GE PB978STSS 30" Freestanding Smoothtop Electric Range with 5 Heating Elements, Tri-Ring Element, 6.6 cu. ft. PreciseAir Convection Double Oven and Self-Clean: Stainless Steel

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  • Item: PB978STSS
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About the GE PB978STSS
  • 30" Freestanding Smoothtop Electric Range with 5 Heating Elements
  • Tri-Ring Element
  • 6.6 cu. ft. PreciseAir Convection Double Oven and Self-Clean: Stainless Steel
Brand:
Series:
Profile
Style:
Freestanding
Width:
29 7/8"
Height:
47"
Depth:
28 1/4"
Capacity:
4.4 cu. ft.
Burners:
5
Convection:
Yes
Self Clean:
Yes
Griddle:
No
Grill:
No
Fuel Type:
Electric
Volts:
240/208 Volts
Amps:
40
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Key Features
6.6 cu. ft. Total Oven Capacity
  • Large capacity is ideal for big meals
PreciseAir Convection System
  • A reversing fan circulates heat and air for evenly browned and baked foods
6"/9"/12" Tri-Ring
  • Element Provides three cooking areas in one for the ultimate in cooking versatility
5"/8" Dual Element
  • Two heating elements in one allows you to choose either a 5" or 8" element for your cookware
Heavy-duty Roller Rack
  • Racks provide easy access to items inside the oven by simplifying loading and unloading
NextStep Controls
  • Knob-free controls illuminate to lead through the control setting process
Hidden Bake Oven Interior
  • Conceals the lower oven bake element to eliminate hard-to-reach areas that collect food and spills for easy cleaning
Specifications
Features
Hot Surface Indicator Lights
5
8" Heating Element (s)
1 Ribbon (2,000W)
Cooktop Surface
One Piece Upswept; Black Ceramic Glass
Warming Zone
1-6" Ribbon (120W)
Heating Element "On" Indicator Light
3
Electronic Oven Controls
Yes
Melt Setting
Yes
Pass Broil
Yes
Oven Rack Features
2 Self-Clean Oven Racks; 1 Self Clean Roller Rack; 2 Upper/7 Lowe Rack Positions
Cooktop Burner Type
Radiant; Smoothtop
Cooking System PreciseAir
Convection System (lower oven only)
Temperature Management System
TrueTemp System
5"/8" Dual Heating Element
1 Ribbon (1,900W)
6"/9"/12" Tri-Ring Element
1 Ribbon (3,600W Power Boil)
Glass Touch Controls
Yes
Control Location
Backsplash
Cooking Technology
Traditional Upper; Convection Lower
6" Heating Element(s)
1 (2,000W)
Control Type
Digital Temperature Display; Electronic Oven Controls; Glass Touch
Configuration
Double Oven Range
Hidden Bake
Upper/Lower
Oven Cleaning Type
Self-Clean (Both Ovens)
Self-Clean Oven Door Lock
Automatic
Oven Interior Light
Yes
Cleaning Time
Variable with Delay Clean Option
Oven Features
8-Pass Broil Element (Both Ovens); Hidden Bake (Both Ovens)
Interior Oven Light
1 Halogen; 1 Incandescent
Appearance
Handle
Stainless Steel; Designer-Style
Textured Steel Side Panels
Yes
Oven Window
Big ClearView
Frameless Door
Glass
Color Appearance
Stainless Steel/Gray
Configuration
Double Oven Range
Control Location
Backsplash
Control Knobs
Weighted Stainless Steel Appearance
Oven Door Features
Big View Oven Window; Full-Wrapped Stainless
General
Series
Profile
Manufacturer
GE
Appearance
Fuel Type
Electric
Style
Freestanding
Color
Stainless Steel
Cooktop
Smoothtop
Stainless Steel Handle
Yes
Viewing Window
Yes
Drawer
None
Clock
Yes
Dimensions
Width
29 7/8"
Depth
28 1/4"
Height
47"
Interior Width
24"
Interior Depth
18 1/4"
Interior Height
17 1/2"
Burner Output
Set 1 QTY
1
Set 1 Output
3600
Set 2 QTY
1
Set 2 Output
2000
Set 3 QTY
1
Set 3 Output
1900
Set 4 QTY
1
Set 4 Output
1200
Set 5 QTY
1
Set 5 Output
80
Cooktop Features
Burners / Elements
5
Cooktop Control Type
Knobs
Downdraft Ventilation
No
Modules Required
No
Hot Surface Indicator Light
Yes
Induction
No
Grill
No
Griddle
No
Oven Features
Primary Oven Capacity
4.4 cu. ft.
