Gourmia Air Fryer
Model: R-GAF-658
REFURBISHED UNIT USER MANUAL
Welcome to the Exciting World of Air Frying from Gourmia
Congratulations on your purchase of a refurbished Air Fryer from Gourmia, exclusively designed for healthier cooking!
If you are one of those people who enjoy the great crisp of fried food and that "crunchy" goodness, yet shy away from those unhealthy foods - you've made the right choice.
With your Gourmia Air Fryer, preparing fresh and healthy air fried foods is only moments away. We're confident that you'll find your Gourmia Air Fryer easy and fun to use, with the end results being a great tasting and healthy treat.
The pages of this manual offer comprehensive instructions to guide you through the functions and features of the Gourmia Air Fryer. Inside this guide you will also find information on its modes of operation, complete step-by-step instructions for the 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 as well as all the many innovative products brought to you by Gourmia.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before using the electrical appliance, the following basic precautions should always be followed:
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children younger then 8) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have supervision.
- 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 or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or 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.
- Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
- To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance 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 in order to avoid a hazardous situation. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn off the appliance, then remove plug from 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 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.
- 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 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.
- After using the appliance, the metal cover inside is very hot, avoid contact with the hot metal inside after cooking. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and 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.
- FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Know Your Air Fryer
The Gourmia Air Fryer features the following components:
- Power Icon: Turns the appliance on or off.
- Menu Icon: Cycles through food preset options.
- Temperature Control Icons (+/-): Adjusts temperature manually.
- Fan Icon: Indicates the fan is operating.
- Food Preset Icons: Icons representing various food types (e.g., French Fries, Fish, Poultry, Cake, Bacon, Pizza, Steak).
- Timer Control Icons (+/-): Adjusts cooking time manually.
- Start/Pause Icon: Starts or pauses the cooking process.
- Handle: For safely removing the basket and pan.
- Basket: Holds the food for cooking.
- Pan: Collects any drippings and holds the basket.
- Basket Release Cover: Protects the basket release button.
- Basket Release Button: Releases the basket from the pan.
ICON LEGEND:
| Icon | Food Type |
|---|---|
| ? | FRENCH FRIES |
| ? | SHELLFISH |
| ? | FISH |
| ? | POULTRY |
| ? | CAKE |
| ? | BACON |
| ? | PIZZA |
| ? | STEAK |
Using Your Air Fryer
Before Using The Air Fryer For The First Time
- Remove all packaging material and any stickers or labels from the appliance.
- Thoroughly clean the pan and basket with hot water, some dishwashing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
- Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
Note: During the first few times of using your new GAF658 Air Fryer 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.
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.
- Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, heat-resistant, and leveled surface.
- Put the basket into the pan. Place the ingredients in the basket - do not overload. Slide the pan into the air fryer. Spray with cooking oil for a crispier finish.
- Plug the Air Fryer into an electrical wall outlet.
To pause the air fryer anytime in the middle of cooking, tap the start/pause icon. ▶️
Operation Steps:
- To turn on the appliance, tap the power icon. ⏻ The air fryer will first go into default mode, 370°F for 15 minutes.
- To select a preset, tap the menu icon ☰, until the desired food icon appears. The temperature and time will appear on the screen.
Add 3 minutes to the preparation time to preheat the air fryer. When cooking multiple batches, only preheat before the first batch.
- To set the temperature and time manually or to adjust the preset temperature or time, tap the +/- icons to select your desired temperature or time.
- To begin the air frying process, tap the start/pause icon. ▶️
Some recipes or ingredients call for shaking the ingredients halfway through the preparation time (see 'Settings Chart' on page 12). 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 and continue to cook.
CAUTION: Be careful not to press the basket release button on the handle during shaking. This will cause the basket to separate from the pan.
Note: After sliding the pan out of the appliance, the display 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 setting or press start.
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 on the food, simply slide the pan back into the appliance and set the timer for a few extra minutes.
When your food is ready, place the pan on a heat resistant surface. Slide the basket release cover forward, press down on the basket release button and lift the basket out of the pan. Empty the basket into a bowl or onto a plate using a pair of tongs; the food, basket and pan will be hot!
NOTE: Do not turn the pan or basket upside down, as any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the pan or basket will leak onto the ingredients. To avoid scratching the nonstick surface, do not use sharp or metal utensils.
When a batch of ingredients is ready, the air fryer is instantly ready for preparing another batch. No preheating is necessary.
Tip: After hot air frying, the pan and the ingredients are hot - avoid touching. Depending on the type of the ingredients in the air fryer, steam may escape from the pan.
