GE Profile JGB900 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions
GE Profile JGB900 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

GE Profile JGB900 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Sa_bty Instructions
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2-7
Operating
[ndructions
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Foil ............
17
Clock
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OveN_ .................
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Bakh_g a_d
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Broi]im_g, Broi]im_g Guide
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22 -26
()vem_ Control
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IPo_er
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Preh ea ti m_ g ..............
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Probe
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21
Sabbath
Feature
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14, 15
Se]SC]eaN_h_g
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30, 31
Shelves
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Special
Featm'es
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] 2, ] 3
Thermostat
Adjustment
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27
Timed
Bakh_g
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Timed
Convection
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Surfi_ce
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8, 9
Warmim_gDra_er
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Care and Cleaning
Broiler
Pam_ amid Grid
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37
gm'N_er Assembly
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32, 33
Bm'N]er (;rates
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C(mtro]
Pa++e] a++d Knobs
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Cooktop
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Porce]aim_
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Door
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()veil
Bottom
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Oven
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Racks
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Stai_]ess
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Model #
Serial #
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drawer.
Ins_tal_ation
Instructions
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41-51
Air Adiustm
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Anti-Tip
Device
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44, 51
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45-47
Dimensions
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Electrical
Connection,s
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Troubleshooting
Tips .................
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Consumer
Support
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S_q)port
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Product
Registration
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Warranty
for Customers
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  • Page 1 www.GEAppfiances.com Ins_tal_ation Sa_bty Instructions ..Instructions ..41-51 Operating [ndructions Air Adiustm .... © A]umhmm Foil .... Anti-Tip Device ..44, 51 Clock a m_ d T] mer + ..]c 9oo C]]ecki_g gm'n er ] (1-3 ] OveN_ ....]gnit]o_ ....
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safe_ 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. WARNING: I f the information in this manual is not...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    wvvw.GEAppliances.com WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY N OtiCE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. SAFETY P RECAUTIONS Locam the range out of kitchen traffic paflt Nexer wear loose fitting or hanging gat_nents arm out of drafty locations to prexent poor while using the appliance. Be carefifl when air citvulafion. reaching for items stored in cabinets oxer the...
  • Page 5: Surface Burners

    vvww.GEAppliances.com WARNING! SURFACE BURNERS Use proper pan size--avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware ha ving flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates. Toavoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large enough to contain the food properly. This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or spillovers left on range can ignite.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT S AFE INFORMATION. READ A£LINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE U SING. GLASS COOKTOP SURFACE ron s ome models) Use care when touching the glass cooktop surface. The glass surface of the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have been turned off. Avoid scratching tile glass cooktop smiZace.
  • Page 7: Self-Cleaning The Oven

    wvvw.GEAppliances.com COOK MEAT ANDPOULTRY THOROUGHLY... Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°Fand poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°ECooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodbome illness. OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause bums to hands, face and eyes.
  • Page 8: Usingthe Gas Surface Burners

    Usingthe gas surface burners. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner Make sure all burners are in place. Do not operate tile burner for an extended period of time without...
  • Page 9: Top-Of-Range Cookware

    www.GEAppliances.com Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Me(limn-weight cookware Glass: There are two t,ipes ot glass cookwax'e--those fl)r {)\dell txse oxllv recommended because it heats quickly and evenlv. Most fi)o(ls brown evenly in an those tot u)p-otXrange cooking (saucepans, ahmfinum skillet. Use saucepans with tight- coffee and teapots).
  • Page 10: Using The Oven Controls

    Usingthe oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model EN CONTR(ILS Tit IE CONTR ,LS OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeatures (on some models) DELAYSTARTPad BAKEPad Touch this pad to select the bake function. Use ahmg with COOKINGTIME or SELFCLEAN pads to set tile oven to start and stop atltOil/aticallv a [lille...
  • Page 11 wvvw.GEAppliances.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. CONTIIOL LOCKO l " OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeatures (on some models) COOKINGTIME Pad SELFCLEANPad Touch this pad to select the self:deaning Touch this then tOtl(h tile ntl/llber See the Using the self-cleaning flmction.
  • Page 12: Special Features Of Your Oven Control

    Special features of your oven control Your 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.
  • Page 13: Cook And Hold

    www.GEAppliances.com Control Lockout (on some models) Your controlwill allowyouto lockout thetouch padssotheycannot b e activated whentouched or CONTROL LOCKOUT cleaningthegNsspane[ To lock tl/e controls: Touch tile 9 and 0 touch pads at tile same time tot 3 seconds until tile control beeps twice.
  • Page 14: Usingthe Sabbathfeature

