Gibson GEF352CHSB, GEF352BHWB, GEF352BHDB Owner’s Manual

OWNER'SGUIDE

Coil Surface Elements

Eledronic Oven Control - ESIII

SelfCleaning Oven Feature

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Contents

Product Registration ......................................................... 2

Versi6n en espaffol ............................................................

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS............................... 3-4

Setting Surface Controls for Models with Coil Elements ..5

Setting Warmer Drawer Controls (if equipped) ................ 6

Before Setting Oven Controls ........................................... 7

Control Pad Functions ...................................................... 8

Setting the Clock and Minute Timer ................................. 9

Setting Oven Controls ............................................... 10-13

Self-Cleaning ............................................................. 14-15

General Cleaning ....................................................... 16-18

Customizing Your Oven Performance ............................. 19

Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights .......................... 19

Avoid Service Checklist .............................................. 20-21

Notes ......................................................................... 22-23

Warranty ......................................................................... 24

ELECTRICRANGE

This Owne#s Guide contains general operating instructions for your range and feature

information for several models. Your range will not have all the described features.

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this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for
your range. Please read through the information contained in your literature

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Record in the space provided below the model and serial numbers. The

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models equipped with a coil cook tops.

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Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your range and
feature information for several models. Your range may not have all the

described features. The graphics shown are representational. The graphics on

your range may not look exactly like those shown.

Note: The instructions appearing in this Owner's Guide are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and
caution must be practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any
appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Save these instructions for future reference.

This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

• Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range.
Never allow children to play with packaging material.

• Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is properly

installed and grounded by aqualified technician in accordance
with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest

edition and local electrical code requirements, install only per
installation instructions provided in the literature package for
this range.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to

the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency.

• User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.

All other servicing should be done only by aqualified technician,
This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the

range.

• Never modifyor alter the construction of a range by removing
leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or

any other part of the product.

All ranges can tip.

Injury to persons could result.
Install anti-tip device packed with range.

See Installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping,

the range must besecured by properly installed

anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To
check if the bracket isinstalled properly, visually
check that rear leveling leg isinserted into and
fully secured by the anti-tip bracket by

removing lower panel or storage drawer. For
models with a warmer drawer, grasp the top
rear edge of the range and carefully attempt

to tilt it forward. Refer to the Installation
Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket

installation.

_I'l_IMh-1:l_ll_[€'IIStepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or

drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or

play around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may

cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

_ Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if

equipped) for storage.

cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.

Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously

injured.

Heating the Room.

• Storage in oron Appliance_Flammable materials should not
be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface units or

in the storage drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth
items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as

flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans,

on or near the range.

• Do Not Leave Children AIone_Children should not be left

alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS,
HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN.

Both surface units and oven heating elements may be hot even

though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may

become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not

touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these
areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these

areas are the cook top, surfaces facing the cook top, the oven
vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and

window.

• Wear Proper Apparel--Loose-fitting or hanging garments

should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires--Smother the fire

with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam*

type extinguisher.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may

catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

• Use Only Dry Potholders--Moist or damp potholders on hot

surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky

cloth instead of a potholder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers_Buildup of pressure
may cause container to burst and result in injury.

• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be

stored or discarded.

IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the range during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn offthe range. If the
range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will
begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock

and oven function.

Do not store items of interest to children in the

Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

COOK TOP

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. Place
a pan of food on the unit before turning it on, and turn the unit
off before removing the pan.

• Use Proper Pan Size_This appliance is equipped with one or
more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element.
The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of

clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also

improve efficiency.

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend

Over Adjacent Surface Units--To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional

contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be
positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over
adjacent surface units.

• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings--
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or

a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

• Do Not Immerse or Soak Removable Heating Elements--
Heating elements should never be immersed in water. Heating
elements clean themselves during normal operation.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass, glass/
ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are

suitable for cook top service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's

recommendations for cook top use.

• When flaming foods under a ventilating hood, turn the fan

on.

FOR COIL COOK TOP MODELS

• Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place--Absence
of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.

• Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit
drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only use aluminum foil as

recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these

liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or

fi re.

OVEN

• Use Care When Opening Oven Door or Warmer Drawer (if
equipped)--Stand to the side of the range when opening the

door of a hot oven. Let hot air or steam escape before you
remove or replace food in the oven.

• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. The oven vent is located

under the left rear surface element if your model is equipped
with coil elements. The oven vent is located below the backguard
for models equipped with ceramic-glass cook tops. Touching the

surfaces inthis area when the oven isoperating may cause severe

burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or

near the oven vent. These items could melt or ignite.

• Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired
location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is

hot use extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the rack with
both hands to reposition. Do not let potholders contact the hot
heating elements in the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.

• Do not use the broiler pan without its insert. The broiler pan

and its insert allow dripping fat to drain and be kept away from
the high heat of the broiler.

• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. Exposed

fat and grease could ignite.

• Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven
bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual.

Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric

shock, or fire. Improper installation of these liners may result in

risk of electric shock, or fire.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING YOU R

RANGE

• Clea n the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that

could catch fire. Pay particular attention to the area underneath
each surface element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.

• Kitchen cleaners and aerosols--Always follow the
manufacturer's recommended directions for use. Be aware

that excess residue from cleaners and aerosols may ignite
causing damage and injury.

• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently--Grease should not be

allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter. Follow

manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.

SELF CLEANING OVENS

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts listed in this
Owner's Guide. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the
broiler pan and any utensils or foods from the oven.

• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners--No commercial oven cleaner or

oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven.

• Do Not Clean Door Gasket--The door gasket is essential for a

good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the
gasket.

•The health of some birds isextremely sensitive to the fumes given

off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to
another well-ventilated room.

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Setting Surface
Controls for Models

with Coil Elements

OFF

1 9

2 8

4 5 6

Surface Unit Control

OFF

MED

Simmer Select Surface Unit Control

To Operate the Surface Element

1. Place cooking utensil on the surface element.

2. Push in and turn the Surface Control knob in either direction to the desired
setting. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn
to a lower setting to finish cooking. The control knobs do not have to be

set exactly on a particular mark. Use the marks as a guide and adjust the

control knob as needed.

3. When cooking is completed, turn the surface element off before removing
the pan. Note: The surface signal light will glow when one or more

elements are turned on. A quick glance at the signal light(s) when cooking
isfinished is an easy check to be sure all control knobs are turned off.

TO Operate Simmer Select Surface Unit (If equipped)
The right side of the control knob allows you to use the Simmer Select unit as

you would any normal surface unit on the medium to high settings.
The left side of the control knob is used to operate the Simmer Select feature.

This feature allows the element to heat at a much lower temperature than
when used as a normal surface unit. This allows you to precisely simmer

delicate foods.

You may switch between normal cooking and Simmer Select at any time during
the cooking process. Be sure to set the knob indicator between MAX and MIN
for simmering or between MED and HI for normal cooking.

NOTE: The unit will not operate if the knob ispositioned in the space between
MAX and MED.

The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in

medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other

types of pans.

STANDARD SURFACE UNITS

Setting Type of Cooking

HiGH (HI - 9) Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling

MEDIUM HiGH (7 - 8) Continue a rapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

MEDIUM (5- 6) Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies,

steam vegetables
MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew
LOW (LO - 1) Keep warm, melt, simmer

SIMMER SELECTSURFACE UNIT

MAX Larger quantities of food, stews and soups

MIN Smaller quanitites of food, delicate foods, melting

chocolate or butter

Note: The size and type of utensil used, and the amount and type of food being
cooked will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

Do not place plastic items such assalt and pepper shakers, spoon

holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items
could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch fire if

placed too close to the element.

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Setting Warmer Drawer
Controls (if equipped)

Use the warmer drawer to keep hot

foods hot such as: vegetables, gravies,

meats, casseroles, biscuits and rolls,
pastr es and heated d nner pates.

The warmer drawer is equipped with a I
catch which may require extra force

when open ng and c os ng the drawer.

OFF

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WARM & SERVE

DRAWER

Arranging Warmer Drawer Rack Positions

The rack can be used in 2 ways:

In the upright position to allow low profile food items to be placed both
under and on top of the rack (for example, rolls or biscuits on top of the

rack and a casserole dish under).
In the downward position to allow you to place light weight food items

and empty dishware (for example, rolls or pastries and dinner plates).
Set the warmer drawer rack as shown below.

Upright Position Downward Position

To Operate the Warmer Drawer

Your range is equipped with a warmer drawer. The purpose of the warmer

drawer is to keep hot cooked foods at serving temperature. Always start with
hot food. It is not recommended to heat cold food in the warmer drawer.

All food placed in the warmer drawer should be covered with a lid or aluminum
foil to maintain quality. Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic may

melt onto the drawer and be very difficult to clean.
Use only dishware, utensils and cookware recommended for oven use in the

warmer drawer.

