Gourmia GAF518 User manual

GAF518
5QT STAINLESS STEEL DIGITAL AIR FRYER

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Model: GAF518
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www.gourmia.com
The Steelstone Group
Brooklyn, NY
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Congratulations on the purchase of your
Digital Air Fryer from Gourmia!
Here at Gourmia, we’re all about helping cooks make easy, healthy, and delicious
meals an everyday possibility. We know how fast-paced life is and that sometimes
a home cooked meal doesn’t make the top of the priority list, no matter how bad
you want it. Our dependable, easy-to-use units are here to help you change that.
We’re giving you the tools to eat better and healthier without spending hours in
the kitchen prepping and cooking.
We want you to get the most out of your unit, which is why our team is available to
help with any questions you may have. Whether you have a question with setup
or need some guidance on which preset to use, we’re happy to walk you through
it. Welcome to the ease of cooking with Gourmia.
This manual provides instructions for all of the unit’s functions and features along
with directions for assembling, operating, cleaning, and maintaining the appliance.
Please read all safety instructions and directions for safe usage at all times. Keep
this manual for future use.
Thank you for choosing 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, 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 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 the 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 o 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 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 pan from the appliance.
15. After using the appliance, avoid
contact with the hot metal inside.
Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before cleaning the
appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed:
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Power: 120V 60HZ 1500W
• 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:
a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least
equal to the electrical rating of the appliance; and
b.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
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.
CORD SAFETY
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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Know Your Air Fryer..........................................8
Using Your Air Fryer........................................10
Troubleshooting................................................13
Air Frying Tips...................................................14
Settings Chart....................................................15
Cleaning & Maintenance................................16
Warranty & Service...........................................18

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Pan
Crisper Tray
KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
Display / Control Panel

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KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL
KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
Time / Temperature
Temperature
Controls
Time
Controls
Power IconMenu Icon
Fries
Meat
Poultry
Wings
Seafood
Pizza
Bake
Vegetables
Fan Icon

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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
USING YOUR AIR FRYER
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.
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Remove all packaging stickers, and labels from the Air Fryer,
including the tape securing the Pan to the unit.
2. To pull out the Pan 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 Pan and Crisper Tray with hot water,
some dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge.
4. Wipe the inside and outside of the Air Fryer with a moist
cloth.
This is an Air Fryer that works using hot air.
• Do not fill the pan with oil, frying fat, or any other liquid.
• Do not put anything on top of the Air Fryer.
Note: 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
on the back and sides, and 4 inches of free space above the Air
Fryer to allow for proper ventilation.
USING YOUR AIR FRYER
1. Place the Air Fryer on a stable, horizontal, heat-resistant, and
level surface.
2. Place the Crisper Tray into the Pan. 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 outlet.
Note: For best results, preheat the Air Fryer for 3 minutes to the
desired temperature. When cooking multiple batches, only preheat
before first batch.

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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
USING YOUR AIR FRYER
4. Tap the Power Icon
to turn on.
5. Tap the Menu
Icon to select the
desired preset. The
temperature and
time will appear on
the screen.
6. Tap the Temperature
and Time Controls to
adjust.
7. Tap the Power Icon
again to begin air
frying.

