GE J2B918 Installation & Owner's Instructions

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Safety Instructions

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Operating Inslrudions

Com_ction

Oven

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19-23

Roasting

(;uide

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Timed Convection

Baking..23

Gas Surt_ace Burners

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9, l l

Griddle

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l 0

I,ower ()yen Drawer

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Thermostat

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Upper

()yen

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12-27

Aluminum

Foil

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Baking or Roasting

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Broiling

(;uide

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(;lock and Timer

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Oven Controls

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Preheating

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Probe

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18, 21

Sabbath

Feature

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Self-Cleaning

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29, 30

Special Features

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24, 25

Timed

Baking and

Roasting

Features

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Care and Cleaning

Broiler

Pan and Grid

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Burner

Assembly

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Burner

Grates

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Burner

Caps and Heads

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Control

Panel and Knobs

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Cooktop

Surface

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Griddle ..................

I,ift-()ff ()yen Door

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I,ower Oven Drawer

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()yen Air Vents

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()yen Heating

Elements

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()yen i,ight Replacement

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Oven Shelves

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Stainless Steel Surfaces

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Self-Cleaning

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29, 30

Write the model and serial

numbershere:

Model #

Serial #

You

can find

thenl

on a label

the

front

ot the

range

behind

the

lower

()veil

drawer.

Installation

Inslru_Ttions...........

