GE Range 164D3333P184 User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
Front  
Rear  
Oven  
surface  
oven  
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Part No. 164D3333P184 184-6C097 Pub. No. 49-8954-1 02-01 JR  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
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WARNING!  
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or  
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.  
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WARNING ANTI-TIP DEVICE  
All ranges can tip and injury could result.  
To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the floor by installing the Anti-Tip device  
supplied.  
The device engages one of the rear leveling legs (see Installation Instructions).  
To check if the device is installed properly, carefully tip the range forward.  
If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the rear leg is returned to its  
position in the device when you push the range back.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:  
Use this appliance only for its intended use  CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO  
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as described in this manual.  
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED  
IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR  
ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—  
CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE  
RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD  
BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.  
Be sure your appliance is properly installed  
and grounded by a qualified technician in  
accordance with the provided installation  
instructions.  
Don’t attempt to repair or replace any  
part of your range unless it is specifically  
recommended in this manual. All other  
servicing should be referred to a qualified  
technician.  
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging  
garments while using the appliance.  
Flammable material could be ignited if  
brought in contact with hot heating  
elements and may cause severe burns.  
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Before performing any service,  
DISCONNECT THE RANGE POWER  
SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD  
DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING  
THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE  
CIRCUIT BREAKER.  
Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp  
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in  
burns from steam. Do not let pot holders  
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a  
towel or other bulky cloth.  
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For your safety, never use your appliance  
for warming or heating the room.  
Do not leave children alone—children  
should not be left alone or unattended in  
an area where an appliance is in use. They  
should never be allowed to sit or stand on  
any part of the appliance.  
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Storage in or on appliance—Flammable  
materials should not be stored in an oven  
or near surface units.  
Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or hang  
on the door or range top. They could  
damage the range and even tip it over,  
causing severe personal injury.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.  
WARNING!  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
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Keep hood and grease filters clean to  
maintain good venting and to avoid  
grease fires.  
Do not touch heating elements or interior  
surface of oven. These surfaces may be hot  
enough to burn even though they are dark  
in color. During and after use, do not  
touch, or let clothing or other flammable  
materials contact surface units, areas  
nearby surface units or any interior area  
of the oven; allow sufficient time for  
cooling first.  
Potentially hot surfaces include the  
cooktop and areas facing the cooktop,  
oven vent opening and surfaces near the  
opening, and crevices around the oven  
door. Remember: The inside surface of the  
oven may be hot when the door is opened.  
Do not let cooking grease or other  
flammable materials accumulate in or  
near the range.  
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick  
up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on  
surface unit by covering pan completely  
with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.  
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put  
out by covering with baking soda or, if  
available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or  
foam type fire extinguisher.  
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COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…  
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Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F. and poultry  
to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against  
foodborne illness.  
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Stand away from range when opening oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns  
to hands, face and/or eyes.  
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Don’t heat unopened food containers in  
the oven. Pressure could build up and the  
container could burst, causing an injury.  
Pulling out shelf to the shelf stop is a  
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also  
a precaution against burns from touching  
hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.  
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Keep oven free from grease buildup.  
When using cooking or roasting bags in  
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.  
Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.  
If overheated, they can catch fire.  
Place oven shelf in desired position while  
oven is cool. If shelves must be handled  
when hot, do not let pot holder contact  
heating units in the oven.  
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SURFACE COOKING UNITS  
Use proper pan size—This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size.  
Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use  
of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result  
in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to burner will also improve efficiency.  
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Never leave surface units unattended at  
high heat settings. Boilover causes smoking  
and greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.  
Don’t immerse or soak removable surface  
units. Don’t put them in a dishwasher.  
When flaming foods under the hood,  
Be sure drip pans are in place. Their  
absence during cooking could damage  
range parts and wiring.  
Don’t use aluminum foil to line drip  
pans or anywhere in the oven except as  
described in this guide. Misuse could  
result in a shock, fire hazard or damage  
to the range.  
turn the fan on.  
Foods for frying should be as dry as  
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture  
on fresh foods can cause hot fat to bubble  
up and over sides of pan.  
Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-  
fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can  
cause spillovers when food is added.  
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Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,  
earthenware or other glazed containers are  
suitable for range-top service; others may  
break because of the sudden change in  
temperature.  
To minimize the possibility of burns,  
ignition of flammable materials, and  
spillage, the handle of a container should  
be turned toward the center of the range  
without extending over nearby surface units.  
