I pulled the tabs out of the top and it is still jammed tight, with the help of a rubber sledge hammer, i can shift the top around but I can't get it up! Please help!
Sounds like you pulled the tabs out of the back of the top which act as a hinge. look for the unlock tabs under the front edge of the lid and push them in as best I can remember. It has been a long time though since I had to service my GE.