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XL44 : Gas RangesA Full Range of NewFeatures:See pages 8 & 9 of this serviceguide for model specific featuresOVEN TEMPERATURE VARIATIONBaking-30° -20° -10° Temp +10° +20° +30°GETrueTemp Other LeadingManufacturers' AverageAmana, Magic Chef,Whirlpool, Maytag,KitchenAid, Tappanz GE Profile z GEz z TrueTemp System“The Most Accurate OvenIn America”z z Enhanced Broil Systemprovides improved broilperformancez Professional cooktop grateprovides preparation andcooking conveniencez z Precise Simmer Burner with600 BTUs allows for low,even heat distribution fordelicate foods and saucesz z Two Maximum OutputBurners, with 12,000 BTUs,provide high output forfast heat-up and boilingz z Largest Useable OvenCapacity,* room forcooking an entire meal*Among manufacturers' brandsz Digipad entry providesdigital precision witheasy-to-set controlsz z Digital temperature displayfor accurate temperaturereadoutz z Sealed Burner Designhelps contain spills fromdripping beneath cooktopfor easy cleanupz z Sixth Embossed RackPosition increases cookingflexibilityz z Digital temperature displayfor accurate temperaturereadoutz z Extra-Large Broiler Panwith Grid allows for alarge-capacity broiling areaz Cooktop lifts up for accessto easy-clean seamless,porcelain-enameled subtopGE—Continuing the Tradition of InnovationIn 1876, Thomas Edison took a revolutionary idea and created the light bulb—a device that wouldchange the world forever.And while the small company he founded over a hundred years ago has grown into an internationalbusiness, GE still maintains a dedication to principles upon which it was founded—innovation, qualityand products that set new standards. Its remarkable history encompasses vision, determination and awell-earned reputation for quality.For over 100 years, GE has been the source of premier products, many of them “firsts” in the industry.Some notable technological developments and range introductions include:Thomas EdisonWhen you make GEproducts part of yourhome, you join millionsof people throughout theworld, people who knowthrough experience thatat GE—We bring goodthings to life.1907 GE marketed a full line of cooking devices to the consumer1928 One of the most important range developments—the first Calrod ® heating elements1934 The electric range had gained household acceptance1950 Electric ranges featured doubled ovens1956 GE promoted a new era of all-automatic cooking—electronics1963 GE introduced the most important invention in the major appliance industry—the“Self-Cleaning Oven”1976 New free-standing microwave cooking center combined upper microwave oven with lowerself-cleaning conventional oven1980 Introduced “TimeMaker” range with combination conventional/ microwave oven1990 XL44 —Revolutionized industry by introducing largest capacity oven, upswept cooktop andBig View window1997 Introduced TrueTemp System: The Most Accurate Oven In AmericaToday, that tradition of innovation continues and we intend to carry it forward to continue earning ourleading reputation.– 32 –