Gourmia 5.7/6qt Digital Air Fryer GAF698 Manual (2024)

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:
1. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least equal to the electrical rating of the appliance; and
2. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL

See the chart for Presets that have Preheat and Turn Reminder on by default and those that have the option to toggle the settings on and off.

DISPLAY MESSAGES

Preheat is enabled.

Turn Reminder is enabled.

The air fryer is preheating.

The air fryer is preheated.

Reminder to turn or toss food.

The cook time has elapsed.

PRESETS CHART

TEMPERATURE		TIME		PREHEAT		TURN REMINDER
DEFAULT	RANGE	DEFAULT	RANGE	DEFAULT	TOGGLE	DEFAULT	TOGGLE
200 ºC / 400 ºF	76 ºC-200ºC / 170 ºF-400 ºF	20 min	1-60 min	on	✓	off	✓
200 ºC / 400 ºF	76 ºC-200ºC / 170 ºF-400 ºF	15 min	1-60 min	on	✓	on	✓
200 ºC / 400 ºF	76 ºC-200ºC / 170 ºF-400 ºF	25 min	1-60 min	on	✓	on	✓
190 ºC / 375 ºF	76 ºC-200ºC / 170 ºF-400 ºF	6 min	1-60 min	off	✓	off	✓
190 ºC / 375 ºF	76 ºC-200ºC / 170 ºF-400 ºF	10 min	1-60 min	on	✓	on	✓
200 ºC / 400 ºF	76 ºC-200ºC / 170 ºF-400 ºF	20 min	1-60 min	on	✓	on	✓
160 ºC / 325 ºF	76 ºC-200ºC / 170 ºF-400 ºF	25 min	1 min-2 h	on	✓	off	✓
200 ºC / 400 ºF	76 ºC-200ºC / 170 ºF-400 ºF	25 min	1 min-2 h	on	✓	on	✓
200 ºC / 400 ºF	200 ºC / 400 ºF	12 min	1-60 min	on	✓	on	✓
56 ºC / 135 ºF	34 ºC-76ºC / 90 ºF-170 ºF	8 h	30 min-24 h	off	n/a	off	✓
150 ºC / 300 ºF	76 ºC-200ºC / 170 ºF-400 ºF	15 min	1-60 min	off	✓	off	✓
94 ºC / 200 ºF	66 ºC-94ºC / 150 ºF-200 ºF	30 min	1 min-8 h	off	n/a	off	n/a

Note: A check mark indicates Preheat and Turn Reminder can be enabled or disabled by tapping PREHEAT / TURN REMINDER before tapping START.

USING YOUR AIR FRYER

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging stickers and labels from the air fryer, including the tape securing the Pan to the unit.
To pull out the Basket for cleaning, remove the tape securing it into place. Secure the unit with one hand and pull the handle straight back with the other hand.
Thoroughly clean the Basket and Crisper Tray with hot water, some dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge.
Wipe the inside and outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth.

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. It will go away after the first few uses.

Do not fill the Basket with oil, frying fat, or any other liquid - this appliance works by circulating hot air.
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 10 cm / 3.9 in of free space around the back and sides, and 10 cm / 3.9 in of free space above the air fryer to allow for proper ventilation.

USING YOUR AIR FRYER

Place the air fryer on a stable, horizontal, heat-resistant, and level surface.
Insert the Crisper Tray into the Basket and slide it into the air fryer.
Plug the air fryer into an outlet.
Tap the Power Icon to turn on.
Tap the desired Preset.

The Display will show the preset temperature and time.
To adjust temperature and time follow instructions.

With PREHEAT Enabled (enable before tapping START.)

Tap START.
The Display will show "Preheat" () and the air fryer will begin preheating. Once preheated, it will beep 5 times and the Display will show "Add Food" ().

Basket will be hot!
Remove the Basket carefully, place food inside, and return it to the air fryer to automatically begin cooking.
Continue the instructions below.

Remove the Basket, place food inside, and return it to the air fryer.
Ensure Preheat is disabled and Tap START.

Cooking Tip: Spray food with cooking oil for a crispier finish.

With TURN REMINDER Enabled (enable before tapping START.)

