Gourmia GAF789 Digital Air Fryer User Manual

: June 16, 2024
: Gourmia

GAF789 Digital Air Fryer

USER MANUAL
FRY ‘N FOLDTM DIGITAL AIR FRYER GAF789

IMPORTANT!

READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY AND
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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air fryer

Congratulations on the purchase of your

Fry ‘N FoldTM Digital Air Fryer from Gourmia!

Here at Gourmia, our one and only goal is to make sure nutritious and delicious meals
are always a practical possibility no matter how fast-paced your life is. Whether you’re
in need of a hearty breakfast, a mid-day snack, or a satisfying supper, our dependable,
easy-to-use appliances are designed to work for you while you work your way through
your busy day.

This manual provides an overview and instructions on all the air fryer’s functions and
features, along with directions for assembling, operating, cleaning, and maintaining
your appliance. Please read all safety instructions before getting started. Keep this
manual handy for future use and review.

Our team is available to help with any and every question you might have about your
new air fryer. We’re excited for you and want you to get the most out of your purchase—
so whether you need assistance with setup or guidance on which features to enable
for which foods, we’re happy to walk you through it, step by step.

Happy and easy cooking!
We’d love to hear about the mouthwatering meals you’re creating with your new air
fryer! Share your thoughts, recipes, and photos with us.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all instructions before using the electric appliance. The following
basic precautions should always be followed:

1. This appliance is not intended for
use by children or persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have
supervision.
2. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used near children.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by
children unless they are supervised.
3. Check if the voltage indicated on the
appliance corresponds to the local
main voltage before you connect the
appliance.
4. Do not use the appliance if the plug,
the main cord or the appliance itself
is damaged. Always make sure that
the plug is inserted properly into a
wall outlet.
5. Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug, after the
appliance malfunctions, or if the
appliance has been damaged in any
manner. Return the appliance to the
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
6. Do not let the cord hang over the
edge of the table or counter, nor let it
touch hot surfaces.
7. To protect against electric shock, do
not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance
in water or other liquid.
8. Do not plug in the appliance or
operate the control panel with wet
hands.

9. Never connect this appliance to an
external timer switch or separate
remote-control system in order to
avoid a hazardous situation. To
disconnect, turn off the appliance,
then remove the plug from wall
outlet.
10. Do not place the appliance on or
near combustible materials such as a
tablecloth or curtain. The accessible
surfaces may become hot during use.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Do not place the appliance against
a wall or against other appliances.
Leave at least 4 inches of free space
on the back and sides and 4 inches
of free space above the appliance.
Do not place anything on top of the
appliance.
12. Do not use the appliance for any
other purpose than described in
this manual. The use of accessory
attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries.
13. Do not leave the appliance
unattended when plugged in.
14. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
oil or other hot liquids.
15. Do not touch the hot surfaces;
use the handle. During air frying, hot
steam is released through the air
outlet openings. Keep your hands
and face at a safe distance from
the steam and from the air outlet
openings. Also be careful of hot
steam and air when you remove the

basket from the appliance.
16. After using the appliance, avoid
contact with the hot metal inside.
Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before cleaning. Allow the
appliance to cool before cleaning.
17. Immediately unplug the appliance
if you see dark smoke coming from

the appliance. Wait for the smoke
emission to stop before you remove
the basket from the appliance.
18. Do not use outdoors.
19. For household use only.

CORD AND PLUG SAFETY

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk of becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used:
a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least equal to
the electrical rating of the appliance.
b. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

ELECTRICAL POLARIZED PLUG

This unit has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock,
the plug is intended to be used by inserting it into
the electrical outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit securely into the outlet, reverse the plug and
re-insert. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician for assistance. Do not modify the plug in
any way.

Power: 120V~ 60Hz 1,500W

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

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KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL

PREHEAT

When enabled, air fryer will preheat and prompt you to add food.
Tap PREHEAT to enable or disable preheating before tapping START.
When preheating is enabled, PREHEAT appears in red on the display.

