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Safety Instr uctions . . . . . . .2–8 Operating Instr uctions Convection Oven . . . . . .19–23 Roasting Guide . . . . . . . . . .22 Timed Convection Baking . .23 Gas Sur face Burners . . . . .9, 11 Griddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Lower Oven Drawer . . . . . . .28 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Upper Oven . . . . . . . . [...]
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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 W ARNING! For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury , or loss of life. All ranges can tip and injury could re[...]
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Operating Instructions 4 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 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 grounde[...]
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Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips 5 ■ 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 pac[...]
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SURF ACE BURNERS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Operating Instructions 6 Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 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 sp[...]
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■ The purpose of the warming drawer and W ARM ZONE setting of the lower oven drawer is to hold hot cooked foods at ser ving temperature. Always start with hot food; cold food cannot be heated or cooked in the warming drawer or the W ARM ZONE setting of the lower oven drawer . ■ Do not use the lower oven drawer to dry newspapers. If over heated,[...]
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8 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMA TION CAREFULL Y . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ■ Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before self-cleaning operation. ■ Before self-clean[...]
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How to Select Flame Size For safe handling of cookware, never let the flames extend up the sides of the cookware. W atch the flame, not the knob, as you reduce heat. When fast heating is desired, the flame size on a gas burner should match the cookware you are using. Flames larger than the bottom of the cookware will not result in faster heating of[...]
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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 spillover while cooking. ■ Do not use oil on the griddle for extended lengths of time. Permanent staining and/or cr[...]
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11 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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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 12 Using the oven controls. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Oven Control, Clock and T imer Features and Settings SELF CLEAN Pad T ouch this pad to select the self-cleaning function. See the Using the[...]
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13 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 supports, they will stop before coming completely out, and will not tilt. When placing and removing cookware, pull the shelf out to the bump on the shelf support. T[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 14 How to Set the Upper Oven for Baking or Roasting 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. As the oven heats up, the display will show the c[...]
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15 ge.com How to Set the Upper Oven for Broiling—Close the oven door Place the meat or fish on the broiler grid in the broiler pan. Follow suggested shelf positions in the Broiling Guide. The oven door must be closed during broiling. T ouch the BROIL HI/LO pad once for HI Broil. T o change to LO Broil, touch the BROIL HI/LO pad again. T ouch the [...]
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If a flashing time is in the display , you have experienced a power failure. Reset the clock. T o reset the clock, touch the CLOCK pad. Enter the correct time of day by touching the appropriate number pads. T ouch the ST ART pad. 16 Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day . The timer is a minute timer only . The CLEAR/OFF pad does not[...]
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17 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 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. How to Set an Immediate Star[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 18 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 and removing them from the food and outlet. ■ T o avoid damaging your probe, do not use [...]
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19 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. Adapting Recipes… Y ou can use your favorite recipes in the convection oven. When baking or roasting, reduce baking temperature by 25°F . No need to preheat when cooking longer than 15 minutes. ?[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 20 or When convection baking with only 1 shelf, follow the shelf positions recommended in the Using the Oven section. Using the convection oven. Multi-Shelf Baking Because heated air is circulated evenly throughout the oven, foods can be bak[...]
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21 ge.com How to Set the Upper Oven for Convection Roasting when Using the Probe (on some models) 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 pad. Place the shelf in the shelf position (A). Insert the probe completely into the[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 22 Using the convection oven. Meats Minutes/Lb. Oven T emp. Internal T emp. Beef Rib (3 to 5 lbs.) Rare † 20–24 300°F 140°F Medium 24–28 300°F 160°F Well 28–32 300°F 170°F Boneless Rib, T op Sirloin Rare † 20–24 300°F 140?[...]
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23 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, stuffings, poultry and pork–should not be allowed to sit for more than 1 hour before or after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful bacteria[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 24 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 . T[...]
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25 ge.com 12 Hour , 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out 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 pads at the same time for 3 seconds until the display shows SF . T ouch the CLOCK pad once. The display will s[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 26 Using the Sabbath Feature. (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 D[...]
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27 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 o[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 28 Using the lower oven drawer . (on some models) 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[...]
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29 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 . 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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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 30 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 the SELF CLEAN pad. Using the number pads, enter th[...]
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31 Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 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[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 32 Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Caps and Heads Burner caps Lift off when cool. W ash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water . Y ou may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles. Center[...]
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T o clean the outside glass finish, use a glass cleaner . Rinse and polish with a dr y cloth. Consumer Support Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions 33 Glass Window ge.com Burner Grates Y our range has three professional-style double grates. These grates are position-specific. For maximum stabil[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the range. Griddle NOTES: ■ The griddle is to be used over the center burner only . ■ Do not clean the griddle in a dishwasher . ■ Wash with hot, soapy water after each use while using a sponge or dishcloth. ■ If[...]