If a combination of oils or fats will be used  
in frying, stir together before heating, or as  
fats melt slowly.  
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.  
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Use deep fat thermometer whenever  
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond  
the smoking point.  
Always turn surface unit to OFF before  
removing cookware.  
Keep an eye on foods being fried at HI or  
MEDIUM HIGH heats.  
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To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric  
shock, always be certain that the controls  
for all surface units are at OFF position and  
all coils are cool before attempting to lift or  
remove the unit.  
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Read and follow this Safety Information carefully.  
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Using the surface units.  
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.  
Surface Cooking Controls  
Your surface units and controls are designed  
to give you a variety of heat settings for surface  
unit cooking.  
In a quiet kitchen, you may hear slight  
clicking sounds during cooking,  
indicating heat settings selected are being  
maintained.  
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At both OFF and HI positions, there is a  
slight niche so control clicks at those  
positions; HI marks the highest setting;  
LO, the lowest setting.  
Switching heats to higher settings always  
shows a quicker change than switching to  
lower settings.  
How to Set the Controls  
Push the control knob in.  
When control is in any position other than  
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OFF, you can turn it without pushing in.  
Turn either clockwise or  
counterclockwise to desired  
heat setting.  
Be sure you turn control to OFF when  
you finish cooking. An indicator light  
will glow when ANY heat on any surface  
unit is on.  
Control must be pushed in to set only  
from the OFF position.  
Heat Setting Guide  
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HI—Quick start for cooking; bring water  
to boil.  
LO—Cook after starting at HI; cook with  
little water in covered pan.  
MEDIUM HIGH—Fast fry, pan broil;  
maintain fast boil on large amount  
of food.  
NOTE:  
At HI or MEDIUM HIGH, never leave  
food unattended. Boilovers cause  
smoking; greasy spillovers may  
catch fire.  
Medium high  
Medium low  
MED—Saute and brown; maintain slow  
boil on large amount of food.  
MEDIUM LOW—Steam rice, cereal;  
maintain serving temperature of  
most foods.  
At MEDIUM LOW or LO, melt  
chocolate, butter on small unit.  
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Cooking Tips  
Use medium- or heavy-weight  
cookware. Aluminum cookware  
conducts heat faster than other  
metals. Cast-iron and coated cast-iron  
cookware is slow to absorb heat,  
but generally cooks evenly at low or  
medium heat settings. Steel pans may  
cook unevenly if not combined with  
other metals.  
To conserve the most cooking energy,  
pans should be flat on the bottom,  
have straight sides and tight fitting  
lids. Match the size of the saucepan  
to the size of the surface unit. A pan  
that extends more than an inch  
beyond the edge of the drip pan  
traps heat, which causes “crazing”  
(fine hairline cracks) on porcelain,  
and discoloration ranging from blue  
to dark gray on chrome drip pans.  
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Do not overfill cookware with fat  
that may spill over when adding food.  
Frosty foods bubble vigorously. Watch  
foods frying at high temperatures.  
Keep range and hood clean from  
accumulated grease.  
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Using the oven.  
The OVEN TEMP knob is located on the control panel on the front of the range.  
Oven Temperature Control  
To use the oven, simply turn the knob to  
the desired cooking temperatures, which  
are marked in 25°F. increments on the  
dial. OVEN TEMP maintains the  
The Oven Cycling Light glows until the oven  
reaches your selected temperature, then goes off  
and on with the oven unit(s) during cooking.  
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temperature you set, from WM (170°F.)  
to BROIL (550°F.).  
Bump  
Oven Shelves  
The shelves are designed with stop-locks  
so when placed correctly on the shelf  
supports, they will stop before coming  
completely out of the oven and will not  
tilt when you are removing food from  
them or placing food on them.  
To remove the shelves from the oven, pull  
them toward you, tilt front end upward  
and pull them out.  
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To replace, place shelf on shelf support  
with stop-locks (curved extension of  
shelf) facing up and toward back of oven.  
Tilt up front and push shelf toward back  
of oven until it goes past the bump on the  
shelf support. Then lower front of shelf  
and push it all the way back.  
When placing cookware on a shelf, pull  
the shelf out to the bump on the shelf  
support. Place the cookware on the  
shelf, then slide the shelf back into the  
oven. This will eliminate reaching into  
the hot oven.  
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Oven Shelf Positions  
The oven has four shelf supports—A  
(bottom), B, C and D (top).  
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested  
on Baking and Roasting pages.  
