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GE Appliances Website

Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day 
of the year! You can also shop for more great GE Appliances products and take advantage of all our on-line support 
services designed for your convenience. In the US: 

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Register Your Appliance

Register your new appliance on-line at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for enhanced 
communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in 
the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material. In the US: 

GEAppliances.com/register.  

In Canada:

 Prodsupport.mabe.ca/crm/Products/ProductRegistration.aspx

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Expert GE Appliances repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at 
your convenience any day of the year. In the US: 

GEAppliances.com/service

or call 800.432.2737 during normal 

business hours. In Canada: 

GEAppliances.com/en/support/service-request

Extended Warranties

Purchase a GE Appliances extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your 
warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime.  GE Appliances Services will still be there after your 
warranty expires. In the US: 

GEAppliances.com/extended-warranty

or call 800.626.2224 during normal business 

hours. In Canada: 

GEAppliances.com/en/support/purchase-extended-warranty

Remote Connectivity

For assistance with wireless network connectivity (for models with remote enable), 
visit our website at 

GEAppliances.com/connected-home-smart-appliances/

 or call 800.220.6899 in the US.

Parts and Accessories

Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes 
(VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today 24 hours every day. 
In the US: 

GEApplianceparts.com

 or by phone at 877.959.8688 during normal business hours. 

In Canada: 

GEAppliances.com/en/products/parts-filters-accessories

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 improper 
servicing may cause unsafe operation.

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details including your phone number, or write to:
In the US: General Manager, Customer Relations | GE Appliances, Appliance Park | Louisville, KY 40225 

GEAppliances.com/contact

In Canada : Director, Consumer Relations, Mabe Canada Inc. | Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane | Moncton, N.B. E1C 9M3 

GEAppliances.ca/en/contact-us

Summary of Contents for GE UVC9420

Page 1: ...prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel Due to the weight and size of these vent hoods and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION Disconnect all electrical power at the main circuit breaker or fuse box before installing TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING A I...

Page 2: ...with duct tape to prevent any leaks NOTE Flexible vent is not recommended Flexible vent creates back pressure and air turbulence that greatly reduces performance foot for vent hoods exterior opening Purchase the wall or roof cap and any transition and length of duct needed in advance Vent system can terminate either through the roof needed and installed immediately above the hood Wall and Ceiling ...

Page 3: ... the cabinet surface NOTE UL requires any combustible surface to be a minimum of 30 above the cooking surface Lower combustible surfaces may be covered to meet requirements minimum for vertical venting installed over an island NOTE The exhaust duct on the hood is closer to the rear of the hood It is important to plan for the alignment to the connection point of the hood 30 Minimum required 36 Maxi...

Page 4: ...ured and able to withstand 100 pounds 2 Min 2 Min 39 Between Studs CUSTOM CABINET FRAME The custom canopy or cabinet must have a rectangular opening to accommodate the custom hood insert by itself This opening has the same size for both a wall installation or an island installation Ensure parallelism and levelness of the cabinet so that it doesn t affect flushness of the hood with the cabinet 39 F...

Page 5: ...y secured and able to withstand 100 pounds C L 2 Min 2 Min 39 Between Studs CUSTOM CABINET FRAME The custom canopy or cabinet must have a rectangular opening to accommodate the custom hood insert by itself This opening has the same size for both a wall installation or an island installation Ensure parallelism and levelness of the cabinet so that it doesn t affect flushness of the hood with the cab...

Page 6: ...r recycling options for your appliance packaging material TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED NOT SUPPLIED Pencil and tape measure Step ladder Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers Level Safety glasses 10 ducting and caps as needed Aluminized duct tape Electric drill and appropriate bits Gloves Flashlight Needle nose pliers Tin snips Wire cutter stripper Strain relief for junction box UL listed wire nuts ...

Page 7: ... system or an equipment grounding terminal or lead on the hood The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly grounded PREPARE HOUSE ELECTRICAL WIRING The custom cabinet must allow spacing for house wiring to reach junction box loca...

Page 8: ... source If house wiring is not 2 wire with a ground wire an electrician will need to convert existing wiring to meet these specs When house wiring is aluminum be sure to use U L approved anti oxidant compound and aluminum to copper connectors 1 Pull power supply wires through wall of insert canopy and attach the strain relief Thread the house wire through the junction box before the canopy is inse...

Page 9: ... house wiring out of the way 3 Push the hood canopy straight up through the cutout opening until the temporary locking clips engage The locking clips are designed to hold the insert sleeve in place until it is secured with screws 4 Once the hood canopy is in place seal the duct to the damper with duct tape DO NOT USE SCREWS INSTALLATION Installation UVC 9420 2x4 Stud ...

Page 10: ... screws for installation 4 Remove the motor assembly from the hood canopy by sliding it to release it from the mounting tabs STEP 2 DAMPER AND SIDE PANEL INSTALLATION 1 Install the damper into the bottom of the exhaust fan opening using 2 screws provided D a Check to make sure the damper opens freely b Tighten the 2 screws D 2 Install the right and left side panels to the hood canopy using the 4 s...

Page 11: ...f Hood Wiring A A D D E E B B F F C C Power Supply Strain Relief Strain Relief Wires STEP 4 INSTALL HOOD CANOPY TO THE CABINET 1 Confirm the damper is in place in the hood exhaust opening see previous page for instructions 2 Confirm the side panels are mounted see previous instructions 3 Tuck the house wiring out of the way 4 Push the hood canopy straight up through the cutout opening until the te...

Page 12: ...er see Remove Motor Assembly from Hood Canopy section Make sure the blower motor is secured firmly to the hood canopy 4 Reconnect the 4 cables of the motor to the ones on the hood side and insert them into the protected area under the control panel 5 Mount the metal lid and tighten the 3 screws to secure the lid on the hood body Installation UVC 9420 and 9480 Slots on Hood Mounting Tabs Screws Met...

Page 13: ...e engaged 4 Reinstall the 4 screws removed earlier See Remove Motor Assembly from Hood Canopy section Make sure the plate is secured firmly to the hood canopy 5 Lift and attach each motor using 4 screws per motor making sure they are firmly attached to the motor plate 6 With both motors installed on canopy reconnect the 4 cables of the motor to the ones on the hood side and insert them into the pr...

Page 14: ... 1 Installation UVC 9420 and 9480 INSTALLATION STEP 6 FINALIZE INSTALLATION 1 Insert filters see the Filters section 2 Check operation of the lights and blower Refer to Using the Hood sections for operating instructions ...

Page 15: ... of the Vent Hood Insufficient makeup replacement air Sufficient makeup replacement air is required for exhausting appliances to operate to rating Check with local building codes which may require or strongly advise the use of makeup air Visit GEAppliances com for available makeup air solutions Early light failure Light wattage is too high Replace with correct wattage Fan automatically turns on an...

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Page 18: ...year From the date of the original purchase Any part of the cooking product which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship During this limited one year warranty GE Appliances will provide free of charge all labor and related service costs to replace the defective part This limited warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use w...

Page 19: ...periences Refer to the Consumer Support page for phone numbers and website information The following products and more are available Accessories Parts Power Cord Kit Make up Air Kit Charcoal Filter Recirculation Kit Remote Control Cleaning Supplies CitruShine Stainless Steel Wipes Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser ...

Page 20: ... You can purchase it on line anytime GE Appliances Services will still be there after your warranty expires In the US GEAppliances com extended warranty or call 800 626 2224 during normal business hours In Canada GEAppliances com en support purchase extended warranty Remote Connectivity For assistance with wireless network connectivity for models with remote enable visit our website at GEAppliance...

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