The Problem SolverProfessional Range HoodQuestions?Use thisproblemsolver!PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEFAN AND LIGHTS DO • The hood was never electrically connected by the installer/NOT OPERATE WHEN electrician/builder. Call the electrician/installer/builder toTHE SWITCHES ARE complete the the installation. This is not covered by warranty.TURNED ON • A fuse may be blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace the fuseor reset the circuit breaker.THE BLOWER DOES • The blower motor wire harness was not connected or was notNOT WORK BUT THE connected properly by the installer/electrician/builder to its matingLIGHTS DO 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 servicedisconnecting means to prevent power from being switched onaccidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot belocked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such asa 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 connectoron the top of the hood. Switch the power back on. Check to see ifthe 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 forservice.THE BLOWER FAILS • Many factors could be the root cause for reduced air-flow.TO EXHAUST THE 1. Installation could be the problem: Your hood was designed toSMOKE/STEAM/ meet specific ducting requirements. If your duct length exceedsODORS ADEQUATELY 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 surenothing is blocking the vent (bird nests or kinks in the duct work).3. Damper blade may not be opening. Make sure the tape isremoved from the damper blades and that it swings open freely.4. Damper blade on Wall or Roof Cap may not be opening. Contactyour builder so they can make sure the damper swings open freely.5. Dirty filters/baffles - 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.9