GE JVB34 Use And Care & Installation Manual

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SERVICINGNOTE: BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER ISOFF BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.It may be necessary to remove the downdraft blowersystem from the cabinet in order to service componentssuch as the blower motor or air vent mechanism.Disconnect power to the cooktop and remove it first.Reverse the steps in the Install the Downdraft sectionto remove the downdraft from the cabinet.Service parts are available from your local GEdistributor or from a GE Service and Parts Center.CAUTION: Be careful when raising or loweringthe downdraft. Be sure pots, pot handles and otherobjects are clear of the downdraft cover and cannotbe struck or tipped by the downdraft being raised.• To avoid injury, make sure there are no fingersaround the downdraft cover when it is lowered.• Keep hands and fingers away from alldowndraft parts.USING YOUR DOWNDRAFT VENT SYSTEMControlsTurn the downdraft blowerON by pressing down onthe activating switch. Theair vent will rise.The blower can be ON orOFF and its speed can beadjusted with the recessedknob on the right side ofthe air vent.Turn the downdraftblower OFF by pressingthe activating switchagain. The air vent willgo down and the blowerwill shut off.NOTE: For most convenient operation, set the blowerto your favorite speed. The blower will come on tothis speed whenever the activating switch is pressedand the air vent rises.Safety Instructions Servicing Using Vent System Cooking TipsKnobCOOKING TIPS• The high capacity performance of this downdraftsystem can increase the cooking times for some foods.It may take longer to reach high cooking temperaturesif the downdraft is turned on to high right away.Adjust the fan speed for best cooking results.For best results when heating oil for deep frying orwhen boiling water, use the front surface units or waituntil the water is boiling or the oil is at fryingtemperatures before turning on the downdraft.• The downdraft may not completely capture all thesteam from pans on the front burners.CanningWhen canning foods in a water-bath canner, a gentlebut steady boil must be maintained continuously forthe required time. When canning foods in a pressurecanner, the pressure must be maintained continuouslyfor the required time.Use of the blower at a high speed when canning mayreduce the temperature enough to stop boiling. Whilecanning, we recommend using the downdraft at LOWspeed and using the front surface unit.3