Gourmia GAF375 - 4.5-Quart Classic Air Fryer Manual

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Table of Contents

Contents

1 KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
2 Before Using The Air Fryer For The First Time
3 Using Your Air Fryer
4 TROUBLESHOOTING
5 FRYING TIPS
6 SETTINGS CHART
7 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
9 Documents / Resources
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Gourmia GAF375 - 4.5-Quart Classic Air Fryer Manual

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

Before Using The Air Fryer For The First Time

Remove all packaging material. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance.
Thoroughly clean the basket and pan with hot water, some dishwashing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.

Using Your Air Fryer

This is an air fryer that works on hot air.

Do not fill the pan with oil or frying fat.
Do not fill the pan with oil or any other liquid.
Do not put anything on top of the appliance.
Do not put anything near the air vent on the back of the appliance.

Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal and heat-resistant, level surface.
Plug the machine into an electrical wall outlet.
Remove the cooking chamber from the air fryer. Place the crisping insert in the bottom of the cooking chamber.
Place the ingredients in the cooking chamber. Spray with cooking oil for a crispier finish.
Slide the cooking chamber back into the air fryer.
NOTE: Do not overfill the cooking chamber, as it may affect the quality of the food. (For amounts, see 'Settings Chart')
Turn the temperature knob to desired temperature to start air frying.
To turn on the appliance, turn the timer knob clockwise. Green and red lights will appear.
When the desired temperature is met, the red light will go off. Once the timer has elapsed, the appliance will turn off.
Pulling out the basket in middle of cooking, will shut off the appliance. But, the timer will continue going.
Pushing the basket back into the appliance will turn it back on, and continues the cooking process.
Some ingredients require shaking halfway through (see the cooking chart). At the halfway point, pull the cooking chamber out of the air fryer by the handle and shake it. Then slide the cooking chamber back into the air fryer.
When you hear the timer bell, the set preparation time has elapsed. Pull the cooking chamber out of the appliance and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
Check to make sure the ingredients are ready. If the ingredients are not fully cooked, simply slide the cooking chamber back into the appliance and set the timer for a few extra minutes.

The cooking chamber and the ingredients are hot after hot air frying. Depending on the moisture content of the ingredients in the fryer, steam may escape from the cooking chamber.
To remove ingredients, lift the ingredients out of the cooking chamber using tongs (not included).

There may be excess liquid at the bottom of the cooking chamber after the cooking cycle is complete. Do not turn the cooking chamber upside down.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
The air fryer does not work.	The appliance is not plugged in. You have not set the timer. The pan is not put into the appliance properly.	Put the main plug in an earthed wall socket. Turn the timer knob to the required preparation time to turn on the appliance. Slide the pan into the appliance properly.
The ingredients fried in the air fryer are not done.	The amount of ingredients in the basket is too much. The set temperature is too low. The preparation time is too short.	Put smaller batches of ingredients in the basket. Smaller batches are fried more evenly. Turn the temperature control icon to the required temperature setting. Turn the timer knob to the required preparation time.
The ingredients are fried unevenly in the air fryer.	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.
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.
I cannot slide the pan into the appliance properly.	There are too many ingredients in the basket. The basket is not placed in the pan correctly.	Do not overfill the basket. Push the basket down into the pan until you hear a click.
White smoke comes out of the appliance.	You are preparing greasy ingredients. The pan still contains grease residues from previous use.	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 is caused by grease heating up in the pan-make sure you clean the pan properly after each use.
Fresh fries are fried unevenly in the air fryer.	You did not use the right potato type. You did not rinse the potato sticks properly before you fried them.	Use fresh potatoes and make sure they stay firm during frying. 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.

FRYING TIPS

Smaller ingredients require a shorter amount of cooking time than larger ingredients.
Shaking smaller ingredients halfway during the preparation time optimizes the end result and can avoid unevenly fried ingredients.
Never overfill, as this will damage the air fryer. Use caution when removing the cooking chamber from the unit, as contents will be very hot.
A small amount of water (3-4 tbsp.) can be added to the cooking chamber for steaming food. Use caution when removing the cooking chamber from the unit, as ingredients and any remaining steam or water will be very hot.
Frozen foods, such as fries, chicken nuggets and fish sticks can be prepared by following the cooking chart.
Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
Place an oven safe dish in the air fryer cooking chamber when baking a cake or quiche.
For a crisp texture- spray oil over ingredients in the cooking chamber.
Use the air fryer to reheat food by setting the temperature to 300ºF for up to 10 minutes.

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.

Automatic switch-off
The appliance has a built-in timer, it will automatically shut down the appliance when it counts down to zero. You can manually switch off the appliance by turning the timer knob to zero counterclockwise.

SETTINGS CHART

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 the basket, as this may damage the non-stick coating.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Remove the main plug from the wall outlet and let the appliance cool down.
Note: Remove the pan to let the air fryer cool down, quicker.
Wipe the outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth.
Clean the cooking chamber and crisping insert with hot water, some dishwashing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water and a cleaning brush to remove any food residues.
Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food residue.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Before using the electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

This appliance is designed for household use only.
Do not place the appliance against a wall or against another appliance. Leave at least 5 inches of free space on the back, sides and 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.
Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
Any accessible surfaces may become hot during use.
Do not place the appliance on or near combustible materials, such as a tablecloth or curtain.
Let the appliance cool down for 30 minutes before handling or cleaning.
Do not cover the air inlets and air outlets when the appliance is working.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or rinse under the tap due to electrical and heating components.
Never use the air fryer without the cooking chamber in place.
Keep all ingredients in the cooking chamber to prevent any contact with the appliance's heating elements. Do not overfill the basket.
During hot air frying, hot steam is released. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and from the air outlets. When removing the pan after from the appliance after hot air frying, hot steam will escape- be careful!
Do not touch the inside of the hot air fryer during or immediately after use, it will be very hot. Always only hold by the handle. Always use oven mitts.
Keep all cords away from hot surfaces.
Keep the appliance and its cords out of reach of children.
Do not use the appliance if there is any damage to the plug, cord or other parts.
Check that the voltage indicated on the appliance fits the voltage for your outlet.
Immediately unplug the appliance- if dark smoke escapes from the appliance.
Do not let any liquid enter the appliance (aside from whats needed for cooking in the pan) to prevent electric shock or short-circuiting.
Do not use with an extension cord, it must be plugged into a wall outlet.
Always unplug the appliance when not in use.