39-52

Anti-Tip

Device

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Check Ignition

Surface

Bun_ers

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50, 51

Connect

Rang_

to Electric

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44, 46

Connect

Range to Gas...43,

Dimensions

and

Clearances

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Electrical

Connections

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I_x_l the Range

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I,ocation

(;uidelines

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Safety Instructions

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39, 40

Accessories

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Troubleshooting

Tips..53-56

Consumer Support

Consili]/er

Support

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Back Cox_r

Product

Registration

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J2B918

183D5580P169 49-85082-1 05-05JR

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Page 1 Installation Safety Instructions ..Inslru_Ttions... 39-52 Operating Inslrudions Anti-Tip Device ... Com_ction Oven ..19-23 Check Ignition Roasting (;uide ..J2B918 Surface Bun_ers ..50, 51 Timed Convection Baking..23 Connect Rang_ Gas Surt_ace Burners ..9, l l to Electric ....
Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i!!7_i'iiiililililililililiiii_i_!_ WARNING! ANTI-TIP DEVICE , ALL RANGESCAN TIP INJURY TOPERSONS COULDRESULT INSTALLAN_ TIP DEVICESPACKEDWITH RANGE SEEINSTALLAtiON INSTRUCtiONS WARNING: I f the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,...
Page 3 A 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 fife. ANTI-TIP DEVICE Aft ranges can tip and injury could result Toprevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall by installing the Anti--tip device supplied.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. iiiiiiiiiiiiil;_i!i!!';i_:_i'iiiililililililililiiii_;_!_ WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY N OtiCE The Califomb Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of Califomb 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.
Page 5 g_com SAFETY P RECAUTIONS Locate the rang_ out of kitchen traffic path Nex>r wear loose-fitting oi hanging garments and out of drafW locations to prex>nt i)ooi ` while using the appliance. Be careflfl when air circulation. reaching for items stored in cabinets ox>r the range.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. A WARNIN6! iiiiiiiiiiiiil;_i!i!!';i_i'iiiililililililililiiii_;_!_ SURFACE BURNERS ,'_ ,,,_ Use proper pan size--a void 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.
Page 7 ELECTRIC WARMING DRAWER A NDLOWER OVEN DRAWER The purpose of die warming drawer and Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface of the lower oven drawer. WARM ZONE seuing of the lower o_en drawer is to hold hot cooked...
Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. iiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i!i!!';i_:_i'iiiililililililililiiii_i_!_ COOK MEAT ANDPOULTRY THOROUGHLY... Cook meat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°!:and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°ECooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodbome illness. UPPER OVEN Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven.
Page 9 This btm_er La,-ge ExtraLarge liquid to a boil. It has a spedal POWER BOlE_ can be turned down to for a vec_' low setting designed...
Page 10 Usingthe griddle. NOTE"Your griddlewill discolor overtimeas it _A_ur non-stick coated griddle provides becomes seasoned with use. an extra-large cooking sm'ti_ce tot meats, pancakes or other food usually prepared in a ti'ying pan or skillet. How to Insert the Griddle iiiiiiiiiiiiii "¸...
Page 11 Usingthe gas surface burners, gecom Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: lMe(limn-weight cookware Glass: There are two t,ipes ot glass cookware--those tor oven rise ()Ill',' recon/mended because it heats quickly and evenlv. Most fi)ods brown evenly in an those tot u)p-otXrange cooking (saucepans, aluminum skillet.
Page 12: Oven Controls
Usingthe oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model Convection iiiiiiiiiiiii'::i_'i_5:i:i:i:i:i:i:i:i:i;i;i_ii_!!i_!! OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeaturesand Settings iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiililililililililiiiiiiii i!il CLOCK Pad SELF CLEAN Pad Touch this I)ad beloi'e ,settino_ t ile clock. Touch this I)ad to select tile self=cleaning filnction.
Page 13 Usingthe upperoven. gecom To avoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you begin... The shelves have stop-locks, so that when To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, flit the placed correctly on the supports,...
Page 14: Aluminum Foil
Usingthe upper oven. How to Set the Upper Ovenfor Baking or Roasting Type of Food Shelf Position Touch BAKE pad. Frozenpies (on cookie sheet) desiredTOUch thetemperamrem|mber pads to set the Angel food cake, B or C bundt or pound cakes Touch START pad.
Page 15 How to Set the Upper Ovenfor Broiling--Close the oven door the START pad. Place tim meat or fish on the broiler Touch grid in the broiler pan. _._qmn broiling is finished, touch the Always use the broiler pan and grid CLEAR/OFF pad.
Page 16: Lock And Timer
Usingthe clock and timer. Not all features are on all models. ToSet the Clock The clock must be set to the correct time If mmfl)er pads touched within CLOCK of day fin" the automatic oven timing miimte alter w)u touch pad, flmcfions to work properly:...
Page 17 Usingthe timed baking and masting features (upperoven only). ge.com 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 18 Usingthe probe. (on some models) For many foods, especially roasts and poultry, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature probe takes the guesswork out of roasting by cooking foods to the exact aloneness you want. Use of probes other than proxided...
Page 19 Usingthe convectionoven. geoom 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 you understand tile difference between convection bake ;Hid l'OaSt traditional bake and roast, here are some...
