Gourmia GTF7970 Digital Air Fryer Oven User Manual

: September 7, 2024
: Gourmia

Table of Contents

Gourmia GTF7970 Digital Air Fryer Oven
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER OVEN
BEFORE FIRST USE
USING YOUR AIR FRYER OVEN
FUNCTION CHART
COOKING TIPS
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY & SERVICE
Documents / Resources

Gourmia GTF7970 Digital Air Fryer Oven

Product Information

Specifications

Model Number: GTF7970
Product Name: Digital Air Fryer Oven
Manufacturer: Gourmia
Languages Supported: English, French, Spanish

Product Usage Instructions

Before First Use

Before using your Digital Air Fryer Oven for the first time, make sure to thoroughly read the user manual for safety and operational guidelines.

Set Up Your Air Fryer Oven

Place the air fryer oven on a flat, stable surface with enough clearance around it for proper ventilation.
Plug in the appliance using the provided electrical cord and ensure it is securely connected to a power source.
Familiarize yourself with the display and control panel to understand the functions and settings.

Using Your Air Fryer Oven

Select the desired cooking mode using the control panel.
Set the temperature and cooking time according to your recipe or preference.
Place the food in the cooking basket or on the grill/griddle plate, ensuring proper positioning for even cooking.
Close the oven door securely and start the cooking process.

Stop / Cancel Cooking

Press the designated stop or cancel button on the control panel.
Open the oven door carefully once the cooking has been canceled.

Using Dual Cook

The dual cook feature allows you to cook multiple dishes simultaneously. Follow the instructions in the manual to use this function effectively.

Cleaning & Maintenance

After each use, make sure to clean the air fryer oven thoroughly following the provided cleaning instructions. Regular maintenance will ensure optimal performance and longevity of the appliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use metal utensils in the air fryer oven?

A: No, it is recommended to avoid using metal utensils to prevent damage to the cooking surfaces.

Q: How do I toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius?

A: Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on how to switch between temperature units.

Congratulations on the purchase of your Digital Air Fryer Oven + Grill from Gourmia!

Here at Gourmia, our 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 require 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 @gourmia

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.
Power: 120V~ 60Hz 1700W
When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed.

Read all instructions.
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.
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.
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local main voltage before you connect the appliance.
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.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cords, plugs, or appliances in water or other liquid. Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with wet hands.
Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control system to avoid a hazardous situation. To disconnect, turn off the appliance, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
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.
Do not place the appliance against a wall or 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.
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.
Do not let the appliance operate unattended. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not touch the hot surfaces; use a 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.
After using the appliance, avoid contact with the hot metal inside. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning the appliance.
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.
Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
Use extreme caution when removing the tray or disposing of hot grease.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in a toaster oven as they may create a ﬁre or risk of electric shock.
A ﬁre may occur if the toaster oven 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.
Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of anything other than metal or glass.
Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer-recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: paper, cardboard, plastic, and the like.
Do not cover the crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
Turn off the appliance by pressing START / CANCEL.
For household use only.

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER OVEN

ACCESSORIES

DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove and discard all packaging material, labels, and tape from the unit.
Thoroughly clean the 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.
Wipe the inside and outside of the unit with a moist cloth.

WARNING:

Do not place the appliance against a wall or 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.
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.

SET UP YOUR AIR FRYER OVEN

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

USING YOUR AIR FRYER OVEN

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.
To adjust the temperature, rotate the TEMP / SHADE knob until the desired temperature is displayed.
- For TOAST or BAGEL functions: Rotate the TEMP / SHADE knob until your desired shade level is displayed.
To adjust the time, rotate the TIME / SLICES knob until your desired time is displayed.
- For functions without preheating: Place food into the air fryer oven and tap START / CANCEL to begin cooking.
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.
- See the FUNCTION CHART on for each function’s settings and which accessory to use.
Open the door, carefully place food into the air fryer oven, and close the door. The cooking time will begin automatically. When the cooking time has elapsed, the air fryer oven will beep and the display will show End.
Open the door. Carefully remove the food and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
- WARNING: Wait for accessories to cool completely before removing them.

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.

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.
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.
To adjust the temperature, rotate the TEMP / SHADE knob until the desired temperature is displayed.
To adjust the time, rotate the TIME / SLICES knob until your desired time is displayed.
Press Dual Cook again.
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.
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.
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.
Open the door. Carefully remove the food and place it 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 before 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

Select the POPCORN function with the function dial.
Optional: Rotate the TEMP / SHADE and TIME / SLICES knobs to adjust temperature and time.
Press START / CANCEL.
- The display will show PREHEAT and the air fryer oven will begin preheating.
Pour 1/2 a cup of unpopped popcorn kernels into the baking pan.
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.
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 cooking time will begin automatically. When the cooking time has elapsed, the air fryer oven will beep and the display will show End.
Let sit for 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

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 a single layer; 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 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 the cord, plug, or 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 non-abrasive sponge.
Wipe the inside and outside of the unit with a damp cloth or non-abrasive 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 applies 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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Documents / Resources

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