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Safety Information ........... 2-s
Operating Instructions
Adjust the Oven
Thermostot ......................... 20
Clock ond Timer ................. 14, 1S
Oven ............................ 11-13
Oven Controls .................... 9, 10
Sobboth Feoture ................ 18, 19
Selecting Types of Cookwore ........ 8
Self-Cleoning .................... 23, 24
Speciol Feotures .................... 17
Surface Units...................... 6, 7
Timed Boking ond Roosting ......... 16
Worming Drower .............. 21, 22
Worming Zone ....................... 6
Care and Cleaning ......... 26-30
Aluminum Foil.................. 4, 5, 12
Gloss Cooktop .................. 29, 30
Troubleshooting Tips...... 31-34
Accessories ..................... 35
Consumer Support
ConsumerSupport........ BockCover
Worronty ........................... 39
Coil Top and
Radiant Top Models
Standard Self-Clean
Clean Models Models
JBS03 JB600
JBS07 JBP15
JBS15 JBP22
JBS27 JBP27
JBS56 JBP60
RB525 JBP61
RB526 RB740
RB536 RB757
RB540 RB758
JBS27DI RB787
JBS27SI RB790
RB792
RB800
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label,
behind the storage drawer or
warming drawer on the oven frame.
49-88045-1 i0-ii GE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
IWARNING I
Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, electric shock,
serious injury or death.
ANTI-TIP DEVICE
Tip-Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed
and engaged.
Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range
is moved.
Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in
place and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
serious burns to children or adults.
Anti-Tip --_ r_
Bracket -'_ ,,-, :1
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Freestanding and Slide-In Ranges
Countertop or
Wood Block
Anti-T
Bracket
Oven
To reduce the risk of tipping
the range, the range must be
secured by o properly installed
anti-tip bracket. See installation
instructions shipped with the
bracket for complete details
before attempting to install.
For Freestanding and Slide-In
Ranges
To check if the bracket is installed
and engaged properly, look
underneath the range to see that
the rear leveling leg is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the
storage drawer or kick panel can be removed for easy inspection. If
visual inspection is not possible, slide the range forward, confirm the
anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the floor or wall, and slide the
range back so the rear leveling leg is under the anti-tip bracket.
If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat
this procedure to verify the range is properly secured by the anti-tip
bracket.
Never completely remove the leveling legs or the range will not be
secured to the anti-tip device properly.
For Drop-In Ranges
To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, slide the
range forward, confirm the anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the
rear of the range, and slide the range back so that the anti-tip bracket
slides just under the countertop or wood block attached to the rear
wall.
If you did not receive an anti-tip bracket with your purchase,
call 1.800.626.877/4 to receive one at no cost (in Canada, call
1.800.561.33/4/4). For installation instructions of the bracket, visit
GEAppliances.com (in Canada, GEAppliances.ca).
Drop-In Ranges
I WARNING IIMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
The CaliforniaSafe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances.
The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can
be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

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[J ILWARNING JGENERAL SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Usethis appliance for its intended purpose as described
in this Owner's Manual.
Besure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by u qualified installer in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
Donot attempt to repair or replace any part of your
range unless it is specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing should be transferred to a
qualified technician.
Before performing any service, unplug the range
or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off
the circuit breaker.
Donot leave children alone-children should not be left
alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to climb, sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
CAUTION : Do not store items of interest
to children above a range or on the buckguard of a
range-children climbing on the range to reach items
could be seriously injured.
Use only dry pot holders-moist or damp pot holders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements.
Donot use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot
holders.
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the
room.
Do not touch the surface units, the heating elements
or the interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may
be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in
color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing
or other flammable materials contact the surface units,
areas nearby the surface units or any interior area of
the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first. Other
surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough
to cause burns. Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening and crevices around the
oven door.
Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could
build up and the container could burst, causing an
injury.
Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors, cooktops or
control panels. Doing so may lead to glass breakage. Do
not cook on a product with broken glass. Shock,fire or
cuts may occur.
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly-meat to at least an
internal temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least
an internal temperature of 180°F.Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
l ILWARNING JKEEPFLAMMABLE MATERIALSAWAY FROM
THE RANGE.
Donot store or use flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders,
linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids.
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while
using the appliance. These garments may ignite if they
contact hot surfaces, causing severe burns.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the range. Grease in the oven or
on the cooktop may ignite.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.
I WARNING ]IN THE EVENTOFA FIRE,TAKETHE FOLLOWING
STEPSTOPREVENTTHE FIREFROM SPREADING:
Donot use water on grease fires. Never pick up a
flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming
pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely
with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use
a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
If there is a fire in the oven during baking, smother the
fire by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or
by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn the
oven off and wait for the fire to go out. Do not force
the door open. Introduction of fresh air at self-clean
temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the
oven. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
severe burns.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
[ WARNING JCOOKTOPSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Never leave the surface units unattended at medium or
high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
splllovers that may catch on fire.
Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed
to heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite,
resulting in tire that may spread to surrounding
cabinets. Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to monitor oil temperature.
To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum amount of
oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking frozen
foods with excesswe amounts of ice.
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Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, earthenware
or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop
service; others may break because of the sudden
change in temperature.
