Gourmia GAF657 Digital Air Fryer User Manual

USER MANUAL
6 QT DIGITAL WINDOW AIR FRYER
GAF657

GAF657 Digital Air Fryer

Model: GAF657 | © 2023 Gourmia | 1.0
The Steelstone Group Brooklyn, NY | Gourmia.com
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Congratulations on the purchase of your Digital Air Fryer from Gourmia!

Here at Gourmia, we’re all about helping cooks make easy, healthy, and delicious meals an everyday possibility We know how fast-paced life is and that sometimes a home cooked meal doesn’t make the top of the priority list, no matter how bad you want it Our dependable, easy-to-use units are here to help you change that We’re giving you the tools to eat better and healthier without spending hours in the kitchen prepping and cooking.
We want you to get the most out of your air fryer, which is why our team is available to help with any questions you may have Whether you have a question with setup or need some guidance on which preset to use, we’re happy to walk you through it Welcome to the ease of cooking with Gourmia.
This manual provides instructions for all of the air fryer’s functions and features along with directions for assembling, operating, cleaning, and maintaining the appliance Please read all safety instructions and directions for safe usage atall times Keep this manual for future use.
Thank you for choosing Gourmia!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 applianceCleaning 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
17. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning
18. 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
19. Do not use outdoors
20. For household use only.

Cord and plug Safety

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord
2. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use
3. If an extension cord is used:
   • The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least equal to the electrical rating of the appliance
   • 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

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove all packaging, stickers, and labels from the air fryer, including the tape securing the basket to the unit
2. To pull out the basket for cleaning, secure the unit with one hand and pull the basket handle straight back with the other hand
3. Thoroughly clean the basket and crisper tray with hot water, dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge
4. Wipe the inside chambers and outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth
5. 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 on top of the liner to weigh it down and keep it safely secured in place

Oil Spray
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

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

Control / Display panel

Tap PREHEAT to enable or disable preheating Set before tapping START.
PREHEAT will appear in red on the display when preheat is enabled.
Ta p TURN REMINDER to enable or disable a turn reminder halfway through cook time Set before tapping START TURN will appear in red on the display when turn reminder is enabled
Display Messages and Sound
Below are messages and indicators for guided cooking prompts

Toggle Fahrenheit and Celsius
To toggle between displaying temperature in Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C), press and hold .
Mute Air Fryer
To silence the air fryer’s beeping sound, press and hold  Press and hold again to turn the sound on
Note: The air fryer will still beep for guided cooking prompts

USING YOUR AIR FRYER

A step-by-step guide on setting up and getting started with your new Gourmia Air Fryer
Set up Your Air Fryer

1. Place air fryer on a stable, level, and heat-resistant surface

2. Place the crisper tray into the bottom of the basket and slide the basket into the air fryer

3. Plug air fryer into an outlet

4.  Tap power icon to turn on air fryer

Select Your Settings

1. Tap desired preset The display will show the preset’s temperature and time
   

2. Tap to adjust temperature / time
   Tap plus and minus icons to increase and decrease temperature / time
   

3. Tap PREHEAT / TURN REMINDER to enable or disable these settings PREHEAT / TURN appear in red on the display when those settings are enabled
   PREHEAT and TURN REMINDER are on by default for select presets. See Presets Chart on page 15.
   

Preheat / Start Cooking

⊲ Adding Your Food with preheat enabled:

1. Tap START

2. Display will show (Pre Heat) Air fryer begins preheating

3. Once preheated, air fryer will beep and display will show (Add Food)
   WARNING: The basket will be hot!
   Do not touch hot surfaces.

4. Remove the basket carefully, place food inside, and return it to the air fryer to automatically begin cooking
   Note: If the basket is not removed, the cook time will begin regardless

Continue to Turn Reminder on next page.

⊲ Adding Your Food if preheat is Disabled:

1. Remove the basket, place food inside, and return it to the air fryer

2. Tap START
   

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

use Caution when removing the basket during / after cooking—hot steam may escape!
Warning: The basket and food will be hot!
Do not touch hot surfaces.
Do not use sharp or metal utensils which can scratch the nonstick surface

Turn Reminder
If TURN REMINDER is disabled skip to End of Cooktime on next page.

