VENT SYSTEM Downdraft SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 USING THE HOOD Downdraft Vent System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND CLEANING UVB30 UVB36 Downdraft Vent System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. . . 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. . . . . . . . . 17 WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 CONSUMER SUPPORT. . . . . .
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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.
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: A. N ever leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on medium settings. B. A lways turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé). C. C lean ventilating fans frequently.
To Use The Downdraft System To raise the downdraft vent, press the ON/OFF pad on the control. The vent will rise. Press the Fan Speed HIGHER pad to start the blower. Adjust the blower by pressing HIGHER or LOWER. The blower, if left on, will automatically turn off when the vent is lowered. NOTE: For most convenient operation, set the blower to the speed you use most often. The blower will come on to this speed whenever the unit is raised.
CARE AND CLEANING: Downdraft Vent System 6 Downdraft Vent System Grease Filters The efficiency of your vent system depends on a clean filter. Frequency of cleaning depends on the type of cooking you do. Grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate the vent system without the filters in place. To remove: Slip fingers into the vent holes, lift the vent straight up and pull forward. Grasp the filter tabs, push down and out of the retainer.
Downdraft Vent Systems UVB30, UVB36 “If you have questions, call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our website at: GEAppliances.com” BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT — Save these • PARTS SUPPLIED Open the carton and remove parts package. Check contents to be sure all pieces are present. instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT — Observe all governing • codes and ordinances.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Safety Information WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: ● Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction. ● Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.
POWER SUPPLY This downdraft vent must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz. and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-ampere circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. A properly grounded 3-prong receptacle should be located within reach of the vent’s two-foot power cord. • Gas Cooktops If this vent is installed in combination with a GE or Monogram gas cooktop, it may operate from the same duplex outlet.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Preparation PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 2.01 A B 30” Models 30” 28-5/16” 36” Models 36” 33-15/16” .52 1.40 .45 .68 NOTE: The cooktop overlaps this surface. 2.49 NOTE: This flange sits on the countertop. 23-5/8" 2.24 32.36 9.3 Remote Blower Kit JXRB67 – Optional kit for indoor remote location of the blower/motor assembly. Use this kit when the blower and motor assembly will be located outside of the cabinet, such as below the cabinet floor.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION • Unpack the cooktop and read the Installation Instructions to understand the required countertop cutout dimensions and location in the countertop, the cooktop spacing to the front edge of the countertop, and the required clearances to the cabinets and walls. The vent system required cutout width is shown on page 4. Confirm there is enough side to side counter space to meet the required spacing and clearances for the cooktop.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Preparation VENTING OPTIONS • The downdraft vent is shipped with the discharge outlet pointing straight down and can be changed to the left or right side. To avoid interference problems, the downdraft vent cannot be vented to the right when installed with a GE or Monogram gas cooktop, or with a GE or Monogram noninduction electric cooktop. • The blower outlet is sized for 3-1/4” x 10” and can be transitioned to 6” round.
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS • When the kitchen providing additional countertop depth and interior Maintain Cutout Clearances to Front Edge as Specified design calls for an cabinet space. against-the-wall installation, move the base cabinet forward 3” to 5”. Filler panels or complementary moldings can be Filler Panel added to exposed Base Sink Filler Panel cabinet sides. Base Cabinet • In an island or peninsula, use an extra-deep Countertop countertop.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Design Information PREPARE FOR DUCTWORK Determine the best route for ductwork; it can be routed in a variety of ways depending on the kitchen layout. IMPORTANT: The downdraft air discharge outlet for this unit is 31⁄4” x 10” rectangular. Plan ducting accordingly. Typical duct arrangement countertop series. To maximize the ventilation performance of the vent system: 1. Minimize the duct run length and number of transitions and elbows. 2. Maintain a constant duct size. 3.
1 INSTALL DOWNDRAFT VENT A Two stabilizing brackets must be installed on each side of the downdraft vent. • For right-side or straight-down blower discharge, fasten the stabilizing brackets at locations A, B, D and E. • For left-side blower discharge, fasten the stabilizing brackets at locations B, C, D and E. 4 to 5" Top Brackets Level Level 4 to 5" E D A C B Bottom Brackets E Place Cooktop into the countertop cutout.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions 2 INSTALL REMOTE SWITCH WARNING BURN HAZARD The remote switch must be located so that it can be operated without reaching over the cooktop. Failure to do so may result in ignition of clothing which could cause serious injury or death. Determine the location for the remote switch. • Disconnect the remote switch from the harness.
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Fan does not work The vent is not fully extended. Press the ON/OFF pad. Vent does not work The vent is not plugged into an outlet. Plug the vent into a 120V power outlet. The raise/lower pad did not engage the lift motor. Hold down the pad for a couple of seconds to activate the motor. The circuit breaker may have tripped.
WARRANTY GE Appliances Warranty GEAppliances.com All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service online, visit us at www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/, or call GE Appliances at 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have your serial number and your model number available when calling for service. Servicing your appliance may require the use of the onboard data port for diagnostics.
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