Use & Care Guide

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INSTALLATION PREPARATION
Installation Preparation
POWER SUPPLY
IMPORTANT – (Please read carefully)
WARNING
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before
beginning installation.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with
this appliance. Follow National Electrical Codes or
prevailing local codes and ordinances.
Electrical supply
These vent hoods must be supplied with 120V,
60Hz, and connected to an individual, properly
grounded branch circuit, and protected by a 15 or
20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before
proceeding.
• Route house wiring as close to the installation
location as possible in the ceiling or wall.
• Connect the wiring to the house wiring in
accordance with local codes.
Grounding instructions
The grounding conductor must be connected to
a ground metal, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the hood.
WARNING
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.
ADVANCE PLANNING
Vented Install Planning
• This hood is designed to be vented vertically using
a 7" round duct or a 3
1
»4" x 10" rectangular duct or
horizontally using a 3
1
»4" x 10" rectangular duct.
• Use metal ductwork only.
• Determine the exact location of the vent hood.
• Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors.
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. Seal all joints with duct tape to prevent any
leaks.
4. Do not use any type of flexible ducting.
• Install a wall cap or roof cap at the exterior
opening. Purchase the wall or roof cap and any
transition and length of duct needed in advance.
• When applicable, install any makeup (replacement)
air system in accordance with local building
code requirements. Visit GEAppliances.com for
available makeup air solutions.
Recirculation Install Planning
This hood may be installed in recirculation mode
and is shipped in this configuration. The charcoal
filter is necessary for recirculation installation.
This part may need to be ordered separately
depending on model.
Power Supply Planning
The location of the power supply connection is
called out in the Prepare for Electrical and Venting
section on page 15.