1. Halfway through cook time, air fryer will beep and display will show  (Turn Food)

2. Remove basket carefully and place on heat-resistant surface If basket is not removed, cooking will continue.

3.  Turn or toss the food using non-metal tongs

4.  Return the basket to the air fryer to automatically resume cooking

End of Cooktime

1. When your selected cook time has elapsed, the air fryer will beep and the display will show  (End).
   

2. Remove the basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant surface Remove food from the basket using non-metal tongs
   

WARNING: Do not turn the basket upside down, as any excess oil collected on the bottom of the basket can drip onto food Additionally, the hot crisper tray may fall out of the basket and cause a burn

Pause / Stop / Cancel Cooking

Tap   to stop cooking
Tap START to resume cooking
Tap  twice to cancel cooking

Note: Removing the basket from the air fryer during cooking will stop cooking.
Returning the basket to the air fryer will automatically resume cooking.

Turn off Air Fryer
Press the power icon to turn off the air fryer Unplug the air fryer from the outlet when not in use

Presets Chart

AIR FRY
PRESETS| TEMPERATURE| TIME| PREHEAT| TURN REMINDER
---|---|---|---|---
DEFAULT| RANGE| DEFAULT| RANGE| DEFAULT| TOGGLE| DEFAULT| TOGGLE
| 400° F| 170-400° F| 20 min| 1–60min| ON| | ON|
| 400° F| 170-400° F| 15 min| 1–60min| ON| | ON|
| 400° F| 170-400° F| 25 min| 1–60min| ON| | ON|
| 375° F| 170-400° F| 6 min| 1–60min| OFF| | OFF|
| 375° F| 170-400° F| 10 min| 1–60min| ON| | ON|
| 400° F| 170-400° F| 20 min| 1–60min| ON| | ON|
| 325°F| 170-400° F| 25 min| 1–120min| ON| | OFF|
| 400° F| 170-400° F| 25 min| 1–120min| ON| | ON|
| 400° F| 400° F| 12 min| 1–60min| ON| | ON|
| 135° F| 90-170° F| 8 hr| 30min–24hr| OFF| –| OFF|
| 300° F| 170-400° F| 15 min| 1-60min| OFF| | OFF|
| 200° F| 150-200° F| 30 min| 1 min–8hr| OFF| –| OFF| –

indicates PREHEAT and TURN REMINDER can be enabled or disabled by tapping PREHEAT and/or TURN REMINDER before tapping START

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 Dehydrate Chart on pages 64 through 67 of the Gourmia 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 bottom of page 8)
• 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 bottom of page 8)
• 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 bake a cake or quiche or to air fry fragile or filled ingredients

CLEANING AND 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.

Cleaning

1. Clean the air fryer after every use
2. Unplug the air fryer from the outlet before cleaning
3.  Let the air fryer cool down completely before cleaning Remove the basket from the air fryer to cool it down quicker
4.  Clean the basket and crisper tray in the dishwasher’s top rack only, or with hot water, dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge
5.  If residue is stuck to the bottom of the basket, fill it with hot water and dish soap and let it soak
6. Wipe the outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth
7. Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water, dish soap and a cleaning brush to remove any food residue
8. 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, but 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.gourmia.com or contact your distributor

TROUBLESHOOTING

not been set.
The basket is not put into the air fryer properly.| Plug the main plug into a grounded wall socket.
Tap + and – icons to set the required cook time to turn on the air fryer.
Slide the basket into the air fryer properly.
The basket does not fit inside the air fryer| The basket is overfilled.| Do not fill the basket beyond max line.
The ingredients did not cook| The set temperature is too low.
The cook time is too short.| Tap + and – icons to set the required temperature setting.
Tap + and – icons to set the required cook time.
Food is cooked unevenly| Some foods especially smaller items need to be tossed or flipped halfway through the cook time.| Toss or flip food halfway through the cook time. (See TURN REMINDER on page 13)
Food is not crispy enough| The air fryer basket was overfilled. Many foods need oil to brown and crisp properly.| Cook in smaller batches, keep food in a single layer. Coat food with a small amount of oil.
White smoke comes out of the air fryer| You are preparing greasy ingredients.| When you fry greasy ingredients in the air fryer, a large amount of oil will leak into the basket. The oil produces white smoke and the basket may heat up more than usual. This does not affect the air fryer or the end result.
The basket still contains grease residue from previous use.| White smoke is caused by grease heating up in the basket. Make sure you clean the basket properly after each use.
Display shows  (E1)| NTC open circuit| Please contact customer service
Display shows  (E2)| NTC short circuit| Please contact customer service
Display shows   (E3)| NTC temperautre over
500°F| Please contact customer service

WARRANTY AND 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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References

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