Gourmia Air Fryer User Manual

Welcome to the Exciting World of Air Frying from Gourmia

Congratulations on your purchase of the Air Fryer from Gourmia, exclusively designed for healthier cooking!

If you enjoy the crisp and crunchy goodness of fried foods but shy away from unhealthy options, you've made the right choice. With your new Gourmia Air Fryer, preparing fresh and healthy air-fried foods is moments away. We are confident you will find your new Gourmia Air Fryer easy and fun to use, with great-tasting and healthy results.

This manual offers comprehensive instructions to guide you through the functions and features of the Gourmia Air Fryer. Inside, you will find information on its modes of operation, complete step-by-step instructions for operation, assembly, cleaning, and maintenance of your appliance.

Please read all safety instructions thoroughly to ensure safe usage at all times. Thank you for your purchase. We sincerely hope you will enjoy this and all the innovative products brought to you by Gourmia.

Important Safeguards

Read all instructions before using the electrical appliance. The following basic precautions should always be followed:

1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children younger than 8) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have supervision.
2. Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local main voltage before connecting the appliance.
3. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the main cord, or the appliance itself is damaged. Always ensure the plug is inserted properly into a wall outlet.
4. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or 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.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
6. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
7. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with wet hands.
8. 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.
9. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
10. Do not place the appliance on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain. 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 to allow for proper ventilation. 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 let the appliance operate unattended. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
14. Do not use outdoors.
15. Do not touch the hot surfaces; use the handle. During hot 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.
16. 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.
17. Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out of it. Wait for the smoke emission to stop before you remove the pan from the appliance.
18. For household use only.

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Know Your Air Fryer

The Gourmia Air Fryer features a digital display, power/pause icon, menu icon, fan icon, preheat icon, and temperature/timer controls. The accessories include a pan, crisper, and a multipurpose rack which can be used with skewers.

Icon Legend:

• French Fries
• Shellfish
• Pizza
• Poultry
• Fish
• Steak
• Cake
• Bacon

The multipurpose rack can be used for additional cooking space, as a raised cooking surface, or for cooking with skewers.

Using Your Air Fryer

Before Using The Air Fryer For The First Time

1. Remove all packaging material, stickers, or labels from the appliance, including the tape securing the pan to the unit.
2. To pull out the pan for cleaning, remove the tape securing it. Secure the unit with one hand and pull the handle straight back with the other.
3. Thoroughly clean the pan and accessories with hot water, dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge.
4. Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.

Note: During the first few times of using your new Air Fryer, there might be a “hot plastic” smell. This is normal as the material is heated for the first time and will go away after the first few uses.

Using Your Air Fryer

This is an air fryer that works on hot air.

• Do not fill the pan with oil, frying fat, or any other liquid.
• Do not put anything on top of the appliance.

Note: Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. It is important to leave at least 4 inches of free space on the back and sides, and 4 inches of free space above the appliance to allow for proper ventilation.

1. Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, heat-resistant, and leveled surface.
2. Place the ingredients in the pan – do not overload. Spray with cooking oil for a crispier finish. Slide the pan into the air fryer.
3. Plug the Air Fryer into an electrical wall outlet.
4. To turn on the appliance, tap the power icon.
5. To select a preset, tap the menu icon until the desired food icon appears. The temperature and time will appear on the screen.

NOTE: Press the preheat icon ♨️ to add 3 minutes to the preparation time to preheat the air fryer. When cooking multiple batches, only preheat before the first batch.

6. To set the temperature and time manually or to adjust the preset temperature or time, tap the +/- icons. Tap Temp/Time to alternate between setting temperature and time.
7. To begin the air frying process, tap the power icon.
8. Some recipes or ingredients call for shaking the ingredients halfway through the preparation time (see 'Settings Chart' on page 13). To shake the ingredients, pull the pan out of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then slide the pan back into the air fryer to resume cooking.

Note: After sliding the pan out of the appliance, the display unit will go into sleep mode. When you return the pan to the appliance, your time and temperature settings will automatically resume. There is no need to reset your settings or press start.

9. When your selected cooking time has elapsed, the timer bell will ring. Pull the pan out of the appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface. If you would like a little more cooking time, simply slide the pan back into the appliance and set the timer for a few extra minutes.
10. When your food is ready, empty the pan into a bowl or onto a plate using a pair of tongs; the food and pan will be hot!

NOTE: Do not turn the pan upside down, as any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the pan will leak onto the ingredients.

NOTE: To avoid scratching the nonstick surface, do not use sharp or metal utensils.

11. When a batch of ingredients is ready, the air fryer is instantly ready for preparing another batch. No preheating is necessary.

Note: To pause the air fryer, tap the power/pause icon. Tap it again to resume. To turn off the air fryer, press and hold the power icon. The air fryer may cool down for 20 seconds before shutting off.

Tip: After hot air frying, the pan and the ingredients are hot - avoid touching. Depending on the type of ingredients in the air fryer, steam may escape from the pan.

Troubleshooting

Air Frying Tips

• Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly shorter preparation time than larger ingredients.
• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the preparation time optimizes the end result and can help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
• Add 1 Tablespoon of oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your ingredients in the air fryer within a few minutes after you add the oil.
• Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the air fryer.
• Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
• Use pre-made dough to prepare filled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made dough also requires a shorter preparation time than home-made dough.
• Place a baking tin or oven dish in the air fryer pan if you want to bake a cake or quiche or if you want to fry fragile or filled ingredients.

Note: Because of the rapid hot air technology, the air inside the appliance is instantly reheated. Pulling the pan out of the appliance during use, for a short amount of time, will not affect the process.

Tip: If you set the timer to half the preparation time, your timer will ring when you have to shake the ingredients. However, this means that you have to set the timer again to the remaining preparation time after shaking (see 'Settings Chart' on page 13).

Tip: If you set the timer to the full preparation time, there is no timer bell during cooking. Before finishing, you can pull out the pan at any time to check the ingredients' cooking condition. The power will shut down automatically and will only resume after you slide the pan back into the appliance (the timer always counts down in this situation).

• Do not turn the pan upside down, as any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the pan will leak onto the ingredients.
• Do not touch the pan, crisper, rack, and skewers after use. Depending on the type of ingredients in the air fryer, steam may escape from the pan.

Settings Chart

The chart below provides basic settings for preparing your food. The settings are only indications, as ingredients differ in origin, size, shape, and brand. Gourmia cannot guarantee the best setting for your ingredients.

Air fryers perform similarly to ovens. If your dish is not on the list, please refer to oven instructions on item packaging or recipe.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Clean the appliance after every use.
• Make sure the appliance is completely cooled off before cleaning.
• Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning material to clean the pan and crisper, as this may damage the non-stick coating.

1. Remove the main plug from the wall outlet and let the appliance cool down.

Note: Remove the pan from the air fryer to let the air fryer cool down quicker.

2. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
3. Clean the pan, crisper, multipurpose rack, and skewers with hot water, dishwashing soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.

Tip: If dirt is stuck to the bottom of the pan, fill the pan with hot water and some dishwashing soap and let the pan soak for approximately 10 minutes.

4. Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water and a cleaning brush to remove any food residue.

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 circumstances.