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The oven has 4 shelf positions.  
The type of margarine will affect baking performance!  
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Most recipes for baking have been developed  
using high fat products such as butter or  
margarine (80% fat). If you decrease the fat, the  
recipe may not give the same results as with a  
higher fat product.  
Federal standards require products  
labeled “margarine” to contain at least  
80% fat by weight. Low fat spreads, on  
the other hand, contain less fat and more  
water. The high moisture content of these  
spreads affects the texture and flavor of  
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Recipe failure can result if cakes, pies,  
pastries, cookies or candies are made with baked goods. For best results with your  
low fat spreads. The lower the fat content  
of a spread product, the more noticeable  
these differences become.  
old favorite recipes, use margarine,  
butter or stick spreads containing at  
least 70% vegetable oil.  
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Using the oven for baking or roasting.  
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.  
How to Set Your Oven for Baking or Roasting  
Position the shelf or shelves in the  
oven. If cooking on two shelves at the  
same time, stagger the pans for best  
heat circulation.  
Place food in oven on center of shelf.  
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Allow at least 2 inches between edge  
of bakeware and oven wall or  
adjacent cookware.  
Close oven door. Turn OVEN TEMP  
knob clockwise to desired temperature.  
Preheat oven for at least 10 minutes  
if preheating is necessary.  
Check food for doneness at  
minimum time on recipe. Cook  
longer if necessary. Turn OVEN TEMP  
knob to OFF and remove food.  
Shelf Positions  
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Most baking is done on the second  
shelf position (B) from the bottom.  
Bake angel food cakes on first shelf  
position (A) from bottom of oven.  
When baking three or four items, use  
two shelves positioned on the second  
and fourth sets of supports (B & D)  
from bottom of oven.  
Roasting is usually done on the bottom  
shelf position (A).  
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Preheating  
Preheating the oven takes about 10  
minutes.  
Most roasts will cook satisfactorily  
without preheating.  
Preheat the oven only when necessary,  
usually for baking.  
If you find preheating is necessary,  
keep an eye on the indicator light and  
put food in the oven promptly after  
light goes out.  
Baking and Roasting Tips  
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Follow a tested recipe and measure the  
ingredients carefully. If you are using a  
package mix, follow label directions.  
Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc.,  
can be started without thawing, but  
allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound  
additional time (10 minutes per pound  
for roasts under 5 pounds, more time  
for larger roasts).  
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Do not open the oven door during  
a baking operation—heat will be lost  
and the baking time might need to  
be extended. This could cause poor  
baking results. If you must open the  
door, open it partially—only 3 or  
4 inches—and close it as quickly  
as possible.  
Thaw most frozen poultry before  
roasting to ensure even doneness.  
Some commercial frozen poultry  
can be cooked successfully without  
thawing. Follow directions given on  
package label.  
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When baking or roasting, NEVER  
turn the OVEN TEMP knob to  
BROIL and back to the desired  
temperature. Turning the OVEN  
TEMP knob to BROIL sets the  
thermostat in a BROIL mode. See  
the Broiling section in this guide.  
To reset the thermostat to Bake,  
turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF  
then back to the desired  
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Roasting is cooking by dry heat.  
Tender meat or poultry can be roasted  
uncovered in your oven. Roasting  
temperatures, which should be low and  
steady, keep spattering to a minimum.  
When roasting, it is not necessary to sear,  
baste, cover or add water to your meat.  
Bake/Roast temperature.  
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Using the oven for broiling.  
Broiling may be slightly different from any previous broiling you may be acquainted with, so be sure to read this  
section completely.  
How to Set Your Oven for Broiling  
Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat  
from the upper element in the oven. Most fish  
and tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow  
these steps to keep spattering and smoking to  
a minimum.  
Close the door. Always broil with the  
door closed.  
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:  
To reset the oven for Baking you  
must turn the OVEN TEMP knob to  
OFF. This gets it out of the BROIL  
mode.  
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Turn the OVEN TEMP knob  
clockwise to BROIL. You will feel  
a slight niche at the broil position.  
You may then turn the knob  
counterclockwise to broil at a  
lower temperature.  
If the meat has fat or gristle around  
the edge, cut vertical slashes through  
both about 2apart. If desired, fat  
may be trimmed, leaving layer about  
1/8thick.  
Turn food only once during  
cooking.  