Page 20 Usingthe convectionoven. Cookware for Convection Cooking Metal and Glass Betoi'e using your convection oven, check to see if your cookware leaves rooin for air Any type ot cookware will work in v<)tlI" circulation in the ()veil. If you are baking heat convection oven,...
Page 21 How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe (on some models) _Mier the internal temperature of the tood The display will flash PROBE and the oven reaches 100°E the changing internal control will signal if the probe...
Page 22 Usingthe convectionoven. Convection Roasting Guide--Suggested Settings Meats Minutes/Lb, Oven Temp. Internal Temp. Beef Rib13to BIhs.) Rarer 20_4 300°F 140"F Medium 24_8 300°F 160°F Well 28_2 300°F 170°F BonelessRib,TopSirloin Rarer 20_4 300°F 140°F Medium 24_8 300°F 160°F Well 28_2 300°F 170°F BeefTenderloin Raret 10 14...
Page 23: Timed Convection Baking
Usingthe timed convection baking features (upperoven only). ge.com You will hear a fan while cooking with this feature. The fan wifl stop when the door is opened but the heat will not turn off. 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.
Page 24 Special features of your upperoven 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 25 Control Lockout (on some models) Your controlwill allowyoutolockout thetouch NOTE: A// cookingand tinningfunctions wi// be padssotheycannot b eactivatedwhentouched cancelled when/ock/bg out the control CONTROL LOCKOUT or cleaningthepanel To/Inlo('k tile control, to/lch tile To lock tile controls: 9 and 0 touch pads at tile same dine...
Page 26: Sabbath Feature
Usingthe SabbathFeature.(on some models) (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 (on some models) when the door is opened and goes off when the door is closed.
Page 27: Thermostat
Adjust the upperoven thermostat--Do it yourself! ge.com You 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.
Page 28 Usingthe lower oven drawer. (on some models) The lower oven drawer may be used to bake foods using the same times and temperatures as a standard oven. Foods ideal for baking in the lower oven drawer include pizza, frozen foods, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and many desserts. To Use the Lower Oven Drawer NOTES: in and turn...
Page 29: Self-Cleaning
Usingthe self-cleaning upperoven. gecem The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. Before a Clean Cycle For tile ti_t sell:clean cycle, we recommend Do not clean tile gasket. Tile fiberglass venting your kitchen with an open window material...
Page 30: Self-Cleaning
Usingthe self-cleaning upperoven. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. How to Delay the Start of Cleaning ® sure the Make clock shows correct Touch the START pad. time of day. O(DdD(DCD door locks...
Page 31 Careand cleaning of the range, gecom 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 de vice is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
Page 32: Burner Caps And Heads
Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads Burner caps Replacement I,ifl off when cool. _A'ashbm'ner caps I_eplace burner caps. Make sure that in hot, soapy water rinse with clean caps replaced in the correct water: You may scorn" with a plastic scom_ing location.
Page 33: Burner Grates
Burner Grates Y)ur range has three protessional-st} le double Replace the gwates so fllat continuous a_vs are grates, These gl'ates are position-specific, ti)rmed with the center ribs of all three glares. nlaxinlunl stability, these gl'ates should onlx Do not operate...
Page 34: Griddle
Careand cleaning of the range. Griddle Griddle Precautions: If something hasspilledunder thegriddle,it No s; shouldbecleaned up assoonaspossible to burnerrhe griddleonly '_to be used over the c enter prevent"baked on" foodsoil. Donot cleanthegnddlein a d12hwasher Donotal/owgreasetoaccumulate underthe Washwithhot, soapy waterafter eachuse griddle as it canbea byehazard.
Page 35: Broiler Pan And Grid
de.corn Lift-Off Oven Door Theoven door is removable,but it is heavy Youmay The area outside the gasket can need help removlbg and replacing the door be cleaned with a soap-filled plastic scotwing pad. Do not rift the door by the handle. Make sure the Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid oven is completely cool content(such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,fruit...
Page 36 Care and cleaning of the range. Removable Lower Oven Drawer (onsomemodels) Toreplace the drawer: NOTE: Before performing anyadjustments, cleaning or service, d isconnect therangeelectrical ,Place the left drawer rail arotmd powersupply at thehousehold d istribution panel tuner left rail guide and slide it in byremoving thefuseorswitchingoff theckcuit slightl) to hook it.
Page 37: Control Panel And Knobs
Oven Air Vents Never block tile vents (air openings) of tile range. They provide tile air inlet and outlet that are necessa_ y t0r tile range to operate properly with correct COll/btlstion. _dr openings are located at the rear ot...
Page 38: Oven Shelves
Care and cleaning of the range. Oven Shelves and Drawer Racks Clean the shelxes with an abrasixe cleansex: To make the shelves slide more easily, apply a small amount ot vegetable oil or cooking The oven shelves may be cleaned in the oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges ot...
Page 39 Installation of the range. Read these instructions completely and carefully. IN THECOMMONWEALTH OFMASSACHUSETTS This product nmst installed by a licensed phunber or gas fitter, When using ball type gas shut-off valves, they shall T-handle type, A flexible connector, when used, must exceed ._ teet,...
Page 40 Installation of the range. WARNING#. INSTALLAtiON S AFETY I NSTRUCtiONS Improper instaflafion, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information, consult a quafified instafler, service agency, manufacturer (dealer) or the gas suppfier. Never reuse old flexible connectors.
Page 41: Dimensions And Clearances
Read these instructions completely and carefully. DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surfaces. These dimensions must be met for safe use of your range. The location of the electrical outlet and pipe opening (see Gas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations) may be adjusted to meet specific requirements. •...
Page 42: Safety Instructions
