove the light lens by opening the filter panel and
turning the 2 metal clips holding the lens in place.
Filter
Slide the glass visor open.
Glass visor
Open the filter panel
by turning the two clips and
allowing it to swing free.
Flex the filter in the middle
to remove it.
Panel clip
Wash and rinse the filter in a
mild detergent solution.
Grasp filter
and bend to
remove
Replace the filter before using the exhaust fan.
Filter panel
Light Bulb Replacement
If the ends of the tube light but the center does not,
the starter may require replacement. The starter is
located behind the filter panel on the right hand side.
Install the new starter by pushing the starter in and
turning it clockwise.
This hood uses a 24″ long F20T12 fluorescent
tube and an FS-2 starter, which are available at
most hardware stores or home centers.
To check or replace tube:
1. Pull the drawer out.
2. Rotate the filter panel clips and lower the
Stainless Steel (on some models)
filter panel.
If the tube flickers or does not light, check the prongs
on the ends of the tube to make sure they are properly
seated in the tube holders.
Clean with warm sudsy water, a stainless steel cleaner
such as Kleen King®, or an all-purpose liquid or spray
cleaner. Always scrub in the direction of the grain.
Rinse thoroughly with a sponge or cloth and clean
water. Dry with a soft, clean cloth.
If the tube continues to flicker or does not light,
replace the tube. Slide the tube into the holders and
rotate the tube so that the prongs in the holders grip
the tube and hold it in place.
Do not use a soap-filled steel wool pad; it will scratch
the surface.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This hood can easily be installed by following these
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
basic steps:
• Mark and cut out the cabinet bottom.
• Secure the hood to the cabinet.
Pencil
Flat blade and Phillips
screwdrivers
• Mount the cabinet on the wall.
• Connect the ductwork and the power cable.
Duct tape
Saw (saber or keyhole)
Electric Drill
Metal Snips
(in some applications)
Pliers
Tape measure
Flashlight
Wire stripper
Level
Caulking
PLAN THE INSTALLATION
Caution: Remove the house fuse or open the
circuit breaker before beginning the installation.
Your new hood will fit a standard 30″ wide flush bottom
or recessed bottom, framed or frameless kitchen cabinet
which has a minimum depth of 11″ from the face to
the inside of the back wall.
INSTALL THE HOOD
1. Mark and cut out the cabinet bottom.
The unit is ducted vertically. To change to horizontal
ducting see the instructions.
For safe operation, the mounted hood must be a
minimum of 18″ above the cooking surface.
For easiest installation, the range hood should be
installed in the cabinet before mounting the cabinet to
the wall.
NOTE: Remove the glass visor from the unit before
installing the hood in the cabinet to protect the visor
from damage.
Prepare the cabinet bottom as shown above. Be sure
to locate the cut-out and four holes from the front of
the cabinet to assure a flush mount.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2. Attach the damper/duct connector.
7. Install the mounting brackets.
FRONT
OF HOOD
Insert the bent end of the installation rod into the
access hole in the housing.
Use two (2) screws (provided) to attach the connector
to the housing. The damper flap should open in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
3. Remove the electrical knockout.
Choose either the top or side of the housing for the
electrical cable entrance. Remove the appropriate
knockout.
4. Set the housing into the opening.
Choose the mounting bracket with the center hole.
Hang the bracket from the rod, through this center
hole, as shown. Pull the bracket up between the
cabinet and housing.
Carefully lower the housing into the cabinet opening
with the slide control to the front
5. Remove the access cover.
6. Open the filter panel.
PANEL
CLIP
Hold the mounting bracket in place with the rod. Two
sets of screws are provided. Use the short screws for
flush bottom cabinets or the long screws for recessed
bottom cabinets. Insert two (2) screws through the
housing and into the mounting bracket. Do not tighten
the screws completely.
VISOR
SLIDES
Pull the visor slides out. Rotate the panel clips
and swing the panel open.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
12. Connect the electrical wiring.
Remove the wire box cover. Attach the power cable to
the hood using the proper connector. Connect black to
black, white to white and green or bare wire to ground
screw. Replace the wire box cover.
