Gourmia GAF858 7.6 L Digital Air Fryer User Manual

Gourmia GAF858 7.6 L Digital Air Fryer

Product Information

Specifications

• Model Number: GAF858
• ITM. / ART. Number: 6232432
• Capacity : 8 quarts / 7.6 liters
• Type : Digital Air Fryer

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safeguards
Read all instructions before using the electric appliance. For household use only. Follow these basic precautions:

1. This appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced capabilities.
2. Close supervision is necessary when using the appliance near children.
3. Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance matches your power source.

Before First Use
Before using the air fryer for the first time, ensure you have read the user manual thoroughly.

Attaching Basket Handle and Cord Storage
Follow the instructions in the manual to attach the basket handle and manage cord storage properly.

Know Your Air Fryer
Familiarize yourself with the control panel, display, and various functions of the air fryer as outlined in the manual.

Using Your Air Fryer

1. Set Up Your Air Fryer: Follow the setup instructions provided.
2. Select Your Settings: Choose your desired settings for cooking.
3. Preheat / Start Cooking: Preheat the air fryer and begin cooking your food.
4. Turn Reminder: Follow the reminder prompts during cooking.
5. End of Cook Time: Monitor the cook time and finish cooking as needed.
6. Pause / Stop / Cancel Cooking: Use these functions as required during cooking.
7. Turn Off Air Fryer: Turn off the air fryer once you are done cooking.

FAQ

• Q: Can I use the air fryer for baking?
  

  • A: Yes, the air fryer can be used for baking along with other cooking methods. Refer to the manual for specific instructions.

• Q: How do I clean the air fryer?
  

  • A: Cleaning instructions are provided in the manual. Ensure the air fryer is unplugged and cooled down before cleaning.

• Q: Can I adjust the cooking temperature?
  

  • A: Yes, you can adjust the cooking temperature using the control panel. Refer to the manual for detailed steps.

ITM. / ART. 6232432

User Manual | GAF858
8-QT / 7.6 L Digital Air Fryer

Model: GAF858 | © 2024 Gourmia | 1.1
The Steels tone Group Brooklyn, NY | Gourmia.com
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For customer service visit www.gourmia.com or call 888.552.0033

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 appliances 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 at all times Keep this manual for future use

Thank you for choosing Gourmia!

We’d love to hear about the delicious dishes you’re creating! Share your thoughts, recipes, and photos with us

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Important Safeguards

Read all instructions before using the electric appliance. For household use only.
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 a 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 SHOULD 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. To avoid the risk of fire: NEVER use parchment paper or other liners while cooking, unless there is food on top of the liner to weigh it down and keep it secured in place.
13. 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.
14. DO NOT leave the appliance unattended when plugged in.
15. EXTREME CAUTION must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
16. 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.
17. After using the appliance, avoid contact with the hot metal inside.
18. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning
19. 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.
20. DO NOT use outdoors.

Save these Instructions

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 appliance 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 1,700W

Before First Use

1. Remove all packaging, stickers, and labels, including the tape securing the basket to the air fryer.
2. To remove the basket for the first time, secure the air fryer with one hand, grip the band, and pull the basket out.
3. Remove the multi-purpose rack, crisper tray, and box containing the handle and cord storage. Ensure all packaging is removed from the basket.
4. Clean the basket, crisper tray, and multi-purpose rack with hot water, dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge. Dry thoroughly.
5. Wipe the inside chambers and outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth. 6. Before using the air fryer, follow the instructions under Attaching Basket Handle and Cord Storage below.

NOTE: There might be a plastic smell coming from the air fryer during the first few uses. This is normal and in no way harmful. To get rid of the plastic smell, you can run a 30-minute cycle with an empty basket at the highest temperature.

Attaching Basket Handle and Cord Storage

To attach the basket handle to the basket

1. Secure the basket with one hand. Hold the handle above the groove at the top-front of the basket.
2. Pull the handle down until you hear a click and it locks into place.

