Gourmia GAF858 8-QT 7.6 L Digital Air Fryer User Manual

Gourmia GAF858 8-QT 7.6 L Digital Air Fryer

Specifications

• Model Number: GAF858
• Product Name: Digital Air Fryer
• Capacity: 8 Quarts / 7.6 Liters

Product Information
The Gourmia GAF858 Digital Air Fryer is designed to make cooking easy, healthy, and delicious meals a daily reality. With a large 8-quart capacity, this air fryer is equipped with various functions and features to help you prepare your favorite dishes efficiently.

Product Usage Instructions

Before First Use

1. Attach the handle and cord storage as per the instructions in the manual.
2. Familiarize yourself with the control panel and display.

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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 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

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, orM 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 Mappliance.
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 anyM other purpose than described inthis 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.

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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 boxes 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

4. 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 Handle

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 Handle and Cord Storage
Open the boxes containing the basket handle and cord storage

To permanently attach the basket handle to the basket

1. Put the basket on a flat and stable surface Cut the band off the metal tab and discard it
2. Secure the basket with one hand Hold the handle above the groove at the top center of the basket
3. Pull the handle down until it locks into place.

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

1. Make sure the arrow on the cord storage is pointing up.
2. Align the tabs on the cord storage with the holes on the back of the air fryer.
3. Push the cord storage to lock it in 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.

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 CSTOANCELP . Press and hold  CANCEL 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 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 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 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

• CANCEL to stop cooking.
• Tap START to resume cooking.
• CANCEL 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

P 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 theingredients 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

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
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