1954 GE Special J404 Range - ISO Service Manual

[InzeoCottage]

Hello!
A kind gentleman helped me determine the year and model number of a stove I'm looking to purchase. Does anyone have a service manual for this stove? It's been impossible for me to find anything. I don't have any knowledge on older stoves but if someone also has insight on what similar models were that a manual may apply for this stove, that would be a huge help.

I've checked google, ebay, automatice.org, etsy..

1954 GE Special
Model #: IJ404-ILI

Photo is not mine.

 

[circlew]

The 1954-55-56 models are essentially the same. They are built on the same frame, and vary only slightly in trim and features. Service manuals are not issued for a specific model, but rather for all models of a particular line, such as freestanding ranges, for that year. A manual for any of those years should give you the necessary information.

 

[InzeoCottage]

The 1954-55-56 models are essentially the same. They are built on the same frame, and vary only slightly in trim and features. Service manuals are not issued for a specific model, but rather for all models of a particular line, such as freestanding ranges, for that year. A manual for any of those years should give you the necessary information.

Thank you! Do you know what the line may be for this model or do you have a manual to suggest?

 

[customline]

Awesome oven. You'll have years of dependable use out of it.

 

[phillymatt53]

That's the same GE range that was in my parents house when we moved in back in 1967,
Mom hated it because she liked gas ranges.
I remember as a teen of 15 playing with those pushbutton burner level switches.
However, it eventually crapped out when the heating elements failed.
The replacement range was a brand new 1970 Magic Chef electric model.

 

[circlew]

Thank you! Do you know what the line may be for this model or do you have a manual to s

Thank you! Do you know what the line may be for this model or do you have a manual to suggest?

The line is "freestanding ranges"; there should be service manuals for one or more of the years mentioned.

 

[circlew]

The line is "freestanding ranges"; there should be service manuals for one or more of the years mentioned.

They should be listed for download on Automatic Ephemera.