Warmer Drawer Recommended

Food Settings Chart

Food Item Setting

Roasts (Beef, Pork, Lamb) MED
Pork Chops Hi

Bacon Hi
Hamburger Patties Hi

Poultry HI
Gravies MED

Casseroles MED
Eggs MED

Fried Foods HI

Vegetables MED

Pizza HI
Biscuits MED

Rolls, soft LO
Roils, hard MED

Pastries MED
Empty Dinner Plates LO

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from

the warmer drawer as cookware and plates will be hot.
To Set the Warmer Drawer Thermostat Control

The thermostat control is used to select the temperature of the warmer drawer.

It is located on the control panel. To set the thermostat, push in and turn the
knob to the desired setting. The temperatures are approximate, and are
designated by HI, MED and LO.

1. Turn the knob to select the desired temperature setting.

2. For best results, preheat the drawer before adding food. An empty drawer

will preheat in approximately 15 minutes.

3. Turn the thermostat control to OFF after use.

Temperature Selection

Refer to the chart in the side column for recommended settings. If aparticular

food is not listed, start with the medium setting. If more crispness is desired,

remove the lid or aluminum foil.
Most foods can be kept at serving temperatures by using the medium setting.

When a combination of foods are to be kept warm (for instance, a meat with

2 vegetables and rolls), use the high setting.
Refrain from opening the warmer drawer while in use to eliminate loss of heat

from the drawer.

Indicator Light

The indicator light islocated below the thermostat control. It turns on when
the control is set, and stays on until the control is turned off. The warmer

drawer is inoperable during the self-clean cycle. The indicator light will not
come on during the self-clean cycle.

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Before Setting Oven
Controls

Oven Vent Location

For models equipped with coil surface elements, the oven vent islocated under

the left rear surface element. For models equipped with a ceramic-glass cook
top the oven vent is located below the backguard. When the oven ison, warm

air is released through the vents. This venting is necessary for proper air
circulation in the oven and good baking results.

OVEN VENT

Arranging Oven Racks

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO

OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.

REMOVING & REPLACING OVEN RACKS

To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide

out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front
of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.

ARRANGING OVEN RACKSWITH 5 RACK POSITIONS

To bake on 1 rack, place the rack on position 3 or 4. To bake on 2 racks, place
the racks on positions 2 and 4. Convection ranges are equipped with 3 racks

and should be placed in positions 1, 3 and 4.

_lst RackPosition

3rd RackPosition

-4th RackPosition

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Control Pad Functions

CLEAR PAD-- Used to clear
any function previously

entered except the time of
day and minute timer. Push
CLEAR to stop cooking.

BAKE PAD--Used to

enter the normal \

baking mode

temperature.

BROIL PAD-- _
Used to select

the variable

broil function.

CLEAN PAD--

Used to select the

self-cleaning
cycle.

OVEN, PREHEAT & LOCK LIGHTS-- The "OVEN"

light will glow each time the oven unit turns on to
maintain the set oven temperature. The "PREHEAT"
light will glow when the oven is first set to operate,

or if the desired temperature isreset higher than
the actual oven temperature. The "LOCK" light will
flash until the door locks when the self-clean cycle

isin use. It glows constantly after the door locks.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. For

satisfactory use of your oven, become familiar with the various functions of the

oven as described below.

UP and DOWN ARROW PADS-- Used along with the

function pads to select oven temperature, cooking
time, stop time (when programming an automatic

stop time), time of day, clean time and minute timer.

TIMER PAD--

Used to set or
cancel the minute
timer. The minute
timer does not

start or stop
cooking.

CLOCK PAD-- Used

_to set the time of

day.

_FEATURE

INDICATOR

LIGHTS-- These
light to show which

feature is in use.

BAKE TIME PAD--
Used to enter the

length of the
baking time.

IP TIME PAD--
Used to set the
desired stop time

for baking. Can be
used with BAKE

TIME to program a
delayed bake cycle.

The oven can be programmed to:

• Bake normally

• Time bake

• Broil

• Self-clean

For a silent control panel:

When choosing a function, a beep will be heard each time a pad is pushed. If desired, the controls can be programmed
for silent operation. Push and hold _. After 7 seconds, the control will beep once. This will block the controls from
sounding when a pad is pushed. To return the sound, push and hold_ again for 7 seconds until 1 beep is heard.

Note: The control will return to the audible mode after a power outage.

Temperature conversion:
The electronic oven control isset to operate in°F(Fahrenheit) when shipped from the factory. The oven can be programmed

for any temperature from 170°F to 550°F (65°C to 287°C),

To change the temperature to °C (Celsius) or from °C to °F (control should not be in a Bake or Clean mode):

1. Push _. " " appears in the display.

2. Push and hold the_ until "HI" appears in the display.

3. Push and hold_ until °F or °C appears in the display.

4. Push the(_ or_ to change °F to °C or °C to °F.

5. Push any function pad to return to normal operating mode.