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Thread Number: 86691
/ Tag: Ranges, Stoves, Ovens
New here. What is this? GE 1956 Electric Range |
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Post# 1112712 , Reply# 1 3/25/2021 at 20:56 (1,127 days old) by appnut  (TX) |
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This is a 40 inch range, single oven. The compartment on the left is for storage. Yes it's a residential range. The oven looks quite clean. There is no clock or timer. Have seen similar to the lack of that feature. For this low end of a model, it has 2 8" and 2 6" burner. Also very nice, it appears to have a fluorescent tube light over the cooktop that can also be used as a night light.
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Post# 1112713 , Reply# 2 3/25/2021 at 21:04 (1,127 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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 Not quite as old as 1956. More like early-to-mid 1960's, The knobs on the oven controls were not used prior to 1962 and the "W" in the model number would make it 1962, but GE did strange things with their date codes during the 60's. This could be as new as 1965, but I don't think any newer than that.
Can you post the Serial Number? That might offer some help.
lawrence | ||
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Post# 1112721 , Reply# 4 3/25/2021 at 21:45 (1,127 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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This could be a 1972, GE continued to use those knobs for many years. But if you've checked out the website for GE Date Codes you can see what I meant about the 1960's. It appears that there were no rules during that decade! It does look like a clean range and like Bob pointed out, it has the fluorescent work light. If you aren't a stickler about the actual date and you like the range and it fits your needs - just enjoy it and show it off proudly.
Rewind - Actually, after looking at several catalogs, it appears that GE switched in 1970 from a black toekick to a white toekick - like yours has. Based on that this one is probably no older than 1970 whatever the date codes say.
lawrence | ||
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Post# 1112726 , Reply# 5 3/25/2021 at 22:01 (1,127 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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The local GE dealer was still selling these in the 70's. I think my dad's friend that was a salesman there called them a "farmhouse special", as they were basic models that farm people liked to use for canning. This is likely a later model, as the toe-kick panel is white, rather than black. I think the change occurred around '70 or '71. | ||
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Post# 1112738 , Reply# 6 3/25/2021 at 22:45 (1,127 days old) by MattL (Flushing, MI) |
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Got to be newer, has grounded outlet. | ||
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Post# 1112761 , Reply# 7 3/26/2021 at 05:19 (1,127 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Basic GE 40" Range In any event it is a very good range that you could use for the next 20-30 years with very few problems if you take good care of it.
There is nothing new today at any price that will last any longer or for that matter cook any better or even use less energy than this range, so if it suits your needs keep it and use it and scratch one thing off you quest for a vintage house.
John L. | ||
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Post# 1112766 , Reply# 8 3/26/2021 at 09:28 (1,127 days old) by kevin313 (Detroit, Michigan) |
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First - welcome!
As you've discovered already, there are lots of people here with knowledge about vintage appliances! I agree with everyone that this is not a 1956 model - it's likely 10 or more years newer than that. As John said, it is a good basic range. It looks pretty clean, and while it doesn't have a lot of features, it will do the job for most cooking and baking needs, providing it is in good working condition. | ||
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Post# 1112767 , Reply# 9 3/26/2021 at 09:58 (1,126 days old) by pulltostart (Mobile, AL) |
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Last Clue | ||
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Post# 1112801 , Reply# 11 3/26/2021 at 15:16 (1,126 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1112802 , Reply# 12 3/26/2021 at 15:29 (1,126 days old) by luxflairguy (Wilmington NC) |
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Looks right at home! Congrats on a stove that will last you for many years! | ||
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Post# 1112803 , Reply# 13 3/26/2021 at 15:30 (1,126 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 1112804 , Reply# 14 3/26/2021 at 16:00 (1,126 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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 Congratulations on finding such a beautiful GE range! It’s unusual for a 40” in that the burners are spread out over the entire surface, rather than crowding them onto one side leaving half the top as a work area. I personally like this layout better.
I also like that its basic, no timer or clock to be broken and possibly impossible to repair due to parts not being available. Its always disappointing to have these extras not working. This way what you see is what you get and it appears to all be functioning. I’ll always opt for the simple model, less to go wrong. Also, having the spacious storage compartment on the left side is a plus, easy to keep your pots and pans handy.
Hope you have many years of cooking and baking enjoyment from this beauty!
Eddie | ||
| Post# 1112869 , Reply# 15 3/27/2021 at 11:18 (1,125 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
GE ranges in general, | ||
| Post# 1112870 , Reply# 16 3/27/2021 at 11:19 (1,125 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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