Gourmia GTF7970 MEX Digital Air Fryer Oven Grill User Manual

June 1, 2024
Gourmia

Gourmia GTF7970 MEX Digital Air Fryer Oven Grill

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Product Information

Specifications

  • Model: GTF7970 MEX
  • Power: 120V~ 60Hz 1700W

Product Usage Instructions

Before First Use

Before using your air fryer oven for the first time, make sure to thoroughly clean all accessories and the interior of the oven with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Dry all components completely before assembly.

Set Up Your Air Fryer Oven

Place the air fryer oven on a flat, stable surface with sufficient clearance around it for proper ventilation. Ensure the power cord is not draped over any edges. Insert the plug into a compatible electrical outlet.

Using Your Air Fryer Oven

Follow the specific cooking instructions provided in the function chart based on the type of food you are preparing. Adjust the temperature and time settings using the display and control panel.

Stop/Cancel Cooking

To stop or cancel the cooking process at any time, press the designated stop/cancel button on the control panel. The appliance will cease operation.

Using Dual Cook

If your air fryer oven features a dual cook function, follow the instructions provided in the manual for utilizing this feature effectively to cook multiple items simultaneously.

Using the Grill/Griddle Plate

When using the grill or griddle plate accessory, ensure it is properly inserted into the oven. Adjust the temperature settings as needed for grilling or grilling different foods.

Using the Popcorn Function

To make popcorn using your air fryer oven, follow the specific instructions outlined in the manual for this function. Use only recommended popcorn kernels for best results.

FAQ

  • Can I wash the accessories in a dishwasher?
    • It is recommended to hand wash all accessories with warm, soapy water to maintain their quality and extend their lifespan.
  • How do I clean the interior of the air fryer oven?
    • After each use, allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning. Wipe the interior with a damp cloth or sponge. Do not immerse the entire unit in water.

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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 oven’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 oven. 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 oven! Share your thoughts, recipes, and photos with us.

IMPORTANT

READ CAREFULLY RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

The Steelstone Group Brooklyn, NY

All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced by any means whatsoever without written permission from The Steelstone Group, except for the inclusion of quotations in a media review. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, The Steelstone Group assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is complete and accurate, The Steelstone Group is not engaged in rendering professional advice or services to the individual consumer; further, The Steelstone Group shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestions in this manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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; and
    • b. The extension 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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

  1. Read all instructions.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local main voltage before you connect the appliance.
  5. 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.
  6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
  7. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
  8. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. 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 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 10 cm / 4 inches of free space on the back and sides and 10 cm / 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 let the appliance operate unattended. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
  14. Do not use outdoors.
  15. Do not touch the hot surfaces; use 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 pan 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 to cool before cleaning the appliance.
  17. Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out of the appliance. Wait for the smoke emission to stop before you remove the pan from the appliance.
  18. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
  19. Use extreme caution when removing tray or disposing of hot grease.
  20. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
  21. Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in a toaster-oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
  22. A fire may occur if the toasteroven is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation. Do not store any item on top of the appliance when in operation.
  23. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of anything other than metal or glass.
  24. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturers recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
  25. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: paper, cardboard, plastic, and the like.
  26. Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
  27. Turn off the appliance by pressing START / CANCEL.
  28. For household use only.

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER OVEN

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BEFORE FIRST USE

  1. Remove and discard all packaging material, labels, and tape from the unit.
  2. Thoroughly clean air fry basket, oven rack, grill/griddle, baking pan, and crumb tray with hot water, dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge. Dry all parts before use.
  3. Wipe the inside and outside of the unit with a moist cloth.

WARNING:

  • 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 when in use.
  • Always use CAUTION when opening the door; hot steam may escape!
  • The oven, accessories and food will be hot! Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven mitts when inserting or removing food from the oven.

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SET UP YOUR AIR FRYER OVEN

  1. Place the air fryer oven on a stable, level, and heat-resistant surface.
  2. Place the crumb tray in the bottom of the air fryer oven.
  3. Plug the air fryer oven into an outlet.

USING YOUR AIR FRYER OVEN

  1. To choose a function, rotate the function knob. A small arrow will move along the function names as you turn the dial. Stop when the arrow reaches your desired function. The function’s default time and temperature will be displayed.

  2. To adjust the temperature, rotate the TEMP / SHADE knob until desired temperature is displayed.
    For TOAST or BAGEL functions: Rotate the TEMP / SHADE knob until your desired shade level is displayed.

  3. To adjust the time, rotate the TIME / SLICES knob until your desired time is displayed.
    For TOAST or BAGEL function: Rotate the TIME / SLICES knob until your desired number of slices is displayed.
    For functions without preheat: Place food into the air fryer oven and tap START / CANCEL to begin cooking.

  4. Press START / CANCEL. The display will show PREHEAT and the air fryer oven will begin preheating. Once preheated, the air fryer oven will beep and the display will show Add Food.

  5. Open the door, carefully place food into the air fryer oven, and close the door. The cook time will begin automatically. When the cook time has elapsed, the air fryer oven will beep and the display will show End.

  6. Open the door. Carefully remove the food and place it on a heat-resistant surface. WARNING: Wait for accessories to cool completely before removing

NOTE

  • To adjust temperature and time while cooking, follow steps 2 & 3.
  • To turn the Convection fan on / off, press CONVECTION. The fan icon will be displayed when the fan is on. See CONVECTION TIPS on page 20 for detailed information.

