GE JVB67 Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions Download Page 2

Operating Instructions

Safety Information

Safety Precautions  . . . . . . . 3, 4 

Operating Instructions

Using the Downdraft 
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
Using the Controls . . . . . . . . . . 5 
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Installation Instructions

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . 7 
Advance Planning  . . . . . . . . 8, 9
Measurements  . . . . . . . . 10–12
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Ductwork  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–17

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call
For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Customer Service

Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 
Service Telephone 
Numbers  . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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Safety Instructions

Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting T

ips

Customer Service

Congratulations! 
You Are Now Part of the GE Family.

Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed
to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and
you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.

Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your vent. That’s important,
because your new vent will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be
part of ours for a long time to come.

We thank you for buying GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you will continue
to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your
vent properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great
deal of time and money over the life of your vent.

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the 

Before You Call For

Service 

section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you

may not need to call for service at all.

READ THIS MANUAL

GE & You, A Service Partnership.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

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Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. 

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.

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under 

the warranty.

IMPORTANT!

Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is

packed with this product. 

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call
away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back
section of this guide. Or you can always call the GE Answer Center® at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

Summary of Contents for JVB67

Page 1: ...7 8 4 3 1 2 5 6 7 8 4 3 1 2 5 6 7 8 4 3 1 2 5 6 7 8 4 3 1 2 5 6 7 8 4 3 1 2 UNIT ON Part No 164D3333P161 Pub No 49 8931 D 959 0278 000 11 98 CG JVB37 JVB67 Owner s Manual Installation Instructions Vent Systems Downdraft ...

Page 2: ...your purchase and hope you will continue to rely on us wheneveryouneedqualityappliancesforyourhome Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your vent properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your vent You ll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section If you review ...

Page 3: ...t air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue chimney of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting Follow the heating equipment manufacturer s guideline 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 author...

Page 4: ...TMENT B NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN You may be burned 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...

Page 5: ...nient operation set the blower to the speed you use most often The blower will come on to this speed whenever the unit is raised Remote RAISE LOWER switch 36 models only 36 models have a remote RAISE LOWER switch It operates in the same manner as the switch located on the vent RAISE LOWER switch location may vary Using the Cooktop Caution Be careful when raising or lowering the downdraft Be sure p...

Page 6: ...ir movement of this downdraft system can increase the cooking times for some foods It may take longer to reach high cooking temperatures if the downdraft is turned to high right away Adjust the fan speed for best cooking results For best results when heating oil for deep frying or when boiling water use the front surface units or wait until the water is boiling or the oil is at frying temperatures...

Page 7: ...ture use NOTE This appliance must be properly grounded WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING A Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified persons s in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including fire rated construction B Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors WARNING To reduce the risk of fire...

Page 8: ...placement and necessary clearances when planning installation Refer to your specific cooktop installation instruction for other appropriate clearances Avoid placing cabinetry directly above the cooking surface when possible If cabinetry is used above the cooking surface Installation must conform with local codes Use cabinets no more than 13 deep Maintain 30 minimum clearance between cooktop and un...

Page 9: ...e placed on the back wall of the cabinet because it may interfere with the downdraft plenum Install a standard electrical outlet within reach of the vents two foot long power cord The vent and a gas cooktop combination can operate from the same 120 volt standard duplex outlet Electric cooktops must operate from a separate 240 volt junction box Tools and Materials Required Large flat blade screwdri...

Page 10: ... a cutting guide Make sure sides of the opening are parallel and rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular to sides Planning Installation 30 Electric Gas Cooktops with Downdraft Vents Preparing Cutout Cooktop Surface Surface Depth Minimum Setback Combined Cutout Combined Cutout Model No Overall Width Overall Depth with Downdraft Cutout to Front Edge Width Depth JP326 30 1 4 21 1 4 23 3 8 2 1 2...

Page 11: ...w as a cutting guide Make sure sides of the opening are parallel and rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular to sides Planning Installation 36 Electric Gas Cooktops with Downdraft Vents Preparing Cutout Cooktop Surface Surface Depth Minimum Setback Combined Cutout Combined Cutout Model No Overall Width Overall Depth with Downdraft Cutout to Front Edge Width Depth JP626 35 1 2 21 23 2 1 2 33 ...

Page 12: ...llustration for the cooktop model you are installing with this downdraft vent Draw lines on the countertop to follow as a cutting guide Make sure sides of the opening are parallel and rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular to sides Planning Installation 30 Electric Gas Cooktops with Downdraft Vents Preparing Cutout Cooktop Surface Cooktop Surface Surface Depth Cooktop Cutout Vent Cutout Mod...

Page 13: ...xible 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 Duct Equivalent Duct Equivalent Duct Equivalent...

Page 14: ...re dropping into the countertop opening Flatten the shipping box to use as a pad Lay the vent on its back onto the pad To change to a left or right discharge Remove 4 nuts holding the blower to the mounting plate See illustration One nut is just inside the blower discharge Remove and turn the blower to the right or left Reinstall the 4 nuts To locate the ductwork holes in the cabinet floor or side...

Page 15: ...n case Or use second screw Secure the lower brackets to blower housing Preferred method Secure the upper brackets with screws located on the side of case and attach to back of cabinet Install the Ductwork Use minimum 26 gauge galvanized or 24 gauge aluminum duct 31 4 x 10 or 6 round PVC duct should be used if installing under a poured concrete slab DO NOT USE flexible ducting Always use appropriat...

Page 16: ... snap into position Secure wire box to vent with screws provided Center the mounting bracket over the hole and mark pilot holes Remove and drill pilot holes Mount the metal switch bracket with screws not provided choose screws for your type of countertop or use locally approved adhesive Tie a knot in the lead as close to the switch as possible This will prevent the lead from being pulled away from...

Page 17: ...or below the cabinet floor JXBC57 optional outdoor cover accessory for remote installation of blower and motor assembly on an outside wall Installing the Cooktop Align the cooktop with the downdraft and fasten cooktop in place NOTES Accurate alignment of cooktop and downdraft is necessary to ensure that there is no interference when air vent is raised and lowered There should be a gap of 1 16 1 8 ...

Page 18: ...ervice 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 may Slide it to the right be in the OFF position Vent does not rise Vent not plugged into an outlet Plug vent in RAISE LOWER switch did Hold switch down for a couple of seconds to not engage lift motor activate motor Circuit breaker may Check circuit bre...

Page 19: ...he replaceable filters Damage to the product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God Incidental or consequential damage to personal property caused by possible defects with this appliance What GE Will Not Cover This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA In Alaska the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or...

Page 20: ...expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred to qualified service personnel Caution must be exercised since impro...

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