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GE J2B918 Installation & Owner's Instructions

GE J2B918 Installation & Owner's Instructions

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Safely Instructions
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2
Operatirg,. lnstructiom"
Com,ecfion
Oven
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19-23
Roasting
Guide
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22
Timed Convection
Baking..23
(;as Surfi_ce Burners
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9, 11
(;riddle
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10
Lov_r Oven Drav_r
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28
Thermostat
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27
Upper
()yen
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12-27
Alumin mn Foil
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14
Baking or Roasting
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14
Broiling
Guide
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15
Clock and Timer.
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16
Oven
Controls
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12
Preheating
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14
Probe
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18, 21
Sabbad/Feature
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26
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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17
Care and
Cleaning
Broiler
Pan and Grid
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35
Burner
Assembly
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31
Burner
Grams
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33
Burner
Caps and Heads
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32
Control
Panel and 14mobs ...37
Cooktop
Surface
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33
(;riddle
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34
I Jfl-Off C_,en Door
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35
Lov_r Oven Drav_r
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36
(X,en Mr VeJats
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37
Oven Heating
Elements
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35
(X'en Light Replacement
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O_en SheE es ..............
-_8
Stainless Smel Surfi_ces .....
33
Self:Cleaning
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29, 30
Write the model and serial
numbershere:
Model #
Serial #
You can find theIn (m a label (m
the
front
ot the
range
behind
the
lower
()veil
drawer.
Installation
Instrugtio
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39-52
Anti-Tip
Device
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52
Check Ignition
of
Surface
Burners
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50, 51
Connect
Range
to Electric
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44, 46
Connect
Range to (;as...43,
45
Dimensions
and
Clearances
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41
Elecu_ica] Connections
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level
the Range
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51
Location
Guidelines
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42
LP ......................
52
Safety Instructions
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39, 40
Accessories
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57
Troubleshooting Tips..53-56
Consumer Support
CODSIIII/eF
Support
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Back Co_>r
Product
Regisuation
.... 61,62
_\arranty
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63
J2B 918
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  • Page 1 Installation Safely Instructions ..Instrugtio ns ... 39-52 Operatirg,. lnstructiom" Anti-Tip Device ... Com,ecfion Oven ..19-23 Check Ignition Roasting Guide ..J2B 918 Surface Burners ..50, 51 Timed Convection Baking..23 Connect Range (;as Surfi_ce Burners ..9, 11 to Electric ....
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. A WARNING! ANTI-TIP DEVICE ALL RANGESCAN TIP @ INJURY TOPERSONS COULDRESULT @ INSTALLAN_TIP DEVICESPACKEDWITH RANGE _: SEEINSTALLATION INSTRUCtiONS A WARNING: I f the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property...
  • Page 3 ..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. ANTI-TIP DEVICE All ranges can tip and injury could result.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 _:!':i Locate the rang_ out of kitchen traffic i)ath Nex>r wear loose-fitting oi hanging garments of drafw locations m pre_nt poor while using the appliance. Be careflfl when air circulation. reaching for items stored in cabinets oxer the range.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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 S AFETY iNFORMATiON. READ ALLiNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE U SING. 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.
  • Page 9 Usingthe gas surface burners. ge.com Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Before Lighting a Gas Burner After Lighting a Gas Burner _: Make sure ;111 burne_ are in place. _: Do not operate tile bm'ner...
  • Page 10 Usingthe griddle. NOTE." Y our griddlewill discolor overtimeas it Y_ur non-stick coated griddle provides becomes seasoned with use. an extra-large cooking surfi_ce for meats, How to Insert the Griddle CAUTION: Place and remove griddle only whenall prates andgriddle are cool and all surfaceunitsare turnedOFF.
  • Page 11 Usingthegas surface burners. 9e corn Top-of-Range Cookware Aluminum: Mediun/-weight cookware Glass: There are two types ot glass cookware---those fl)r ()veil tlse only recon/nlended because it heats quickly and evenly. Most foods brown evenly in an those fi)r top-olXi'ange cooking (saucepans, ahuninunl skillet.
  • Page 12 Usingthe oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model Convection CONTROL LOCKOt ® OvenControl,Clockand TimerFeaturesand Settings CLOCK Pad SELF CLEAN Pad Touch this pad beloi'e ,settiiw_ tile clock. Touch this pad to select tile self=cleaning fiinction.