Place the meat on the broiler grid in  
the broiler pan which comes with  
your range. Always use the grid so  
the fat drips into the broiler pan;  
otherwise the juices may become hot  
enough to catch fire.  
Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF.  
Serve food immediately, and leave  
the pan outside the oven to cool  
during the meal for easiest cleaning.  
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Place the shelf in position C for most  
broiling.  
Use of Aluminum Foil  
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You can use aluminum foil to line your  
broiler pan and broiler grid. However,  
you must mold the foil tightly to the  
grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.  
DO NOT place a sheet of aluminum foil  
on the shelf. To do so may result in  
improperly cooked foods, damage to  
oven finish and increase in heat on  
outside surfaces of the oven.  
Without the slits, the foil will prevent  
fat and meat juices from draining to the If desired, a sheet of aluminum foil may  
broiler pan. The juices could become  
hot enough to catch on fire. If you do  
not cut the slits, you are frying, not  
broiling.  
be used on floor of the oven under the  
bake element. Be certain foil does not  
touch bake element. Aluminum foil  
used in this way may slightly affect the  
browning of some foods. Change foil  
when it becomes soiled.  
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Using the oven for broiling.  
Questions and Answers  
When broiling, is it necessary to  
always use a grid in the pan?  
Why are my meats not turning out as  
brown as they should?  
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Yes. Using the grid suspends the  
meat over the pan. As the meat  
cooks, the juices fall into the pan,  
thus keeping meat drier. Juices are  
protected by the grid and stay cooler,  
thus preventing excessive spatter and  
smoking.  
In some areas, the power (voltage) to  
the range may be low. In these cases,  
preheat the broil element for 10  
minutes before placing broiler pan  
with food in oven. Check to see if you  
are using the recommended shelf  
position. Broil for longest period of  
time indicated in the Broiling Guide.  
Turn food only once during broiling.  
Should I salt the meat before  
broiling?  
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Do I need to grease my broiler grid  
to prevent meat from sticking?  
No. Salt draws out the juices and  
allows them to evaporate. Always salt  
after cooking. Turn meat with tongs;  
piercing meat with a fork also allows  
juices to escape. When broiling  
poultry or fish, brush each side often  
with butter.  
Yes. The broiler grid is designed to  
absorb broiler heat. Spraying the  
broiler grid lightly with a vegetable  
cooking spray before cooking will  
make cleanup easier.  
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Broiling Guide  
If desired, marinate meats or chicken  
before broiling, or brush with barbecue  
sauce last 5 to 10 minutes only.  
When arranging food on pan, do not  
let fatty edges hang over sides because  
the dripping fat will soil the oven.  
Frozen steaks can be broiled by  
positioning the oven shelf at next  
lowest shelf position and increasing  
If your range is connected to 208  
volts, rare steaks may be broiled by  
preheating the broiler and positioning  
the oven shelf one position higher.  
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cooking time given in this guide 1 2  
times per side.  
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Amount or  
Thickness  
Shelf  
Time In Minutes  
Food  
Position First Side Second Side Comments  
Bacon  
1/2 lb.  
(about 8 thin slices)  
C
312 min.  
312 min.  
Arrange in single layer  
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Ground Beef  
1 lb. (4 patties)  
1/2 to 3/4thick  
C
7 min.  
5 min.  
Space evenly.  
Beef Steaks  
Medium  
1thick  
C
9 min.  
9 min.  
Steaks less than 1″  
thick cook through  
before browning. Pan  
frying is recommended.  
Slash fat.  
1 to 112 lbs.  
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Chicken  
Fish  
1 whole  
A
35 min.  
15 min.  
Reduce time about 5  
to 10 minutes per side  
for cut-up chicken.  
Brush each side with  
melted butter. Broil  
skin-side-down first.  
Handle and turn very  
carefully. Brush with  
lemon butter before  
and during cooking,  
if desired. Preheat  
broiler to increase  
browning.  
2 to 212 lbs.,  
split lengthwise  
1 lb. fillets  
1/4 to 1/2thick  
C
5 min.  
5 min.  
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Care and cleaning of the range.  
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.  
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these  
directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance.  
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip  
device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this  
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.  
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Porcelain Enamel Cooktop  
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but  
breakable if misused. This finish is acid-  
resistant. However, any acidic foods  
spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or  
vinegar) should not be permitted to  
remain on the finish.  
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Oven Shelves  
Clean the shelves with an abrasive  
cleanser or steel wool.  
After cleaning, rinse the shelves with  
clean water and dry with a clean cloth.  
