The new 1954 GE ranges had bomber names

In december 1953, General Electric presented the new ranges models for 1954 and all of them had names that we usually associate with bombers.

All the models were wider with oven holding meal for 24 or four cake layers on a single shelf. Both bake and broil unites are fully enclosed with no open coils. They also have 2 appliance outlets - one automatically timed, self-cleaning Calrod (a technology patented by G.E.) surface cooking units, slide-out drip pans under surface units and in ovens, enamel surfaces inside and out, fluorescent lamp over control panel, pushbutton cooking, oven timer and a estra-high-speed calrod unit on the rear.


The Stratoliner

Single oven "speed-cooking" range. Oven has 3 different uses. First, big Master Oven holds meal for 24. Second, it converts to economical 1-shelf speed oven by simply shifting lower unit. And third it comes with "Focused Heat" broiler. When not needed, automatic Deep-Fat Fryer lifts out, lets you use Depp-Well Thrift Cooker or 4th raisable surface unit. This range has a 2-speed Minute Timer - for precision timing of eggs, etc. Tel-A-Cook lights tell you from across the room which unit and which heat is on. 2 storage drawers, warming drawer, condiment set with heated "salt conditioner".


The Spacemaker

With a wider oven makes food easy to see and reach. Surface units widely spaced to make room for big pans. Compact 24-inch width gives you extra space for cabinets, appliances, etc.


The Airliner

Created to replace the standard 36-inch gas stove without remodeling. Has new, big oven, pushbuttons, Extra-High-Speed unit, built-in Oven Timer/ It has a pan-and-lid "file" - divided so lids and flat pans can be stored upright. 2 additional storage drawers.


The Speedster

Like the Stratoliner, has Deep-Well Cooker - for soups, stews, quantity cooking. One finger raises extra surface unit when cooker is not in usa. Speedster has Minute Timer, 2 storage drawers.


The Mainliner

Bake in 2-shelf Companion Oven while you bake or broil in Master Oven. Both have "Focused Heat" broiler. Both can be automatically timed. It also has Minute Timer and 2 storage drawers.


The Liberator

It has all the features of the Stratoliner plus two-oven cooking. Big Master Oven, 2-shelf Companion Oven, each with separate Automatic Times and"Focused HEat" broiler and 2-speed Minute Timer for precisiont iming of eggs, etc.