Frigidaire GLES388DSB Use and maintenance manual

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ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL
Control Pad Functions
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. Note: The graphics on your timer may not look exactly like those shown. This
doesn't change the way it operates.
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Note: Push buttons or pads may be shaped differently.
All oven functions have a minimum and maximum time or temperature values that may be entered into the control. These
values are shown below. If you have trouble setting a mode, be sure you are not entering a value greater then or lower than
the values shown in this chart. An ENTRY ERROR tone (3 short beeps) will sound if the value does not meet these limits.
MODE MINIMUM VALUE MAXIMUM VALUE
PREHEAT TEMP 170°F / 77°C 550°F / 288°C
BAKE TEMP 170°F / 77°C 550°F / 288°C
BROIL TEMP 400°F / 205°C HI-550°F / 288°C
MINUTE TIMER 12 HR 0:01 MIN 12:00 HR / MIN
24 HR 0:01 MIN 12:00 HR / MIN
CLOCK TIME 12 HR 1:00 HR / MIN 12:59 HR / MIN
24 HR 0:00 HR / MIN 23:59 HR / MIN
BAKE TIME 12 HR 0:05 MIN 11:59 HR / MIN
24 HR 0:05 MIN 23:59 HR / MIN
CLEAN TIME 2 hours 4 hours
CONVECTION BAKE 250°F/122°F 550°F/288°C
CONVECTION ROAST 300°F/149°F 550°F/288°C
Bake Pad- Used to
enter the normal
baking mode
temperature.
Clean Pad- Used
to select the self-
cleaning mode.
Clear/Off- Used to
cancel any function
previously entered
except the time of day
and minute timer. Push
Clear/Off pad to stop
cooking.
Clock Pad- Used to
set the time of day.
0 Thru 9 number
pads- Used to enter
temperature and
times.
Bake Time Pad-
Used to enter the
length of the
baking time.
Start Time Pad- Used to set
the desired start time for
baking or cleaning. Can be
used with BAKE or CLEAN
cycles to program a delayed
bake cycle.
Timer ON/OFF Pad- Used
to set or cancel the minute
timer. The minute timer
does not start or stop
cooking.
Start- Used to start
all oven functions.
Not used with Oven
Light.
Lock Pad- Used to
disable all oven function.
Oven Light- Used
to turn the oven
light on and off.
Bake Convection Pad-
Used to select the
convection baking
mode.
Roast Convection Pad- Used to select
the convection roasting mode.
Preheat Pad-
Used to select
the preheat
mode.
Broil Pad- Used to
select the variable
broil mode.

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Push buttons or pads may be shaped differently.
Setting the Clock
for 6 seconds
INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
or
To set the clock (example below for 1:30):
1. Press ."CLO" will appear in the display (Figure 2).
2. Press pads to set the time of day to 1:30 (Figure 3).
"CLO" will appear in the display. Press . "CLO" will
disappear and the clock will start (Figure 4).
Changing between 12 or 24 hour time of day display:
1. Press and hold for 6 seconds (Figure 3). While holding the
pad down the current time of day will remain and "CLO" will
disappear from the display (Figure 4). CONTINUE holding the pad
until a beep is heard.
2. The display will show either "12Hr" (Figure 5) or "24Hr" (Fig.6).
3. Press to switch between the 12 and 24 hour time of day
display. The display will show either "12Hr" (Figure 5) or "24Hr"
(Figure 6).
4. Press to accept the change or press to reject the
change.
5. Reset the correct time as described in To set the Clock above.
Please note that if the 24 hour time of day mode was chosen, the
clock will now display time from 0:00 through 23:59 hours.
Setting the Clock
The pad is used to set the clock. The clock may be set for 12 or 24 hour time of day
operation. The clock has been preset at the factory for the 12 hour operation. When the
range is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the range has been interrupted, the timer
in the display will flash with "PF" (power failure, See Figure 1).
When PF appears in the display, press .No sound will be heard, but after 10 seconds a
beep will sounds and PF will disappear.