    Usingthe SabbathFeature. (Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for convection, broiling, self-cleaning or Delay Start cooking. NOTE,"The oven light comes on automatically (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed.
  • Page 15: How To Exit The Sabbath Feature

    www.GEAppliances.com How to Exit the Sabbath Feature the CLEAR/OFFpad, Touch %q) the DELAYSTART pad tmfil 12shdn or no shdn al)l)eax_ in the 12shdn indicates displa}: that the oven If the o_en is cooking, wait for a will automaticallv turn off after 12 ran(lon_ delay period of al)proxinmtel hom_.
  • Page 16: Using The Oven

    Usingtheoven. Toavoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on, Before you begin... Ye remove a shelf, [:m]] it toward yol_, d]t d_e shelves have su)[>]ocks, so d_at _he_ placed correcdv (m the shelf supports _'om_t el_d Iq>...
  • Page 17: Preheating And Pan Placement

    www.GEAppliances.com How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Your ovenis notdesigned foropen-door cooking. Type of Food Shelf Position Frozenpies (on cookie sheet) B or C Touch RAKE pad. Angel food cake, Touch pads to set the nt/I/lbeI" bundt or pound cakes desired teinperature.
  • Page 18: How To Set The Oven For Broiling

    Usingthe oven. How to Set the Oven for Broiling Touch the START pad. Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan. _,_qmn broiling is finished, touch CLEAR/OFFpa d. AlWays use the broiler pan and grid Follow suggested shelf...
  • Page 19: Using The Clock And Timer

    Usingthe clock and timer, vvww.GEAppliances. Not all features are on all models. To Set the Clock clock must be set to the correct time If numl)er pads are not touched within CLOCK dm fi)r the autonmtic oxen timing tractions minute after touch pad, the...
  • Page 20 Usingthe timed baking and masting features. NOTE" Foods that spoil easily--such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork--should not be allowed to s# for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off because heat from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
  • Page 21: Usingthe Probe

    Usingthe probe. (on some models) wwvv.CEApp/iances.com For many foods, especially roasts and poult_ internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of cooking foods to the exact aloneness you want. Use of probes other than the one provided with this product...
  • Page 22: Usingthe Convectionoven

    Usingthe convectionoven.(on some models) 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. To help understand difference between comection bake roast traditional bake roast, here...
  • Page 23: Cookware For Convection Cooking

    vvww.GEAppliances.com Cookware for Convection Cooking Metal and Glass Before using your convection oven, check to see if' VO/ll"cookware leaves rooIIl [Ol" _lir Any _'pe ot cookware will work ill Your circulation ill the oven. If you are baking convection oven. Howe\'ei; metnl pans heat with several pans, leave space between tile ti_stest and are recommended...
  • Page 24 Usingthe convectionoven.(on some models) How to Set the Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe io.some models) CAUtiON:To prevent p ossible bums,donot The display will flash PROBE and the oven unplug theprobefromtheovenoutletuntiltheoven control will signal if the probe is inserted Forbest resultswhenroastinglarge hascoofecL D onot storetheprobein theoven.
  • Page 25: Convection Roasting

    www.GEAppliances.com Convection Roasting Guide Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven Temp. Internal Temp. Beef Rib(3 to 5 Ibs.) Rare t 20-24 325°F 140°F Medium 24-28 325°F 160°F Well 28-32 325°F 170°F Boneless Rib,TopSirloin Rare t 20-24 325°F 140°F Medium 24-28 325°F 160°F Well 28-32 325°F 170°F...
  • Page 26 Usingthe timed convectionbaking features.(on some models) You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan will stop when the door is opened butthe heatwill nottum off. NOTE"Foods that spoil easily--such as milk, eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork--should not be allowed to s# for more than 1 hour before or after cooking.
  • Page 27 Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself! www.GEAppliances.co Youmay find that your new oven cooks differently than the one # 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.
  • Page 28: Usingthe Electric Warming Drawer. (On Some Models)

    Usingthe electric warming drawer. (on some models) The warming drawer wifl keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with hot food. Do not use to heat cold food other than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal. To Use the Warming Drawer Tou(-h tile WARMINGDRAWERp_Jd.
  • Page 29 www.GEAppliances.com Temperature Selection Chan To keep se_ e_] dine're_ t {hods h or, set I Food Type Control Setting I the temperature to the %od m_eedh_g the Bacon highest setfim_g. Place the items m_eedim_g the Breads highest settim_g ol_ the bottom o{ the drinker Casserole m_d items m_eedh_g less heat o1_ the rack...
  • Page 30: Usingthe Self-Cleaning Oven