To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a.
container should be turned toward the center of the
range without extending over nearby surface units.
When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the
fan on.
Useproper pan size--selectcookware havingflat
bottoms largeenough to cover the surface Heating
element.Theuseof undersized cookware will expose
a portion at the surface unitto direct contact and may
resultin ignition of clothing. Properrelationshipof
cookware to surface unit will also improve efficiency.
[_ WARNIN6 JRADIANTCOOKTOPSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
(some models)
Use care when touching the cooktop. The glass surface
pf the cooktop will retain heat after the controls have
been turned off.
Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If glass cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions and sp.illovers
may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a
risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
Avoid scratching the glass cooktop. The cooktop can be
scratched with items such as knives, sharp instruments,
rings or other jewelry and rivets on clothing.
Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire
on the glass cooktop, even when it is not being used. If
the cooktop is inadvertently turned on, they may ignite.
Heat tram the cooktop or oven vent atter it is turned off
may cause them to ignite also.
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Use CERAMA BRYTE ceramic Cooktop Cleaner and
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CERAMABRY1-E Cleaning Pad to clean the cooktop.
Wait until the cooktop cools and the indicator light
goes out before cleaning. A wet sponge or cloth on a
hot surface can cause steam burns. Some cleaners
can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
NOTE: Sugar spills are an exception. They should be
scraped oTfwhile s.tillhot using an oven mitt and a .
scraper. See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section tar
detailed instructions.
Read and follow all instructions and warnings on the
cleaning cream label.
[_ZILWARNING JCOILCOOKTOPSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
(some models)
Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units.
Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not self-clean the
surface units in an oven. Doing so may cause them to
fail, presenting a burn or fire hazard.
To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock, always
be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the
OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift
or remove a coil surface unit.
Be sure the driR pans are not covered and are in place.
Their absence during cooking could damage range
parts and wiring.
Do not use.aluminum foil .toline the drip pans. Foilcan trap
heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product and a
shock or fire hazard.

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I WARNINGIOVENSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Standaway from the range when opening the oven
door. Hot air or steam which escapescan cause burns
to hands,face and/or eyes.
Keepthe oven vent unobstructed.
Keepthe oven free from grease buildup.Greasein the
oven may ignite.
Placeoven racks indesired location while oven iscool.
If rack must be moved whileoven is hot,do not let pot
holder contact hot heating element in oven.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven,follow
the manufacturer's directions.
Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when
loading and unloading food from the oven. This helps
prevent burns from touching hot surfaces of the door
and oven walls.
Do not leave items such as paper, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in use. Items stored in an
oven can ignite.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom.
Foil can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the
product and a shock or fire hazard.
I WARNIN6 ISELF-CLEANINGOVENSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
(Some models)
The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven.
Follow these instructions for safe operation.
Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove pans,
shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the
oven. Only gray porcelain-coated oven ra.cks mqy be
left in the oven. Do not use self-clean to clean other
parts, such as drip pans or bowls.
Before operatingthe self-clean cycle, wipe grease and
food soils from the oven. Excessive amount of.grease
may ignite, leading to smoke damage to your home.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off
and disconnect tlSepower supply. Have it serviced by a
qualified technician.
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Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner
or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be
used in or around any part of the oven.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Foilcan
trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product and a
shock or fire hazard.
I_ZWARNING I WARMING DRAWER/LOWER OVEN DRAWER SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS (somemodels)
The purpose of the warming drawer isto hold hot
cooked foods at serving temperature. Bacteria will grow
in food while it is below 140°F. Do notput cold food
n warming drawer. Do not heat food for more than 2
hours. Faiure to follow these instructions may result in
foodborne illness.
Do not leave paper p.roducts, plastics, canned food or
combustible materia s in the drawer. They may ignite.
Do not touch the heating element or the interior surface
of the drawer. These surfaces may be hot enough to
cause burns.
Usecarewhe.nopening the drawer. Openthe drawer a
crack and let hot air orsteam escapebefore removing
or replacingfood. Hot air or steam that escapescan
cause burnsto hands,face and/or eyes.
Do not usealuminum foil to linethe lower drawer.The
foil will trap heat below, and upsetthe performance
of the oven. Foilcan melt andpermanently damage
the drawer bottom. Damage tram improper useat
aluminum foil isnot covered bythe product warranty.
READAND FOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

Usingthe surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Besure you turn the control knob
to Off when you finish cooking.
How to Set
Pushthe knob in and turn in either direction
to the settingyou want.
At both Off and Hi the control clicks into
position.You may hear slight clickingsounds
during cooking, indicating the control is
keepingthe power levelyou set.
Indicator Lights (onradiant glassmodels only)
AHOTSURFACEor HOTCOOKTOP(depending on
model) indicator light will glow when any radiant
element ishot and will remain on (evenafter the
unit isturned off)until the surface iscooled to
approximately 150°F.
A SURFACEUNITon or BURNERON(depending
on model)indicator lightwill glow when any
surface unit ison.
NOTE:TheSURFACEUNITor BURNERON
indicator light may glow between the surface
control settings of La and Off, but there is no
power to the surface units.
