Gourmia GAF-218 User manual

AIR FRYER
Model# GAF-218
USER MANUAL

Model: GAF-218
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The Steelstone Group
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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 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 new Gourmia Air Fryer, preparing fresh and healthy air fried foods is
only moments away. We’re condent that you’ll nd your new Gourmia Air Fryer
easy and fun to use; with the end results being a great tasting and healthy treat.
The pages of this manual oer full and comprehensive instructions to guide you
through the functions and features of the Gourmia Air Fryer. Inside this guide
you will also nd 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.
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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 you
connect the appliance.
3. 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.
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
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 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.
6. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table
or counter or touch hot surfaces.
7. 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.
8. 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
plug from wall outlet.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Do not let the appliance operate unattended.
Extreme caution must be used when moving
an appliance containing hot oil or other hot
liquids.
13. Do not use outdoors.
14. Do not touch the hot surfaces, use handles and
controls only. 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.
15. 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 o parts, and
before cleaning the appliance.
16. 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.
17. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Before using the electrical appliance, the following basic precautions should always be followed:

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Know Your Air Fryer........................6
Using Your Air Fryer........................7
Troubleshooting...........................10
Frying Tips...................................11
Settings Chart..............................12
Cleaning & Maintenance...............14
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
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Pan
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Temperature
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Timer
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Power On
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Crisper

USING YOUR AIR FRYER
1. Place the appliance on a stable,
horizontal, heat-resistant, and leveled surface.
2. Place the ingredients in the pan-
do not overload. Slide the pan into the
air fryer. Spray with cooking oil for
a crispier nish.
3. Plug the Air Fryer
into an electrical
wall outlet.
Using Your Air Fryer
This is an air fryer that works on hot air.
•Do not ll 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.
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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
Before Using The Air Fryer For The First Time
1. Remove all packaging material.
Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance.
2. Thoroughly clean the pan with hot water,
some dishwashing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
3. Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
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Note: During the rst few times of using your new GAF218 Air Fryer
there might be a“hot plastic” smell. This is perfectly normal in new
Air Fryers as the material is heated for rst time. It will go away after
the rst few uses.
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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
Add 3 minutes to the preparation time to preheat the air fryer. When cooking multiple batches only preheat before rst batch.
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5. To turn on
the appliance, turn the
timer control clockwise.
Green and red lights will
appear.
6. When the desired
temperature is met,
the red light will go o.
Once the timer has elapsed
the appliance will turn o.
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Pulling out the pan before the
timer has elapsed will pause
the cooking process. Replace
the pan to resume.
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4. Turn the temperature control
to desired temperature to
start air frying.
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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
Add 3 minutes to the preparation time to preheat the air fryer. When cooking multiple batches only preheat before rst batch.
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8. 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.
NOTE: After sliding the pan out of the appliance, the unit will go into
sleep mode, when you return the pan to the appliance, your time and
temperature settings will automatically resume.
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 on the food, simply slide the
pan back into the appliance and set the timer to a few extra minutes.
10. 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. 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 preheat 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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Put the main plug in an grounded wall socket.
Turn the timer control to the required preparation
time to turn on the appliance.
Slide the pan into the appliance properly.
Put smaller batches of ingredients in the pan.
Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
Turn the temperature control to the required
temperature setting.
(see ‘Settings Chart’on page 12).
Turn the timer control to the required
preparation time.
(see ‘Settings Chart’on page 12).
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).
Use oven snacks or lightly brush some oil onto the
snacks for a crispier result.
Do not ll the pan beyond max line
(see ‘Settings Chart’on page 12).
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 aect the appliance
or the end result.
White smoke is caused by grease heating up in the
pan. Make sure you clean the pan properly after
each use.
Use fresh potatoes and make sure they stay rm
during frying.
Rinse the potato sticks properly to remove starch
from the outside of the sticks.
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.
The air fryer does not work.
The ingredients fried in
the air fryer are not done.
The ingredients are fried
unevenly in the air fryer.
Fried snacks are not crispy
when they come out of the
air fryer.
I cannot slide the pan into
the appliance properly.
White smoke comes out
of the appliance.
Fresh fries are fried unevenly
in the air fryer.
Fresh fries are not crispy when
they come out of the air fryer.
The appliance is not plugged in.
You have not set the timer.
The pan is not put into the appliance
properly.
The amount of ingredients in the
pan is too much.
The set temperature is too low.
The preparation time is too short.
Certain types of ingredients need
to be shaken halfway through the
preparation time.
You used a type of snack meant to be
prepared in a traditional deep fryer.
The pan is overlled.
You are preparing greasy ingredients.
The pan still contains grease residues
from previous use.
Quality potatoes will give an even
cook.
Rinse the potato sticks properly
before you fried them.
The crispiness of the fries depends on
the amount of oil and water in the
fries.
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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 lled 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 ingredients or lled 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 eect 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 12).
Tip: If you set the timer to full preparation time, there is no timer bell during
cooking. Before nishing, 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).
AIR FRYING TIPS
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FRYING TIPS
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SETTINGS CHART
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Min-max Time Temperature Shake Extra information
(ounces) (min.)
POTATOES & VEGETABLES
Thin frozen fries 7 oz. 8-12 400 shake every 5 min.
Thick frozen fries 7 oz. 8-15 400 shake every 5 min.
Frozen onion rings 10 oz. 8-14 400
Roasted zucchini 2 oz. or 6 slices 16-10 400 ip halfway spray with oil
Roasted broccoli and peppers 4 oz. 5-10 400 shake spray with oil
Freshthin fries 5 oz. 8-12 400 shake every 5 min. spray with oil
Freshthick fries 5 oz. 10-20 400 shake every 5 min. spray with oil
Freshhash browns 2 oz. 20-25 350
MEAT & FISH
Frozen chicken ngers 11 oz. 10-20 400 toss halfway
Frozen shsticks 10.5 oz. 10-20 400 toss halfway
Freshsh llet 2-4 oz. 10-15 350 ip halfway
Steaks (medium) 3.2 oz. 10-15 320 ip halfway
Chicken breasts 1 Breast 20-25 350 ip halfway
Chicken wings 3-7Wings 20-30 350 ip halfway
Chicken legs 1 Leg 20-25 350 ip halfway
Chicken thigh 1Thigh 20-25 350 ip halfway
Hamburger 2 Burgers 10-20 350 ip halfway
BAKING
Cake 10 oz. 20-25 350
Muns 2 0z. 10-20 350 pour batter into paper mun cups
SETTINGS CHART (The chart below are the basic settings for preparing your food.)
Air fryers perform similar to ovens. If your dish is not on the list,
please refer to oven instructions on item packaging or recipe.
The settings below are only indications-as ingredients dier in origin, size, shape as well as brand, we cannot guarantee the best
setting for your ingredients.
SETTING’S CHART
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The settings below are only indications-as ingredients dier in origin, size, shape as well as brand, we cannot guarantee the best
setting for your ingredients.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ocial 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.
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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.
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SETTINGS CHART
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
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 and crisper, with hot
water, some dishwashing soap and
a non-abrasive sponge.
Tip: If dirt is stuck to the bottom of
the pan, ll 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 residues.
• Clean the appliance after every use.
• Make sure the appliance is
completely cooled o before cleaning.
• Do not use metal kitchen utensils
or abrasive cleaning material to clean the pan,
as this may damage the non-stick coating.
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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 suce, 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
specications or repair by unauthorized parties.
The manufacturing company is not liable for any
incidental or consequential damages incurred by such
circumstances.
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