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Safety Instr uctions . . . . . .2–7 Operating Instr uctions Aluminum Foil . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Clock and Timer . . . . . . . .15, 16 Gas/Control Lockout . . . . . .25 Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . . .29 Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11–31 Baking and Roasting . . . . . . .13 Broiling, Broiling Guide . . . .14 Convection . . . . . [...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ■ Do not tr y to [...]
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Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 3 ge.com W ARNING! Have the installer show you the location of the range gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary . ■ Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer , in accordance with the Installat[...]
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■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air circulation. ■ Be sure all packaging materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packaging material ignite. ■ Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified ser vice technician or inst[...]
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Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips ge.com SURF ACE BURNERS Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. T o avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the foo[...]
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 6 ■ Be sure to wipe off excess spillage before self-cleaning operation. ■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove any broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware, probe and any aluminum foil. ■ Never place, use or self-clean the lower oven drawer pan in the upper oven. ■ The gray[...]
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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 7 ge.com ■ Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. ■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. ■ Place the oven shelves i[...]
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8 Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. How to Light a Gas Surface Burner Make sure all the sur face burners are placed in their respective positions. Push the control knob in and turn it to the LITE position. Y ou will hear a little clicking noise— the sound of the electric spark igniting the burner . T urn th[...]
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9 In Case of Power Failure In case of a power failure, you can light the gas sur face burners on your range with a match. Hold a lit match to the burner , then push in and turn the control knob to the LITE position. Use extreme caution when lighting burners this way . Sur face burners in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to [...]
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10 Most griddled foods require cooking on a preheated sur face. Preheat griddle according to the guide below , then switch to the desired cook setting. IMPORT ANT NOTES: ■ Avoid cooking extremely greasy foods and be careful of grease spill-over while cooking. ■ Do not use oil on the griddle for extended lengths of time. Permanent staining and/o[...]
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Using the upper oven controls. ge.com (Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.) Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips BAKE Pad T ouch to select the bake function. BROIL HI/LO Pad T ouch to select the broil function. CONVECTION BAKE MUL TI/1 RACK[...]
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Operating Instructions 12 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Using the upper oven. T o avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin… The shelves have stop-locks, so that when placed correctly on the shelf supports (A through E), the[...]
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Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 13 How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Y our oven is not designed for open-door cooking. T ouch the BAKE pad. T ouch the number pads to set the desired temperature. T ouch the ST ART pad. The word ON and 100° will be displayed.[...]
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Using the upper oven. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 14 Broiling Guide Quantity and/ Shelf* First Side Second Side Food or Thickness Position T ime (min.) T ime (min.) Comments Bacon 1/2 lb. C 4 3 Arrange in single layer . (about 8 thin slices) Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 pattie[...]
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Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 15 Not all features are on all models. T o Set the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time of day for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly . The time of day cannot be changed during a timed baking or self- cleaning cy[...]
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Power Outage If a flashing time is in the display , you have experienced a power failure. Reset the clock. T ouch the CLOCK pad to reset. Enter the correct time of day by touching the appropriate number pads. T ouch the ST ART pad. T o Reset the T imer If the display is still showing the time remaining, you may change it by touching the KITCHEN TIM[...]
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Consumer Service Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the timed baking and roasting features. (upper oven only) ge.com NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork—should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room te[...]
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For many foods, especially roasts and poultry , internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of cooking foods to the exact doneness you want. Use of probes other than the one provided with this product may result in damage to the probe. Use the handles of the probe and plug when inserting an[...]
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Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 19 Using the convection oven. ge.com The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened. DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking. T o help you understand the difference between convectio[...]
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Cookware for Convection Cooking Before using your convection oven, check to see if your cookware leaves room for air circulation in the oven. If you are baking with several pans, leave space between them. Also, be sure the pans do not touch each other or the walls of the oven. Paper and Plastic Heat-resistant paper and plastic containers that are r[...]
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Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 21 How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe The display will flash PROBE and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into the outlet, and you have not set a probe temperature and touched the ST ART[...]
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Convection Roasting Guide Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven T emp. Internal T emp. Beef Rib (3 to 5 lbs.) Rare † 20 – 24 325 ° F 140 ° F Medium 24 – 28 325 ° F 160 ° F Well 28 – 32 325 ° F 170 ° F Boneless Rib, T op Sirloin Rare † 20 – 24 325 ° F 140 ° F Medium 24 – 28 325 ° F 160 ° F Well 28 – 32 325 ° F 170 ° F Beef T enderloin R[...]
