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Page 24: ... working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRICCOMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICE or GENERAL ELECTRICCUSTOMER CARE SERVICE 0 Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product ReadyourUseandCarematerial If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or...