SMALL LARGE
BURNER OFF BURNER
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On some models,
On some models.
Dual Surface Unit and Control Knob
(onsomemodels)
Thefront surface units have 2 cooking sizes
(6"and 9'1to select from soyou con match
the size of the unit to the size of the cookwore
you ore using.
To use the small surface unit, turn the
control knob counterclockwise to the SMALL
BURNERsettings.
To use the large surface unit, turn the control
knob clockwise to the LARGEBURNER
settings.
On some models.
MED
On some models.
Using the Warming Zone
(onsomemodels)
IAWARNIN6
FOODPOISONHAZARD:Bacteria may grow in
food at temperatures below 140°E
Always start with hot food. Donot usewarm
setting to heat coldfood.
Donot useworm setting for more than 2
hours.
Failureto follow these instructionsmay result in
foodbome illness.
TheWARMINGZONE,located in the back center
of the gloss surface,will keephot,cooked food
at servingtemperature. Alwaysstart with hot
food. Donot useto heat coldfood. Placing
uncookedor cold food on the WARMINGZONE
could result in foodborne illness.
Pushand turn the control knob to any desired
setting.
Forbest results,all foods on the WARMING
ZONEshould be covered with a lid or aluminum
foil.When warming pastriesor breads,the
cover should be vented to allow moisture to
escape.
Usethe lowest setting for breads and pastries.
Usea medium setting for vegetables, sauces,
stews,cream soups,butter and chocolate. Use
the highest setting for soups (liquid)and hot
beverages.Theseinitial suggested settings are
for reference only.Thetemperature, type and
amount of food, type of pan, and the time held
will affect the quality of the food.
Always usepot holders or oven mitts when
removing food from the WARMINGZONE,
since cookware and plates will be hot.
NOTE:Thesurfacewormer will not glow red like
the cooking elements.

Using the radiant surface units. IonsomemodetsI GEAppliances.com
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Never cook directly on the glass.
Always use cookware.
About the radiant surface units...
The radiant cooktop features heating units
beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE:A slight odor isnormal when a new
cooktop isusedfor the first time.It is caused
by theheating of new parts and insulating
materials and will disappearin a short time.
Thesurface unit will cycle on and off to
maintain your selectedcontrol setting.
It issafe to place hot cookware from the oven
or surface on the glass surface when the
surface iscool.
Evenafter the surface units are turned off,the
glass cooktop retains enough heat to continue
cooking.Toavoid over-cooking, remove pans
from the surface units when the food iscooked.
Avoid placing anything on the surface unit
until ithas cooled completely.
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Water stains (mineraldeposits)are removable
using thecleaning cream or
full-strength white vinegar.
Useof window cleanermay leavean
iridescentfilm on the cooktop. Thecleaning
cream will remove this discoloration.
Don't store heavy itemsabove the cooktop.If
they drop onto the cooktop, they can cause
damage.
Donot usethesurfaceas a cutting board.
Always place the pan inthe center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
Do not slide cookware across the cooktop
because it can scratch the glass-the glass is
scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
Temperature Limiter
Everyradiant surface unit hasa temperature
limiter.
Thetemperature limiter protects the glass
cooktop from getting too hot.
Thetemperature limiter may cyclethe units off
for a time if:
Thepan boilsdry.
Thepan bottom isnot flat.
Thepan isoff center.
Thereisno pan on the unit.

Selectingtypesof cookware.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Check pans for flat bottoms by
using astraight edge,
Pans with rounded, curved,
ridged or warped bottoms are
not recommended.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavy weight recommended
Good conductivity. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on the
cooktop, but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Becauseof its low melting point,
thin-weight aluminum should not be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leaveresidueswhich can appear
as scratches.Theresidues can be removed,as
long asthe cooktop is cleaned immediately.
However, do not let these pots boil dry.
Overheated metal can bond to glass cooktops.
An overheated copper bottom pot will leavea
residuethat will permanently stain the cooktop
if not removed immediately.
Porcelain Enamel Covered Cast Iron:
recommended
Aslong asthe cookware is covered completely
with porcelain enamel, this cookware is
recommended. Caution isrecommended for
cast-iron cookware that is not completely
covered with smooth porcelain enamel, as it
may scratch the glass-ceramic cooktop.
Glass-ceramic:
usable,but not recommended
Poor performance. May scratch the surface.
Stoneware:
usable,but not recommended
Poor performance. Hay scratch the surface.
Home Canning Tips:
Besurethe canner iscentered overthe surface
unit.
Make surethe canner is flat on the bottom.
Userecipes and procedures from reputable
sources.Theseare available from
manufacturers such as Ball®and Kerr¢ and the
Department of Agriculture ExtensionService.
To prevent burnsfrom steam or heat, use
caution when canning.
The following information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on coil cooktops.
Not over 1inch
Surface Cookware Tips
Usemedium- or heavy-weight cookware.
Aluminum cookwure conducts heat foster than
other metals. Cost-ironand coated cost-iron
cookware are slow to absorb heat, but
generally cook evenly at low to medium heat
settings.Steelpuns may cook unevenly if not
combined with other metals.
Forbest cooking results,pans should be
flat on the bottom. Matchthe size of the
saucepan to the sizeof the surface unit.