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Surface Units and Drip Pans  
To clean the surface units, turn the  
control to the highest setting for a  
minute. The coils will burn off any soil.  
To clean the drip pans:  
Drip pans can be cleaned in the  
dishwasher or by hand. If you use a  
scouring pad, rub lightly to prevent  
scratching.  
To remove a surface unit:  
Drip pan  
Receptacle  
To remove the drip pans for cleaning,  
the surface units must be removed first.  
Can I cover the drip pans with foil?  
To remove the surface unit, lift it  
about 1 inch above the drip pan  
and pull it out.  
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above  
the drip pan and pull it out.  
No, because using foil so close to the  
receptacle could cause shock, fire or  
damage to the range.  
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Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch. If  
you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan when  
you plug it back in.  
CAUTION:  
Do not immerse the surface units in  
NOTE: Repeated lifting of the surface unit  
more than 1 inch above the drip pan can  
permanently damage the receptacle.  
liquids of any kind.  
Do not clean the surface units in a  
dishwasher.  
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Replace the drip pan into the  
recess in the cooktop.  
To replace a surface unit:  
Do not bend the surface unit plug  
Replace the drip pan into the recess in  
the cooktop. Make sure the opening in  
the pan lines up with the receptacle.  
terminals.  
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Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in  
any way repair the plug-in receptacle.  
Insert the terminals of the surface unit  
through the opening in the drip pan and  
into the receptacle.  
Guide the surface unit into place so it  
rests evenly.  
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Care and cleaning of the range.  
Lift-Off Oven Door (on some models)  
The oven door is removable (on some  
models) but it is heavy. You may need  
help removing and replacing the door.  
To replace the door:  
Position the slots in the bottom of  
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the door squarely over the hinges.  
Then lower the door slowly and  
evenly over both hinges at the  
same time.  
To remove the door:  
Open the door to the full open  
position.  
Open the door to the full open  
position and press the locking  
mechanism back into its original  
position.  
Raise the locking mechanism by  
applying force to the locking  
mechanism lever.  
Locking mechanism lever  
Close the door until it stops against  
the locking mechanism.  
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLOSE THE DOOR  
UNTIL THIS STEP IS COMPLETE. THE  
HINGE OR DOOR COULD BE DAMAGED.  
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To lock  
apply force  
Grasp firmly on each side and lift the  
door straight up and off the hinges.  
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To unlock apply force  
Oven Heating Elements  
Do not clean the bake element or the  
broil element. Any soil will burn off when  
the elements are heated.  
The bake element can be lifted gently to  
clean the oven floor. If spillovers, residue  
or ash accumulate around the bake  
element gently wipe around the element  
with warm water.  
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Broiler Pan and Grid  
After broiling, remove the broiler pan  
If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid  
from the oven. Remove the grid from the with detergent while hot and cover with  
pan. Carefully pour out grease from the  
pan into a proper container. Wash and  
rinse the broiler pan and grid in hot water  
with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad.  
wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking  
the pan will remove burned on foods.  
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Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid  
anywhere in the range.  
Both the broiler pan and grid can  
also be cleaned in the dishwasher.  
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Control Knobs  
The control knobs may be removed for easier  
cleaning.  
To remove a knob, pull it straight off the  
stem.  
Before removing the knobs for cleaning,  
please note that the knobs are in the  
proper OFF position. When replacing the  
knobs, check the OFF position to insure  
proper placement.  
Wash the knobs in soap and water but do  
not soak. Avoid getting water down in the  
knob stem holes.  
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Painted Surfaces  
Painted surfaces include the sides and  
kick panel. Clean these with soap and  
water or a vinegar and water solution.  
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Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleansing  
powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on any  
painted surface.  
Porcelain Oven Interior  
With proper care, the porcelain enamel interior  
will retain its attractive finish for many years.  
Cautions about using spray-on oven  
cleaners:  
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Soap and water will normally do the job.  
Heavy spattering or spillovers may  
Do not spray the oven cleaner on the  
electrical controls and switches because  
it could cause a short circuit and result  
in sparking or fire.  
require cleaning with a mild abrasive  
cleanser. Soapy, wet pads may also be  
used. Do not allow food spills with a high  
sugar or acid content (such as milk,  
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie  
filling) to remain on the surface. They  
may cause dull spots even after cleaning.  