    Usingthe self-cleaning oven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle For the ti_t seltk'lean c)'cle, we re('omn/end Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass venting your kitchen with an open window material of the oven door gasket cannot...
  • Page 31 wvvw.GEAppliances.com 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 the START pad. Touch of day. OD dD(D (D (D The door locks automatically.
  • Page 32: Care And Cleaning Of The Range

    Care and cleaning of the range. Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range, 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.
  • Page 33: Burner Caps And Heads

    www.GEAppliances.com Burner Caps and Heads Replacement NOTE: Before removing the burner caps The top sides of the Right Front, Right and heads, remember their size and location. Rear and Left Front burner heads Replace them/n the same location after marked with the letters "RF,"...
  • Page 34 Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Grates Yore" range has three protessional-sQ:le extended opel'ate b/li'nei" _[i)i" }lil double grates. These grates are position- period _ff time without cookware on tile specific. For ma_mum stability, these grates grate. Tile finish on tile grate may chip without cookware to absorb...
  • Page 35: Normal Daily Use Cleaning

    Cleaningthe glass cooktop.(on some models) . .CEAppliances.com Normal Daily Use Cleaning ONLY I_se (_EP.AMA BRVFE _ Ceramic Shake c]eaMm_g cream we]]. _pp]y a _bw drops ot (_EP.AMA BRYFE C(}oktop Clem_er (mtl]e glass cooktop. ()diet creams m](lt be as e#i_cdve. Ceramic (2}oktop (_]eaN]er direct]'_,...
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Glass Cooktop

    Cleaningthe glass cooktop.(o,some mod /s Cooktop Seal To clean cooktop seal around edges of the glass, lay a wet ch)th on it fin" a few minutes, then wipe clean with nonabrasive cleaners. Glass surface--potential for permanent damage. Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic Our testing shows that if you are cooking high sugar Tm'm_ ofla]l...
  • Page 37: Oven Bottom

    Careand cleaning of the range, vvww.GEAppliances.com Lift-Off Oven Boor The oven door is removable, bu_ it is heavy You may The area outside the gasket can be need he/p roroov/ng and replacing #_e door cleaned with a soap-tilled steel wool or plastic pad.
  • Page 38: Warming Drawer

    Care and cleaning of the range. Warming Drawer Rack (on some models) Clean rack with detergent water: Atter cleaning, rinse rack with clean water dr) with a clean cloth. Warming Drawer Pan (on some models) wamfing drawer has a remo_fl)le ior easy cleaning, l{enlove...
  • Page 39: Oven Air Vents

    www.GEAppliances.com Oven Air Vents Never block tile vents (air openings) of tile range. Tile}' provide tile air inlet and outlet that are necessa_ T fin" the range to operate properly with correct COll/b/istlon. _dr openings are located at the rear ot Vent appearance and location var_...
  • Page 40: Oven Shelves

    Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Shelves If yore" ovel_ is equipped m_icke] ovem_ They may also be c]em_ed by ush_g am_ shelves, they shol_]d be removed {_'om tile ab_wsive c]em_se_; Af}er c]em_h_g, rim_se t]_e she]yes with c]em_ water m_d dry wit]] a ove]_ before beg]m_h_g...
  • Page 41: Installation Instructions

    Installation Range Instructions In the Commonwealth FOR YOUR SAFETY of Massachusetts store or use combustible materials, gasoline other flammable vapors liquids in the vicinity by a licensed • This product must installed this or any other appliance, phunber or gas fitter, If you smell gas:...
  • Page 42 mnstaliation mnstructions AWARNmNG • Avoid pladng cabinets above range. To reduce hazard caused by reaching over open flalnes of operating burnels, install a ventilation mNSTALLAT ON SAFETY hood over range that projects fi)rward at least 5" beyond fl'ont of the cabinets.
  • Page 43: Installation