Halfway through the cook time, the air fryer will beep 5 times and the Display will show "Turn Food" ().
Remove the Basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
Turn or toss the food using tongs.
Return the Basket to the air fryer to automatically resume cooking.

Note: If the Basket is not removed, cooking will resume.

When your selected cook time has elapsed, the air fryer will beep 5 times and the Display will show "End" ().

Remove the Basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
Remove food from the Basket using tongs.

Always use caution when removing the Basket during / after cooking.

Carefully remove Basket - hot steam may escape!

The Basket and food will be hot! Do not touch hot surfaces.

Do not use sharp or metal utensils to avoid scratching the nonstick surface.

Do not turn the Basket upside down, as any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the Basket will leak onto the food.

ADJUSTING TEMPERATURE AND TIME

Cooking Tip: For ideal temperature and time settings for various foods, see the Air Fry Cooking Chart and Dehydrate Chart on pages 64 through 67 of the Gourmia Recipe Book.

STOP / CANCEL COOKING

Tap STOP / CANCEL once to stop cooking. Tap START to resume cooking.

Removing the Basket from the air fryer during cooking will stop cooking. Returning the Basket to the air fryer will automatically resume cooking.

Tap STOP / CANCEL twice to cancel cooking.

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.
Air fryers perform similar to ovens, refer to 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.
Turning or tossing food halfway through cook time will deliver evenly browned and crispy results. (See Turn Reminder)
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Air fry the ingredients within a few minutes after adding the oil.
Do not prepare 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 & MAINTENANCE

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 and Crisper Tray, as this may damage the non-stick coating.

Clean the air fryer after every use.
Remove the plug from the outlet.
Let the air fryer cool down completely. Remove the Basket from the air fryer to cool it down quicker.
Clean the Basket and Crisper Tray in the dishwasher's top rack only or with hot water, dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.
If residue is stuck to the bottom of the Basket, fill it with hot water and dish soap and let it soak.
Wipe the outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth.
Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water, dish soap and a cleaning brush to remove any food residue.
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

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
The air fryer does not work.	The air fryer is not plugged in.	Plug the main plug into a grounded wall socket.
	The timer has not been set.	Tap the timer icon to set the required cook time to turn on the air fryer.
	The Basket is not put into the air fryer properly.	Slide the Basket into the air fryer properly.
The ingredients did not cook.	There are too many ingredients in the Basket.	Put smaller batches of ingredients in the pan. Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
	The set temperature is too low.	Tap + and - Icons to set the required temperature setting.
	The cook time is too short.	Tap + and - Icons to set the required cook time.
The ingredients are fried unevenly in the air fryer.	Certain types of ingredients need to be shaken halfway through the cook time.	Ingredients that lie on top of or across each other (e.g. fries) need to be shaken halfway through the cook time. (See Turn Reminder)
Fried snacks are not crispy when they come out of the air fryer.	You used a type of snack meant to be cooked in a traditional deep fryer.	Use oven snacks or lightly brush some oil onto the snacks for a crispier result.
I cannot slide the Basket into the air fryer properly.	The Basket is overfilled.	Do not fill the Basket beyond max line.
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.
White smoke comes out of the air fryer.	The Basket still contains grease residue from previous use.	White smoke is caused by grease heating up in the pan. Make sure you clean the Basket properly after each use.
Fresh fries are fried unevenly in the air fryer.	Quality potatoes will give an even cook.	Use fresh potatoes and make sure they stay firm during frying.
Fresh fries are fried unevenly in the air fryer.	Potatoes are too starchy.	Rinse the potato sticks properly and dry to remove starch from the outside of the sticks.
Fresh fries are not crispy when they come out of the air fryer.	The crispiness of the fries depends on the amount of oil and water in the fries.	Make sure you dry the potato sticks properly before you add the oil. Cut the potato sticks smaller for a crispier result. Add slightly more oil for a crispier result.

WARRANTY & SERVICE

This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of purchase. 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 the seller's discretion. In the event that repair isn't possible, the seller will replace the product / part. If product repair / replacement won't suffice, the seller 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. The manufacturing company is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such circ*mstances.

Only valid within the United States.

Register your product at www.Gourmia.com/warranty

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