GE JVB96, JVB34 Servicing, Using Your Downdraft Vent System, Cooking Tips, Controls, Canning

SERVICING

NOTE: BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS	Disconnect power to the cooktop and remove it first.
OFF BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.	Reverse the steps in the Install the Downdraft section
It may be necessary to remove the downdraft blower	to remove the downdraft from the cabinet.
	Service parts are available from your local GE
system from the cabinet in order to service components
such as the blower motor or air vent mechanism.	distributor or from a GE Service and Parts Center.

USING YOUR DOWNDRAFT VENT SYSTEM

Safety Instructions

Controls

Turn the downdraft blower ON by pressing down on the activating switch. The air vent will rise.

The blower can be ON or OFF and its speed can be adjusted with the recessed knob on the right side of the air vent.

Knob

Turn the downdraft blower OFF by pressing the activating switch again. The air vent will go down and the blower will shut off.

NOTE: For most convenient operation, set the blower to your favorite speed. The blower will come on to this speed whenever the activating switch is pressed and the air vent rises.

Servicing

CAUTION: Be careful when raising or lowering the downdraft. Be sure pots, pot handles and other objects are clear of the downdraft cover and cannot be struck or tipped by the downdraft being raised.

• To avoid injury, make sure there are no fingers around the downdraft cover when it is lowered.

• Keep hands and fingers away from all downdraft parts.

COOKING TIPS

Using Vent System

•The high capacity performance of this downdraft system can increase the cooking times for some foods. It may take longer to reach high cooking temperatures if the downdraft is turned on to high right away. Adjust the fan speed for best cooking results.

For best results when heating oil for deep frying or when boiling water, use the front surface units or wait until the water is boiling or the oil is at frying temperatures before turning on the downdraft.

•The downdraft may not completely capture all the steam from pans on the front burners.

Canning

When canning foods in a water-bath canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained continuously for the required time. When canning foods in a pressure canner, the pressure must be maintained continuously for the required time.

Use of the blower at a high speed when canning may reduce the temperature enough to stop boiling. While canning, we recommend using the downdraft at LOW speed and using the front surface unit.

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Cooking Tips