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Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Using the timed convection baking features. ge.com Y ou will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off. NOTE: Foods that spoil easily—such as milk, eggs, fish, stuf[...]
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Y our new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The special feature modes can only be activated while the display is showing the time of day . They remain in the control’ s memory until the steps are repeated. When the display shows your choice, touch th[...]
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25 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips ge.com 12-Hour , 24-Hour or Clock Blackout Y our control is set to use a 12-hour clock. If you would prefer to have a 24-hour military time clock or black out the clock display , follow the steps below . T ouch the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pa[...]
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Using the Sabbath Feature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting in the upper oven only . It cannot be used for convection, broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking. NOTE: The oven light comes on automatically when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed. The [...]
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27 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips How to Exit the Sabbath Feature T ouch the CLEAR/OFF pad. If the oven is cooking, wait for a random delay period of approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, until only ⊃ is in the display . Press and hold both the BAKE and BROIL HI/LO pads[...]
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Y ou may find that your new oven cooks differently than the one it replaced. Use your new oven for a few weeks to become more familiar with it. If you still think your new oven is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the thermostat yourself. Do not use thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores, to check the temperature setting of your oven[...]
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Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Using the lower oven drawer . ge.com T o Use the Lower Oven Drawer Push in and turn the lower oven drawer knob to any desired setting. Allow the lower oven drawer to preheat. ■ The ON signal light is located on the upper right side of the [...]
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30 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly . Before a Clean Cycle For the first self-clean cycle, we recommend venting your kitchen with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood. Re[...]
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31 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly . How to Delay the Start of Cleaning Make sure the clock shows the correct time of day . T ouch and hold the GAS/CONTROL LOCKOUT pad for 3 seconds [...]
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T urn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts. The round side burner caps and burner heads can be lifted off, making them easy to clean. The electrodes are not removable. The oval center burner head and cap assembly can be lifted off, making it easy to clean. The burner electrode is not removable. CAUTION: Do not operate the cooktop witho[...]
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33 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions ge.com Burner Caps and Heads Before removing the burner caps and heads, remember their size and location. Replace them in the same location after cleaning. NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to clean the burner parts. Burner [...]
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Care and cleaning of the range. 34 Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Burner Grates Y our range has three professional-style double grates. These grates are position- specific. For maximum stability , these grates should only be used in their proper position. For convenience,[...]
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Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 35 Oven Air V ents Never block the vents (air openings) of the range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at[...]
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36 Care and cleaning of the range. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models) Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface. IMPORT ANT : APPL Y A PROTECTIVE COA T OF CERAMA BRYTE ® ST AINLESS STEEL BRIGHTENER BEFORE USING. This w[...]
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37 Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy . Y ou may need help removing and replacing the door . T o remove the door , open it a few inches to the special stop position that will hold the door open. Grasp firmly on each side and lift the door straight up and off the hinges. NOTE: Be careful not to place hands between the hin[...]
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Oven Light Replacement CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb cool completely . The oven light bulb is covered with a removable glass cover that is held in place with a bail-shaped wire. Remove the oven door , if [...]
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instr uctions completely and carefully . Installation of this range must confor m with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A.54, latest edition. In Canada, installation must confor m with the cur rent Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the cur rent[...]
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Installation Instructions W ARNING! INST ALLA TION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instr uctions completely and carefully . Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, ser vice or maintenance can cause injur y or proper ty damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional infor mation, consult a qualified installer , ser vice agency , ma[...]
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29 3 ⁄ 4 ” Depth with door closed (includes door handle) Depth varies depending on model. See specifications sheet for your model. 30 ” 36 1 ⁄ 4 ” ±1 ⁄ 4 ” T o cabinets below cooktop and at the range back 30 ” 30 ” 6 ” Minimum 13 ” Minimum clearnace to right wall Maximum depth for cabinets above countertops Front edge of the [...]
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42 Installation Instructions W ARNING! ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injur y could result. T o prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach an approved Anti-Tip device to the wall. (See Installing the Anti-T ip Device in this section.) T o check if the device is installed and engaged properly , carefully tip the range for ward. The Anti[...]