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 12).
Tip: If you set the timer to 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 (timer always counts down in this situation).
TROUBLESHOOTING
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| The air fryer does not work. | The appliance is not plugged in. | Put the main plug in a grounded wall socket. |
| You have not set the timer. | Tap the timer icon to set the required preparation time to turn on the appliance. | |
| The ingredients fried in the air fryer are not done. | The pan is not put into the appliance properly. | Slide the pan into the appliance properly. |
| The amount of ingredients in the basket is too much. | Put smaller batches of ingredients in the basket. Smaller batches are fried more evenly. | |
| The set temperature is too low. | Tap the temperature icon to set the required temperature setting. (see 'Settings Chart' on page 12). | |
| The ingredients are fried unevenly in the air fryer. | The preparation time is too short. | Tap the timer icon to set the required preparation time. (see 'Settings Chart' on page 12). |
| Certain types of ingredients need to be shaken halfway through the preparation time. | Ingredients that lie on top of or across each other (e.g., fries) need to be shaken halfway through the preparation time. (see ‘Settings Chart' on page 12). | |
| Fried snacks are not crispy when they come out of the air fryer. | You used a type of snack meant to be prepared in a traditional deep fryer. | Use oven snacks or lightly brush some oil onto the snacks for a crispier result. |
| The basket is overfilled. | Do not fill the basket beyond the max line (see 'Settings Chart' on page 12). | |
| I cannot slide the pan into the appliance properly. | You are preparing greasy ingredients. | When you fry greasy ingredients in the air fryer, a large amount of oil will leak into the pan. The oil produces white smoke and the pan may heat up more than usual. This does not affect the appliance or the end result. |
| White smoke comes out of the appliance. | The pan still contains grease residues from previous use. | White smoke is caused by grease heating up in the pan. Make sure you clean the pan and 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. |
| Rinse the potato sticks properly before you fried them. | Rinse the potato sticks properly 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. |
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 basket if you want to bake a cake or quiche or if you want to fry fragile ingredients or filled ingredients.
Note: Because the rapid hot air technology instantly reheats the air inside the appliance, pulling the pan out of the appliance during use, for a short amount of time, will not affect the process.
SETTINGS CHART
(The chart below are the basic settings for preparing your food.)
The settings below are only indications - as ingredients differ in origin, size, shape as well as brand, we cannot guarantee the best setting for your ingredients.
| Portion (ounces) | Time (min.) | Temperature | Shake | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POTATOES & VEGETABLES | ||||
| 7 oz. | 8-12 | 400 | shake every 5 min. | |
| 7 oz. | 8-15 | 400 | shake every 5 min. | |
| 10 oz. | 8-14 | 400 | ||
| 2 oz. or 6 slices | 16-10 | 400 | flip halfway | spray with oil |
| 4 oz. | 5-10 | 400 | shake | spray with oil |
| 5 oz. | 8-12 | 400 | shake every 5 min. | spray with oil |
| 5 oz. | 10-20 | 400 | shake every 5 min. | spray with oil |
| 2 oz. | 20-25 | 350 | ||
| MEAT & FISH | ||||
| 11 oz. | 10-20 | 400 | toss halfway | |
| 10.5 oz. | 10-20 | 400 | toss halfway | |
| 2-4 oz. | 10-15 | 350 | flip halfway | |
| 3.2 oz. | 10-15 | 320 | flip halfway | |
| 1 Breast | 20-25 | 350 | flip halfway | |
| 3-7 Wings | 20-30 | 350 | flip halfway | |
| 1 Leg | 20-25 | 350 | flip halfway | |
| 1 Thigh | 20-25 | 350 | flip halfway | |
| 2 Burgers | 10-20 | 350 | flip halfway | |
| BAKING | ||||
| 10 oz. | 20-25 | 350 | ||
| 2 oz. | 10-20 | 350 | pour batter into paper muffin cups | |
Air fryers perform similar 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 basket, as this may damage the non-stick coating.
- 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.
- Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
- Remove the basket from the pan. Clean the pan and basket with hot water, some dishwashing soap and a non-abrasive sponge. Tip: If dirt is stuck to the bottom of the pan or basket, fill the pan and basket with hot water and some dishwashing soap and let the pan and basket soak for approximately 10 minutes.
- Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water and a cleaning brush to remove any food residues.
STORAGE
- Unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
- Make sure all parts are clean and dry.
- Put the air fryer on 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 our website or contact your distributor.
Customer Service
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OR CALL 888.552.0033