    Installation Instructions DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. location of the electrical outlet pipe opening (see Gas Pipe Electric Outlet Locations) be adjusted to meet specific requirements.
  • Page 44 mnstaliation mnstructions -& WARNmNG LOCATION ANTra-TIP DEVICE Do not locate the rmlge where it may be subject strong drafts. Any openings in the floor or wall behind the rm_ge should be sealed. Make sure the openings All ranges can tip and injury could around...
  • Page 45: Connect The Range To Gas

    mnstaliation mnstructions [] PROVIDE ADEQUATE [] CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS SUPPLY Shut off the main gas supply valve before discmmecting the old range and leave it off mltil the new hook-up Your rmlge is designed to operate at a pressure of 4"...
  • Page 46 mnstaliation mnstructions GAS PiPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-wall connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve and rear wall 120Voutlet. Shortest connection from hard pipe stub location to range hookup. This area allows for flush range installation with through-the-floor connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve.
  • Page 47: Flexible Connector

    Installation Instructions FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR HOOKUP Range Pressure regl 90° Elbow (provided) Flex connector (6 ft. max.) ' Adapter ..Installer: Inform the consumer of the location --------Adapter of the gas shut-off valve. Gas shut-oft valve 1/2" or 3/4" Gas RIGID PIPE HOOKUP Range 90°...
  • Page 48: Electrical Connections

    mnstaliation mnstructions [] ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) Electrical Requirements A. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will be Disconnected Infrequently. 120-volt, 60 Hertz, properly grounded branch circuit protected by a 15-amp or 20-amp circuit breaker adapter be used only on a 15-amp circuit.
  • Page 49 mnstaliation mnstructions [] CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE [] ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (CONT.) BURNERS B. Usage Situations where Appliance Power Cord will he Disconnected Frequently. Operation of all cooktop oven bm'ners should checked alter the range and gas SUl)pl ) lines haxe been use an adapter plug...
  • Page 50: Leveling The Range

    Installation Instructions [] ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN [] ADJUST BROIL AND OVEN BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT BURNER AIR ADJUSTMENT SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY SHUTTERS IF NECESSARY (CONT.) adjustment shutters bottom burners regulate flow of air to the flmnes. Oven To remove oven bottom: A.
  • Page 51 mnstaiiation mnstructions [] INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP [] INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE DEVICE (CONT.) Wallboard A WARNING! Back of range • R'm,,e, _ must be secured with an approxed Anti- Tip dexice. • Unless properly installed, range could screw tipped b) you or a child standing, ,sittin,,_ or...
  • Page 52 Before YouCall ForService... Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. What To Do Possible Causes Topburners do notlight * Make sure electrical Plug on range is not completely l)lug is I)lugged into a live, prol)erly ordo notburn evenly,...
  • Page 53 www.GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do Controlsignals after You forgot to enter a bake * Touch the BAKE pad and desired teml)erature entering cooking time temperature or cleaning time. tile SELF CLEAN pad and desired ('lean time. or start time Food does notbake * See tile Using the oven section.
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Tips

    Before YouCall For Service... Troubleshooting tips Possible Causes What To Do Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace bulb. Plug on rmage is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, i)roperly hlserted...
  • Page 55 www.GEAppliances.com Possible Causes What To Do • Replace the tuse or reset the circuit breakeL Display goes blank A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. Special features of your oven control clock is in the •...
  • Page 56 Notes_ €_ €_ €_...
  • Page 57 GE Service Protection Plus F_' GE, a imme recog_3ized woddwkle fbr qt_a]lhy aI_d depei_dabi]lh), offers )o_t SeF'dce PIotectioI_ Ph_s"_--compvehei_six;e pvotecti(m oi_ a_]ly(mr a]pp_iai_ces-- No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: WeTI CoverAny ApplMnce. o Backed by GE Anywhere. Anflfme. o All brands covered o UnIiufited service...
  • Page 58 Consumer Product Ownership Registration Deal Customer: Thank you for purchasing our product and thank you for placing your confidence in us. _a/e are proud to haxe you as a customer'. Follow these three steps to protect your appliance investment: Complete and mail Read your Owner's...
  • Page 59 €_...
  • Page 60 Notes_ €_ €_ €_...
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  • Page 62 GE Gas Range Warranty.(For c.stemers inthe United States) Aft warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, Proof of the original purchase on-line, 24 hours a day, vis# us at www.GEAppliances.com, or call date is needed to obtain service 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737).
  • Page 63 GEGas Range Warranty. (For c.stomers inCanada) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers Staple your receipt here. or an authorized Customer Care® technician. For service, Proof of the original purchase call 1.800.361.3400. date is needed to obtain service under the warrantg Camco Will Replace: Anypart...
  • Page 64 ConsumerSupport. gEAppliancesWebsite www.GEAppliances.co Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try tile GE Appliances X_'ebsite 24 hom_ 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 ondine.

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