Do not allow a film from the cleaner  
to remain on the temperature sensor—  
it could cause the oven to heat  
improperly. (The sensor is located at  
the top of the oven.) Carefully wipe the  
bulb clean after each oven cleaning,  
being careful not to move the sensor  
as a change in its position could affect  
how the oven bakes.  
Household ammonia may make the  
cleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup  
ammonia in a shallow glass pan and leave  
in a cold oven overnight. The ammonia  
fumes will help loosen the burned-on  
grease and food.  
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Do not spray any oven cleaner on the  
outside oven door, handles or any  
exterior surface of the oven, cabinet  
or painted surfaces. The cleaner can  
damage these surfaces.  
When necessary, you may use a  
commercial oven cleaner. Follow the  
package directions.  
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Installation of the range.  
Read these instructions completely and carefully.  
WARNING!  
Anti-Tip Bracket  
• ALL RANGES CAN TIP  
• INJURY COULD RESULT  
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• INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE  
PACKED WITH RANGE  
• SEE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Tools You Will Need  
Phillips head screwdriver  
138or adjustable wrench  
Flat blade screwdriver  
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Anti-Tip Bracket Installation Instructions  
Anti-tip bracket attaches to the floor to hold either rear  
range leg. When fastening to the floor, be sure that the  
screw does not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing. If  
you cannot be sure of this, use a shorter screw that will not  
penetrate through the flooring.  
Screw the bracket securely to the floor with  
the screw provided. The screw is self-drilling  
in wood, plywood, particle and chip board,  
and most metal framing. If attaching to  
masonry, you can buy suitable screws and/or  
anchors at hardware stores. Use a masonry  
drill to drill the required holes.  
Decide whether the anti-tip bracket will be  
installed on the right or left side of the range  
location.  
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Wall  
Anti-tip bracket  
If the bracket side of the range is next to a  
cabinet, place the bracket against back wall  
and cabinet.  
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If there is no adjacent cabinet, determine  
where the location of the range side (painted  
outside panel) will be. Place the bracket with  
its outside edge at this location and against  
the back wall.  
Using the wrench, back out the four range  
legs at least two turns. Level the range. See  
the Protect Your Floor and Leveling the Range  
information in the Installation the range  
section of this manual for leveling  
information.  
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should be flush with the  
outside of the range  
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Wall behind range  
Adjacent cabinet  
or final location  
of range side panel  
Slide the range into place.  
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SafeyIructions  
Read these instructions completely and carefully.  
Electrical Connection  
We recommend that you have the electrical hookup of your  
If you fail to wire your range in accordance with  
governing codes, you may create a hazardous  
condition.  
range done by a qualified electrician. Have the electrician  
show you where your range disconnect is located.  
OpeagIructions  
Call your Electric Company and ask which codes  
apply in your area. If there are no codes, you must  
follow the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,  
ANSI/NFPA NO. 70, latest edition. You can get a  
copy by writing:  
You must use a three-wire, single-phase AC  
208/240 Volt, 60 Hertz electrical system to  
operate your range.  
Use #8 wire and 40 Amp fuse or circuit breaker  
for 240 Volt and 208 Volt systems.  
National Fire Protection Association  
Batterymarch Park  
Quincy, MA 02269  
Do not use aluminum wiring to connect your  
range to the household circuit.  
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To Make Electrical Connection  
Remove the junction block access cover  
(on range back).  
Use a range cord rated at 40 amps with 125/250  
minimum volt range and closed loop terminals.  
Care should be taken to center cable and strain  
relief within knockout hole to keep the edge from  
damaging the cable.  
Effective January 1, 1996 the National  
Electrical Code requires that new construction  
(not existing) utilize a 4-conductor connection  
to an electric range.  
NOTE: A 4-conductor cord is to be used when the  
appliance is installed in a mobile home or when  
local codes do not permit grounding through the  
neutral.  
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Use only 3-conductor or 4-conductor U.L. listed  
range cord. You must use the strain relief clamp  
provided with the range to hold the cord.  
Hard Wiring  
The power cord bracket also incorporates a 7/8″  
diameter opening for hard wiring (armored  
cable, flexible conduit, romex wire, etc.).  
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If this type of wire is used, remove the strain relief  
clamp and bracket and reposition the bracket so  
the 7/8diameter hole is at the bottom to accept  
the hard wiring.  
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Installation of the range.  
Read these instructions completely and carefully.  
Three-Wire Cord Connection  
SafeyIructions  
If local codes require an ungrounded neutral:  
Junction block  
on range back  
Follow steps 1 through 5.  