TURN REMINDER

When enabled, air fryer will prompt you to turn food halfway through cook time.
Tap TURN REMINDER to enable or disable turn reminder before tapping START.
When turn reminder is enabled, TURN appears in red on the display.

See the chart on page 11 for presets that have preheat and turn reminder on by
default, and those that have the option to toggle the settings on and off.

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

SETTING UP

1. Grasp the air fryer hood with two hands and place it on top of the base.
Note: if the air fryer hood is not properly placed on top of the base, the
unit will not turn on.
2. Slide the glass basket into the assembled unit until it clicks into place.
Note: if the basket is not fully closed inside the unit, the air fryer will not
begin the cooking cycle.
3. Gently place the upside-down hood into the base.

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

WARNING:
NEVER attempt to take apart the air fryer while it’s still hot.

TAKING APART
1. Pick up the air fryer hood with both hands and flip it upside down.
2. Gently place the upside-down hood into the base.

DISPLAY, °F / °C, & SOUND

Below are display indicators and notifications for guided cooking prompts.

Reminder to turn or toss food.

End
The cook time has elapsed.

TOGGLE °F / °C
To toggle between displaying temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius, press
and hold TEMP / TIME.

MUTE AIR FRYER
To silence the air fryer’s beeping sound, press and hold STOP / CANCEL.
Press and hold STOP / CANCEL again to turn the sound on.

NOTE: The air fryer will still beep for guided cooking prompts.

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PRESETS CHART

chart

NOTE: A check mark indicates preheat and turn reminder can be enabled or
disabled by tapping PREHEAT / TURN REMINDER before tapping START.

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove all packaging, stickers, and labels from the air fryer.
2. Thoroughly clean the basket and crisper tray with hot water, dishwashing
liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge.
3. Wipe the inside chambers and outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth.
NOTE: During the first few uses, there might be a “hot plastic” smell. This is
perfectly normal in new air fryers as the material is heated for the first time. The
smell will go away after the first few uses.

WARNING:

Do not put anything on top of the air fryer.

Do not place the air fryer against a wall or against other appliances. It is important
to leave at least 4 inches of free space above and around all sides of the air fryer
to allow for proper ventilation.

Do not fill the basket with oil, frying fat, or any other liquid; this appliance works
by circulating hot air.

To avoid the risk of fire:
• NEVER place the air fryer on a gas or electric stovetop, even if the
stovetop is off.
• If using parchment paper or other liner, always be sure there is food in the
basket so the liner is safely secured in place.

NOTE: When spraying food for a crispier finish, we recommend using regular
cooking oil instead of cooking spray, as the latter may damage the accessories.

USING YOUR AIR FRYER

1. Place the air fryer on a stable, level and heat-resistant surface.
2. Place the crisper tray into the basket and slide it into the air fryer.
3. Plug the air fryer into an outlet.
4. Tap the power icon to turn the air fryer on.

power cord

Preheat and turn reminder are on by default for recommended presets.
PREHEAT / TURN appear in red on the display when enabled.

USING YOUR AIR FRYER

8. IF PREHEAT IS ENABLED
a. Tap START.
The display will show PrE xeat (Preheat) and the air fryer will begin
preheating. Once preheated, the air fryer will beep and the display will show
Add Food (Add Food).
WARNING: The basket will be hot. Do not touch hot surfaces!
b. Remove the basket carefully, place food inside, and return it to
the air fryer. Cooking will begin automatically. To manually begin
cooking, tap START.
NOTE: If the basket is not removed, the cook time will begin.

8. IF PREHEAT IS DISABLED
a. Remove the basket, place food inside, and return it to the air fryer.
b. Tap START.

IF TURN REMINDER IS ENABLED

a. Halfway through the cook time, the air fryer will beep and the display
will show turn Food (Turn Food).
b. Remove the basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
c. Turn or toss the food using non-metal tongs.
d. Return the basket to the air fryer. Cooking will resume automatically. To
manually resume cooking, tap START.

