GE
Downdraft Ventilation System

Model #PVB98ST6SS Official GE downdraft vent system

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for GE PVB98ST6SS downdraft vent system, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Power Cord#8

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Power cord

Part #WB18X10508
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Control Box#13

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Control box

Part #WB06X10915
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Glide Kit#2

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Glide kit

Part #WB63X24434
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Slide Plate#14

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Slide plate

Part #WB07X11377
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Downdraft Vent Wire Harness#600

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Snorkel Lubr#99

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Snorkel lubr

Part #WB49X10244
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Downdraft Vent Electronic Control Board#22

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Downdraft Vent Gear Motor#16

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Screw, #8-18#24

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Screw, #8-18

Part #WB01X10269
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Bracket Support#25

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Bracket support

Part #WB02X10577
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Symptoms common to all downdraft ventilation systems

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Main causes: problems with the vent limit switches, up/down activation switch failure
Main causes: fan control switch failure, bad blower fan motor, broken blower wheel, wiring failure
Main causes: lack of electrical power, up/down activation switch failure, bad vent gear motor
Main causes: clogged grease filters, air duct problems, fan motor failure, broken blower wheel
Main causes: electrical power failure, up/down activation switch problems, vent gear motor failure

Repair guides common to all downdraft ventilation systems

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your downdraft vent.

November 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a downdraft vent up/down switch

The up/down switch starts the gear motor to raise and lower the air vent. Replace the up/down switch if defective.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
November 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a downdraft vent blower motor

The blower motor spins the fan blade that removes smoke and steam from the cooktop area. Replace the blower motor if it doesn't run when activated.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
November 1, 2015
By Lyle Weischwill
How to replace a downdraft vent gear motor

The gear motor raises and lowers the air vent when you push the activating switch. Replace the gear motor if defective.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Articles and videos common to all downdraft ventilation systems

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