Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model # _________________
Serial # _________________
You can find them on a label
on the bottom of the disposer.
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company. Manufactured under trademark license.
OWNER’S MANUAL
AND INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
DISPOSALL
®
49-4000231 Rev 0 06-20 GEA
SAFETY INFORMATION ..........3
USING THE DISPOSER ...........6
CARE AND CLEANING .............6
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS ...................7
TROUBLESHOOTING ............14
LIMITED WARRANTY ...........15
CONSUMER SUPPORT ..........16
Food Waste Disposer
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Pour obtenir une version de ces
instructions en français, visitez
GEAppliances.ca.
Para una version de estas
instrucciones en español, visite
GEAppliances.com.
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THANK YOU FOR MAKING GE APPLIANCES A PART OF YOUR HOME.
Whether you grew up with GE Appliances, or this is your first, we’re happy to have you in the family.
We take pride in the craftsmanship, innovation and design that goes into every GE Appliances
product, and we think you will too. Among other things, registration of your appliance ensures that we
can deliver important product information and warranty details when you need them.
Register your GE appliance now online. Helpful websites and phone numbers are available in the
Consumer Support section of this Owner’s Manual. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration
card included in the packing material.
49-4000231 Rev 0 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, and to prevent property damage, personal injury,
or death.
WARNING
WHEN USING YOUR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
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described in this Owner’s Manual.
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the disposer.
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wooden spoon or the wooden handle of a broom or
mop.
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disposer, use long-handled tongs or pliers. If
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nonmagnetic tools.
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be expelled by a waste disposer, do not put the
following into a disposer:
a. Clam or oyster shells
b. Caustic drain cleaners or similar products
c. Glass, china or plastic
d. Large whole bones
e. Metal, such as bottle caps, tin cans, utensils
or aluminum foil
f. Hot grease or other hot liquids
g. Whole corn husks
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CONNECTING ELECTRICITY portion of this
manual.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
If you are not familiar with electrical power and procedures, call a qualified electrician.
WARNING
Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or serviceman
if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. Do
not modify the plug provided with the
appliance if it will not fit the outlet; have
a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
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be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock in
the event of a malfunction or breakdown. Grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current.
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equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
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properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
CONNECTING ELECTRICITY
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INFORMATION DE SÉCURITÉ
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
LIRE TOUTES LES CONSIGNES AVANT D’UTILISER L’APPAREIL
LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
AVERTISSEMENT
Pour votre sécurité, veuillez suivre les directives données dans le
présent manuel afin de réduire au minimum les risques d’incendie, d’explosion et de
chocs électriques et prévenir tout dommage et blessure grave ou mortelle.
AVERTISSEMENT
LORS DE L’UTILISATION D’APPAREILS ÉLECTRIQUES,
RESPECTEZ LES PRÉCAUTIONS ÉLÉMENTAIRES DE SÉCURITÉ, NOTAMMENT :
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l’appareil.
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ou similaires;
c. verre, porcelaine ou plastique;
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canettes, ustensiles ou papier aluminium;
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AVERTISSEMENT
Une connexion
erronée du connecteur de mise à la terre
de l’appareil peut entraîner des risques
d’électrocution. Consultez un électricien
qualifié en cas de doute sur la mise à
la terre de l’appareil. N’altérez pas la
prise fournie avec l’appareil si elle ne
correspond pas à la prise murale. Le cas
échéant, faites installer une prise murale
adaptée par un électricien qualifié.
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terre :
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codes et règlements locaux.
BRANCHEMENTS ÉLECTRIQUES
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INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD
LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES ANTES DE USAR
INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD
ADVERTENCIA
Para su seguridad, siga las instrucciones de este manual a fin de
minimizar riesgos de incendio, explosión, descargas eléctricas, y para evitar daños en
su propiedad, lesiones personales o la muerte.
ADVERTENCIA
AL USAR SUS ELECTRODOMÉSTICOS, SE DEBERÁN SEGUIR
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LEA Y GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
Si no está familiarizado con la corriente eléctrica y sus procedimientos, comuníquese
con un electricista calificado.
ADVERTENCIA
Una conexión inadecuada
del conductor de conexión a tierra del equipo
podrá producir riesgos de descargas eléctricas.
Si tiene dudas de que el electrodoméstico se
encuentre conectado a tierra apropiadamente,
consulte a un electricista calificado o a personal
del servicio. No modifique el enchufe provisto
con el electrodoméstico si éste no coincide
con el tomacorriente; solicite la instalación
de
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calificado.
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locales.
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READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS DISPOSER.
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normal operation.
A. Remove the sink stopper and turn on a medium flow
of cold water.
