GE PVB94DTBB Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS,

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the

manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the

manufacturer.

B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power

off at service panel and lock the service

disconnecting means to prevent power from

being switched on accidentally. When the service

disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely

fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag,

to the service panel.

C. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed

control device.

D. This unit must be grounded.

CAUTION:

FOR GENERAL

VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST

HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND

VAPORS.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE

AND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST AIR, BE SURE TO

DUCT AIR OUTSIDE. DO NOT VENT EXHAUST AIR

INTO SPACES WITHIN WALLS OR CEILINGS OR

INTO ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES OR GARAGES.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE

TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:
A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie

sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE

CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do

not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE

FIRE DEPARTMENT.

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You may be burned.

C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or

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1. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,

and you already know how to operate it.

2. The fire is small and contained in the area

where it started.

3. The fire department is being called.
4. You can fight the fire with your back to

an exit.

* Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety” published by NFPA.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Never leave surface units unattended at high

settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy

spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on

low or medium settings.

B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat

or when flambéing food (i.e., Crepes Suzette,

Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).

C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should

not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.

D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware

appropriate for the size of the surface element.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS,

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be

done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all

applicable codes and standards, including fire-

related construction.

B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and

exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of

fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.

Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s

guidelines and safety standards such as those

published by the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA), the American Society for

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Engineers (ASHRAE) and the local code

authorities. When applicable, install any makeup

(replacement) air system in accordance with local

building code requirements. Visit GEAppliances.

com for available makeup air solutions.

C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do

not damage electrical wiring and other hidden

utilities.

D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the

outdoors.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of

your hood unless it is specifically recommended

in this manual. All other servicing should be

referred to a qualified technician.

• PVC sewer pipe can be used as duct under

concrete slab if allowed by local code board.

• Make sure all fingers are away from the

downdraft top when it is lowered.