To attach the cord storage to the back of the air fryer

1. Hold the cord storage with the arrow facing up, and insert the bottom tab, at an angle, into the bottom-horizontal notch.
2. Align the top tab with the top- horizontal notch. Secure the air fryer with one hand, and push the top hook until the cord storage clicks and locks into place.

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 any cooking surface, including gas or electric cooktops, even if the surface is cool / turned off.
• NEVER use parchment paper or other liners, unless there is food on top of the liner to weigh it down and keep it secured in place.

Know Your Air Fryer

Control Panel / Display

*The air fryer’s cook time can be adjusted in 1-minute increments. Seconds cannot be adjusted. For dehydrate, when increasing cook time above 1 hour, it can be adjusted in 30-minute increments.

PREHEAT will be blue and PREHEAT will appear in red on the display when preheat is enabled.
Tap PREHEAT to enable or disable preheating. Set before tapping START .

TURN REMINDER will be blue and TURN will appear in red on the display when turn reminder is enabled.
Tap TURN REMINDER to enable or disable a turn reminder halfway through cook time. Set before tapping START .

Toggle Fahrenheit and Celsius
To toggle between displaying temperature in Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C), press and hold both temperature arrows.

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.

Display Messages

Below are messages and indicators for guided cooking prompts.

Air fryer is preheating. Preheat will blink on the display and the four lines in the progress bar will fill in as the air fryer preheats.

Air fryer is done preheating, ready for food.
Air fryer is ready for you to turn your food.

Cooking has ended.

Using Your Air Fryer

Set Up Your Air Fryer

1. Place air fryer on a flat and stable 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 preset’s icon will turn blue and the display will show the preset’s temperature and time.
2. Tap the temperature arrows to adjust temperature. Tap the time arrows to adjust time.
3. Tap   to enable or disable these settings. will be blue and PREHEAT / TURN appear in red on the display when those settings are enabled.

PREHEAT and TURN REMINDER are on by default for select functions. See Functions Chart on page 15.

Preheat / Start Cooking

A. If PREHEAT is Enabled:

1. Tap START

2. Display will show Preheat 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
B. If PREHEAT is Disabled:

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

WARNING

USE CAUTION when removing the basket during / after cooking – hot steam may escape!
The basket will be hot after preheating / cooking.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces! ALWAYS use the basket handle Keep the basket out of the reach of children and pets
DO NOT use sharp or metal utensils which can scratch the nonstick surface

Turn Reminder
If TURN REMINDER is disabled skip to End of Cook Time 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.
   NOTE: If the basket is not removed, the cook time will continue regardless.

3. Turn the food using non-metal tongs.

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

End of Cook Time

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.

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.

Functions Chart

The following default settings are a starting point. Cooking temperature and time will vary depending on the type, amount, and thickness of food.

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

For a list of additional foods and their suggested settings, see the laminated cooking guide.
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Cooking Tips
For a list of additional foods and their suggested settings, see the laminated cooking guide.
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• 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 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.

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

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
NOTE: Clean the air fryer after every use.

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

the main plug into a grounded wall socket
The timer has not been set| Tap plus and minus icons to set the required cook time to turn on the air fryer properly
The basket is not put into the air fryer properly| Slide the basket into the air fryer properly
The basket does not fit inside the air fryer| The basket is overfilled| Do not over fill the basket
The ingredients did not cook| The set temperature is too low| Tap plus and minus icons to set the required temperature setting
The cook time is too short| Tap plus and minus icons to set the required cook time
Food is cooked unevenly| Some foods especially smaller items need to be turned halfway through the cook time| Turn 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 E01| NTC open circuit| Please contact customer service
Display shows E02| NTC short circuit| Please contact customer service
Display shows E03| NTC temperature over 500°F.| Please contact customer service

Removing Basket Handle and Cord Storage

To remove the basket handle
To remove the cord storage

Grip the upper part of the handle. Insert a screwdriver into the hole on the inside of the basket (above the window). Push the screwdriver inward and pull the handle up at the same time.
Secure the air fryer with one hand. Grip the top hook and pull the cord storage outward toward the right or left side.

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.

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