OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSAlways turn your hood on before you begin cooking to establish an air flow in the kitchen. Let the hood run for afew minutes to clean the air after you turn the range off. This will keep the whole kitchen cleaner.ControlsThe hood is “OFF” when the glass visor is pushedcompletely in.LIGHT–The light will turn “ON” when the glass visoris pulled out approximately 1/2 inch.BLOWER–The blower will turn “ON” when thedrawer is pulled out approximately 11ø2 inches.The blower speed is set using the slide control,located to the right of the drawer.2READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTION – FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USEONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OREXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS.WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OFINJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOPGREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookiesheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BECAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do notgo out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIREDEPARTMENT.B. 1(9(53,&.83$)/$0,1*3$1³C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths orWRZHOV³DYLROHQWVWHDPH[SORVLRQZLOOUHVXOWD. 8VHDQH[WLQJXLVKHU21/<LI1.and you already know how to operate it.2. The fire is small and contained in the area where itstarted.3. The fire department is being called.4 * Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety” published by NFPA.WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire,electric shock or injury to persons, observe the following:A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be doneby qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicablecodes and standards, including fire-rated construction.B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion andexhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuelburning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow theheating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safetystandards such as those published by the NationalFire Protection Association (NFPA), and the AmericanSociety for Heating, Refrigeration and Air ConditioningEngineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.When applicable, install any makeup (replacement)air system in accordance with local building coderequirements. Visit GEAppliances.com for availablemakeup air solutions.C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do notdamage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIREAND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST AIR, BE SURE TO DUCT AIR2876,'(³'21279(17(;+$867$,5,17263$&(6WITHIN WALLS OR CEILINGS OR INTO ATTICS, CRAWLSPACES OR GARAGES.WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your hoodunless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All otherservicing should be referred to a qualified technician.