Gourmia GAF698 User manual

GAF698
5.7 L / 6 QT DIGITAL AIR FRYER
ITM. / ART. 9254
ENGLISH

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Model: GAF698
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards..................................6
Know Your Air Fryer......................................8
Display and Control Panel................................9
Preheat......................................................................9
Turn Reminder........................................................9
Display Messages...............................................10
Presets Chart.........................................................11
Using Your Air Fryer.....................................12
Before First Use...................................................12
Adjusting Temperature and Time................15
Stop / Cancel Cooking......................................15
Cooking Tips.................................................16
Cleaning & Maintenance............................17
Troubleshooting...........................................18
Warranty & Service......................................19

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1. This appliance shall not be used
by children from 0 to 8 years. This
appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8
and supervised. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of reach of children
less than 8 years.
2. Cooking appliances should be
positioned in a stable situation with
the handles (if any) positioned to avoid
spillage of the hot liquid.
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 has been
damaged in any manner. If the supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
6. 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.
7. Do not let the cord hang over the
edge of the table or counter or touch
hot surfaces.
8. 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.
9. Never connect this appliance to an
external timer switch or separate
remote-control system in order to
avoid a hazardous situation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read all instructions before using the electric appliance. The following basic precautions
should always be followed:
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• 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
CORD AND PLUG SAFETY
To disconnect, turn o the appliance,
then remove 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 10 cm / 3.9 in of free space on
the back and sides and 10 cm /
3.9 in 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 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
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 out of the
appliance. Wait for the smoke emission
to stop before you remove the basket
from the appliance.
18. For household use only.

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Basket
KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
Multi-Purpose Rack
The Multi-Purpose Rack (optional) can
be used for additional cooking space,
or as a raised cooking surface.
Display / Control Panel
KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
Crisper Tray
Place the Crisper Tray into the Basket.

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KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
DISPLAY AND CONTROL PANEL
KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
Temperature / Time
Air Fry
Presets
Cooking
Presets
Decrease
Temperature / Time
Increase
Temperature / Time
Toggle between adjusting
Temperature / Time
Power Icon
PREHEAT
Preheating the air fryer before adding food will generally deliver the
best results. When cooking multiple batches in a row, only preheat
before the first batch.
Tap PREHEAT before START to enable or disable preheating. When
preheating is enabled, PREHEAT appears in red on the Display.
TURN REMINDER
Turning or tossing food halfway through cook time will deliver evenly
browned and crispy results.
Tap TURN REMINDER before START to enable or disable Turn Reminder.
When Turn Reminder is enabled, TURN appears in red on the Display.
See the chart on page 11 for Presets that have Preheat and Turn Reminder on
by default and those that have the option to toggle the settings on and o.

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DISPLAY MESSAGES
DISPLAY MESSAGES
Preheat is enabled.
Turn Reminder is enabled.
PrE xeat
The air fryer is preheating.
Add Food
The air fryer is preheated.
turn Food
Reminder to turn or toss food.
End
The cook time has elapsed.

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PRESETS CHART
Note: A check mark indicates Preheat and Turn Reminder can be enabled
or disabled by tapping PREHEAT / TURN REMINDER before tapping START.
TEMPERATURE
DEFAULT RANGE
TIME
DEFAULT RANGE
PREHEAT
DEFAULT TOGGLE
TURN REMINDER
DEFAULT TOGGLE
200 °C /
400 °F
76 °C-200 °C /
170 °F-400 °F 20 min 1-60 min on  
 
190 °C /
375 °F 6 min 1-60 min  
160 °C /
325 °F 25 min 1 min-2 h on  

56 °C /
135 °F
34 °C-76 °C /
90 °F-170 °F 8 h n/a 
200 °C / 400 °F 12 min 1-60 min on on 
150 °C /
300 °F
76 °C-200 °C /
170 °F-400 °F 15 min 1-60 min  
25 min 1-60 min on on 
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20 min 1-60 min on on 
10 min 1-60 min on on 
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15 min 1-60 min on on 
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25 min 1 min-2 h on on 
94 °C /
200 °F
66 °C-94 °C /
150 °F-200 °F 30 min n/a1 min-8 h
30 min-24 h
200 °C /
400 °F
200 °C /
400 °F
200 °C /
400 °F
200 °C /
400 °F
200 °C /
400 °F
190 °C /
375 °F
76 °C-200 °C /
170 °F-400 °F
76 °C-200 °C /
170 °F-400 °F
76 °C-200 °C /
170 °F-400 °F
76 °C-200 °C /
170 °F-400 °F
76 °C-200 °C /
170 °F-400 °F
76 °C-200 °C /
170 °F-400 °F
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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 FIRST USE
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 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,
some dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge.
4. Wipe the inside and outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth.
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 10 cm / 3.9 in of free space around
the back and sides, and 10 cm / 3.9 in 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. Insert the Crisper Tray into the Basket and slide it into the air
fryer.
3. Plug the air fryer into an outlet.

