GeekChef GAG05 AiroCook – Air Fryer Grill Instruction Manual

GeekChef GAG05 AiroCook – Air Fryer Grill

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please observe the following safety precautions before using this product.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

• Please read this User Manual carefully before using the appliance.
• DO NOT immerse the power cord, plug and appliance in water in case of electric shock.
• Before using this appliance, be sure to untie all the power cords wrapped around the back to avoid the accident.
• When the appliance is working or after use, the external surface temperature is high, and touch is not allowed to prevent burns.
• Use this appliance with extra care when children are around. Children are not allowed to use this product on their own or keep it out of reach of children.
• When the unit is on, DO NOT swing the plug or socket to avoid strong currents and injuries by sparks. Never hang the power cord on the edge of a cabinet / table or on a hot surface.
• If the power cord or plug is damaged, or the oven fails, stop using it and seek a professional to repair or replace it.
• If the power cord is damaged, it shall be replaced by the manufacturer or a professional to avoid danger.
• DO NOT damage, bend, stretch, or twist the power cord; DO NOT place heavy objects on the power cord or clamp the power cord.
• When the appliance is not in use, the plug shall be pulled out of the socket to avoid electric shock or electric leakage fire due to insulation aging.
• The matching accessories shall be used correctly to avoid fire or injuries caused in operation.
• The appliance shall be placed in a dry environment and shall not be used outdoors.
• During the use of the appliance, provide at least 6 inches of space above and on all sides for air circulation.
• Keep the appliance in a stable place and keep it away from flammable materials.
• Only consumable food can be cook in appliance. DO NOT put large pieces of food or metal objects in the appliance in case of fire or danger.
• DO NOT place the following items in the grill for grilling, such as paper, cards, plastic, cloth, and flammable items.
• When moving or repairing the appliance, unplug the power cord and wait for the grill to cool before proceeding.
• When the appliance is working, DO NOT open the hood to move the cooking tray or other accessories to avoid burns caused by high temperature or high-temperature liquid.
• DO NOT place anything on this appliance. DO NOT cover or obstruct the heat dissipation position of this appliance.
• This product is for home use only. DO NOT use this this appliance for any other purpose not specified. All maintenance must be carried out by professional personnel.
• This appliance cannot be operated with an external timer or a separate remote control.
• This device cannot be used by children, mental patients, people with physical challenges and those who are slow to respond unless guided by a person who is able to use it.
• This appliance can be used by persons with reduces physical,sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• DO NOT use this appliance for deep-frying.

SAFETY STATEMENT

1. Under any condition, if heating element works, motor should work in the same time.
2. Under working condition, if open the hood, unit goes into pause stage, heating element and motor should stop working. Close the hood, unit continue working.
3. During working condition, if open the hood more than 4 minutes no other operation, unit beeps 2 sounds every 10 seconds, after 1 minute, unit switches off automatically.
4. Under working or standby mode, open the hood, display shows OPEN; under switch off mode, open the hood, display shows – – – -.
5. Unit with function self-checking and defectives notification.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove all packaging material, promotional labels, and tape from the unit.
2. Remove all accessories from the package and read this manual carefully. Please pay particular attention to operational instructions, warnings, and important safeguards to avoid any injury or property damage.
3. Wash the grill plate, splatter shield, crisper basket, cleaning brush, and cooking pot in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly. The grill plate, splatter shield, crisper basket, cooking pot are also dishwasher safe. NEVER clean the main unit in the dishwasher.

PRODUCT COMPONENTS

ACCESSORIES

HOW TO USE

The control panel display shows time in an HH : MM format. Cooking temperature and cooking time show alternating.

