A:AnswerThe owners manual says that it needs a charcoal filter for recirculation installation. I have only used mine a few times and it still kind of works without the filter. I wouldn’t recommend cooking anything that would let off too much steam or smoke without the filter though.
A:AnswerHi Kate - Thanks for choosing GE® 30" Under The Cabinet Hood JVX3300EJES! GE® Cord Kit JXHC1 is sold separately. It can be purchased online at GEApplianceparts.com. View Range Hood Installation Video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/nrqTMMN9feA?rel=0 - Keep in touch at GEAppliances.com. Sue
A:AnswerHi grandma- Thanks for your purchase! This hood offers convertible venting options- Select recirculating or external venting (Exhausts from the top or rear of the hood). This hood is designed to be vented vertically using a 7" round duct or a 3 1/4” x 10” rectangular duct or horizontally using a 3 1/4” x 10” rectangular duct. The damper/duct connector is included. The metal ductwork is not included. See page 13 of the Installation Instructions: http://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-80783-4.pdf - Thanks for checking with us. Enjoy! SUEatGEA
A:AnswerI’ve always had recirculating which works just fine. Unless you’re already vented for outside seems that would be a big project. Also the light on this unit shines more towards the front, so sometimes it is difficult to see the control panel on my range, which sits to the back
A:AnswerHi there - Great question! This range hood can be hardwired or plugged in. If you're wanting to plug the unit in, you will have to purchase the power cord connection kit, model JXHC1. Thanks for checking! -Mikayla@GEA
A:AnswerHi - Thanks for choosing GE® 30" Under The Cabinet Hood JVX3300EJES! Charcoal Filter JXCF53 is included. Optional JXHC1 Power Cord Kit is sold separately. Also, here's a hood installation video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/nrqTMMN9feA?rel=0 - We’re glad to have you in the family. Enjoy! Sue
A:AnswerThe plastic panel pops right out. There’s a plastic part that sticks out to the right side. I did noticed it’s sometimes hard to pop out when you don’t clean it for a while and all of the gunk gets in there from cooking.
A:AnswerHi there - Great question! The dimensions of the box this hood comes in are 8" length, 33" width, 24" height. Thanks so much for checking! -MikaylaGEA
A:AnswerHi Woody- Approximate Product Dimensions are as follows: (WxHxD) (in.) 29 7/8 in x 5 1/2 in x 20 in. We suggest to view the Quick Specs at the following link: http://products.geappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=JVX3300EJ_SJ_R2_16.pdf - EASY INSTALLATION- Play Video:https://www.youtube.com/embed/nrqTMMN9feA?rel=0 - Thanks for considering GE! SUE@GEA