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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
USING YOUR AIR FRYER
With PREHEAT Enabled (enable before tapping START.)
6. Tap START.
The Display will show “Preheat” (PrE xeat) and the air fryer will
begin preheating. Once preheated, it will beep 5 times and the
Display will show “Add Food” (Add Food).
Caution: Basket will be hot!
7. Remove the Basket carefully, place food inside, and return it
to the air fryer to automatically begin cooking.
Continue on page 14.
6. Remove the Basket, place food inside, and return it to the air
fryer.
7. Ensure Preheat is disabled and Tap START.
Cooking Tip: Spray food with cooking oil for a crispier finish.
5. Tap the desired Preset.
The Display will show the preset temperature and time.
To adjust temperature and time follow instructions on page 15.
4. Tap the Power Icon to turn on.

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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
USING YOUR AIR FRYER
With TURN REMINDER Enabled (enable before tapping START.)
• Halfway through the cook time, the air fryer will beep 5 times
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 tongs.
• Return the Basket to the air fryer to automatically resume
cooking.
Note: If the Basket is not removed, cooking will resume.
When your selected cook time has elapsed, the air fryer will beep 5
times and the Display will show “End” (End).
8. Remove the Basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant
surface.
9. Remove food from the Basket using tongs.
Always use caution when removing the Basket during / after cooking.
Caution: Carefully remove Basket - hot steam may escape!
WARNING: The Basket and food will be hot! Do not touch hot
surfaces.
Do not use sharp or metal utensils to avoid scratching 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.

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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
USING YOUR AIR FRYER
2. Tap +and -icons to increase and decrease temperature.
3. Tap TEMP / TIME again to adjust time.
4. Tap +and -icons to increase and decrease time.
Tip: Press and hold +and -icons to increase and decrease
temperature and time rapidly.
STOP / CANCEL COOKING
Tap STOP / CANCEL once to stop cooking. Tap START 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 twice to cancel cooking.
ADJUSTING TEMPERATURE AND TIME
1. Tap TEMP / TIME to adjust temperature.
Cooking Tip: For ideal temperature and time settings for various
foods, see the Air Fry Cooking Chart and Dehydrate Chart on
pages 64 through 67 of the Gourmia Recipe Book.

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COOKING TIPS
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 similar to ovens, refer to 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 result.
Air fry the ingredients within a few minutes after adding the
oil.
• Do not prepare 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.

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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 www.Gourmia.com or contact your distributor.
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 and Crisper Tray, as this may damage the non-stick
coating.
1. Clean the air fryer after every use.
2. Remove the plug from the outlet.
3. Let the air fryer cool down completely. Remove the Basket
from the air fryer to cool it down quicker.
4. Clean the Basket and Crisper Tray in the dishwasher’s top rack
only or with hot water, dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.
5. If residue is stuck to the bottom of the Basket, fill it with hot
water and dish soap and let it soak.
6. Wipe the outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth.
7. Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water, dish soap and a
cleaning brush to remove any food residue.
8. Ensure the air fryer is completely dry before using.

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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 Basket into the air fryer properly.
Put smaller batches of ingredients in the pan.
Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
Tap + and - Icons to set the required temperature
setting.
Tap + and - Icons to set the required cook time.
Ingredients that lie on top of or across each other
(e.g. fries) need to be shaken halfway through the
cook time. (See Turn Reminder on page 9.)
Use oven snacks or lightly brush some oil onto the
snacks for a crispier result.
Do not ll the Basket beyond max line.
When you fry greasy ingredients in the air fryer, a
large amount of oil will leak into the Basket.The oil
produces white smoke and the Basket 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 Basket 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 Basket 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.
The timer has not been set.
The Basket is not put into the air fryer
properly.
There are too many ingredients in the
Basket.
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 Basket is overlled.
You are preparing greasy ingredients.
The Basket 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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WARRANTY & SERVICE
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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 pur-
chaser 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 re-
pair 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 in-
curred 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

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