GE JVE40DTBB - Manual (Page 12)

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CHOOSE VENTING OPTION 8
The hood can be set to vent outside or to recirculate air
back into the kitchen .
• To vent to the outside, refer to steps 5 and 6 .
• To recirculate air into the kitchen, remove two
screws securing the duct block off plate . Discard
plate . Replace two screws .
Note: Hood is E
nergy
S
tar ® certified only when it vents
air to the outside.
Installation Instructions
CUT HOLES
Cut holes at marked locations for duct and electrical
wiring . For the vertical duct, cut out 3/4” extra toward
the front of the cabinet so you can move the duct
freely when installing the hood . It may also ease
installation by cutting the hole 10 1 ⁄
2
” instead of 10” .
FOR RECESSED-BOTTOM CABINETS
ONLY
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9
Wood shims
• If the cabinets have front, side or back trim, make
2 wood shims the width of the trim and attach them to
the cabinet bottom recess on both sides . See Step 7 for
marking locations .
RUN WIRES
Run the electrical wires through the wall or cabinet
according to National Electrical Code and applicable
local codes .
NOTE: DO NOT turn the power on until installation is
complete .
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SCREW IN PARTWAY
Drive a mounting screw (from the hardware packet)
partway into each center of the narrow neck of the
keyhole slots marked on the cabinet bottom .
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FEED IN WIRES
Lift the hood into position and feed the house
wiring through the wiring knockout .
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SECURE HOOD
Slide the hood back against the wall . Tighten the
mounting screws . Be sure the screw heads are in
the narrow neck of the keyhole slot .
Keyhole (4)
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OPTIONAL POWER CORD KIT JXHC1
Use only with range hood cord-connection kits that
have been investigated and found acceptable for
use with this model range hood .
For installation with a standard 3-prong, grounded
wall outlet, Power Cord Connection Kit model
JXHC1 must be used . This kit contains a power
cord and the hardware required to connect it
to the range hood . It is available at extra cost
from your GE supplier . Follow the Installation
Instructions packed with the kit .
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NOTE: If using optional Power Cord Kit JXHC1, feed
the power cord through the hole in the top cabinet
while raising the hood . Loop any excess length of
cord and tie away with a suitable tape or tie .
Cabinet
7 3 ⁄
4
″
3-prong
wall outlet
(if using cord
connection) 1 1 ⁄
4
″
1 3 ⁄
4
″ dia . clearance hole
for optional power
supply location
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