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disposal, cut or break up large bones, rinds and cobs.
Large bones and fibrous husks require considerable
grinding time and are more easily thrown away with
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under normal conditions.
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thoroughly flushed through the trap and drain.
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water will keep food waste and fats solid so they can
be flushed down the drain.
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falling into the disposer.
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years of trouble-free service. It will handle all normal
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items as tin cans, bottles and bottle caps, glass,
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and belong in the trash can or trash compactor.
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break up large bones, melon rinds, grapefruit skins
and corn cobs. Items such as large bones, fibrous
husks like lima bean pods and corn husks, require
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may prefer to place them in the trash can or trash
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Care and Cleaning
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guard for ease of cleaning or replacement. Remove
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replace, insert into the sink flange and push down until
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USING THE DISPOSER / CARE AND CLEANING
Using the Disposer / Care and Cleaning
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
shown throughout these instructions.
While performing installations described in this booklet,
gloves and safety glasses or goggles should be worn.
IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and
ordinances.
• Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
• Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these
instructions with the consumer.
• Note to Consumer – Keep these instructions
for future reference.
• Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
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an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
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conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check
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compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.
Installation Instructions
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covered under the Warranty.
AVANT DE COMMENCER
Lisez attentivement ces instructions, dans leur intégralité.
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ
Veuillez lire et observer toutes les mises en garde AVERTISSEMENT
et ATTENTION données dans les présentes directives.
Pour effectuer l’installation décrite dans les présentes directives,
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Lea estas instrucciones completa y cuidadosamente.
PARA SU SEGURIDAD
Lea y cumpla con todas las ADVERTENCIAS y
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Al realizar las instalaciones descriptas en este manual, se
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instrucciones con el consumidor.
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Installation Instructions
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Installation Instructions
COMPONENTS
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Ring
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PREPARATION
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2. Remove old disposer or sink flange assembly.
3. Inspect drain line. If it is heavily coated with
hardened grease and accumulations, rout out with a
plumber’s snake.
4. Remove old sealing materials and gasketing from
sink opening, both top and bottom.
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dry and free of any residue to prevent leaks.
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releases and lift the entire hardware assembly from
the disposer.
2. Loosen the three screws from the upper mounting
ring and slide it toward the support flange.
3. Insert a flat blade screwdriver under the snap ring
and remove it.
4. Separate the upper mounting ring and support flange
from the sink flange.
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Installation Instructions
INSTALL THE UNDER SINK
MOUNTING HARDWARE
1. Assemble together the fiber gasket, support flange
and upper mounting ring onto the lower sink flange.
Secure the assembly in place on the sink flange by
inserting the snap ring into the sink flange snap groove.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the snap ring is secured into
place in the snap groove. If the snap ring is not secured
in the snap groove, trapping the assembled parts in
place, then the disposer cannot be properly installed.
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INSTALL THE SINK FLANGE
1. Roll plumbers putty in a 3/8” thick rope, turn the sink
flange up-side-down and apply around the bottom of
the flange.
2. Install the sink flange into the sink opening by
pressing it in firmly and removing excess plumbers
putty.
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weight the flange down to hold it in place while you
add the other mounting components.
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49-4000231 Rev 0 11
Installation Instructions
INSTALL THE UNDER SINK
MOUNTING HARDWARE (CONT.)
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the support flange.
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IF CONNECTING TO A
DISHWASHER
If you are connecting to a dishwasher, complete this step.
If a dishwasher is not to be connected, skip to ATTACH
THE DISCHARGE ELBOW section and continue.
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instrument. When knockout plug falls into disposer, you
may remove it or simply grind it up when the disposer
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but may take some time to grind, over the course of
several uses.
IF CONNECTING TO A
DISHWASHER (CONT.)
2. Connect the flexible drain hose to the dishwasher
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different, you will need a stepped rubber adapter.
See the Installation Instructions that came with your
dishwasher for details.
ATTACH THE DISCHARGE ELBOW
• Slide the discharge flange and then the discharge gasket
onto the discharge elbow. Insert the discharge elbow and
gasket into the disposer discharge outlet and attach the
flange assembly to the disposer with the two screws.
NOTE: Some installations may require a straight pipe
or flexible drain pipe connection. Consult a licensed
plumber as needed.
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Installation Instructions
MOUNT THE DISPOSER
IMPORTANT: Before performing this step, read it
completely to understand how the disposer is mounted.
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the bottom of the the lower mounting ring to aid its
sliding and rotation onto the upper mounting ring.
2. Seat the cushion mount onto the top ring of the
disposer.
MOUNT THE DISPOSER (CONT.)