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35 Oven Heating Elements Do not clean the bake element or the broil element. Any soil will burn off when the elements are heated. T o clean the oven floor , gently lift the bake element. Clean with warm soapy water . Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy . Y ou may need help removing and replacing the door . Do not lift the[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 36 Care and cleaning of the range. Removable Lower Oven Drawer (on some models) Most cleaning can be done with the drawer in place. However , the drawer may be removed if further cleaning is needed. Use soap and warm water to thoroughly clea[...]
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37 ge.com Upper Control Panel Lock out the touch pads before cleaning. See the Control Lockout information in the Special features of your oven control section in this manual. Clean up splatters with a damp cloth. Y ou may also use a glass cleaner . Remove heavier soil with warm soapy water . Do not use abrasives of any kind. Unlock the touch pads [...]
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38 Care and cleaning of the range. 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-shap[...]
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39 Read these instructions completely and carefully . Installation of the range. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Installation of this range must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A.54, latest edition. This range has been design-certified by CSA International according to ANSI Z21.1, latest[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 40 Installation of the range. W ARNING! INST ALLA TION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional informat[...]
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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[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 42 Installation of the range. IMPORT ANT! Remove all tape and packaging. Make sure the burners are properly seated and level. T ake the accessory pack out of the oven. Check to be sure that no range parts have come loose during shipping. LOC[...]
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43 Read these instructions completely and carefully . 7 1 ⁄ 2 ” 9” 3” 30 ” 3” Gas Supply Requirements Recommended Gas Pipe Outlet Locations Recommended area for through-the-wall connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve. Recommended area for through-the-floor connection of pipe stub/shut-off valve. Provide Adequate Gas Supply Make sure you[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 44 Installation of the range. Electrical Power Supply Requirements Recommended Electrical Outlet Locations Recommended acceptable electrical outlet area. Orient the electrical receptacle so the length is parallel to the floor . Provide Prope[...]
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45 Read these instructions completely and carefully . Connect the Range to the Gas Supply Because hard piping restricts movement of the range, the use of a CSA International-certified flexible metal appliance connector is recommended unless local codes require a hard-piped connection. Never use an old connector when installing a new range. If the h[...]
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Remove the wire cover (on the back of the range) by removing two (2) screws using a 1/4” nut driver . Do not discard these screws. Remove the 3 lower power cord terminal screws from the terminal block and the ground screw and plate. Place the terminal screws and ground screw in safe location for later use. Loosen the strain relief screws and remo[...]
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W ARNING: The neutral or ground wire of the power cord must be connected to the neutral terminal located in the center of the terminal block. The power leads must be connected to the lower left and the lower right terminals of the terminal block. Locate the copper ground strap on the lower back of the range. Loosen the upper center screw on the ter[...]
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Installation of the range. Locate the copper ground strap on the lower back of the range. Loosen the upper center screw on the terminal block. Slide the open slotted end of the ground strap under the upper center screw on the terminal block. Make sure the ground strap is all the way against the upper center screw and tighten it in place. Place the [...]
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4-Wire Conduit Installation Option Replace the Power Cord (Optional) Continued Perform this step only if the power cord shipped on the range does not match your wall receptacle. Replace the wire cover on the range back by sliding its right edge under the retaining tab and replacing the two screws removed earlier . Make sure that no wires are pinche[...]
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Check Ignition of Surface Burners Operation of all cooktop burners should be checked after the range and gas supply lines have been carefully checked for leaks. Electric Ignition 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 module. Once the ai[...]
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51 Read these instructions completely and carefully . Level the Range Install the oven shelves in the oven and position the range where it will be installed. Check for levelness by placing a spirit level or a cup, partially filled with water , on one of the oven shelves. If using a spirit level, take two readings—with the level placed diagonally [...]
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52 Install the Anti-T ip Device An Anti-T ip bracket is supplied with instructions for installation in a variety of locations. The instructions include all necessary information to complete the installation. Read the Safety Instructions and the instructions that fit your situation before beginning installation. W ARNING: ■ Range must be secured b[...]
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53 Before you call for service… ge.com 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. Problem Possible Causes What T o Do T op burners do not light Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly or do not burn even[...]
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T roubleshooting T ips Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support 54 Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Food does not Oven controls impr operly set. • Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad. broil properly Oven door not closed. • See the Using the upper oven section. in the upp[...]
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55 ge.com Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Oven not clean after Oven controls not properly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning oven section. a clean cycle Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again or for a longer period of time. “LOCK DOOR” f[...]
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56 Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What T o Do Fan noise The convection fan may tur n on • This is normal. The convection fan will run until the and of f automatically . function is over or the door is opened. Convection fan Preheat temperature • Fan will start automatically once the preheat not working not reached. tempe[...]
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57 Accessories. 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 model number ready . Tired of discolored racks? Wishing you had extra-heavy-duty oven racks? NOW A V AILABLE for yo[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Notes. 58[...]
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59 Notes. Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips[...]
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Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips Consumer Support Notes. 60[...]
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61 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 by [...]
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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 placing y[...]
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63 Consumer Support Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Installation Instructions T roubleshooting T ips ■ 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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