  • Page 13 Usingthe upperoven. gecom To avoid possible bums, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on. Before you herin... To remove a she/g pull it toward you, tilt the shelves have stop-locks, so that when ii'ont end up and pull it out. placed correctly oil the...
  • Page 14 Usingthe upper oven. How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting Type of Food Shelf Position BAKEpad. Touch tile Frozenpies (on cookie sheet) Touch pads to set the ntlI/lbeI" desired teml)erature. Angel food cake, B or C bundt or pound cakes Touch tile START pad.
  • Page 15 How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling--Close the oven door tile START pad. or fish on tile broiler Touch Place meat grid in tile broiler pan. _q_en broiling is finished, touch tile Always use the broiler pan and grid CLEAR/OFFpad.
  • Page 16 Usingthe clock and timer. Not all features are on all models. ToSet the Clock clock must be set to the correct time If mmfl)er pads touched within CLOCK of elm fin" the autonmtic oxen timing mimKe after 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 M/owed to sit 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 l)robes other than pr(wided...
  • Page 19 Usingthe convectionoven. Re c orn 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 and roast and t _--0...
  • 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 _e.conl How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe (on some models) _Mter the internal temperature of the lbod The display will flash PROBE and the oven reaches } O0°E the changing interna} control will signal if the probe is inserted For best results when roasting large into the outlet,...
  • 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 Usingthe timed convection baking features (upperoven only). ge.com You 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, stuffings, poultry and pork-should not be allowed to sit for more than I 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 foflowing 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) J(Z) @ Your controlwill allowyoutolockout thetouch NOTE"A// cookingand tlkning functions wi// be padssotheycannotbeactivatedwhentouched cancelled when/ockl?)g out the control CONTROL LOCKOUT or cleaningthepane[ To tlilJo('k tile totlch tile CoIltI'ol, To lock tile controls: 9 and 0 touch pads at tile same dine fin"...
  • Page 26 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 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 LOWER NOTES:...
  • Page 29 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 the fiI_t sell:clean cycle, we reconnnend Do not clean tile gasket. Tile fibeiglass venting your kitchen with an open window inateiJal...
  • Page 30 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 Make sure tile clock shows tile correct Touch tile START pad. time of day. OGQQO 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 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.
  • Page 32 Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads Burner caps Replacement I,ifl off when cool. _,Yashburner caps I?.eplace burner caps. Make sure that in hot, soapy water rinse with clean caps replaced in the correct with a plastic water: You may scorn"...
  • Page 33 Burner Grates Your mnge has three professional-sb'le double Replace the gwates so flint continuous arcs are grates. These grams are position-specific. limned with the center ribs of all three g_ams. maxinmm stability, these g_ates should on b Do not operate...
  • Page 34 Careand cleaning of the range. Griddle NOTES: Griddle Precautions: i_::Thegriddle Is to be used over the center _: If something has spilled underthe griddle, it burner only should be cleaned up as soonas possible to prevent "bakedon" food soil. <,i!i Donot clean the gndd/e in a dishwasher _: Do not a//ow grease to accurnu/ateunder the _: Wash with hot, soapywater after eachuse griddle as it can be a byehazard.Clean under the...
  • Page 35 Lift-Off Oven Door Theoven door/s removable,but it/s heaw. Youmay iJG Tile area outside tile gasket can need help removing and replacing the door be cleaned Mth a soap-filled plastic scorning pad. Do not rift the door by the handle. Make sure the...
  • Page 36 Care and cleaning of the range. Removable Lower Oven Drawer (on some models) ¸ Toreplace the drawer: NOTE: Beforepedorming any adjustments, cleaning or service,disconnectthe range electrical ,Place the left drawer rail arotmd power supply at the householddistribution panel left rail guide and slide it in tuner by removlbg the fuse or switchlbg off the ckcuit to hook it.
  • Page 37 OvenAir Vents Never block tile vents (air openings) of tile range. Tile}' p_ovide tile air inlet and outlet that are necessary fl)_ tile range to operate property with correct combustion. at tile rear of _Mr openings are located Vent a ppearanceandlocationvar,¢...
  • Page 38 Careand cleaningof the range. Oven Shelves and Drawer Racks Clean tile shelxes with an abrasixe cleansex: To make tile shelves slide more easily, apply a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking Tile oven shelves may be cleaned in tile oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges ot selfk'leaning...