FUNCTION BUTTONS

1. AIR CRISP
   For crispiness and crunch with little to no oil, like French fries.

2. DEHYDRATE
   Dehydrate meats, fruits, and vegetables for healthy homemade snacks.

3. ROAST
   Tenderize meats, roast vegetables and more.

4. BAKE
   Use to bake cakes, treats, desserts and more.

5. PIZZA
   Use to cook pizza, fit for 8 inches pizza.

6. BROIL
   This function is suitable for thawing all kinds of meat.

7. GRILL
   Grill indoors while creating even char, grill marks and grilled flavor.

8. MANUAL
   It is an additional function for manual setting for different kinds of food and different flavor.
   TIPS INDICATORS
   PREHEAT
   Press the “ ” button to begin preheating after choose the preset program (Function buttons above mentioned ), or if need to adjust the time or temperature ( these time and temperature adjusting are specially for cooking process, preheat process cannot be adjusted). The light of preheat will turn on. It takes about 5 minutes to preheat, depending on the selected temperature setting.
   Note
   Time or temperature of preheat process are set, cannot be adjusted. If no need the preheat process, press the chosen function/program button again during the preheat process, then cancel the preheat process and “ADD FOOD ” light turn on for notification.
   ADD FOOD
   When preheating is complete, the unit will beep and the light of “ADD FOOD ” will turn on. Open the hood and place ingredients on the cooking plate. Once the hood is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down. If need to open the hood during the cooking process, unit will pause temporary; close the hood, unit will continue the previous working automatically, no need to press ” ” button again. After 3 seconds, if press “ ” button, then pause cooking process. During the cooking process, time and temperature can be adjusted by pressing “TIME “the “TEMP ” arrow button.
   If the hood do not open to add the food inside after the preheat process finished, unit will keep working as the preheat mode.
   OPERATING BUTTONS

9. POWER ON / OFF
   Once the unit is plugged in, press the ” POWER BUTTON” power button to turn on the unit. It will enter the standby mode, lights of power button and display turn on. Pressing it during cooking stops the current cooking function and turns off the unit.
   Once the cooking process finished, unit will beep 5 sounds and display shows END, lights of buttons will be off except the Power button, heating element stops working, motor will keep working 1 minute then display turn off, all lights turn off, enter into switch off mode. If need to stop working in advance, press ” POWER BUTTON ” to switch off.

10. TIME arrows
    Use the left and right “TIME ” arrows to adjust the cook time in any function, choosing any program and then adjust the cooking time if need, then press ” ” button to start cooking. To adjust the time, every adjustment with 1 minute by pressing one time the arrow buttons, of long press the arrow buttons more than 2 seconds, every adjustment with 5 minutes fast change.

11. START/STOP button
    After selecting temperature and time, press the “ ” button to begin cooking. During the preheat process, press the “ ” button, unit pause working, display flash ” STANDBY MODE “; press  ” button again, continue working. During cooking process, press the ” ” button, unit pause working, display showing time stops, press button again, continue working.
    If need to re-choose the function during the preheat and cooking process, need to press ”  ” button and then re-choose the function.
    STANDBY MODE
    The unit will power off if no any interaction with the control panel for 1 minute. The unit will power off if choosing function is stop or canceled and no any interaction with the control panel for 5 min.

Under the standby mode, in the same time, press Temperature ” arrow button and Broil button together to change temperature
symbol ℃ and °F, display will show ” F ” or ” C “, after chosen, will confirm in 3 seconds. During the preheat and cooking process, can change the temperature symbol in the same way.

USING AIROCOOK AIR FRYER

1. SPLATTER SHIELD
   Located on the underside of the hood, the splatter shield keeps the heating element clean. ALWAYS ensure the splatter shield is installed when cooking, Failure to use the splatter shield will result in oil buildup on the heating element, which can cause smoking.

2. REMOVING THE SPLATTER SHIELD
   Remove the splatter shield for cleaning after every use. First allow the splatter shield to cool completely, then remove it by using your thumb to release the front clip by pushing the front clip upward and using your other hand to pull one of the tabs toward you. This will release the splatter shield, allowing you to pull it out of the slot along the back of the hood.

3. INSTALLING THE SPLATTER SHIELD
   To install, gently push the splatter shield into the back of the hood. Insert the back tab of shield with the slot on the back of the hood. Then push the splatter shield upward until it clicks into the clip on the front of the hood. Note Ensure the unit is plugged in before turning it on. Press the power button.

4. Grill

5. Place the cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the rear bump on the main unit. Then place the grill plate in the pot.

6. Press the ” GRILL ” button. The default temperature is HIGH 400°F /205℃ and default time is 20 minutes. Press “GRILL ” or “TEMP ” arrow buttons to adjust the temperature setting include ” LOW ” “MED ” “HIGH ” “MAX “and press TIME arrow to adjust cooking time from 1min to 30 min.

7. Press the ” ” button to begin preheating. The light will turn on during preheating.

8. When preheating is complete, the light will turn off and beep for 5 sounds.

9. The light of ” ADD FOOD ” will turn on.

10. Open the hood and place ingredients on the grill grate. Once the hood is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.
    Note
    During cooking, you can open the hood to check on or flip your food. The timer will pause when the hood is opened and then automatically resume after it is closed.

