GE ZV830 - Manual (Page 9)

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
FAN FAILS TO CIRCULATE • Check to be sure the metal grease filter and the charcoal filter
AIR OR MOVES AIR
(if present) are clean. Clean the metal grease filter (see the Metal
SLOWER THAN NORMAL grease filter section) and, if the hood is recirculated (not vented to the
outside), replace the charcoal filter (see the Charcoal filter section).
If cleaning and replacing the filters does not correct the problem,
call for service.
FAN KEEPS GOING • The motor is probably overheating and turning itself off. This can
OFF AND ON be harmful to the motor. Check to be sure the filter is clean and
check ductwork for blockage. If off and on cycling continues, call
for service.
LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK • Light(s) were replaced with bulbs with greater than the 120 volt, 50
AND RINGS AROUND THE watt limit. Replace with the correct type and size bulb. See the
OPERATING BUTTONS Light bulbs section.
ARE FLASHING
LIGHT WILL NOT STAY • Use 120 volt, 50 watt, MR16 halogen bulbs with a GU10 base and
ON HIGH SETTING make sure they are inserted securely. It is important to replace with
bulbs that do not exceed the recommended wattage. Higher wattage
bulbs will cause the outer rings to blink, and the lights will not
function at the highest levels. See the Light bulbs section.
THE HOOD CONTROLS • Disconnect power to the hood by turning the circuit breaker off or by
ARE NOT OPERATING removing the fuse in the home fuse box. Wait 30 seconds to allow the
CORRECTLY hood controls to reset and then replace the fuse or move the circuit
breaker back on.
SEQUENTIAL PRESSES • So that you can easily set the controls to the desired setting, the hood
OF THE LIGHT OR FAN is designed for the light and fan buttons to cycle through the settings.
BUTTONS WILL CHANGE This is normal.
THE SETTING FROM THE
LOWEST SETTING TO OFF
TO THE HIGHEST SETTING,
OR FROM THE HIGHEST
SETTING TO OFF TO THE
LOWEST SETTING
WHEN PRESSING THE • For your convenience, it is normal for the lights and fan to remember
MEMORY/OFF BUTTON their last setting when you press the Memory/Off button. If you
TO TURN ON THE LIGHT, want only the lights on, press the “FAN +” (or the “FAN –” ) button to
THE FAN COMES ON turn the fan off. When you power the hood up next time, only the
INSTEAD lights will function. NOTE: You may turn the fan and lights off or on
separately, using the “+” or “–” buttons.
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