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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
USING YOUR AIR FRYER
Note: After sliding the Pan out of the Air Fryer, the display will go
into sleep mode. When you return the Pan to the Air Fryer, your
time and temperature settings will automatically resume. There is
no need to reset your settings or press the Power Icon.
8. Some recipes or ingredients call for shaking the ingredients
halfway through the preparation time (see ‘Settings Chart’ on
page 15). To shake the ingredients, pull the Pan out of the Air
Fryer by the handle and shake it. Slide the Pan back into the
Air Fryer to resume cooking.
CAUTION: After 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.
9. When your selected cook time has elapsed, the timer bell will
ring. Pull the Pan out of the Air Fryer and place it on a heat-
resistant surface. If you would like to cook longer, simply slide
the Pan back into the Air Fryer and set the timer for a few
extra minutes.
10. Remove food from the Pan using tongs. The food and Pan will
be hot.
Notes:
• Do not turn the Pan upside down, as any excess oil that has
collected on the bottom of the Pan will leak onto the food.
• To avoid scratching the nonstick surface, do not use sharp or
metal utensils.
• When done cooking, the Air Fryer is instantly ready for preparing
another batch. No preheating is necessary.
• To turn o the Air Fryer, press and hold the Power Icon. The Air
Fryer will cool down for 20 seconds before shutting o.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Plug the main plug into a grounded wall socket.
Tap the timer icon to set the required cook time to
turn on the Air Fryer.
Slide the pan into the Air Fryer properly.
Put smaller batches of ingredients in the pan.
Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
Tap the temperature icon to set the required
temperature setting.
(See ‘Settings Chart’on page 15)
Tap the timer icon to set the required cook
time.
(See ‘Settings Chart’on page 15)
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 15)
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 15).
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 Air Fryer
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 and dry 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 did not cook.
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 Air Fryer properly.
White smoke comes out
of the Air Fryer.
Fresh fries are fried unevenly
in the Air Fryer.
Fresh fries are not crispy when
they come out of the Air Fryer.
The Air Fryer is not plugged in.
You have not set the timer.
The pan is not put into the Air Fryer
properly.
The amount of ingredients in the
pan are too much.
The set temperature is too low.
The cook time is too short.
Certain types of ingredients need to
be shaken halfway through the cook
time.
You used a type of snack meant to be
cooked in a traditional deep fryer.
The pan is overlled.
You are preparing greasy ingredients.
The pan still contains grease residue
from previous use.
Quality potatoes will give an even
cook.
Potatoes are too starchy.
The crispiness of the fries depends on
the amount of oil and water in the
fries.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

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AIR FRYING TIPS
AIR FRYING TIPS
• Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly shorter cook time
than larger ingredients.
• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the cook 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.
USING THE TIMER
Option 1:
Timer can be set to ring when it’s time to shake ingredients by
setting the the timer to half of the total cook time. However, you will
have to set the timer again for the remaining cook time after pan is
replaced into the Air Fryer. (See ‘Settings Chart’ on page 15.)
Option 2:
If the timer is set for the entire cook time, there will be no timer
notifying you halfway through to shake ingredients. You can pull out
the Pan at anytime to check the food. The power will automatically
shut o and will resume after the pan is replaced into the Air Fryer.

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SETTINGS CHART
SETTINGS CHART
The settings below are only suggestions. As ingredients dier in
origin, size, shape, as well as brand, we cannot guarantee the best
settings for your ingredients.
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Portion Time Temperature Shake/Flip Extra information
(min)
POTATOES & VEGETABLES
Thin frozen fries 8 oz 8-12 400 shake every 5 min.
Thick frozen fries 8 oz 10-15 400 shake every 5 min.
Frozen onion rings 8 oz 8-10 400 ip halfway
Roasted zucchini 1 medium sliced 8-10 400 ip halfway spray with oil
Roasted broccoli 8 oz 10-15 400 shake halfway spray with oil
Fresh thin fries 8 oz 12-15 400 shake every 5 min. spray with oil
Fresh thick fries 8 oz 15-20 400 shake every 5 min. spray with oil
Fresh hash browns 4 pieces 10-12 375 ip halfway
MEAT & FISH
Frozen chicken ngers 8 oz 10-20 400 ip halfway
Frozen shsticks 8 oz 10-20 400 ip halfway
Fresh sh llet 2-4 llets 10-12 400 ip halfway
Steak (medium) 8 oz 10-15 400 ip halfway
Chicken breast 2-4 Breast 20-25 375 ip halfway
Chicken wings 6-8Wings 10-15 400 ip halfway
Chicken legs 4-6 Legs 20-25 375 ip halfway
Chicken thighs 4-6Thighs 20-25 375 ip halfway
Hamburgers 4 oz. Patties 8-10 400 ip halfway
BAKING
Cake 8 inch round 25-30 325
Cupcakes 6 cupcakes 15-20 325
Air fryers perform similar to ovens. If your dish is not on the list,
please refer to oven instructions on item packaging or recipe.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
• Clean the Air Fryer after every use.
• Make sure the Air Fryer is completely cooled o 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 Air
Fryer cool down.
Tip: Remove the Pan from the Air Fryer to help the Air Fryer cool
down quicker.
2. Wipe the outside of the Air Fryer with a moist cloth.
3. Clean the Pan, and Crisper Tray with hot water, some
dishwashing soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.
Tip: If residue 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.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
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 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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WARRANTY & SERVICE
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.
Only valid within the United States.

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