Thepan should not extend over the edge
of the surface unit more than Zinch.
Wok Cooking
We recommend that you use only a flat-
bottomed wok. They are available at your local
retailstore.
Do not use woks that have support rings. Use
_._. _, of these types of woks, with or without the ring
in place, can be dangerous.
Placingthe ring overthe surface unit will cause
a buildup of heat that will damage
the porcelain cooktop. Donot try to usesuch
woks without the ring.Youcould be seriously
burned ifthe wok tips over.
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
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Usingtheovencontrols,ransomemode s
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
OVEN CONTROLS
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TIME CONTROLS
Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
OAKE/TEMP RECALLPad O
Touch this pad to selectthe bakefunction.
BAKE Light
Flasheswhile in editmode-you can changethe
oventemperature at this point.Glowswhen the
oven isin bakemode.
OSTART/ONPad
Hust betouched to start anycooking or cleaning
function.
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature,
whether the oven is inthe bake, broil or self-
cleaning mode and the times set for the timer or
automatic oven operations.Thedisplay willshow
PREwhile preheating.When the oven reaches the
selectedtemperature, the ovencontrol will beep
and the displaywill show the oventemperature.
If "F- and a number or letter" flash in the display and the
oven control signals,this indicatesa function error code.
Ifyour oven was set for a timed oven operation and a
power outage occurred,theclockand all proogrommed
functions must be reset.
The time of day willflash in the display when there has
been a power outage. Reset the clock.
Ifthe function error code appears during the self-
cleaning cycle, check the oven door latch. The latch
handle may have been moved, even if only slightly, from
the latched position. Make sure the latch is moved to the
right asfar as it will go.
Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad. Allow theoven to cool
for one hour. Putthe oven backinto operation.If the
function error coderepeats,disconnectthe power to the
range and call forservice.
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KITCHEN TIMERON/OFF or
TIMERON/OFF pad
Touch this pad to selectthe timer feature.
Thentouch the + and - padsto adjust the timer.
TIMERLight
Flasheswhile inedit mode-you can changethe set
time at this point.Glowswhen the timer hasbeen
activated.Flashesagain when thetime hasrun out
untilthe control isreset.
CLOCKPad
To setthe clock, pressthis pad twice and then
pressthe + and - pads.Thetime of daywill flash
in the display when the oven isfirst turned on.
STARTTIMEON/OFF Pad (on some models)
Usealong with the COOKINGTIMEON/OFF or
SELFCLEAN pads to set the oven to start and
stop automatically at a time you set.
Start Time Light
Flashes while in edit mode-you can change the
start time at this point. Glowswhen the function
has been activated.
COOKINGTIMEON/OFFPad (on some models)
Touch this pad and then touch the + or- pads
to set the amount of time you want your food
to cook.Theoven will shut off when the cooking
time has run out.
COOKINGTIMELight
Flasheswhile inedit mode-you can changethe
settime at this point. Glowswhen thefunction has
beenactivated.Flashesagainwhen the time has
run out untilthe control isreset.

Usingtheovencontrols,ransomemode s
Oven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings
OUTOMATICOVENLight (onsome models)
Thislights anytime the oven has been
programmed usingthe COOKINGTIME
ORSTARTTIIVlEfunctions.
OOVENLIGHT ON/OFF or "_ Pad
Touchthis pad to turn the ovenlight on or off.
-Pad
Shorttaps to this pad will decrease the time or
temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold
the pad to decrease the time or temperature by
larger amounts.
+Pad
Shorttaps to this pad will increasethe time or
temperature by small amounts. Touch and hold
the pad to increasethe time or temperature by
larger amounts.
OSELFCLEANPad (on some models)
Touch this pad to selectthe self-cleaning function.
Seethe Using the self-cleaning oven section.
CLEANLight
Flasheswhilein edit mode-you canchange
the lengthoftime forthe self-cleancycleat this
point.Glowswhenthe ovenisin the self-clean
cycle.After the self-cleancycle,the lightwillturn off.
Unlatchthe door.
OLEAR/OFFPad
Touchthis pad to cancel ALLoven operations
except the clock and timer.
OBROILHI/LO Pad
Touchthis pad to select the broil function.
BROILLight
Flasheswhilein edit mode-you canswitch from HI
to LOBROILat this point.Glowswhen the ovenisin
broil mode.
Indicator Lights (on some pads)
EDITmodelastsseveralsecondsafter the last
pad press.STARTTIMEON/OFFand COOKING
TIMEON/OFFwillbe the onlypadslit ifeitherof
theseoptions isselected.(Example:STARTTIME
isselectedwith BAKE-the STARTTIMEpadwill
remain lituntilthe clockreachesthe programmed
time,at which point itwillturn off and the BAKE/
TEMPRECALLpad lightwill lightup).
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Appearance may vary.
Clock and Kitchen Timer (onsomemodels)
KITCHENTIMER ON/OFF Pad
Touch this pad to selectthe timer feature.
CLOCKPad
Touch this pad before setting the clock.
Display
Showsthetime of day and the time setfor the timer,cook time or start time.
SET+/- Pads
These padsallow you to set the clock and timer.
