Gibson GEF357CBSB Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S GUIDE

MANUAL OVEN CONTROLS

CERAMIC-GLASS SMOO THTOP

SELF-CLEANING OVEN

READANDSAVETHESEINSTRUCtiONS

ELECTRICRANGE

Product Registration

The self-addressed PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled

in completely, signed and returned to the FrigidaireCompany.

Thank you for choosing this appliance. The information contained within this

Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your range. The Cooking Guide will help you to receive favorable results during cooking

and baking. Pleaseread through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance.

Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record inthe space provided below the model and serial numbers found onthe

serial plate located on the righthand side of the oven front frame in the storage compartment.

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Contents

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.

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.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

3-4 5 5 5 6 7

9-10 11 12-13 14 14 15

16-19

20-21 22 23-24

Important Safety Instructions Setting the Clock & Minute Timer (some models) Surface Cooking Indicator Lights Setting Surface Controls Before Setting Oven Controls

Setting Oven Controls Oven Cleaning (self-cleaning instructions) Ceramic-Glass Cooktop Cleaning General CIeaning Surface and Oven Lights (some models) Adjusting Oven Temperature

Anti-Tip Bracket(s)Installation Instructions Avoid Service Checklist

Service Information Warranty

At A Glance Operating Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Thisguide containsimportant safety symbols and instructions. Pleasepay specialattention to thesesymbols and follow allinstiuctionsgiven. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.

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

• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the

range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking

the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

o Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is properly

installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code

ANSi/NFPA No. 70--latest edition and local 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 electrical

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

• User Set€icing--Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.

All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range.

• Never modify or alter the construction of a range by

removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.

I__TO REDUCE

THE RISKOFTIPPINGOF THE

CAN TIP,

• INJURYTO PERSONS

COULD RESULT.

eINSTALL

ANTI-TIP DEVICE

PACKEDWITH RANGE. SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, INSTRUCTIONSOR THIS

_Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or

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

or play around the range. The weight of achild on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

_Do not use the oven for storage.

RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BESECUREDBY PROPERLY

INSTALLEDANTI-TIP BRACKET(S)PROVIDEDWITH

THE RANGE. TO CHECK IF THE BRACKET(S)tS

INSTALLEDPROPERLY, REMOVETHE LOWER PANEL

OR STORAGEDRAWER AND VERIFYTHAT THE ANT!-TtP

BRACKET(S)IS ENGAGED. REFERTO THE INSTALLATION

ANTI-TIP BRACKET(S)

j MANUAL FOR PROPER

INSTALLATION.

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

= Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials should

not be stored in an oven, near surface elements or in the storage drawer (if equipped). This includespaper, plastic and

cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well asflammable liquids.Do not storeexplosives, such as aerosol cans,on or near the range. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage.

_Do not store items of interest to children in the

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

Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously

injured,

o Do not leave children alone, Children should not be left

alone or unattended in the area where an 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 ELEM ENTSOR INTERIOR SURFACESOF 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 causeburns. 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 cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, 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.

_Never use your appliance for warming or

heating the room.

° 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 Dr/Potholders--Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pothotder,

e Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers--Build-up of

pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury.

• Remove the oven door from any unused range if it isto be stored or discarded.

° IMPORTANT--Do not attempt to operate the range during

a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the

range, If the range isnot turned off and the power resumes, the

range will begin to operate again, Food left unattended could catch fire or spoil.

iMPORTANT

AFETY IN STRU CTIO N S(continued)

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR

COOKTOP

• Know which knob controls each surface heating unit.

• Use Proper Pan Size--This appliance isequipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element,

The useof undersized utensilswill expose aportion ofthe 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 Elements--To reduce the riskof

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 elements.

Never Leave Surface Elements Unattended at High Settings--Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that

may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

. Protective Liners--Do not use aluminum foil to line oven

bottom or any other part of the range. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in the Cooking Guide. Any other use of

protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric

shock or fire.

- Glazed Cooking Utensils--Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensilsare

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

recommendations for rangetop use.

