GE AV447FWS Owner's Manual

 Let the light bulb 

cool completely before removing. A warm or 

hot bulb may break if touched with a moist 

cloth or hand.
Remove the bulb and replace it with a type 

A15 incandescent light bulb with an ordinary 

screw base, not more than 60 Watts, or a 

type A17 or T2 Compact Fluorescent (CFL) 

light bulb with an ordinary screw base, 

not more than 13 Watts. NOTE: Use only 

incandescent bulbs in models RN328, JN327 

and JV338.
IMPORTANT: For installation, handling and 

disposal precautions, refer to the fluorescent 

bulb packaging literature.

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ordered from your GE supplier.
If the hood is not vented to the outside, the 

air will be recirculated through a disposable 

charcoal filter that helps remove smoke and 

odors. 
The charcoal filter should be replaced after 6 

to 12 months (depending on hood usage). 

To remove: 

Pull down on the center of the front edge 

of the filter. The filter will then slip out of the 

retaining tabs on the back.
To replace: 

Slip the back edge of the filter into the 

retaining tabs and push the front edge up 

until it snaps into place.

surface. 
Clean grease-laden surfaces of the hood 

frequently. To clean the hood surface, use 

a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent 

suitable for painted surfaces. About one 

tablespoon of ammonia may be added to 

the water. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to 

remove soap. Dry with a dry, clean cloth.

NOTE: When cleaning, take care not to 

come in contact with filters and other non-

enameled surfaces.

 When cleaning the 

Replaceable charcoal filter

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Light cover

the surface. 
To clean the stainless steel surface, use 

warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner 

or polish. Always wipe the surface in the 

direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner 

instructions for cleaning the stainless steel 

surface.

To inquire about purchasing stainless steel 

appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the 

location of a dealer nearest you, please call 

our toll-free number:
National Parts Center 

When using an energy saving bulb in your GE hood 

make sure you use either:

  GE Long Life Energy Smart

™ 

Spiral

®

 T2

 Product Code: 85383
 Description: FLE13HT2/2/SW/CD

 or

 GE Long Life Energy Smart

™ 

A17

 Product Code: 47486
 Description: FLE11/2/A17XL/CD
 Available at www.gelighting.com