(Onsome models-
appearance will vary)
OVEk
(Onsome models-
appearance will vary)
Oven Temperature Knob ton some modelsl
Turn this knob to the setting you want.
The oven cycling light comes on during cooking.
The oven has 5 rack positions. It
also has a special low rack position
(R)for extra large items, such as a
large turkey.
Before you begin...
Toavoidpossibleburns,place the racksin the
desiredposition beforeyou turn the ovenon.
The racks havestop-locks, so that when
placed correctly on the rack supports (A
through E),they will stop before coming
completely out, and will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the rack out to the bump on the rack
support.
Toremove a rock, pull it toward you, tilt the
front end up and pull itout.
Toreplace, placethe end of the rack (stop-
locks)on the support,tilt up the front and
pushthe rack in.
NOTE:The rack is not designed to slideout at
the special low rack (R)position.
The oven has a special low rack
(R)position just above the oven
bottom. Use it when extra cooking
space is needed, for example,
when cooking a large turkey. The
rack is not designed to slide out at
this position.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting (onmodelswithoutan oventemperatureknob)
[] Touch the BAKE pad.
[] Touch the + or - pads until the desired
temperature isdisplayed.
[] Touch the START/ONpad.
The ovenwillstartautomatically.Thedisplay
willshow PREwhilepreheating.When theoven
reachestheselectedtemperature,theoven
controlwillbeepandthedisplaywillshowthe
oventemperature.
TochangetheoventemperatureduringBAKE
cycle,touchtheBAKE padand thenthe+ or-
padstogetthenew temperature.
[] Checkfoodfordonenessatminimum time
on recipe.Cooklongerifnecessary.
[_] Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad when baking is
finished and then remove the food from
the oven.
Type of Food Rack Position
Frozen pies(oncookie sheet) C
Angelfood cake, B
bundt or pound cakes
Biscuits,muffins, brownies, Bor C
cookies,cupcakes,
layer cakes,pies
Casseroles B or C
Turkey Ror A
Roasting R,Aor B
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Using the oven.
Type of Margarine Will Affect Baking Performance!
Most recipes for baking have been
developed using high fat products such
as butter or margarine (80% fat). If you
decrease the fat, the recipe may not give
the same results as with a higher fat
product:.
Recipefailure can result if cakes,pies,pastries,
cookiesor candies are made with low fat
spreads.The lower the fat content of a spread
product, the more noticeable these differences
become.
Federalstandards require products labeled
"margarine" to contain atleast 80% fat by
weight. Low-fat spreads,on the other hand,
contain lessfat and more water. Thehigh
moisture content of these spreads affects
the texture and flavor of baked goods. For
best resultswith your old favorite recipes,use
margarine, butter or stick spreads containing
at least 70% vegetable oil.
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheatthe oven if the recipe callsfor it.
Topreheat, setthe oven at the correct
temperature. Preheating isnecessaryfor good
resultswhen baking cakes,cookies,pastry and
breads.
On some models,the display will show "PRE"
while preheating. When theoven reachesthe
selectedtemperature, the oven control will beep
and the display will show theoven temperature.
Forovenswithout a preheat indicator light
or tone, preheat 10 minutes.
Bakingresultswill be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as much as
possible.Pansshould not touch each other or
the walls of the oven. Ifyou need to usetwo
racks, stagger the pans soone is
not directly above the other, and leave
approximately 1½" from the front
of the pan to the front of the rack.
Aluminum Foil
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottoms. The foil will trap heat below and
upset the performance of the oven. Foil
can melt and permanently damage the
oven bottom. Damage from improper use of
aluminum foil is not covered by the product
warranty
Foilmay be used to catch spills by placing
a sheet on a lower rack, several inches
below the food .Do not use more foil than
necessary and never entirely cover an oven
rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at least
i-i/2" from oven walls to prevent poor heat
circulation.
If your range isconnected
to 208 volts, rare steaks
may be broiled by preheating
the broiler and positioning
the oven rack one position
higher.
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How to Set the Oven for Broiling
Onmodelswithoutan oventemperatureknob:
[] Placethe meat or fish on a broiler grid in
a broiler pan.
[] Followsuggested rack positions in the
Broiling Guide.
r3] Leavethe door open to the broil stop
position.Thedoor stays open by itself,yet
the proper temperature ismaintained in
the oven.
UseLO Broil to cook foods such as poultry or
thick cuts of meat thoroughly without over-
browning them.
r-_ Touch the BROILHI/LO pad once for
HI BROIL.
Tochange to LO Broil,touch the BROIL
HI/LO pad again.
Touch the START/ONpad.
161 When broilingisfinished,touchthe
CLEAR/OFFpad.
On models with an oven temperature knob:
I-il Placethe meat or fish on a broiler grid in
a broiler pan.
Follow suggested rack positions in the
BroilingGuide.
r-_ Closethe ovendoor.
r_ Turn the Oven Temperature Knob to
BROIL.
r_ When broiling is finished, turn the Oven
Temperature Knob to OFF.

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The size,weight, thickness,
starting temperature
and your preference of
doneness will affect broiling
times. This guide is based
on meats at refrigerator
temperature.
t The U.S.Deportment of Agriculture
says "Rarebeef is popular, but
you should know that cooking it
to only 140°F.means some food
poisoning organisms may survive.