Black  
Red  
Junction block  
on range back  
Black  
Top nut  
Red  
Ground  
strap  
White lead  
Red lead  
Ground wire  
White lead  
Top nut  
Black lead  
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Ground  
strap  
Black lead  
Strain relief  
clamp  
Red lead  
Remove the top nuts on the junction  
block studs.  
Strain relief  
clamp  
Tighten the back nuts.  
Then loosen the screw from the ground strap and  
fasten a #10 copper wire to the range. Secure the  
other end of the wire to a grounded cold water  
pipe or use another approved grounding  
method.  
Install the three wire cord and the strain  
relief in the hole in the strain relief bracket.  
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Connect the red and black leads to the  
outer terminals and the white lead to the  
center terminal.  
Push the cord upward (to relieve strain),  
while tightening the strain relief clamp.  
Four-Wire Cord Connection  
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Remove the top nuts on the junction  
block studs.  
Red  
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Black  
Tighten the back nuts.  
Remove the ground screw; then remove  
the ground strap.  
Ground strap  
removed  
Install the four wire cord and strain relief in  
the hole in the strain relief bracket.  
Black lead  
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Connect the red and black leads to the  
outside terminals and the white lead to the  
center terminal.  
Green lead  
Red lead  
Ground  
screw  
White lead  
Attach the green lead below the junction  
block with the ground screw that was  
removed earlier (step 3).  
Push the strain relief upward (to relieve  
strain) while tightening the strain relief  
clamp.  
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SafeyIructions  
Read these instructions completely and carefully.  
Dimensions and Clearances  
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire when  
reaching over hot surface elements, cabinet  
storage space above the cooktop should be  
avoided. If cabinet storage space is to be  
provided above the cooktop, the risk can be  
reduced by installing a range hood that sticks  
out at least 5beyond the front of the cabinets.  
Cabinets installed above a cooktop may be no  
deeper than 13.  
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the  
local electrical inspector’s use.  
OpeagIructions  
See the illustration below for all rough-in and  
spacing dimensions. These dimensions must be  
met for safe use of your range.  
The range may be placed with 134clearance at  
the back wall and 0clearance (flush) at side  
walls of the range if the front edges of the range  
side panels stick out beyond the cabinet fronts  
at least 1/4.  
B
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From combustible  
walls above cooking  
surface  
13max.  
30″  
18min.  
2″  
212″  
C
2512from  
24″  
wall to front  
of control  
panel  
A
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5″  
34″  
5″  
4012″  
Front  
Rear  
Oven  
surface  
oven  
5″  
36″  
max.  
36″  
Flush  
mount  
outlet  
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Surface  
mount  
outlet  
514″  
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From bottom  
of range to  
strain relief  
clamp  
Models  
A
B
C
24″  
4014″  
20Wide  
24Wide  
20″  
24″  
2038″  
24 38″  
2″  
0″  
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*Depth including handle: 25916.  
*Depth to front of control knobs: 2618.  
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Remove all tape and packaging.  
Take the accessory pack out of the oven.  
Check to be sure that no range parts have come  
loose during shipping.  
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Installation of the range.  
Read these instructions completely and carefully.  
Protect Your Floor  
SafeyIructions  
Your range, like many other household items, is  
The range should be installed on a sheet of  
heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such as plywood (or similar material) as follows: When  
cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving the  
range on this type of flooring, use care, and it is  
recommended that these simple and inexpensive  
instructions be followed.  
the floor covering ends at the front of the range,  
the area that the range will rest on should be built  
up with plywood to the same level or higher than  
the floor covering. This will allow the range to be  
moved for cleaning or servicing.  
Installing the Backguard  
OpeagIructions  
Place the backguard on top of the end panels  
at the rear of the range.  
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Insert two machine screws through the holes  
at the bottom of each end cap. Secure the  
screws to the range frame with the hex nuts  
provided.  
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Insert two machine screws through the front  
of the backguard at each end. Secure the  
screws to the range frame with the hex nuts  
provided.  
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SafeyIructions  
Read these instructions completely and carefully.  
Leveling the Range  
For proper cooking and baking the range must be  
leveled. Leveling legs are located on each corner  
at the base of the range.  
OpeagIructions  
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Install the oven shelves (see use and care section  
for instructions). Put a spirit level or a glass  
measuring cup partially filled with water on  
one of the oven shelves.  
