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The Problem Solver
Stainless Steel Hood
Questions?
Use this
problem
solver!
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
FAN AND LIGHTS DO NOT
OPERATE
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behind the grease filters on the right side of the hood on the control
housing. Flip this switch and press Fan/Light buttons again.
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circuit breaker.
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Disconnect power to the unit. Locate blower and cable coming from
it. Follow cable until you find the connector. Make sure each blower
connector is securely plugged, one into the other.
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AND ON
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harmful to the motor. Check to be sure the filter is clean. If off and on
cycling continues, call for service.
LOUD OR ABNORMAL
AIRFLOW NOISE
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maximum duct length of 100 equivalent feet to perform optimally. Using
smaller duct pipe or longer equivalent lengths of duct pipe will cause
improper venting. GE service technicians cannot correct this issue if
installed improperly.
FAN FAILS TO CIRCULATE
AIR OR MOVES AIR
SLOWER THAN NORMAL
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LOUD OR ABNORMAL
AIRFLOW NOISE
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fallen pieces of dry wall.
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Make sure all damper blades open freely.
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recommend equivalent length of ducting and all duct pieces are
properly connected and sealed.
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kinks or other restrictions.
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Clean the metal grease filter and replace charcoal filter (if present). See
Care and Cleaning instructions.
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appliances 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.
THE HOOD CONTROLS
ARE NOT OPERATING
CORRECTLY
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circuit breaker. Wait 30 seconds to allow controls to reset.
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keep skin oils off bulbs.
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