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Thread Number: 49417
Need help dating a GE 40 inch dual oven stove model J-408X2WH and finding owners manual |
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| Post# 714773 , Reply# 1 11/12/2013 at 02:57 (3,828 days old) by MomSews4me2 () | ||
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2nd Picture of GE 40 inch dual oven stove model J-408X2WH Hope this is a better picture! I have better pics of the control panel, one in a single shot; and 4 up-close sections. Thank you to anyone who can help. 
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Post# 714819 , Reply# 2 11/12/2013 at 08:08 (3,827 days old) by pulltostart  (Mobile, AL) |
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1963 If your model number is J408X, you have a 1963 model. I am looking at a Builder's Catalog for 1963 and there it is! GE built the almost-identical range in 1962 (only graphics and console colors differ) and that range was a J408W. I have the 1961 version of this and it's a great stove. The only worklight is the one that is illuminated in your second photo; the oven controls/burner controls were not backlit.
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Post# 714871 , Reply# 3 11/12/2013 at 14:22 (3,827 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut) |
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Post# 715035 , Reply# 5 11/13/2013 at 06:57 (3,826 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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Brenda The catalog - I found my copy on Ebay, they occasionally turn up. They were printed and bound annually by McGraw-Hill into a collection known as the Sweets Catalog, and given to architects and engineers. If I had the ability to scan, I would send you some of the information.
GE - When I was young, I lived for a time in Air Force housing that was built in 1959 and included a full house of GE appliances. Later, in late 1960, an aunt and uncle built a new home and they selected GE for all of their appliances. Between these two things, I really grew to love GE's design.
Sensi-Temp - The unit on my 1961 works, but I rarely use it. I think they are almost impossible to replace (if they should die), except by converting to a conventional unit. I've seen several ranges where this has been done and they work fine, but the controls are kinda wonky because they require new controls (usually an infinite rotary knob). Others on this website know more about how to work/repair and some are sources for parts. A lot of spare parts are out there, you just have to know where to look. Combo52, for one, is a great source of information on vintage appliances.
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| Post# 715201 , Reply# 6 11/13/2013 at 21:30 (3,826 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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I replaced my "Meal Sentry" switch on my Norge With a 7 heat switch, works great! | ||
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Post# 771526 , Reply# 9 7/17/2014 at 12:24 (3,580 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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Kevin -- I thought the standard Calrod burners for GE stoves were readily available in hardware stores. Perhaps the model you have uses a different configuration for connecting the burners, but perhaps there's a way to modify it.
I suggest you start a new thread for your stove. A lot of people here ignore old threads that have been revived, and you can give the new thread a title that better describes your issue. We have many GE range experts/aficionados here, and I'm confident you'll get the help you need and/or the answers you're seeking. | ||
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