Be Twice as Productive This Holiday Season with the GE Profile(TM) Double Oven Freestanding Range.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Anyone who has ever tried to juggle multiple cooking times and temperatures to prepare a special holiday meal or trays of delicate hors d'oeuvres for a party will appreciate the hottest new innovation from GE. The new GE Profile[TM] Double Oven Freestanding Range offers the largest freestanding total oven capacity in the industry to cook two different dishes - at two different temperatures - at the same time.

Available in two 30" configurations -- both with a spacious 6.6 total cu. ft. of cooking space - the double oven range is the preferred choice for those who enjoy freshly baked rolls with their meals or a delicate cheese souffle as a side for a crisp fish fillet.

The PB975 model features a lower oven with the accuracy of GE's exclusive reversing-fan technology in the PreciseAir[TM] convection system: it provides optimal heat circulation and temperature accuracy throughout for deliciously browned, evenly baked foods. Both ranges feature the 2.2 cu. ft.-capacity upper oven that is ideal for baking pizzas, fresh or frozen, thanks to the GE exclusive pizza mode. There's even a slow-cook mode with five settings for gently roasting tender beef or rich stews: no separate slow-cooker required!

Home chefs will appreciate that there is more room than before for cookie sheets, bakeware and roasting pans, with the redesign of the PB975's true European convection system. Now only 1-1/2" deep, it is a full one-inch thinner than the previous design. Unlike other double ovens, the Profile range includes interchangeable, self-cleaning racks that can be used in either the upper or lower oven. In fact, with so much space, the upper oven can easily cook a 4-quart casserole dish - something the competition's upper oven can't accommodate.

Fitting in the same space as a traditional range, this is an appliance that delivers the ultimate cooking flexibility while eliminating the need for expensive remodeling to add a second oven. Designed with the sleek new Profile aesthetics, the oven features a full stainless steel door, glass handle and trim, plus heavy-duty knob controls to complement or coordinate with any decor. The oven is available in a choice of stainless steel, white, or black. For peace of mind, a control-lock capability locks the cooktop and oven to prevent unintended activation.

The GE Profile double oven range is available in two 30" models. The PB975 has an estimated retail price of $1949-$1999 in the stainless steel finish, $1749-$1799 in white and $1699-$1749 in black. The PB970 has an estimated retail price of $1749-$1799 in stainless steel, $1549-$1599 in white and $1499-$1549 in black.

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