SERVICING
If You Need Service…
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of the vent hood unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
Be sure electrical power is off before servicing
the unit.
It may be necessary to remove the vent hood
blower in order to service components such as
the blower motor or air vent mechanism.
Disconnect power to the cooktop and remove
it first. Reverse the steps in the Install the Vent
Hood section in the Installation Instructions to
remove the blower.
Service parts are available from a GE Service and
Parts Center.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
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.
C. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed
control device.
CAUTION:
FOR GENERAL
VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE
TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE
MATERIALS AND VAPORS.
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.
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You may be burned.
C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
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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 Fire Safety” published by NFPA.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF A 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.
B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat
or when flambéing food (i.e., Crepes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
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.