(Source: Safe Food Book. Your
Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev.June
1985.)
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The oven has S rock positions.
Broiling Guide
Food
Ground Beef
Beef Steaks
Rarer
Medium
Well Done
Rarer
Medium
WellDone
Chicken
Bokery Product
Bread (toast)
English Muffin
Lobster Tails
Fish Fillets
Salmon
Steaks
Fillets
Hum Slices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well Done
Lamb Chops
Medium
Well Done
Medium
Well Done
Quantity and/
or Thickness
1 lb. (4 potties)
½ to _#' thick
4 Ibs. (16 potties)
to 1" thick
ito 1 ½ Ibs.
1½" thick
2 to 2 ½ Ibs.
iwhole cut up
2 to 2 ½ Ibs.,
split lengthwise
Breast
2 to 4 slices
2 (split)
2-4
1 lb. (V4to ½" thick)
2 (1"thick)
2 (½ to VJ'thick)
½" thick
1" thick
2 (½"thick)
2 (1"thick) about 1 lb.
2 (1"thick) about 10
to 12 oz.
2 (1½"thick) about 1 lb.
Rack*
Position
E
D
D
c
C
D
B
B
D
E
D
D
C
C
C
C
First Side
Time (min.)
lO
1S
6
8
i0
10
15
20
25
25
3
3-4 s
18-20
io
io
6
8
io
15
7
i0
9
14
Second Side
Time (min.}
7-10
11
4
6
7-10
8
10-12
20
25
1S
1
de-up and brus
Do not
turn
over.
S
6
8
10
15
4
9
6
10
Comments
Space evenly.
Steaks less than ¾"
thick are difficult
to cook rare.
Slash fat.
Brush each sidewith
melted butter.
Broil skin-side-
down first.
Space evenly. Place
Englishmuffins cut-
with butter if desired.
Cut through back of
shell. Spread open.
Brush with melted
butter before broiling
and offer half of
broiling time.
Hond(eand turn very
carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired.
Turn carefully.Do not
turn skin side down.
Slashfat.
Slashfat.
*See illustration for description of rock positions.
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Usingthe clock and timer, somemode s
Not all features are on all models.
Make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day.
To Set the Clock
The clock must be set to the correct time of day
for the automatic oven timing functions to work
properly. Thetime of day cannot be changed
during u timed baking or self-cleaning cycle.
r-_ Touchthe CLOCKpad twice.
[] Touchthe +or- pads.
If the + or- pads are not touched within one
minute after you touch the CLOCKpad,the
display reverts to the original setting. Ifthis
happens, touch the CLOCKpad and reenter
the time of day.
r3] Touch the START/ONpad until the time of
day shows in the display.This enters the
time and starts the clock.
Tocheckthe time of day when the display
isshowing other information, simply touch
the CLOCKpad.Thetime of day shows until
another pad istouched.
To Turn Off the Clock Display
Ifyou have several clocks in your kitchen,you
may wish to turn off the time of day clock
display on your range.
[] Touchthe CLOCKpad onceto turn off the
time of day display.Although you will not
be able to seeit, the clock maintains the
correct time of day.
Touch the CLOCKpad again to recall the
clock display.
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The timer is a minute timer only.
The CLEAR/OFF pad does not
affect the timer.
To Set the Timer
Thetimer does not control oven operations. The
maximum setting on the timer is9 hours
and 59 minutes.
Touch the KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF or
TIMER ON/OFF pad.
Touchthe +or - pads until the amount of
time you want shows in the display.The
maximum time that can be entered in
minutes is59.Times more than 59
minutes should be changed to hours and
minutes.
Ifyou make a mistake,touch the KITCHEN
TIMERON/OFFor TIMERON/OFF pad and
begin again.
%Touch the START/ONpad.Thetime will
start counting down, although the display
does not change until one minute has
passed.
When the timer reaches :00, the control
will beep 3 times followed by one beep
every 6 seconds until the KITCHENTIMER
ON/OFFor TIMERON/OFF pad istouched.
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Using the clock and timer./on somemodets/ OEApp,o,, . om
Not oil features ore on oil models.
To Reset the Timer
Ifthe display isstill showing the time remaining,
you may change it by touching the KITCHEN
TIMERON/OFFor TIMERON/OFFpad,then
touch the + or - pads until the time you want
appears in the display.
Ifthe remaining time isnot in the display (clock,
delay start or cooking time are inthe display),
recall the remaining time by touching the
KITCHENTIMERON/OFFor TIMERON/OFF pad
and then touching the + or - pads to enter the
new time you want.
ToCancel the Timer
Touch the KITCHENTIMERON/OFFor TIMER
ON/OFF pad twice.
or • •
or
End of Cycle Tones (on some models)
Clearthe tones by pressing the pad of the
function you are using.
Power Outage
If a flashing time isin the display,you have
experienced a power failure. Resetthe clock. To resetthe clock,touch the CLOCKpad twice. Enterthe correct time of day by
touching the + or - pads.Touch the START/
ON pad.
