Gourmia 4 QT Digital Air Fryer User Manual

Welcome

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

Gourmia is dedicated to making easy, healthy, and delicious meals an everyday possibility. This air fryer is designed to help you eat better and healthier without spending hours in the kitchen.

This manual provides comprehensive instructions for assembling, operating, cleaning, and maintaining your air fryer. Please read all safety instructions and directions for safe usage. Keep this manual for future reference.

Share your thoughts, recipes, and photos with Gourmia: [Facebook] [Twitter] [Instagram] [Pinterest] [YouTube]

Important Safeguards

Read all instructions before using the electric 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. 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 older than 8 and 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. 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 leave the appliance unattended when plugged in.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
15. 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.
16. After using the appliance, avoid contact with the hot metal inside. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.
17. 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.
18. Do not use outdoors.
19. For household use only.

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.

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 1300W

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Know Your Air Fryer

This section identifies the main components of your Gourmia Air Fryer.

Components:

• Air Fryer Unit: The main appliance.
• Basket: Removable compartment for food.
• Crisper Tray: Inserted into the basket to elevate food and allow for better air circulation.

Place the crisper tray into the basket with the arrow on the tray facing the back of the basket.

Display and Control Panel

The control panel features various presets and controls for operating the air fryer.

Air Fry Presets:

• [Fries]
• [Wings]
• [Seafood]
• [Bacon]
• [Vegetable]
• [Broil]
• [Bake]
• [Roast]
• [Dehydrate]
• [Reheat]
• [Keep Warm]

Temperature/Time Controls:

• Display: Shows current temperature and time.
• [Decrease Button] ([TEMP/TIME]): Decreases temperature or time.
• [Increase Button] ([TEMP/TIME]): Increases temperature or time.
• [TEMP/TIME Button]: Toggles between adjusting temperature and time.
• [Power Icon]: Turns the air fryer on/off.

Guided Cooking Prompts:

PREHEAT: Preheating the air fryer before adding food generally delivers the best results. Tap [PREHEAT Button] before [START Button] to enable or disable preheating. When enabled, "PREHEAT" appears in red on the display.

TURN REMINDER: Turning or tossing food halfway through cook time delivers evenly browned and crispy results. Tap [TURN REMINDER Button] before [START Button] to enable or disable the turn reminder. When enabled, "TURN" appears in red on the display.

Display and Sound

The display provides indicators and notifications for guided cooking prompts:

• PREHEAT: Indicates preheating is enabled.
• TURN: Indicates Turn Reminder is enabled.
• OPEN: The basket is outside of the air fryer.
• PREHEAT (PrE HEat): The air fryer is preheating.
• Add Food (Add Food): The air fryer is preheated and ready for food.
• Turn Food (turn Food): Reminder to turn or toss food.
• End (End): The cook time has elapsed.

Mute Air Fryer

To silence the air fryer's beeping sound, press and hold [STOP/CANCEL Button]. Press and hold [STOP/CANCEL Button] again to turn the sound back on.

Note: When muted, there will be quicker and fewer beeps for guided cooking prompts and when the cook time has elapsed.

Presets Chart

Note: A check mark indicates preheat and turn reminder can be enabled or disabled by tapping PREHEAT / TURN REMINDER before tapping START.

Before First Use

1. Remove all packaging stickers and labels from the air fryer, including the tape securing the basket to the unit.
2. 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.
3. Thoroughly clean the basket and crisper tray with hot water, dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.
4. 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.

WARNING:

• 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 4 inches of free space around the back and sides, and 4 inches of free space above the air fryer to allow for proper ventilation.

Using Your Air Fryer

Follow these steps to operate your Gourmia Air Fryer:

1. Place the air fryer on a stable, level, and heat-resistant surface.
2. Place the crisper tray into the basket and slide it into the air fryer.
3. Plug the air fryer into an outlet.
4. Tap the [Power Icon] to turn the air fryer on.
5. Tap the desired preset (e.g., [Fries], [Wings]). The display will show the preset temperature and time.
6. Tap [TEMP/TIME Button] to adjust temperature/time. Use the [Decrease Button] and [Increase Button] to fine-tune settings.

Guided Cooking Prompts:

Preheat and Turn Reminder are on by default for recommended presets. Tap [PREHEAT Button] / [TURN REMINDER Button] to enable or disable these settings. "PREHEAT" / "TURN" appear in red on the display when enabled.

With Preheat Enabled:

7. Tap [START Button]. The display will show "PREHEAT" (PrE HEat) and the air fryer will begin preheating. Once preheated, the air fryer will beep and the display will show "Add Food" (Add Food).

WARNING: The basket will be hot! Do not touch hot surfaces.

8. 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.

With Preheat Disabled:

7. Remove the basket, place food inside, and return it to the air fryer.
8. Tap [START Button].

COOKING TIP: Spray food with cooking oil for a crispier finish.

With Turn Reminder Enabled:

• Halfway through the cook time, the air fryer will beep and the display will show "Turn Food" (turn Food).
• Remove the basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
• Turn or toss the food using non-metal tongs.
• Return the basket to the air fryer to automatically resume cooking.

Note: If the basket is not removed, cooking will continue.

When Cooking is Complete:

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

9. Remove the basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
10. Remove food from the basket using non-metal tongs.

CAUTION:

• Always use caution when removing the basket during/after cooking - hot steam may escape!
• WARNING: The basket and food will be hot! Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Do not use sharp or metal utensils which can scratch 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.

Stop / Cancel Cooking

• Tap [STOP/CANCEL Button] once to stop cooking.
• Tap [START Button] 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 Button] twice to cancel cooking.

Turn Off Air Fryer

• Press and hold the [Power Icon] to turn off the air fryer.
• Unplug the air fryer from the outlet when not in use.

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 similarly 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.
• Turning or tossing food halfway through cook time will deliver evenly browned and crispy results. (See TURN REMINDER on page 9).
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil to fresh potatoes 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.

Cleaning & 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 Instructions:

• Clean the air fryer after every use.
• Unplug the air fryer from the outlet before cleaning.
• Let the air fryer cool down completely before cleaning. 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.

Troubleshooting

Warranty & Service

This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of purchase and requires proof 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.

Only valid within the United States.

Register your product at www.Gourmia.com/warranty

For Customer Service:

Questions or comments: Visit www.Gourmia.com, Email info@gourmia.com, or Call 888.552.0033 (Mon-Thu 9:00AM to 6:00PM ET and Fri 9:00AM to 3:00PM ET). Languages Supported: English, Spanish.