NOTE: If the basket is not removed, cooking will continue.

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When your selected cook time has elapsed, the air fryer will beep and the
display will show End (End).
9. Remove the basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
10. Remove food from the basket using non-metal tongs.

CAUTION:

Always use caution when removing the basket during / after cooking – hot
steam may escape!
WARNING: The glass basket will be hot after cooking. Do not touch hot
surfaces! Keep the glass basket out of the reach of children and pets.
Do not use sharp or metal utensils which can scratch the nonstick surface.
Do not turn the basket upside down, as any excess oil that has collected on the
bottom of the basket will leak onto the food.

STOP / CANCEL COOKING
Tap STOP / CANCEL to stop cooking. Tap START to resume cooking.
Tap STOP / CANCEL twice to cancel cooking.

Tap the power icon to turn off the air fryer. Unplug the air fryer from the outlet
when not in use.

COOKING TIPS

• For an extensive list of foods and their ideal amounts, temperature and time
settings, along with preparation notes, see the Air Fry Cooking Chart and the
Dehydrate Chart on pages 64 through 67 of the Gourmia Air Fryer Recipe
Book.
• Check food for desired doneness a few minutes before cook time elapses
and cook a little longer if necessary.
• Always ensure raw proteins reach food-safe temperature.
• Air fryers perform similar to ovens; follow oven instructions on item packaging
or recipe.
• Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
• Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly shorter cook time than larger
ingredients.
• Preheating the air fryer before adding food will generally deliver the best
results (see PREHEAT on page 9).
• When cooking multiple batches in a row, only preheat before the first batch.
• Turning or tossing food halfway through cook time will deliver evenly
browned and crispy results (see TURN REMINDER on page 9).
• Toss fresh potatoes with 1 tablespoon of oil for a crispy exterior. Air fry the
ingredients within a few minutes after adding the oil.
• Do not cook foods that will produce a large amount of grease in the air fryer.
• Place a baking pan or an oven-safe dish or pan in the basket to cook fragile
or filled ingredients.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
NEVER immerse cord, plug, or air fryer in water or any other liquid.
Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning material to clean the
basket or crisper tray, as this may damage the nonstick coating.
Always wait for the air fryer to cool completely before cleaning.
Always wait for the glass basket to cool to room temperature
before rinsing or cleaning.

• Clean the air fryer after every use.
• Unplug the air fryer from the outlet before cleaning.
• Let the air fryer cool down completely before cleaning. Remove the basket
from the air fryer to cool it down quicker.
• Clean the basket with hot water, dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.
• Clean the crisper tray in the dishwasher’s top rack only.
• If residue is stuck to the bottom of the basket, fill it with hot water and dish
soap and let it soak.
• Wipe the outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth.
• Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water, dish soap and a cleaning
brush to remove any food residue.
• Ensure the air fryer is completely dry before using.

STORAGE
• Unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
• Make sure all parts are clean and dry.
• Store the appliance in a clean and dry place.

ENVIRONMENT
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life; instead, hand it in at an official collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

GUARANTEE AND SERVICE
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit www.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

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WARRANTY & SERVICE

This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of
purchase and requires proof of purchase from an authorized
seller. It is applicable to the original purchaser only and is
not transferable to a third party user. Repair or replacement
of defective parts is solely at Gourmia’s discretion. In the
event that repair isn’t possible, Gourmia will replace the
product/part. If product repair/replacement won’t suffice,
Gourmia has the option of refunding the cash value of the
product or component returned.
Product defects not covered under the Warranty provisions
include normal wear and damage incurred from use or
accidental negligence, misuse of instruction specifications
or repair by unauthorized parties. Gourmia is not liable for
any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such
circumstances.
Only valid within the United States.
Register your product at www.Gourmia.com/warranty

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