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Use a 138open end wrench or an adjustable  
wrench to back out the four leveling legs two  
or three turns each. Now use the wrench to adjust  
the leveling legs until the range is level.  
Slide range back towards the wall being careful  
not to damage the sides or top of the range,  
or the adjacent cabinets.  
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Before You Call For Service…  
Troubleshooting Tips  
Save time and money! Review the chart on this page  
first and you may not need to call for service.  
SafeyIructions  
Problem  
Possible Causes  
What To Do  
Surface units not  
functioning properly  
The surface units are  
not plugged in solidly.  
With the controls off, check to make sure the surface  
unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.  
The surface unit controls  
improperly set.  
Check to see the correct control is set for the surface  
unit you are using.  
The drip pans are not set  
securely in the cooktop.  
With the controls off, check to make sure the drip  
pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the  
opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.  
OpeagIructions  
Oven will  
not work  
A fuse in your home may  
be blown or the circuit  
breaker tripped.  
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.  
Plug on range is not  
completely inserted in  
the electrical outlet.  
Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly  
grounded outlet.  
Oven control  
improperly set.  
See the Using the oven sections.  
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Food does not  
broil properly  
Oven control  
improperly set.  
Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the  
BROIL position.  
Improper shelf position  
being used.  
See the Broiling Guide.  
Cookware not suited  
for broiling.  
Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.  
See the Using the oven for broiling section.  
Aluminum foil used on the  
the broiling pan and grid has  
not been fitted properly and  
slit as recommended.  
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Food does not bake  
or roast properly  
Oven control  
improperly set.  
See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.  
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OVEN TEMP knob was  
turned to BROIL before  
being set at a baking  
temperature  
Turn the knob to OFF and then to the bake temperature.  
Shelf position is incorrect  
or the shelf is not level.  
See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.  
See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.  
See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.  
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Necessary preheating  
was not done.  
Incorrect cookware or  
cookware  of improper  
size being used.  
A foil tent was not  
used when needed  
to slow down browning  
during roasting.  
See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.  
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Notes.  
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Notes.  
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SafeyIructions  
Electric Range Warranty.  
All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers  
®
or an authorized Customer Care technician. For service,  
call 800-GE-CARES.  
For The Period Of: We Will Replace, At No Charge To You:  
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One Year  
From the date of the  
original purchase  
Any part of the range which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship.  
During this full one-year warranty, we will also provide, free of charge, all labor  
and in-home service to replace the defective part.  
What is Not Covered:  
Service trips to your home to teach you how to  
use the product.  
Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit  
breakers.  
Improper installation.  
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire,  
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floods or acts of God.  
Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or  
used for other than the intended purpose or used  
commercially.  
Incidental or consequential damage to personal  
property caused by possible defects with this appliance.  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for  
home use within the USA. In Alaska, the warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to your home.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty  
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. To know  
what your legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
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Warrantor: General Electric Company. Louisville, KY 40225  
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Consumer Support.  
GE Appliances Website  
Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the GE Appliances Website 24 hours a day,  
any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals,  
order parts, catalogs, or even schedule service on-line. You can also “Ask Our Team of Experts  
your questions, and so much more...  
Schedule Service  
Expert GE repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at  
your convenience 24 hours any day of the year! Or call 800-GE-CARES (800-432-2737) during normal  
business hours.  
Real Life Design Studio  
GE supports the Universal Design concept—products, services and environments that can be used by  
people of all ages, sizes and capabilities. We recognize the need to design for a wide range of physical and  
mental abilities and impairments. For details of GE’s Universal Design applications, including kitchen  
design ideas for people with disabilities, check out our Website today. For the hearing impaired, please call  
800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322).  
Extended Warranties  
Purchase a GE extended warranty and learn about special discounts that are available while your warranty  
is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime, or call 800-626-2224 during normal business hours.  
GE Consumer Home Services will still be there after your warranty expires.  
Parts and Accessories  
Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes  
(VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted). Order on-line today, 24 hours every day or by phone at  
800-626-2002 during normal business hours.  
Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing generally  
should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause  
unsafe operation.  
Contact Us  
If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE, contact us on our Website with all the details  
including your phone number, or write to:  General Manager, Customer Relations  
GE Appliances, Appliance Park  
Louisville, KY 40225  
Register Your Appliance  
Register your new appliance on-line—at your convenience! Timely product registration will allow for  
enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise.  
You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material, or detach and  
use the form in this Owner’s Manual.  
Printed in the United States  
 

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