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43 Installation Instructions PROVIDE ADEQUA TE GAS SUPPL Y 1 Y our range is designed to operate at a pressure of 5 ″ of water column on natural gas or , if designed for LP gas (propane or butane), 10 ″ of water column. Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of gas for which it is designed. This range is convertible for use on natu[...]
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Installation Instructions 44 9 ” 30 ” 2 ” 4 ” 4 ” 24 ” 13 ” 14 1 / 2 ” 2 1 / 2 ” 3 ” 6 1 / 2 ” Recommended area for 120V outlet on rear wall and area for through-the-wall connection of pipe stub and shut-off valve. Recommended area for through-the-floor connection of pipe stub and shut-off valve. GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET[...]
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Installation Instructions RIGID PIPE HOOKUP OPTIONS FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP Pressure regulator Gas Flow into Range Flex connector (6 ft. max.) Adapter Installer: Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve. 1/ 2 ″ or 3/4 ″ Gas pipe Adapter Gas shut-off valve Pressure regulator 45 ° Elbow Nipple Union 90 ° Elbow Black iron [...]
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46 Installation Instructions ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Requirements 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded dedicated circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Extension Cord Cautions Because of potential safety hazards associated with certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an extension [...]
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ASSEMBLE SURF ACE BURNERS (CONT .) Oval (Center) Bur ner Head/Cap Assembly Place the oval (center) head/cap assembly over the electrode on the cooktop. Caps Place the matching size caps onto the burner bases or heads. Make sure that the heads and caps are replaced in the correct locations. Grates Place the side and center grates on the cooktop. The[...]
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CHECK IGNITION OF SURF ACE BURNERS 6 Operation of all cooktop and oven burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Electric Ignition Models Select a top burner knob and simultaneously push in and turn to LITE position. Y ou will hear a clicking sound indicating proper operation of the spark [...]
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T o remove the oven bottom: A. Remove the screws holding down rear of the oven bottom. B. Grasp the oven bottom at finger slots on each side. C. Lift the rear of the oven bottom enough to clear the lip of the range frame, push it back, and then pull it up and out. 49 Installation Instructions ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF [...]
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50 Installation Instructions INST ALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE 10 A. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the countertop over hang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets. B. Locate the outside edge of the device 2 1 ⁄ 8 ″ toward the center of the range from the marked edge of the rang[...]
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T roubleshooting T ips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Before you call for service … ge.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded out[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support T roubleshooting T ips Before you call for service … 52 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Gas/Control Lockout or • If LOC appears in the display , the range control is Control Lockout feature locked. T urn this feature off to use the r[...]
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53 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Excessive smoking Excessive soil. • T ouch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. W ait until the LOCKED DOOR light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle. Oven door will not open Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature. after a clean cyc[...]
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Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker . blown or the circuit breaker tripped. The clock is in the • See the Special features of your oven control section. black-out mode. Display flashes Power failure. • Reset the clock. Unable to get the Oven control [...]
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55 General Electric Company W ar ranty Registration Depar tment P .O. Box 32150 Louisville, KY 40232-2150 GE Ser vice Protection Plus ™ GE, a name recognized worldwide for quality and dependability , offers you Ser vice Protection Plus ™ — comprehensive protection on all your appliances — No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: • Backed b[...]
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56 Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Important Mail T oday! First Name Mr . ■ ■ Ms. ■ ■ Mrs. ■ ■ Miss ■ ■ Street Address City State Date Placed In Use Month Day Y ear Zip Code Apt. # Last Name Phone Number _ _ Consumer Pr oduct Ownership Registration Dear Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placin[...]
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57 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Accessories. ge.com Looking For Something More? Y ou can find these accessories and many more at ge.com (U.S.) or www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada), or call 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 888.261.3055 (Canada) (during normal business hours). Have your[...]
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Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 58 ■ Ser vice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation, deliver y or maintenance. ■ Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or used commerciall[...]
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59 All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers or an authorized Customer Care ® technician. For service, call 1.800.561.3344. Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. ■ Ser vice trips to your home to teach you how to use the product. ■ Improper installation, deliver y or maintenance. ■ F[...]
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Consumer Support. GE Appliances W ebsite In the U.S.: ge.com Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? T r y the GE Appliances W ebsite 24 hours a day , any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner ’ s Manuals, order parts or even schedule service on-line. In Canada: www .GEAppliances.c[...]