Secondary Oven Capacity
2.2 cu. ft.
Oven Control Type
Touch Sensor
Digital Temperature Display
Yes
Timer
Yes
Convection
Yes
Self-Cleaning
Yes
Delay Bake
Yes
Proofing
No
Sabbath Mode
Yes
Broiler Element Location
Top
Temperature Probe
No
Interior Oven Light
Yes
Racks
3
Removable Door
Yes
Technical Details
Star-K Certified
No
ADA Compliant
No
Ignition Type
Electronic
Oven Wattage
2650
LP Conversion
No
Amps
40
Voltage
240/208 Volts
Capacity
Upper/Lower
2.2/4.4 cu. ft.
Total Capacity
6.6 cu. ft.
Oven Control Features
Audible Preheat Signal
Yes
Auto Oven Shut-Off
Yes with Override
Auto Oven Shut-Off with Override
Yes
Auto Recipe Conversion
Yes
Auto Self Clean
Yes
C? or F? Programmable
Yes
Certified Sabbath Mode
Yes
Control Lock Capability
Yes
Convection Cook Pads
Lower Oven
Delay Bake Option
Yes (Time Cook)
Delay Clean Option
Yes
Digipad Numeric Entry
Yes
Electronic Clock & Kitchen Timer
Yes
Mis-Wire Detection
Yes
Oven Meat Probe
Yes
Oven "ON" Light Display
Yes
Pizza Setting
Yes
Preheated Oven Light
Yes
Self-Clean Cool Down Time Display
Yes
Self-Cleaning Cycling Light
Yes
Slow Cook
Yes
Start Pad
Yes
Variable Broil
Yes
Warm Mode
Yes
C° or F° Programmable
Yes
Sabbath Mode
Certified
Convection Roast
Yes
Electronic Clock and Kitchen Timer
Yes
Hi/Low Broil
Yes
Oven "On" Light
Yes
Convection Bake
Yes
Fast Preheat
Yes
Power/Ratings
KW Rating at 240V
14.4
KW Rating at 208V
10.8
Amp Rating at 208V
40
Bake Wattage
2650W
Broiler Wattage
3600W
Amp Rating at 240V
40
Warranty
Labor Warranty
Limited 1 Year Entire Appliance
Parts Warranty
Limited 1 Year Entire Appliance
Warranty Notes
See Written Warranty for Full Details
Weights and Dimensions
Overall Width
29 7/8"
Overall Depth
28 7/8"
Overall Height
47"
Depth with Door Open
45"
Depth Without Handle
25 3/4"
Interior Upper Oven Width
25"
Interior Upper Oven Depth
18"
Interior Upper Oven Height
8 7/8"
Interior Lower Oven Width
25"
Interior Lower Oven Depth
18 1/4"
Interior Lower Oven Height
17 1/2
Net Weight
226 lbs.
Approximate Shipping Weight
247 lbs.
Performance
Total Capacity
6.6 cu. ft.
Upper Oven Capacity
2.2 cu. ft.
Lower Oven Capacity
4.4 cu. ft.
Element - Right Front
6"/9"/12" 3,600W Power Boil
Element - Left Front
5"/8" 1,900W Bridge
Element - Right Rear
6" 1,200W
Element - Left Rear
8" 2,000W Bridge
Element - Center
6" 80W Warming Zone
Power Rating
KW Rating at 240V
15.1
KW Rating at 208V
11.3
Amp Rating at 208V
40
Bake Wattage
2650W Upper / 2650W Lower
Broiler Wattage
3000W Upper / 3600W Lower
Amp Rating at 240V
40
Dimensions and Weights
Product Width
29 7/8"
Product Depth
28 1/4"
Product Height
47"
Oven Interior Width
24" (Lower)
Oven Interior Depth
18 1/4" (Lower)
Oven Interior Height
17 1/2" (Lower)
Depth with Door Open
45"
Depth without Handle
25 3/4"
Net Weight
241 Lbs.
Approximate Shipping Weight
262 Lbs.
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