Installation of the range. TOOLS YOUWILLNEED Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers Flareunionadapter for connection to gas supply line Pencil and ruler (3/4" or 1/2" NPTx 1/2" I.D.) Flareunion adapter for connection to pressure regulator Two pipewrenches (oneforbackup) on range (1/2" NPTx 1/2" LD.) Open-end o r adjustable wrench Ll)ul_lleak detector or soapywater Nut driveror wrench.1/4"...
Page 43 Read these instructions completely and carefully. Gas Supply Requirements Recommended Gas Pipe Outlet Locations NOTE: M akegas connections on the left side of the cutout opening. 30" Recommended area for through4he-wa// connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve. This area allows flush installation to rear wall.
Page 44 Installation of the range. Electrical Power Supply Requirements Recommended Electrical Outlet Locations NOTE:Make electrical connections on flTeright side of the cutout opening electrical outlet area. Orient the electrical receptacle so the Recommended acceptable length is parallel to the floor. 71/2" Product is shipped with 4-prong plug.
Page 45 Read these instructions completely and carefully. Connect the Range to the Gas Supply Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until the new hookup has been completed. Don't forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances when you turn the gas back on.
Page 46 Installation of the range. Connect the Range to the Electrical Supply Skip to Step 5 if the power cord shipped on the range does not match your wall receptacle. Using an Existing NEMA 14-50R Receptacle Plug the range power cord into a properly A range cord rated at 40 amps with 195/250 grounded wall receptacle.
Page 47 Read these instructions completely and carefully. Replace the Power Cord (Optional) Continued Perform this step only if the power cord shipped on the range does not match your wall receptacle. 3-Wire Power Cord Installation Option WARNING: The neutral or round w, e Terminalblock of thepowercordmustbe connected to theneutral...
Page 48 Installation of the range. Replace the Power Cord (Optional) Continued Perform this step only if the power cord shipped on the range does not match your wall receptacle. 3-Wire Conduit Installation Option I,ocate tile copper ground strap on tile lower back of tile range. I,oosen tile upper center...
Page 49 Read these instructions completely and carefully. Replace the Power Cord (Optional) Continued Perform this step only if the power cord shipped on the range does not match your wall receptacle. #-Wire Conduit Installation Option ]),emoxe strain relief clami_ fi'on_ bracket. _ssemble squeeze connector...
Page 50 Installation of the range. Seal the Openings Seal any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range when hookups are completed. Assemble Surface Burners _ssemble the side burners as shown. Place the bm'ner caps on the cooktop. Make sure the caps are placed in the correct locations.
Page 51 Read these instructions completely and carefully. Quality of Flames Tile combustion quality ot burner flames needs to be detemfined visually: (,41Yellow flames-- Call for service (B) Yellowtipson outer cones-- Normal for LP gas (C) Soft blue flames--Normal for natural gas If burnerflameslooklike(A),carlfor service.
Page 52: Anti-Tip Device
Installation of the range. Install the Anti-Tip Device WARNING: An Anti-Tip bracket is supplied with instructions fi)r instnllation in a varieW of locations. The instructions include by Anti-Tip bracket Range must be secured all necessary inflmnafion to complete supplied. installation. Read the Safety Instructions and the instructions that fit your situation...
Page 53: Burner Assembly
Before you call for service... ge.com 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 Plug on range...
Page 54 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Possible Causes What To Do Food does not Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure w)u touch tile BROIL HI/LO pad. broilproperly Oven door not closed. • See tile Using the upper oven secdou. •...
Page 55 Possible Causes What To Do Oven not clean after Oven controls properly set. * See the Using the self-cleaning oven section. a clean cycle Oven was heavily soiled. * Clean up hea\y spillo\'e_ before starting clean cycle. Heavily soiled...
Page 56 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips ii/iiiiiiii!ilii!i!iliiliilllllllllll i What To Do Possible Causes • This is noHual. Fannoise Tile convection tim will run until tile The convection fan may turn on mad off automatically. door tUll(tiol] is oveI" oI" the o})eIled, Convection fan •...
Page 57: Accessories 5
Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com (U.S.) or www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada), or carl 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 888.261.3055 (Canada) (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. i_ili !iii!ii i_ii_i i l ii i iii i __i _! _ i i...
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Page 61 GE Service Protection Plus 'M GE, a name recognized worldwide fbr quality' and dependability, oflers y'ou Service Protection Plus"--comprehensive protection on all y'our appliances-- No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We71 CoverAny Appliance. • Backed by GE Anywhere. Anytime.* • All brmads covered •...
Page 62 AND RET[ RN Tt tIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISII YOI JR _,_L \RRANT'; RIG I ITS. GE Consotner & IndttstriM Appliances For intormation about GEA's prixacy and data usage poliQ; go to ge.com and click on 'Prixacy Policy" General Electric Col_Tpany or call 8(t0.626.2224. Louisville, KY40225...
Page 63 Service trips to your home to teach you how to use Dmnage to the product caused by accident, fire, floods acts of God. the product. hnproper h_staJlation, delivery or maintenance. IucidentaJ or consequential dmnage caused by possible defects with this applimace. Failure of the product if it is abused, misused, or used for other thm_ the intended...
Page 64 Caution must be exercised, since improper servicing may cause unsafe operation. ContactUs ge. com If you are not satisfied with the service w)u receive fl'om GE, contact us on our X&'ebsite with all the details including your phone nulnbei;...

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