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Usingthe timed baking and roasting features, ionso=e=ode/sl
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during timed cooking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
NOTE: Foods that spoil easily-such as milk, eggs, fish, stu_ngs, 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 Start and Automatic Stop
1%. c I Theoven will turn on immediately and cook r51 Touch the START/ONpad.
for a selected length of time.At the end
of the cooking time, the oven will turn off Thedisplay shows either the oven temperature
automatically.
[] Touch the BAKEpad.
[] Touch the + or - padsto set the oven
temperature.
[] Touch the COOKINGTIMEpad.
NOTE:Ifyour reciperequirespreheating,you
may need to add additional time to the length of
the cooking time.
r_ Touch the + or - padsto set the baking
time.
Thecooking time that you entered will be
displayed.(Ifyou select CookingTime first and
then adjust the BakeTemperature, the oven
temperature will be displayed instead).
that you set or the cooking time countdown.
(The display starts with PREif showing the oven
temperature.)
Theoven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time,then turn off
automatically.
_1 Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad to clearthe
display ifnecessary.
Removethe food from the oven. Remember,
eventhough the oven shuts off automatically,
foods continue cooking after controls are off.
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How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop
The ovenwill turn on at the time of dayyou set,
cook for a specific length oftime and then turn
off automatically.
Make surethe clockshows the correct time of
day.
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Touch the BAKEpad.
Touch the +or - pads to set the oven
temperature.
Touch the COOKINGTIMEpad.
Touch the +or - pads to set the desired
length of cooking time.
Touch the STARTTIMEpad.
Touch the + or - padsto set the time of
day you want the oven to turn on and
start cooking.
Touch the START/ONpad.
NOTE:Ifyou would liketo checkthe times
you have set,touch the STARTTIMEpad to
check the start time you have set or touch the
COOKINGTIMEpad to checkthe length of
cooking time you have set.
When the oventurns on at the time of day
you have set,the displaywill show PREuntil it
reachesthe selectedtemperature, then it will
display the oven temperature.
At the end of cooking time,the ovenwill turn
off and the end of cycletone will sound.
[-_ Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad to clear the
display if necessary.
Removethe food from the oven. Remember,
even though the oven shuts off automatically,
foods continue cooking after controls are off.
NOTE:An attention tone will sound ifyou
are usingtimed baking and do not touch the
START/ONpad.

Special features of your oven control. GEApp,ioncescom
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 isshowing the time of day. They remain in the control's
memory until the steps are repeated.
When the display shows your choice, touch the START/ON pad. The special features will remain in memory after a power
failure.
NOTE: The Sabbath feature and the Thermostat Adjustment feature are also Special Features, but they are addressed
separately in the following sections.
12 Hour Shut-Off
With this feature,shouldyou forget and leave
the ovenon,the control will automatically
turn off the ovenafter 12 hours during baking
functions or after 3hoursduring a broil function.
Ifyou wish to turn OFF this feature,follow
the stepsbelow.
[] Touch the BAKEand BROILHI/LO pads at
the same time for 3 secondsuntil the
display shows SF.
[] Touch the CLOCKpad.Thedisplay will
show ON(12hour shut-off).Touch the
CLOCKpad repeatedly untilthe display
shows OFF(noshut-off).
[] Touch the START/ON pad to activate the
no shut-off and leave the control set in this
special features mode.
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"'--usingthe Sabbath Feature. somemode/s
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays)
The Sabbath feature can be used for baking/roasting only. It cannot be used for 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. The bulb may be removed. See the Oven Light Replacement section. On models with a light switch on the control
panel, the oven light may be turned on and left on.
How to Set for Regular Baking/Roasting
NOTE:Tounderstand how the oven control works, r_
practice using regular baking (non-Sabbath)before
entering Sabbath mode. [Z]
Hake sure the clock shows the correct time ofday
and the oven is off.
71 Touch and hold both the BAKEand BROILHI/
LO pads,at the same time, until the display
shows SF.
When the display shows D
the oven is set in Sabbath. When
the display shows DC the oven
is baking/roasting.
[_] Tap the CLOCKpad until SAbappears in the
display.
Touch the START/ONpad.
After a random delay period of approximately
50 secondsto I minute, DC will appear in the
display indicating that the oven is baking/
roasting.If DC doesn't appear in the display,
start again at Step/4.
Toadjust the oven temperature, touch the BAKEpad
and tap the + or - pads to increase or decrease the
temperature in 25° increments. Touch the START/
ON pad.
Touch the START/ONpad and D will appear
in the display.
Touch the BAKEpad. No signal will be given.
The preset starting temperature will
automatically be setto 350.° Tapthe + or -
pads to increase or decrease the temperature
in 25° increments. Thetemperature can be set
between 170° and 550° No signal or
temperature will be given.
NOTE:The CLEAR/OFFand COOKINGTIMEpads are
active during the Sabbath feature.
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Whenthe displayshowsD
the ovens setin Sabbath.
Whenthe displayshowsDC
the ovens baking/roasting.
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How to Set for Timed Baking/Roasting-Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
NOTE:Tounderstand how the oven control works,
practice using regular (non-Sabbath)Immediate Start
and Automatic Stop before entering the Sabbath
mode.