  • Page 39 installationof therange. Read these instructions oomplete/y and carefully. IN THECOMMONWEALTH OFMASSACHUSETTS ::Ji:: This product must be installed by a licensed plmnber or gas fitter, ::Ji:: When using ball type gas shut-off valves, they shall be the T-handle type. ?_:A flexible gas connector, when used, must...
  • 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 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 _: Gaslineshut-offvalve house conduiL Obtainonly if replacing the power cord with conduit ;;Ji:_ Pi)ge j oint sea/ant o r UL-approved pl)ge threadtapewith Teflon* that resists actionofnaturalandLP gases. *Teflon: R egistered t rademark of DuPont _; Flexible metalappliance connector ( 1/2" I.D.). A 5-foot lengthis recommended for easeof installation butother lengths areacceptable.
  • 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. Wall Mounted 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: rhe neutral or roundw, Terminalblock (appearance of the power cord must be connected to the neutral...
  • 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 ..Locate co ) )er gromld strap on the lo_,_er back of the range.
  • 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. 4-Wire Conduit Installation Option Remoxe tile strain relieI clamp ti'om tile bracket.
  • 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 burne_ 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/:lames The combustion quality of burner flames needs to be detemdned visually: (,4) Yellow flames-- Call for service (B) Yellowtipson outer cones-- Normal for LP gas (C) Soft blue flames--Normal for natural gas If burnerflameslookhke(A),carlfor semce.Normal b urner flamesshouldlooklike(B)or (C), d epending on thetypeof gasyouuse.
  • Page 52 Installation of the range. install the Anti-Tip Device A WARNING: An Anti-Tip bracket is supplied with instructions tot installation in a varieP,, of locations. The instructions include by Anti-Tip bracket ::Ji:: Range must be secured all necessary infimnafion to complete supplied.
  • Page 53 Before you carl for service.., geco,, Troubleshooting -tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. , _i:_'_: Possible Causes What To Do notlight burners do Plug on range is not completely * Make...
  • Page 54 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Possible Causes What To Do Fooddoesnot Oven conWols hnproperly set. BROILHI/LO • Make sure touch tile pad. Using the upper • See tile oven section. _r°t_:r°perlYoven Oven door closed. ---- • See tile Broiling Guide. hnproper shel f position beh,g...
  • Page 55 What To Do Possible Causes • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section. Ovennot cleanafter Oven controls not properly set. a clean cycle Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean tlI) hea\y spillove_ betore starting the clean cycle. Heavil)' soiled...
  • Page 56 Before you call for service... Troubleshooting -tips Possible Causes What To Do Fannoise convection fma may turn • This is n(mnal. Tile convection fire will run until tile mad off automatically, flmcfion is over or the door is opened, Convection fan •...
  • Page 57 Accessories. Looking For Something More? You can find these accessories and many more at ge.com (U.S.) or wwvv.GEPppfiances.ca (Canada), or carl 800.626.2002 (U.S.) or 888.261.3055 (Canada) (during normal business hours). Have your model number ready. Gra tes Surface Burner Caps (;j )( ()( :¸¸(5)¸¸¸¸¸¸7¸¸¸¸¸¸¸...
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  • Page 61 GE Service Protection Plus 'M GE, a name recognized worldwide for qualib, dependability; oflers Service Protection Plus'_'--comprehensive protection on all your appliances-- No Matter What Brand! Benefits Include: We'll CoverAny Appliance. * Backed by GE Anywhere. Anytime.* * All brands...
  • Page 62 Louisville, KY40225 FAILI RE T() (X)MPLETE AN[) RE'F[ 7RN TIIIS CARD DOES NOT DIMINISII YOI R ge.com WARRAN'I_" RIGIITS. For information about GEA's privacy and data usage poll(}; go to ge.com and click on "Prixacy Policy" or call 80{).6'_)6.'_)2'_)4.
  • Page 63 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for home use within the USA. If the product is located in an area where service by a GE Authorized Servicer is not available, you may be responsible for a trip charge or you may be required to bring the product to an Authorized GE Service Location for service.
  • Page 64 Expert (;E repair setsice is onl_ one step away fl'om xour door Get on-line and schedule your set\ice xour conxenience 24 hours any (lax of tile year! Or call 800.GE.(:ARES (800.432.2737) during n{mnal business hours. RealLifeDesign Studio ge.com that can be used by...