FOR GLASS COOKTOPS ONLY

o Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop--tf cooktop should break,

cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact aqualified

technician immediately.

• Clean cooktop with Caution--If awet sponge orcloth isused to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid a steam

burn. Some cleanerscan produce harmful fumes if applied to a

hot surface.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR OVEN

• Use Care When Opening Door--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 is vented between the cooktop and the backguard. Touching the surfaces in this 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.

o Placement of Oven Racks. Always place oven racks in desired

location while oven iscool. 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 oven element or interior of the oven, Remove all utensils from the rack before removing rack,

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

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

• Do not cover the broiler grid with aluminum foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.

o Do not touch a hot light bulb (some models) with a damp

cloth. Doing so could cause the bulb to break. Disconnect the range or turn off the power to the range before removing and

replacinglight bulb.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING

YOUR RANGE

• Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire. Exhaust fan ventilation hoods

and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. Refer to

the hood manufacturer's instructionsfor cleaning.

SELF-CLEANING OVENS:

• Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts of the oven

listed in this owner's guide. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and any utensils stored in the oven.

, Do not clean the oven door gasket, The door gasket is essential

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

• Do not use oven cleaners, No oven cleaner or oven liner

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

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STRUCTiONS

Setting the Clock and

Minute Timer (somemodels)

Figure 1

Stop Start

Push to sot timer tunctior_

Your model is equipped with the clock shown in the side column. Follow the instructions below to set the clock and minute timer on your range.

To Set the Clock (Figure 1)

1. Pushin and turn control knob Ato set the time of day, The minute timer hand will turn asthe clock is set.

2. After the clock is set, releasethe control knob and return the minute timer hand to OFF.

To Set the Minute Timer (Figure 1) The minute timer does not start or stop cooking. It simply servesasa handy kitchen

timer that buzzes when the set time has run out.

1. Turn control knob A to set the desired number of minutes. For best accuracy, turn the minute timer hand beyond the setting, then back to it. DO NOT push

in on the control knob when setting the minute timer. Doing so will change the clock.

2. When the set time has passed,the buzzer will sound. Turn the control knob to OFF.

Surface Cooking

Ceramic-Glass Cooktop The ceramic-glass cooktop has electric heating coils located below the surface of

the glass.The design of the glasscooktop outlines the area of the element below.

Most importantly, make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element. Heat istransferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cooking utensil. Onlyfiat-bottomed pansshould be used. Thetype and sizeof the cookware,

number of elements in use and the settings of the elements are factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas surrounding the elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.

The cooktop should not be used asa cutting board or work surface in the kitchen.

Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop may crack it. Pans with rough bottoms may scratch the cooktop surface. Placing foods directly onthe smoothtop surface (without cooking utensils) is not recommended as uneven cooking and more difficult cleaning will result.

Radiant Elements

The radiant element is a group of heating coils enclosed in a ceramic fixture below the glass cooktop. The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the

temperature rises,the element wilt glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element wi!f cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide

a uniform and consistent heat during the off cylce. The ceramic fixture thermally

insulatesthe heating element, concentrating heat in the heating zone. Forefficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking iscomplete. Thiswill

allow residual heat to complete the cooking,The amount of residual heat depends on the type and quality of cooking utensil, the quantity of food being cooked and

the selected heat setting. SeeSelecting Surface Cooking Utensils and Specialty Pans and Trivets in your Cooking Guide.

Undicator Light(s)

There are two different surface control lights that will glow on your range_a

surface signal light and a hot surface signal light.

The surface signal light, located on the Control panel, glows when any surface element isturned on. A quick glance at the light after cooking is an easy check to

be sure all surface controls are turned off.

Thehot surface signal light, located under the glasscooktop, will come on asthe surface cooking area heats up and will continue to glow until the glasscooktop has

cooled down to a moderate level.

Setting Surface Controls

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 of before removing the pan. Note: The surface signal lightwitt glow when one or more elements are

turned on. A quick glance at the light when cooking isfinished is an easycheck to be sure all control knobs are turned off.