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Setting Timer
The TIMER ON/OFF pad controls the Timer feature. The Timer serves as an extra timer in the kitchen that will beep
when the set time has run out. It does not start or stop cooking. The Timer feature can be used during any of the other oven
control functions. Refer to “Minumum and Maximum Control Pad Settings” on page 1 for time amount settings.
for 7 seconds
or
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Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
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To set the Timer (example for 5 minutes):
1. Press . "0:00" will appear and "TIMER" will flash in the
display (Figure 5).
2. Press the number pads to set the desired time in the display
(example ). Press . The time will begin to count down
with "5:00" and "TIMER" will stay in the display (Figure 6).
Note: If is not pressed the timer will return to the time of
day.
3. When the set time has run out, "End" and "TIMER" will show in
the display (Figure 7). The clock will sound with 3 beeps every 15
seconds until is pressed.
To cancel the Timer before the set time has run out:
Press . The display will return to the time of day.
Setting the Clock (continued)
Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving
The TIMER ON/OFF and CLEAN pads control the Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving features. The oven
control has a factory preset built-in 12 Hour Energy Saving feature that will shut off the oven if the oven control is left on for
more than 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven can be programmed to override this feature for Continuous Baking.
To set the control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour
Energy Saving Features
1. Press and hold for 7 seconds (Figure1). "12Hr" or
"- -Hr" will appear in the display and the control will beep once.
2. Press to switch between the 12 Hour Energy Saving and
continuous bake features. Note: "12Hr" in the display indicates
the control is set for the 12 Hour Energy Saving mode and
"- -Hr" indicates the control is set for the Continuous Bake feature
(Figures 2 and 3).
3. Press to accept the change (Figure 4; display will return to
time of day) or Press to reject the change.

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Push buttons or pads may be shaped differently.
Setting Oven Lockout Feature
The pad controls the Oven Lockout feature. The Oven Lockout feature automatically locks the oven door and prevents
the Warmer Drawer from being turned on. It does not disable the clock, Timer, electric or gas urface gas burners, Warmer
Zone or the interior oven lights.
for 3 seconds
for 3 seconds
To activate the Oven Lockout feature:
1. Press and hold for 3 seconds (Figure 1).
2. After 3 seconds the lock icon light will appear, a beep will sound
and "DOOR LOCKED" will flash in the display. Once the oven
door is locked the "DOOR LOCKED" indicator will stop flashing
and remain on along with the lock icon light.
To reactivate normal oven operation:
1. Press and hold for 3 seconds. A beep will sound. The
"DOOR LOCKED" will continue to flash until the oven door has
completely unlocked and the lock icon light will clear
(Figure 2).
2. The range is again fully operational.
Figure 1
Figure 2
INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY
Consumer Defined Controls
for 7seconds
Setting Temperature Display — Fahrenheit or Celsius:
The BROIL and CLEAN pads control the Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature display modes. The oven control can
be programmed to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The oven has been preset at the factory to display in
Fahrenheit.
To change display from Fahrenheit to Celsius or
Celsius to Fahrenheit:
1. To tell if the display is set for Fahrenheit or Celsius Press
(figure 1) and hold for 7 seconds; "550°" will appear in the
display and a beep will sound. If "F" appears, the display is set
to show temperatures in Fahrenheit (Figure 2). If "C" appears,
the display is set to show temperatures in Celsius (Figure 3).
2. Press to switch between Fahrenheit or Celsius display
modes. The display will show either "F" (Figure 2) or "C"
(Figure 3).
3. Press to accept the change or press to reject the
change.
or
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
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Setting Silent Control Operation
The START TIME and CLEAN pads control the Silent Control operation feature. The Silent Control operation feature
allows the oven control to be operated without sounds or beeps whenever necessary. If desired the control can be programmed
for silent operation and later returned to operating with all the normal sounds and beeps.
for 7seconds
or
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY
To change control from normal sound operation to
silent control operation:
1. To tell if your range is set for normal or silent operation press and
hold for 7 seconds. "0:00" will appear and "DELAY" will
flash in the display (Figure 1).
2. Press to switch between normal sound operation and silent
operation mode. The display will show either ":SP" (Figure 2) or
":--"(Figure 3).
If ":SP" appears (Figure 2, the control will operate with normal
sounds and beeps. If ":- -" appears (Figure 3), the control is in
the silent operation mode.
3. Press to accept the change or Press to reject the
change.
Consumer Defined Controls (continued)

