HELP: Info needed on my Gibson Electric Stove/Oven

[kavsquires]

Happy Monday!

I have recently purchased a vintage Gibson electric stove/oven with a glass/ceramic top. I am looking for any information in regards to this model. I have so far been unable to dig up anything at all about this particular appliance. The closest I have been able to come is a similar model made by Frigidaire in 1973, so any information at all is welcome.

It is in very good shape, and just needs a little cleanup. The stove top works perfectly, but the oven does seem to be overheating. I'm guessing this is a thermostat problem. I have little practical experience with fixing appliances, so suggestions are welcome! If anyone is aware of a good place to find vintage parts outside of eBay, I appreciate your help.

This is my first time posting on this forum, but I expect not the last. Thanks for having me!

 

[vacerator]

Nothing in common

with a Frigidaire from back then. That was before G.M. sold Frigidaire to White Consolidated.
Your stove was made in Grand Rapids Michigan, and a Kelvinator branded model was also made there. The plant was a former Leonard refrigerator factory. It closed in the late 1980's.
Anyone here who repairs or restores old stoves should be able to help with parts and service. It may have some interchangeable parts with Crosley, Hardwicks, or Magic Chefs of that era as well.
One member posted a comment that this range had slow heating low b.t.u. burners.

 

[kavsquires]

Thank you so much for the info! I have to admit that I was a little worried in regards to parts since I was coming up short looking for information. This makes me feel more hopeful!

The Frigidaire was the only model I could find with a similar cooktop - I found it on a past thread on this forum. Posting the photo from Google just for kicks. I'd love to have one of these! They are groovy!

 

[goatfarmer]

Some Corning ranges had a similar cooktop.

 

You "may" be able to adjust the thermostat to a lower temperature. But you need to know what the temperature is to begin with.

 

Pull the temp knob off, and see if there is a hole in the center of the shaft. If there is, that is where you adjust the thermostat.

 

[kavsquires]

Thanks, goatfarmer! I'll test it at several different temperatures against my oven thermometer and then try your suggestion!

 

[goatfarmer]

If it's within 25-40 degrees, I wouldn't mess with it.

 

To check temperature, I always set the thermostat to 400, put in a known good thermometer, and let it cycle 3-4 times. Then check the temperature against the setting.

 

[mattl]

any given oven temp is just a set point with swings above and below that point.  My VOM had a temp probe and I"ve calibrated my oven using it, its interesting to see the swings, after a bit of work I have it dialed in but you can expect 15+degree swings above and maybe a little less below on any oven.  A good mercury thermometer will help since it is more immune to the fluctuations than some of the electronic ones.  I've never found any of those spring type oven thermometers I trusted.

 

[vacerator]

Yes, I agree,

as I have found with my current GE "true temp" oven. The temp is adjustable, but has little effect.