GE ZVC36LSS - Manual (Page 8)

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
FAN AUTOMATICALLY • The Sensor feature will automatically turn the fan on at the
TURNS ON AND CAN MED setting if cooking temperatures become too hot. The fan
NOT BE TURNED OFF will stay on for a minimum of 3 minutes and will then turn off when
temperatures cool to an appropriate level.
FAN DOES NOT • A fuse may be blown or a circuit breaker tripped. Replace fuse or
OPERATE WHEN reset circuit breaker.
TURNED ON
• The power disconnect switch inside the hood may be switched off.
Remove the metal grease filters and flip the switch on.
FAN FAILS TO CIRCULATE • Check to be sure the metal grease filters are clean. Clean the metal
AIR OR MOVES AIR
grease filters (see the Metal grease filters section). If cleaning
SLOWER THAN NORMAL the filters does not correct the problem, call for service.
• Sufficient makeup (replacement) air is required for exhausting
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.
)$1.((36*2,1* • The motor is probably overheating and turning itself off. Th is can
OFF AND ON be harmful to the motor. Check to be sure the filters are clean. If off
and on cycling continues, call for service.
LIGHT WILL NOT STAY • Use 120 volt, 50 watt halogen bulbs with a GU10 base and make sure
ON HIGH SETTING they are inserted securely. See the Light bulbs section.
THE HOOD CONTROLS • Disconnect power to the hood by removing the fuse or turning the
ARE NOT OPERATING circuit breaker off 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 • It is normal for the light and fan buttons to cycle around through the
OF THE LIGHT OR FAN settings so that you can easily set the controls to the desired setting.
BUTTONS WILL
SOMETIMES CHANGE
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
POWER ON/OFF BUTTON their last setting when you press the Power On/Off button. If you
TO TURN ON THE LIGHT, want only the lights on, press the “FAN +” (or the “FAN –” ) button until
THE FAN COMES ON
the fan is off. When you power the hood up next time, only the lights
INSTEAD will function.
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