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

medium-weight atuminum panswith lids.Settings mayvary when using other types of pans,

Setting Type of Cooking

HIGH (HI) Start most foods, bring water to aboil,

pan broiling

MEDIUM HIGH (6) Continue arapid boil, fry, deep fat fry

MEDIUM (4-5)

MEDIUM LOW (2-3) Keep foods cooking, poach, stew

SIMMER (StM) Keep warm, melt, simmer

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.

Theseitems could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wooden spoonscould catch fire if placed too close to the element.

Maintain aslow boil, thicken sauces

and gravies, steam vegetables

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven Vent Location

The oven is vented between the cooktop and the backguard. When the oven

ison, warm air isreleasedthrough the vents. This venting isnecessary for proper air circulation inthe oven and good baking results.

Arranging Oven Racks

(Some models may have one rack.)ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE

OVENIS COOL (PRIORTO OPERATINGTHEOVEN). Always use oven mitts when

using the oven.

To remove an oven rack, pull the

rackforward until it stops. Lift up front

of rack and slide out. To replace an

oven rack, fit the rackonto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the

rack upward and slidethe rack back into place.

To bake on one rack, place the rack

on the third or fourth rack position from the top of the oven.To bake on

two racks (some models), placethe rackson the second and fourth rack

3ositions from the top.

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Setting Oven Controls

_Use precaution when using the automatic timer. Use the

automatic timer to cook cured or frozen meats and most fruits and

vegetables. Foods that can easily spoil

such as milk, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the

refrigerator first. Evenwhen chilled, they should not stand in the oven for

more than one hour before cooking begins, and should be removed

promptly when cooking is completed.

Bake

t. Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool. See "Arranging Oven Racks"

under Before Setting Oven Controls,

2. Turn the Temperature knob to the desired temperature.

3. Turn the Selector knob to BAKE.

4. Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking. Preheating is not necessarywhen roasting, cooking casserolesor broiling most foods.

5. When cooking is finished, turn the Temperature and Selector knobs to OFF.

6, See Cooking Guide for more information on baking.

To Set the Automatic Timer (Timed Bake Feature)

The automatic timer (Timed Bakefeature) will turn the oven on and off at the times you select in advance.

To Set the Controls:

1. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day and the Start and Stop knobs are popped out.

2. Turn the Selector knob to TIME BAKE.

3. Turn the Temperature knob to the desired cooking temperature.

4. If you want the timed bake cycle to begin immediately, make sure the Start Time isset the same as the current time on the clock. If a delayed start cycle

isdesired, set the Start knob to the time you want the timed bake cycle to begin.

5. Turn the Stop knob to the time you want cooking to stop.

6. The oven will begin to operate when the start time has been reached.

7. After you take the food out of the oven, be sure to turn the Temperature and Selector knobs to OFF.

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Broiling

Broiling is a quick method of cooking foods by direct radiant heat. Foods are placed under the upper heating element of the oven. Broiling resultsand timing depend upon the distance between the food and the broiling element.

To broil, follow the steps below:

t. Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool. For rare meats, position the broiler

pan closer to the element (upper position). For well-done foods such as

chicken, lobstertails or thick cuts of meat, position the pan further from the element (lower position).

2. Turn the Selector and Temperature knobs to BROIL.This combination setsthe oven in the full broil mode. You may adjust the Temperature knob

down to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be cooked to the well-done stage. To sear rare steaks, allow the element to become red-

hot--about 2 minutes--before placing food in the oven.

3. Placethe grid on the broiler pan, and then place the food on the grid. DO

NOT usethe broiler pan without the grid or cover the grid with aluminum

foil. The exposed fat could ignite.

4, Placethe pan on the oven rack, Leave the door open at the broil stop

position while broiling. The door wilt stay in this position without closing.

5. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the second side. Seasonand serve. Note: Always pull the rack out to the stop position before

turning or removing food. Seeyour Cooking Guide for more information on broiling.

6. When broiling is finished, turn the Temperature and Selector knobs to OFF.

Should an oven fire occur, leave the oven door closed and turn

off the knobs. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.

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