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Push buttons or pads may be shaped differently.
Setting Oven Controls
To set the Preheat temperature for 350°F:
1. Arrange the interior oven racks.
2. Press . "- - - °" and "BAKE" will appear in the display (Figure 1).
3. Press . "350°" and "BAKE" will appear in the display
(Figure 2).
4. Press . "PRE" and "BAKE" will appear in the display as the
oven heats and reaches 350°F (Figure 3).
Note: After the oven has reached the desired temperature (this example,
350°F) the control will beep and the "PRE" light will turn off and oven
temperature will be displayed (Figure 4). If the beep was missed, a
quick glance at the display with oven temperature showing in the oven
display is a good way to check that the oven has already reached the
preheat temperature. Once the oven has preheated, PLACE FOOD IN
THE OVEN. The "BAKE" light will stay on.
Press when baking is complete or to cancel the preheat feature.
To change Preheat temperature while oven is
preheating (example changing from 350 to 425°F):
If it is necessary to change the preheat temperature while the oven is
preheating to the original temperature:
1. While preheating, Press . "- - -°" and "BAKE" will appear in
the display (Figure 5)
2. Enter the new preheat temperature. Press . "425°" and
"BAKE" will appear in the display (Figure 6).
3. Press . "PRE" and "BAKE" will appear in the display as the
oven heats and to 425°F (Figure 7). A beep will sound once the oven
temperature reaches 425°F and the display will show "425°" and
"BAKE" (Figure 8).
4. When baking is complete Press .
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Figure 5
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Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Setting Preheat
The PREHEAT pad controls the Preheat feature. The Preheat feature will bring the oven up to temperature and then
indicate when to place the food in the oven. Use this feature in combination with the Bake pad when recipes call for
preheating. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking casseroles. The oven can be programmed to preheat at any
temperature between 170°F to 550°F.

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Setting Oven Controls (continued)
Setting Bake
The BAKE pad controls normal baking. If preheating is necessary, refer to the Preheat Feature for instructions. The
oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170° F to 550° F (The sample shown below is for 350°F).
To set the Bake Temperature to 350°F:
1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven.
2. Press , "- - - °" will appear in the display (Figure 1).
3. Press (Figure 2). "BAKE" will flash and "350°" will
appear in the display.
4. Press . A beep will sound once the oven temperature
reaches 350° F and the display will show "350°" and "BAKE"
(Figure 3).
Pressing will cancel the Bake feature at any time.
To change the Bake Temperature (example changing
from 350° to 425°F):
1. After the oven has already been set to bake at 350°F and the
oven temperature needs to be changed to 425°F, Press
(Figure4) and "- - - ° "will show in the display.
2. Press (Figure 5). "BAKE" flashes and "425°" will
appear in the display.
3. Press . "BAKE" and "425°" will appear in the display (See
Figure 6).
Note: If the oven was recently heated from prior cooking and has
remaining heat, the bake element symbol may not show in the
display immediately.
Figure 3
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 1
Figure 2
INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY
Figure 4

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Push buttons or pads may be shaped differently.
To set the oven for Convection Bake and
temperature to 350°F:
1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven.
2. Press . "CONV BAKE" will flash and "- - -°" will appear in
the display (Figure 1).
3. Press . "CONV BAKE" and "350°"will appear in
the display (Figure 2).
4. Press . "CONV BAKE", "PRE" and the fan icon will appear
in the display (Figure 3) until the oven reaches 350° F. A beep will
sound once the oven temperature reaches 350° F and the display
will show "350°", "CONV BAKE" and the fan icon (Figure 4).
Note: The convection fan will start AS SOON AS the oven is set for
Convection Bake. The oven icon will show a rotating fan within the
square. This rotating fan icon indicates when the Convection Fan is
operating (See rotating fan in Figure 4).
Press to stop Convection Bake or cancel Convection Bake at any
time.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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General Convection Bake Instructions
1. When using Convection Bake, decrease your normal cooking times as
shown aside. Adjust the cook time for desired doneness as needed. Time
reductions will vary depending on the amount and type of food to be
cooked. Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides or
very low sides to allow heated air to circulate around the food. Food baked
on pans with a dark finish will cook faster.
2. Preheating is not necessary when cooking casseroles with Convection
Bake.
3. When using Convection Bake with a single rack, place oven rack in
position 2 or 3. If cooking on multiple racks, place the oven racks in
positions 2 and 3.
4. Avoid baking cakes and pastries with the Convection Bake feature.
Setting Oven Controls (continued)
Setting Convection Bake
The CONVECTION BAKE pad controls the Convection Bake feature. Use
the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed is desired. The oven can be
programmed for Convection baking at any temperature between 300° F (149°
C) to 550° F (288° C).
Convection baking uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat evenly and
continuously within the oven. This improved heat distribution allows for fast,
even cooking and browning results. It also gives better baking results when
using 2 or 3 racks at the same time. Breads and pastries brown more evenly.
Most foods cooked in a standard oven will cook faster and more evenly with
Convection Bake.
Benefits of Convection Bake:
—Some foods cook up to 30% faster,
saving time and energy.
—Multiple rack baking.
—No special pans or bakeware needed.
Foods for CONVECTION BAKE pad
*Decrease normal cook time by:
Frozen foods, pies, ...................15-25 %
pastries and pizza
Refrigerator cookies .................15-35 %
Refrigerator biscuits .................15-30 %
Rolls & Breads ...........................20-25%
Fresh Pies/Pastries .....................10-20 %
Begin with the maximum reduction in
cook times and adjust as needed.
*Recommended reduction in cook times
based on brands of food items tested.
Cook times may vary with your specific
brand of food item.