3. Lift and prop the disposer into place on the upper
mounting ring. Mount it by turning the lower mounting
ring until its tabs engage onto the slide ramps of the
upper mounting ring.
Insert a screwdriver into a lower hook and leverage it
counterclockwise into place.
Use channel lock pliers to fully lock the lower
mounting ring tabs onto the upper slide ramps.
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when fully
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49-4000231 Rev 0 13
Installation Instructions
CONNECT PLUMBING
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lines up with the outlet drain pipe.
2. Securely connect all plumbing, including the drain
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codes and ordinances.
INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AND
STOPPER
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Insert the stopper over the splash guard.
NOTE: Both the splash guard and stopper may be
removed and cleaned as needed.
CONNECT POWER AND TEST FOR
LEAKS
• 3lug the disposer into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
• Run water to check the disposer for leaks 24 hours
after installation and first operation.
• Keep and refer to this Owner’s Manual for proper use
and care of this disposer.
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Rotate the disposer
as needed to align
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connections
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Problem Possible Cause What To Do
Loud noises (other
than those during
grinding of bones
and fruit pits)
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into the disposer
Remove the splash guard and remove the
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the splash guard.
Disposer does not
start
Reset button has been tripped With the splash guard removed, check to see
if the turntable will move freely using a broom
handle. If the turntable moves freely, replace
the splash guard and check the reset button
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is red, located opposite the discharge elbow,
near the bottom of the disposer behind
its protective shield. Reach up and under
the protective shield and push the button
in until it clicks and remains depressed. If
the reset button has not been tripped, check
for a shorted or broken wire connecting to
the disposer. Check the electrical power
switch, fuse box or circuit breaker. If wiring
and electrical components are intact,
the unit may have internal problems that
require service or replacement.
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moving the turntable with a broom handle.
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be internal problems.
Disposer leaks If the leak is at the top, it may be caused by:
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or tightening.
2. Support ring not tightened properly.
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If the leak is at the discharge elbow, leak may be
caused by improper tightening of elbow flange screws.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Troubleshooting Tips... Before you call for service
SAFETY NOTE: Before investigating, you must disconnect the power supply.
WARNING
Before resetting, disconnect the power supply-please see SAFETY NOTE above. The
overload control prevents the motor from operating should overloading occur. This feature
protects your house wiring and your disposer. When overloaded, the motor will stop automatically.
Reset Button
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under protective
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shown upright
Remove Splash
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REMARQUE RELATIVE À LA SÉCURITÉ : Avant de manipuler le broyeur pour rechercher une
panne, débranchez toujours l’alimentation.
AVERTISSEMENT
Avant la réinitialisation, débranchez l’alimentation. Voir la REMARQUE RELATIVE
À LA SÉCURITÉ ci-dessus. Le contrôle de surcharge protège le moteur des
opérations impliquant une surcharge. Cette fonctionnalité protège à la fois votre installation électrique et
votre broyeur. En cas de surcharge, le moteur s’arrête automatiquement.
NOTA SOBRE SEGURIDAD: Antes de investigar, usted deberá desconectar el suministro de corriente.
Antes de realizar la reconfiguración, desconecte el suministro de corriente – por
favor consulte la NOTA SOBRE SEGURIDAD anterior. El control de sobrecarga
evita que el motor funcione en caso de sobrecarga. Esta función protege el cableado de su hogar y su
triturador. Cuando se encuentre sobrecargado, el motor se detendrá automáticamente.
ADVERTENCIA
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have your serial number and your model number available when calling for service.
LIMITED WARRANTY
GE Appliances Disposer Limited Warranty
For the period of GE Appliances will replace
Three Years
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original purchase
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GE Appliances will also provide, free of charge, all labor charges related to replacing the
original disposer along with the replacement disposer within the first year.
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date is needed to obtain service under the warranty.
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Appliances Service location for service. In Alaska, the limited warranty excludes the cost of shipping or service calls to
your home.
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legal rights are, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: GE Appliances, a Haier company
Louisville, KY 40225
What is not covered:
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the product.
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other than the intended purpose or used commercially.
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Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit
breakers.
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are working as described in the Owner’s Manual.
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floods or acts of God.
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temperatures.
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EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Your sole and exclusive remedy is product repair as provided in this Limited Warranty. Any implied warranties,
including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one year or the
shortest period allowed by law.
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communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in the
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Expert GE Appliances repair service is only one step away from your door. Get on-line and schedule your service at
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Extended Warranties
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warranty is still in effect. You can purchase it on-line anytime. GE Appliances Services will still be there after your
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hours.
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Parts and Accessories
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Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user. Other servicing
generally should be referred to qualified service personnel. Caution must be exercised, since improper
servicing may cause unsafe operation.
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