The Problem SolverProfessional Range HoodQuestions?Use thisproblemsolver!352%/(0 3266,%/(&$86()$1$1'/,*+76'2 • The hood was never electrically connected by the installer/12723(5$7(:+(1 electrician/builder. Call the electrician/installer/builder to7+(6:,7&+(6$5( complete the the installation. This is not covered by warranty.7851('21 • A fuse may be blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace the fuseor reset the circuit breaker.7+(%/2:(5'2(6 • The blower motor wire harness was not connected or was not127:25.%877+( connected properly by the installer/electrician/builder to its mating/,*+76'2 connector located inside the hood on the top surface, to the left ofthe blower assembly.1. Switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnectingmeans to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. Whenthe service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten aprominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.2. Remove the filters and locate the blower wire harness connector.Is it plugged into its mating connector?3. If no, plug the blower motor connector into its mating connector onthe top of the hood. Switch the power back on. Check to seeif the fan now works.4. If no, check the circuit breaker/fuse. If it is blown/tripped, replace/reset it. Does the blower work now? If no, call GE for service.7+(%/2:(5)$,/6 • Many factors could be the root cause for reduced air-flow.72(;+$8677+( 1. Installation could be the problem: Your hood was designed to602.(67($0/ meet specific ducting requirements. If your duct length exceeds2'256$'(48$7(/< the manufacturer’s requirements, hood performance will suffer.Air-flow will also be reduced if the house duct work is too smallor there are too many elbows in the system. Contact your installeror builder.2. Obstruction in duct work could be the problem: Make sure nothing isblocking the vent (bird nests or kinks in the duct work). 'DPSHU blade may not be opening. Make sure the tape is removedfrom the damper blades and that it swings open freely. 'DPSHUEODGHRQ:DOORU5RRI&DS may not be opening. Contactyour builder so they can make sure the damper swings open freely. 'LUW\ILOWHUVEDIIOHV - Make sure filters (and all hood surfaces) arekept clean of grease and dirt.6. Check to be sure the filter is clean: If replacing the filter does notcorrect the problem, call for service.7. Sufficient makeup (replacement) air is required for exhaustingappliances to operate to rating. Check with local building codes,which may require or strongly advise the use of makeup air.Visit GEAppliances.com for available makeup air solutions.9