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Setting Oven Controls (continued)
Setting Timed Bake or Timed Convection Bake
The BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE and OVEN COOK TIME pads control the Timed Bake feature. The
automatic timer of the Timed Bake feature will turn the oven OFF after cooking for the desired amount of time you selected.
To program the oven to begin baking immediately
and to shut off automatically: (example below to
BAKE at 350°F for 30 minutes):
1. Be sure the clock is set for the correct time of day.
2. Arrange interior oven rack(s) and place the food in the oven.
3. Press , "- - - °" will appear in the display (Figure 1).
4. Press (Figure 2). "BAKE" will flash and "350°" will
appear in the display.
5. Press . "BAKE" and "350°" will appear in the display (See
Figure 3).
6. Press . "TIMED" will flash; "BAKE", "0:00" and "350°" will
appear in the display (Figure 4).
7. Enter the desired baking time by pressing . "TIMED"
will flash and "BAKE", "30:00" and "350°" will appear in the
display (Figure 5). Note: Baking time can be set for any amount of
time between 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
8. Press . Both the "TIMED" and "BAKE" icons will remain on
in the display (Figure 6). Once the Timed Bake feature has
started, the current time of day will appear in the display.
Note: After the Timed Bake feature has activated, press to
display the bake time remaining in the Timed Bake mode. Once
Timed Bake has started baking, a beep will sound when the oven
temperature reaches the set temperature.
Press when baking has finished or at any time to cancel the
Timed Bake feature.
When the timed bake finishes:
1. "End" and the time of day will show in display. The oven will
shut off automatically (Figure 7).
2. The control will beep 3 times. The control will continue to beep 3
times every 30 seconds until is pressed.
Use caution with the TIMED BAKE or DELAYED TIME BAKE features. Use the automatic timer when cooking
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. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than 1 hour before
cooking begins, and should be removed promptly when cooking is completed. Eating spoiled food can result in sickness from
food poisoning.
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Figure 1
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Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 3
NOTE: Remember that the lowest BAKE temperature is 170°F
and that the lowest CONVECTION BAKE temperature is 300°F.

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Push buttons or pads may be shaped differently.
The BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE , OVEN COOK TIME and START TIME pads control the Delayed
Time Bake feature. The automatic timer of the Delayed Time Bake will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in
advance. NOTE: If your clock is set for normal 12 hour display mode the Delayed Time Bake feature can never be set to start
more than 12 hours in advance. To set the control for the 24 hour time of day display mode, see page 2.
INSTRUCTIONS PRESS DISPLAY
To program the oven for a delayed BAKE start time and to shut off
automatically (example for baking at 350°F, starting at 5:30 and
baking for 30 minutes):
1. Be sure that the clock is set with the correct time of day.
2. Arrange interior oven rack(s) and place the food in the oven.
3. Press . "- - -°"will appear in the display (Figure 1).
4. Press (Figure 2). "BAKE" will flash and "350°" will
appear in the display.
5. Press . "BAKE" and "350°" will appear in the display. (See
Figure 3).
6. Press . "TIMED" will flash; "BAKE", "0:00" and "350°" will
appear in the display (Figure 4).
7. Enter the desired baking time using the number pads by Pressing
. "TIMED" will flash; "BAKE", "30:00" and "350°" will
appear in the display (Figure 5). Note: Baking time can be set for
any amount of time from 1 minute to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
8 Press . "TIMED", "BAKE" and "350°" will show (Figure6).
9. Press . Enter the desired start time using the number pads
(Figure 7).
10. Press . When Delayed Time Bake starts, the set oven
temperature will disappear, "TIMED DELAY", "BAKE" and the
current time of day will appear in the display (Figure 8).
11. When the desired start time is reached, "350°" appears in display
and “DELAY" disappears. Oven starts to bake at the previously
selected temperature .
Press when baking has completed or at any time to cancel the
Delayed Time Bake feature.
When the set bake time runs out:
1. "End" will appear in the display and the oven will shut off
automatically (Figure 9).
2. The control will beep 3 times. The control will continue to beep 3
times every 30 seconds until is pressed.
Setting Oven Controls (continued)
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Figure 8
Figure 5
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 9
Setting Delayed Timed Bake or
Delayed Timed Convection Bake