Frigidaire GCWS2438A Owner's manual

Frigidaire.com USA 1-800-374-4432
WALL OVEN
A22491201 (July 2022)
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . .3
Cooking Recommendations. . . . . . . . .8
Before Setting Oven Controls. . . . . . . 12
Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

2INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Doors
Handles are secure and tight
Door seals completely to cabinet on all sides
Leveling
Appliance is level side-to-side and front-to-back.
Cabinet is setting solid on all corners
Electrical Power
House power turned on
Range wired or plugged in
Final Checks
Shipping material removed
Registration card sent in
Installation Checklist
Welcome to our family
Thank you for bringing Frigidaire into your home!
We see your purchase as the beginning of a long
relationship together.
This manual is your resource for the use and care
of your product. Please read it before using your
appliance. Keep it handy for quick reference. If
something doesn’t seem right, the troubleshooting
section will help you with common issues.
FAQs, helpful tips and videos, cleaning products, and
kitchen and home accessories are available at www.
frigidaire.com.
We are here for you! Visit our website, chat with an
agent, or call us if you need help. We may be able
to help you avoid a service visit. If you do need
service, we can get that started for you.
Let’s make it ocial! Be sure to register your
product.
Keep your product info here so it’s easy to find.
Your model and serial number are listed on the
data plate. The data plate is visible when the oven
door is open.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Serial Number Location

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert of potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates installation, operation or main-
tenance information which is important
but not hazard-related.
Read all instructions before using this
appliance.
This manual contains important safety
symbols and instructions. Please pay
attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given.
Do not attempt to install or operate your
appliance until you have read the safety
precautions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION statement based
on the risk type.
Warnings and important instructions
appearing in this guide are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. Common sense, caution,
and care must be exercised with installing,
maintaining, or operating your appliance.
NOTE
Indicates a short, informal reference –
something written down to assist the
memory or for future reference.
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
• A child or adult can tip the
oven and be killed.
• Install the anti-tip device
to oven and/or structure
per installation instructions.
• Ensure the anti-tip device is
re-engaged when the oven is moved.
• Do not operate the oven without the
anti-tip device in place and engaged.
• Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death or serious burns to
children and adults.
Refer to the installation
instructions supplied with
your appliance for proper
installation.
Anti-tip mounting holes
Check for proper installation with a visual
check that the anti-tip screws are present. Test
the installation with light downward pressure
on the open oven door. The oven should not
tip forward.

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
• Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.
Failure to follow this warning may
cause serious injury, fire, or death.
• Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock.
Do not use an adapter plug, use an
extension cord, or remove grounding
prong from the power cord. Failure to
follow this warning may cause serious
injury, fire, or death.
Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance
is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician. In the United States,
install in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NPFA No.
54, latest edition and National Electrical
Code NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and local
electrical code requirements. In Canada,
install in accordance with CAN/CGA B149.1
and CAN/CGA B149.2 and CSA Standard
C22.1, Canadian Electrical code, Part
1-latest editions and local electrical code
requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature
package for this appliance.
For personal safety, this appliance must
be properly grounded. For maximum
safety, the power cord must be securely
connected to an electrical outlet or
junction box that is the correct voltage,
is correctly polarized and properly
grounded, and protected by a circuit
breaker in accordance with local codes.
It is the personal responsibility of the
consumer to have the appropriate outlet
or junction box with the correct, properly
grounded wall receptacle installed by a
qualified electrician. It is the responsibility
and obligation of the consumer to contact
a qualified installer to assure that the
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
Read and follow the below instructions
and precautions for unpacking, installing,
and servicing your appliance.
Remove all tape and packaging before
using the appliance. Destroy the carton
and plastic bags after unpacking the
appliance. Never allow children to play
with packaging material. Do not remove
the wiring label and other literature
attached to the appliance. Do not remove
model/serial number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the
electronic control. When using this
appliance for the first time, or when
the appliance has not been used for an
extended period of time, be sure the
appliance has been in temperatures above
32ºF (0ºC) for at least 3 hours before
turning on the power to the appliance.
All materials used in construction of
cabinets, enclosures, and supports
surrounding the product must have a
temperature rating above 194°F (90°C).
Never modify or alter the construction of
the appliance by removing the leveling
legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-
type fire extinguisher available, visible,
and easily accessible located near the
appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
electrical installation is adequate and is
in conformance with all local codes and
ordinances.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
• Storage In or On Appliance—
Flammable materials should not
be stored in an oven or microwave,
near surface burners or elements,
or in the storage or warmer drawer
(if equipped). This includes paper,
plastic, and cloth items, such as
cookbooks, plastic ware, and towels,
as well as flammable liquids. Do not
store explosives, such as aerosol cans,
on or near the appliance.
• Do not leave children alone -
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, including the storage
drawer, lower broiler drawer, warmer
drawer, or lower double oven.
• Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above the
appliance or on the backguards of
ranges. Children climbing on or near
the appliance to reach items could be
seriously injured.
• Do not allow children to climb or play
around the appliance. The weight of
a child on an open oven door may
cause the appliance to tip, resulting in
serious burns or other injury. An open
drawer when hot may cause burns.
WARNING
• Stepping, leaning, or sitting on the
door or drawers of this appliance
can result in serious injuries and also
cause damage to the appliance.
• Never cover any slots, holes or
passages in the oven bottom or cover
and entire rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings
may also trap heat, causing a fire
hazard.
• Do not use oven or warmer drawer (if
equipped) for storage.
• Never use your appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room.
Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating
of the appliance.
CAUTION
• When heating fat or grease, watch
it closely. Grease may catch fire if it
becomes too hot.
• Do not use water or flour on grease
fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Cover the fire with a pan lid or use
baking soda.
• Use dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholders touch hot cooking areas.
Do not use towels or other bulky
cloths.
• Do not heat unopened food
containers - Build-up of pressure may
cause container to burst and result in
injury.
See the installation instructions packaged
with this appliance for complete
installation and grounding instructions.

6IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR OVEN
Protective liners—Do not use aluminum
foil, aftermarket oven liners, or any
other materials or devices to line oven
bottom, oven racks, or any other part
of the appliance. Only use aluminum
as recommended for baking, such as
lining cookware or as a cover placed on
food. Any other use of protective liners
or aluminum foil may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire or a short circuit.
Use care when opening oven door, lower
oven door, or warmer drawer (some
models). Stand to the side of the appliance
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.
Touching surfaces in this area when the
oven is on may cause severe burns. Do not
place plastic or heat-sensitive items on or
near the oven vent. These items can 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, do not let potholder contact hot
burner or element in oven. Use potholders
and grasp the rack with both hands to
reposition. Remove all cookware and
utensils before moving the rack.
Do not use a broiler pan without its insert.
Broiler pans and inserts allow dripping fat
to drain away from the high heat of the
broiler. Do not cover the broiler insert with
aluminum foil; exposed fat and grease
could ignite.
Do not cook food on the oven bottom.
Always cook in proper cookware and
always use the oven racks.
CAUTION
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 touch surface burners or
elements, areas near these burners or
elements, interior surfaces of the oven,
or the warmer drawer (if equipped).
Surface burners and elements may be
hot even though they appear cool. Areas
near surface burners and elements 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 are cool.
These areas may include the cooktop,
surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent
areas, oven door, and oven window.
Do not attempt to operate the appliance
during a power failure. If the power
fails, always turn o the appliance. If
the appliance is not turned o and the
power resumes, electric surface elements
may resume operation when power is
restored. Once the power resumes, reset
the clock and the oven function.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE
CAUTION
Before manually cleaning any part of the
appliance, be sure all controls are turned
o and the appliance is cool. Cleaning a
hot appliance can cause burns.
Clean the appliance regularly to keep all
parts free of grease that could catch fire.
Do not allow grease to accumulate. Greasy
deposits in the fan could catch fire.
Always follow the manufacturer’s
recommended directions for use of
kitchen cleaners and aerosols. Be aware
that excess residue from cleaners and
aerosols may ignite causing damage and
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELF
CLEANING OVENS
CAUTION
Before using self clean, remove the
broiler pan, any food, utensils, and
cookware from the oven, storage drawer
or warming drawer (if equipped).
Remove oven racks unless otherwise
instructed.
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 commercial
oven cleaner or oven liner protective
coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the appliance.
Use the self clean cycle to clean only the
parts listed in this manual.
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the
fumes given o during the self clean cycle
of any oven. Move birds to another well-
ventilated room.
injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently
- Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on hood or filter. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning
vent hoods.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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. This reduces the risk
of personal injury and damage to the
appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not
understand.
Ask your dealer to recommend a
qualified technician and an authorized
repair service. Know how to disconnect
the power to the appliance at the
circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency.
Remove the oven door from any unused
oven if it is to be stored or discarded.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with
a damp cloth. Doing so could cause the
bulb to break. Handle halogen lights
(if equipped) with paper towels or soft
gloves. Disconnect the appliance or shut
o the power to the appliance before
removing and replacing the bulb.
WARNING
California Residents: for cancer and
reproductive harm information, visit
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

8COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Special Features
Use the special features of your Frigidaire oven to get the best baking and roasting results.
Goal Feature
• Breads and pastries that rise higher with
a crispy, golden crust and a light and flaky
interior
Steam Bake
Steam baking slows the formation of the crust,
allowing your dough to grow longer before the
crust forms.
• Moist and tender meats with a golden, crispy
skin on the outside.
Steam Roast
The humidity of steam roasting prevents meats
from drying out during the cooking process.
• Golden, crispy chicken wings
• Crunchy vegetable chips
• Juicy chicken parmesan
• Perfectly crisp tempura shrimp, samosas, and
more
Air Fry
The hot air convection makes crisp, golden fried
foods without the splatter. For even heating on all
sides and large capacity, use the Air Fry Tray .To
purchase the optional Air Fry Tray, go to frigidaire.
com.
• Airy breads and balanced pizza dough Bread Proof
Bread proofing keeps your oven at the best
temperature and humidity for yeast to cause your
dough to rise.
• Perfectly browned baked goods
• Evenly cooked roasts and braises
Advanced Convection
Even your most challenging recipes turn out
delicious with the precisely-controlled heat and air
circulation of Advanced Convection
• Prevent build-up of burned, spilled food in the
bottom of the oven
One Hour Steam Clean
Keep your oven looking its best with the one hour
Steam Clean cycle that’s chemical- and odor-free

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COOKING RECOMMENDATIONS
Bakeware
The material of bakeware aects how evenly and quickly it transfers heat from the pan to the food.
Material Attributes Recommendation
Shiny metal bakeware Shiny, aluminum, and non-coat-
ed bakeware is the best for even
heating. It is suitable for all baked
goods.
Recommended cooking temperatures
and times are based on shiny metal
bakeware.
Dark metal bakeware Dark bakeware cooks hotter than
shiny bakeware.
Reduce the cooking temperature by
25°F
(13-14°C) when using dark bakeware.
Glass bakeware Glass bakeware cooks hotter
than shiny bakeware.
Glass is convenient, as the same
piece of bakeware can be used
for cooking, serving, and storing
food.
Reduce the cooking temperature by
25°F
(13-14°C) when using glass bakeware.
Insulated bakeware Insulated bakeware cooks cooler
than shiny bakeware.
Insulated bakeware is designed
for baking in gas ovens.
When using insulated bakeware the
recipe baking time may be longer than
usual.

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Cooking Conditions
Conditions in your kitchen can aect the performance of your appliance when cooking food.
Condition Attributes Recommendation
Aging cookware As pans age and become
discolored, cooking times may
need to be reduced slightly.
If food is too dark or overcooked, use the
minimum cook time in the recipe or packag-
ing.
If food is too light or undercooked, use the
middle to maximum cook time in the recipe
or packaging.
High altitude Air is drier and air pressure is
lower.
Water boils at a lower tem-
perature, and liquids evapo-
rate faster.
Foods may take longer to
bake.
Doughs may rise faster.
Adjust cooking temperature, cooking time, or
recipes as needed.
Increase amount of liquid in baking recipes.
Increase cook time on cooktop. Cover dishes
to reduce evaporation.
Increase bake time or oven temperature.
Reduce amount of baking soda or baking
powder in recipe. Reduce rising time or
punch down dough and allow it to rise twice.
Cooking Results
Small adjustments may help you achieve the best results.
Result Recommendation
Food too light Use the middle to maximum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Food too dark Use the minimum cook time recommended on packaging or recipe.
Cooking Tips
Use these additional tips to get the best results from your appliance.
Situation Recommendation
Baking
Rack placement Follow the instructions in particular oven mode starting in “Setting Oven
Controls” on page 17.
Preheat Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies, cakes, biscuits and
breads. Insert food immediately after the beep.
Checking food Use the window and oven light when checking food. Opening the door may
reduce baking performance.
Bake or Convection Bake Convection bake is the best function to use for baking on multiple racks. For
best performance, see “Convection Bake” on page 22.
Steam Bake For directions, tips, and benefits of Steam Bake see “Steam Bake” on page
28.
Food placement Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware for proper air
circulation.