Hake sure the clock shows the correct time ofday
and the oven is off.
71 Touch and hold both the BAKEand BROILHI/
LO pads,at the same time, until the display
shows SF.
1-2-----_Tap the CLOCKpad until SAbappears in the
display.
r-_ Touch the START/ONpad and D will appear in
the display.
[] Touch the COOKINGTIME pad.
[] Touch the + or - pads to set the desired length
of cooking time between I minute and 9 hours
and 59 minutes. The cooking time that you
entered will be displayed.
[] Touch the START/ON pad.
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The preset starting temperature will
automatically be setto 350.° Tapthe + or -
pads to increase or decrease the temperature
in 25° increments. Thetemperature can be set
between 170°and 550.° No signal or
temperature will be given.
Touch the START/ONpad.
After a random delay period of approximately
50 seconds to I minute, DC will appear in the
display indicating that the oven is baking/
roasting.If DC doesn't appear in the display,
start again at Step7.
ToadJustthe oven temperature, touch the BAKEpad
and tap the + or- pads to increase or decreasethe
temperature in 25° increments. Touch the START/
ON pad.
When cooking isfinished, the displaywill change
from DC to D, indicating that the oven has turned
OFFbut is stillset in Sabbath. Removethe cooked
food.
Z] Touch the BAKEpad.No signal will be given.

"'-usingthe Sabbath Feature. somemode/s
(Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays) GEAppliances.com
@How to Exit the Sabbath Feature
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Touch the CLEAR/OFFpad.
Ifthe oven iscooking,wait for a random
delay period of approximately 30 seconds
to 1 minute, untilonly D is in the display.
Touch and hold both the BAKEand BROIL
HI/LO pads,at the same time, until the
display showsSF.
[_] Tap the CLOCKpad until ONor OFF
appears in the display.ONindicatesthat
the oven will automatically turn off after
12 hours. OFFindicates that the ovenwill
not automatically turn off.Seethe Special
Featuressection for an explanation of the
12 Hour Shut-Offfeature.
[] Touch the START/ON pad.
NOTE:Ira power outage occurred while the
oven was in Sabbath, the oven willautomatically
turn off and stay off even when the power
returns. The oven control must be reset.
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Adjust the oven thermostat--Easy to do yourself!
Youmay findthat your new ovencooksdifferentlythan theoneitreplaced.Useyour new ovenfor afew weeksto become
more familiar with it. Ifyou 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.
These thermometers may vary 20-40°K
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or the self-cleaning temperatures (on some models). The adjustment will
be retained in memory after a power failure.
Front of OVEN TEMP knob
(knob appearance may vary)
Pointer
Backof OVENTEMPknob
(knob appearance may vary)
To Adjust the Thermostat with this Type of Knob
Pull the OVENTEHPknob off the range
and look at the back side. To make an
adjustment, loosen (approximately one
turn), but do not completely remove,the
two screws on the buck of the knob.
Toincrease the oventempera ture, move
the pointer toward the words "HAKE
HOTTER."
To decrease the oven temperature, turn
the pointer toward the words "HAKE
COOLER."
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Eachclickwill change the oven
temperature approximately IO°F.(Rangeis
plusor minus 60°Ffrom the arrow.)We
suggestthat you make the adjustment one
clickfrom the original settingand check
oven performance before making any
additional adjustments.
After the adjustment is made, retighten
screws so they are snug, but be careful not
to overtighten.
Replace the knob, matching the flat area
of the knob to the shaft, and check
performance.
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Front of OVENTEMPknob r_
(knob appearance ma vary)
Backof OVENTEMP knob
(knob appearance may vary)
To Adjust the Thermostat with this Type of Knob
Pull the OVEN TEHPknob off the range
and look at the back side. Tomake an
adjustment, loosen(approximately one
turn), but do not completely remove, the
two screws on the back of the knob.
With the back of the knob facing you, hold
the outer edge of the knob with one hand
and turn the front of the knob with the
other hand.
To increase the oven temperature, move
the top screw toward the right. You'llhear
a click for each notch you move the knob.
Todecrease the oven temperature, move
the top screw toward the left.
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Eachclickwill change the oven
temperature approximately IO°F.(Range
isplus or minus 60°Ffrom the arrow.)We
suggestthat you make the adjustment
one clickfrom the original setting and
checkoven performance before making
any additional adjustments.
After the adjustment is made, retighten
screws so they are snug, but be careful
not to overtighten.
Replace the knob, matchinq the flat area
of the knob to the shaft, and check
performance.
To Adjust the Thermostat on Other Models
171 Touch the BAKEand BROILHI/LO pads at
thesame timefor3 secondsuntilthe
display shows SF.
[] Touch the BAKE pad.Atwo digit number [_]
shows in the display.
I-_ Theoven temperature can be adjusted up
to (+)35°Fhotter or (-)35°F cooler.Touch
the + padto increase the temperature in 1
degree increments.
Touch the - pad to decrease the
temperature in 1 degree increments.
When you have made the adjustment,
touch the START/ONpad to go back to
the time of day display.Useyour oven as
you would normally.
NOTE:This adjustment willnot affect the broiling
or self-cleaning temperatures. Itwill be retained
in memory after a power failure.
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