CAUTION: DO NOT TURN THE BREAKER
ON OR INSERT THE HOUSE FUSE AT
THIS TIME.
Insert two (2) screws, short or long as appropriate,
through the control box and into the other mounting
bracket. Do not tighten the screws completely.
8. Secure the hood to the cabinet.
13. Install the glass visor assembly.
Align the hood with the sides and front edge of the
cabinet. Tighten the screws in each mounting bracket.
Place plastic caps (provided) over the ends of these
screws from the inside of the cabinet.
VISOR
TRIM
Install two (2) additional screws into the cabinet
bottom, through the front mounting holes along the
front edge of the hood.
VISOR
SLIDE
9. Replace the access cover.
Slide the glass into the visor slides, above each visor
clamp (see the illustration in step 14). Align the visor
trim and tighten the thumb screws to secure the glass.
Secure the access cover with the two (2) screws
removed in step 5.
10. Mount the cabinet on the wall.
To remove the glass visor:
Make sure the cabinet is securely attached to the wall
and/or adjoining cabinets. The mounted cabinet must
be able to support the added weight of the hood.
Simply loosen the thumb screws and pull the glass
from the visor slides.
14. Fine adjustments to the visor trim position.
11. Attach the ductwork and the front trim.
VISOR
CLAMP
Complete the ductwork from the hood to the outside
using a roof cap or elbow and wall cap. Tape all joints.
Shelves may be installed if trimmed to clear the
ductwork.
The front trim piece covers the gap between the
housing and the front edge of the cabinet cut-out.
Mount the front trim to the housing with two (2)
screws (provided).
The visor slides each have a screw for adjusting the
height of the visor trim, if necessary. The vertical
adjustment screw allows the top and bottom edges of
the visor trim to be matched with the control trim.
15. Connect the power.
16. Check operation.
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information or assistance from GE, we’ll be there. All you have to do is call—toll-free!
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In-Home Repair Service
800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737)
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scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you. Many GE Consumer Service
company-operated locations offer you service today or tomorrow, or at your
convenience (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays).
Our factory-trained technicians know your appliance inside and out—so most
repairs can be handled in just one visit.
For Customers With Special Needs…
800.626.2000
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Braille controls for a variety of
GE appliances, and a brochure to
assist in planning a barrier-free
kitchen for persons with limited
mobility. To obtain these items,
free of charge, call 800.626.2000.
Consumers with impaired hearing or speech who have
access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter may
call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322) to request
information or service.
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800-626-2224
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after your warranty expires. Purchase a GE contract while your warranty is still
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Parts and Accessories
800-626-2002
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances
can have parts or accessories sent directly to their home.
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parts…and all GE Genuine Renewal Parts are fully
warranted. VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards
are accepted.
User maintenance instructions contained in this guide
cover procedures intended to be performed by any user.
Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified
service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since
improper servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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Staple sales slip or cancelled check
here. Proof of original purchase date
is needed to obtain service
under warranty.
YOUR 30″ HOOD
WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED
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This warranty is extended to the
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.
original purchaser and any
succeeding owner for products
purchased for ordinary home use in
the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and
Washington, D.C. In 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 technician’s travel
costs to your home.
All warranty service will be
provided by our Factory Service
Centers or by our authorized
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Customer Care servicers during
normal working hours.
Should your appliance need
service, during warranty period
or beyond, call 800-GE-CARES
(800-432-2737).
• Replacement of the replaceable
filters.
• Service trips to your home to
teach you how to use the product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
• Replacement of house fuses or
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:
resetting of circuit breakers.
• Failure of the product if it is used
for other than its intended
purpose or used commercially.
• Damage to product caused by
accident, fire, floods or acts
of God.
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GE Answer Center
800.626.2000
consumer information service
• Incidental or consequential
damage caused by possible
defects with this appliance.
• Improper installation, delivery or
maintenance.
If you have an installation
problem, contact your dealer or
installer. You are responsible for
providing adequate electrical,
exhausting and other connecting
facilities as described in the
Installation Instructions provided
the product.
• Damage caused after delivery.
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
JV394 JV395 JV396 JV930
164D3333P216
49-8992-3
99 04 2886D
08-03 JR
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