11. When cook time is complete,the unit will beep 5 sounds and ” STANDBY MODE” will appear on the LED display screen. Keep the hood open after removing you food so the unit will cool down more quickly.

12. GRILL CONTROL
    When using the ” GRILL ” function, you will need to select the grill grate temperature setting. Below are recommended temperature levels for common ingredients.

LOW

300°F / 150 ℃

| MED

350 °F / 175 ℃

| HIGH

400 °F / 205 ℃

| MAX

450°F/230℃

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Bacon Sausages| Frozen Meats| Steaks| Fruit

Using Thick Barbecue Sauce

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Marinated Sauced Meat

| Chicken Wings| Frozen Seafood
Whole Chicken|

Kebabs

Calzones| Hot Dogs
6. AIR CRISP

1. Place the cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit. Place the crisper basket in the pot, then close the hood.

2. Press the ” AIRCRISP ” button. The default temperature is 400°F/205℃ and default time is 18 minutes. Press ” TEMP ” arrow button to adjust the temperature setting from 120°F/50℃ to 450°F/230℃ and press ” TIME” arrow to adjust cooking time from 1min to 60 mins.

3. Press the “ ” button to begin preheating. The light will turn on during preheating.

4. When preheating is complete,the light will turn off and beep for 5 sounds.

5. 5. The light of “ADD FOOD ” will turn on.

6. Open the hood and place ingredients on the crisper basket. Once the hood is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

7. For best result, we recommend shaking ingredients frequently. When you open the hood, the unit will pause. Use silicone tipped tongs when tossing your food or oven mitts to shake the basket. When done, replace the basket and close the hood. Cooking will automatically resume after hood is closed.

8. 7 ROAST

9. Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit, then close the hood.

10. Press the “ROAST ” button. The default temperature is 400°F/205℃ and default time is 25mins will display. Use the ” TEMP” arrows to adjust cooking temperature from 120°F/50℃ to 425°F/ 218 ℃ and press “TIME” arrow to adjust cooking time from 1min to 240 mins.

11. Press the ” ” button to begin preheating. The light will turn on during preheating.

12. When preheating is complete,the light will turn off and beep for 5 sounds.

13. The light of ” ADD FOOD ” will turn on.

14. Open the hood and place ingredients in the pot. Once the hood is closed,cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

15. BAKE

16. Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit, then close the hood.

17. Press the “BAKE ” button. The default temperature is 350°F/175℃ and default time is 25mins will display. Use the “TEMP” arrows to adjust cooking temperature from 120°F /50℃ to 400°F /205℃ and press “TIME” arrow to adjust cooking time from 1min to 120 min.

18. Press the “ ” button to begin preheating. The light will turn on during preheating.

19. When Preheating is complete,the light will turn off and beep for 5 sounds.

20. The light of “ADD FOOD ” will turn on.

21. Open the hood and place ingredients in the pot. Once the hood is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

22. DEHYDRATE

23. 1. Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit, then add a single layer of ingredients to the bottom of the pot. Place the crisper basket in the pot and add a layer of ingredients to the bottom of the basket. Close the hood.

24. Press the ” DEHYDRATE ” button. The default temperature is 120°F /50 ℃ and default time is 360mins will display. Use the “TEMP ” arrow buttons to adjust cooking temperature from 120°F/50℃ to 200°F/ 93℃ and press “TIME arrow  buttons to adjust cooking time from 0.5H to 24H. If long press the arrow buttons more then 2 seconds, every adjustment with 30 minutes fast change.

25. Press the ” ” button to begin .The unit does not need to preheat.

26. When dehydration time is complete, the unit will beep and “END ” will appear on the display screen. Remove your food and close the hood.
    Note The unit does not preheat in this function.

27. PIZZA

28. Place grill plate in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit, then close the hood.

29. Press the ” PIZZA” button. The default temperature is 380°F/195℃ and default time is 25mins will display. Use the “TEMP” arrows to adjust cooking temperature from 120°F /50℃ to 400°F /205℃ and press “TIME” arrow to adjust cooking time from 1min to 90 mins.

30. Press the ” ” button to begin preheating. The light will turn on during preheating.

31. When Preheating is complete, the light will turn off and beep for 5 sounds.

32. The light of ” ADD FOOD ” will turn on.

33. Open the hood and place ingredients in the pizza plate. Once the hood is closed, cooking will begin and the timer will start counting down.