STOP / CANCEL COOKING

To stop cooking, press START / CANCEL. The unit will beep and display Stop. Press START / CANCEL again within 3 seconds to resume cooking.

USING DUAL COOK

For recipes that require two steps, Dual Cook will switch from one temperature or function to another temperature or function automatically. Follow the steps below to use Dual Cook.

  1. Press Dual Cook. The display will show DUAL 1 as you choose your first function.
    NOTE: The Toast and Bagel functions will be disabled when using Dual Cook.

  2. To choose a function, rotate the function knob. A small arrow will move along the function names as you turn the knob. Stop when the arrow reaches your desired function. The function’s default temperature and time will be displayed.

  3. To adjust the temperature, rotate the TEMP / SHADE knob until desired temperature is displayed.

  4. To adjust the time, rotate the TIME / SLICES knob until your desired time is displayed.

  5. Press Dual Cook again.

  6. Repeat steps 2-4. The display will show DUAL 2 as you choose your second function. For functions without preheating: Place food into the air fryer oven and tap START / CANCEL to begin cooking.

  7. Press START / CANCEL. The display will show PREHEAT and the air fryer oven will begin preheating. Once preheated, the air fryer oven will beep and the display will show Add Food.

  8. Open the door, carefully place food into the air fryer oven, and close the door. The cooking time will automatically begin. Dual Cook will automatically switch between temperatures/functions when cook time is finished for the first function. When the cook time is done, the air fryer oven will beep and the display will show End.

  9. Open the door. Carefully remove the food and place on a heat-resistant surface.

USING THE GRILL / GRIDDLE PLATE

Always brush the grill / griddle plate with vegetable oil. Ensure the grill / griddle plate is in the oven prior to preheating. Use the grill plate as you would use a traditional grill, to cook anything from meats to vegetables. Use the griddle plate to cook your favorite breakfast foods and sear different types of seafood, like scallops and fish tacos. Also use the griddle plate for pizza (see the FUNCTION CHART on page 16 for detailed information). Allow the grill / griddle plate to cool completely before removing it from the oven to clean.

USING THE POPCORN FUNCTION

  1. Select the POPCORN function with the function dial. Optional: Rotate the TEMP / SHADE and TIME / SLICES knobs to adjust temperature and time.
  2. Press START / CANCEL. The display will show PREHEAT and the air fryer oven will begin preheating.
  3. Pour 1/2 a cup of unpopped popcorn kernels into the baking pan.
  4. Turn the air fry basket upside down and place it on top of the baking pan. Once preheated, the air fryer oven will beep and the display will show Add Food.Gourmia-GTF7970-MEX-Digital-Air-Fryer-Oven-Grill-fig \(6\)
  5. Open the door, carefully insert the baking pan along with the upside-down air fry basket into the bottom rack position, and close the door. The cook time will begin automatically. When the cook time has elapsed, the air fryer oven will beep and the display will show End.Gourmia-GTF7970-MEX-Digital-Air-Fryer-Oven-Grill-fig \(7\)
  6. Let sit one to two minutes until the popping has stopped before opening the door. Carefully remove the popcorn and place it on a heat-resistant surface

FUNCTION CHART

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COOKING TIPS

  • For an extensive list of foods and their ideal amounts, temperature and time settings, along with preparation notes, see the cooking charts in the Gourmia Air Fryer Oven Recipe Book.
  • Check food for desired doneness and always ensure raw proteins reach food-safe temperature.
  • Spread food out in single layer in; do not overcrowd.
  • When following instructions on item packaging or a standard recipe, reduce the cooking temperature by 14 ºC / 25 °F. Check food for desired doneness a few minutes before cook time elapses and cook a little longer if necessary

CONVECTION TIPS

Foods that are covered benefit from the convection’s even heat and will cook faster without any moisture loss. The high-temperature air circulation produces roasted foods that are golden brown on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. Even cooking means that you can use more than one rack and you do not have to turn foods or rotate baking trays. Below are foods that benefit from the convection setting and when to use it:

Convection roast:

Meat, vegetables, whole fish

Convection Bake:

Pies, pastries, cookies, biscuits

Convection Broil:

Meat, fish, for melting cheese, for browning the top of casseroles Pizza:

  • Use the lower rack position and check often so the cheese does not burn.
  • Start with no convection and then turn on convection for the last few minutes to brown cheese.

Not recommended for:

Custards and flans, souffles, cakes, quickbreads, breads

Additional tips:

  • Make sure air can circulate around food and pans.
  • Use trays, roasting pans, and baking pans with lower sides.
  • Do not cover the oven shelves with foil.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

NEVER immerse cord, plug, or the unit in water or any other liquid. Before cleaning, unplug the appliance and allow it to cool completely. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning material to clean the unit or the accessories.

  • Clean and dry the appliance and accessories after each use.
  • Clean the accessories with hot water, mild liquid soap, and a nonabrasive sponge.
  • Wipe the inside and outside of the unit with a damp cloth or nonabrasive sponge.
  • The air fry basket and oven rack are top rack dishwasher safe

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 discard the appliance with normal household waste at the end of its life; instead, hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. Doing so will help to preserve the environment.

GUARANTEE AND SERVICE

If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit www.Gourmia.com or contact your distributor.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Solution

Food is not cooked

| Use smaller batches for more even cooking
Raise the temperature and continue cooking


Food is not browned evenly

| Turn over food halfway through the cooking process
Cook similar-sized foods together
White smoke is coming out of the air fryer oven| Clean the air fryer oven and accessories after each use to remove greasy residue

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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