34. Broil

35. Place cooking pot in the unit with the indent on the pot aligned with the bump on the main unit, Place ingredients in the pot, then close the hood.

36. Press the ” BROIL ” button.The default temperature is 400°F/205℃ and default time is 10 mins will display. Use the “TEMP” arrows to adjust cooking temperature from 120°F/50℃ to 450°F/230℃ and press “TIME arrow to adjust cooking time from 1min

37. Press the ” ” button to begin. The unit does not preheat in Broil mode.

38. When cook time is complete, the unit will beep and ” END ” will appear on the display screen. Remove your food and close the hood.
    Note The unit does not preheat in this function.

39. Manual

40. It is a special function for different food and different flavor.

41. The default temperature is 120°F /50℃and default time is 1 min will display. Use the “TEMP ” arrows to adjust cooking temperature from 120°F/50℃ to 450°F /230℃ and press ” TIME” arrow to adjust cooking time from 1min to 120 min.
    Note The unit does not preheat in this function.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

1. Unplug the power cord before cleaning the indoor air fryer grill and allow the unit to cool down completely.
2. The inner and outer surfaces of the grill, grill plate, cooking pot and crisper basket can be cleaned with a soft cotton cloth or sponge with a neutral detergent and cleaned with water.
3. If food residue or grease are stuck onthe grill grate, splatter shield, or any other removable part, soak in warm soapy water before cleaning.
4. Clean the splatter shield after every use. Soaking the splatter shield overnight will help soften the baked-on grease. After soaking, use the cleaning brush to remove the grease from the stainless steel frame and front tabs.
5. The cooking pot, grill plate, crisper basket, splatter shield, cleaning brush are dishwasher safe.
6. DO NOT use hard brushes or articles for cleaning to avoid damaging the inner surface of the air fryer grill and the protective layer of the accessories.
7. DO NOT use toxic and corrosive cleaning agents such as gasoline, thinners, or polish.
8. The cleaned parts must be wiped dry before plugging in.
9. DO NOT clean the heating tube.
10. DO NOT immerse the main unit in water or any other liquid.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Why does the unit not work?

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Make sure the unit is plugged in. Press the power button to turn on the unit. Choose the desired function then press START/STOP button to begin cookign.

“Add Food” indictor light turn on.

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The unit has completed preheating and it is now time to add your ingredients.

Should I add ingredients before or after preheating?

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For best results, let the unit preheat before adding ingredients.

Why does the preheat progress not start from the beginning?

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When the unit is warm from previously being used, it will not require the full preheating time.

Can I cancel or override preheating?

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Preheating is highly recommended for best results, but you can skip it by selecting the chosen function button after you press the START/STOP button.

How do I pause the unit so I can check my food?

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When the hood is opened during a cooking function, the unit will automatically pause.

My food is burned.

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Do not add food until recommended preheat time is complete. For best results, check progress throughout cooking, and remove food when desired level of brownness has been achieved.

Remove food immediately after the cook time is complete to avoid overcooking.

Why does the unit stop working after open the hood?

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During working condition, if open the hood or pause the function more than 4 minutes no other operation, the unit beeps then switches off automatically.

Error code “E1” / “E2” / “E4” / “E5” appears on the control panel display.

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The unit is not functioning properly. Contact Customer Service at 1-844-801-8880.

Error code “E3” / “E6” appears on the control panel display.

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The unit is over heat, open the hood and allow the unit to cool down completely.

LIMITED WARRANTY

GEEK TECHNOLOGY LTD warrants to the original consumer or purchaser this Geek Chef Air Fryer Grill is free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of One (1) year from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period,
GEEK TECHNOLOGY LTD, at its discretion, will repair or replace the Product at no cost. This limited warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in United States.

For warranty or repair service: Call 1-844-801-8880 and choose the appropriate prompt, or email [email protected]. Please have your Product’s model number, date code(on rating label), your name, address, city, state, zip code and phone number ready.

NO OTHER WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPERSS OR IMPLIED. INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW. IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS U.S.DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDI RECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE. INCLUD ING WITHOUT LIMITATION. LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTH ERWISE, SOME STATES AND / OR TERRITORIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS. SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU, THE ORIGINAN PURCHASER, SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR TERRITORY TO TERRITORY.

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