Gourmia GAFW598 5-Quart Digital Air Fryer + Waffle Maker

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User manual (20 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
2 BEFORE FIRST USE
3 USING YOUR AIR FRYER
- 3.1 STOP / CANCEL COOKING
- 3.2 USING THE TIMER
4 AIR FRYING TIPS
5 USING THE WAFFLE MAKER
6 WAFFLE MAKING TIPS
7 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
- 7.1 STORAGE
- 7.2 ENVIRONMENT
8 TROUBLESHOOTING
9 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- 9.1 CORD AND PLUG SAFETY
- 9.2 ELECTRICAL POLARIZED PLUG
10 Documents / Resources
- 10.1 References
- 10.2 Download manual

Gourmia GAFW598 5-Quart Digital Air Fryer + Waffle Maker

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER - Part 1
KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER - Part 2

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging stickers and labels from the air fryer, including the tape securing the basket to the unit.
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.
Thoroughly clean the basket and crisper tray with hot water, some dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge.
Wipe the inside and outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth.

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.

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 4 inches of free space around the back and sides, and 4 inches of free space above the air fryer to allow for proper ventilation.

USING YOUR AIR FRYER

Place the air fryer on a stable, level and heat-resistant surface.
Place the crisper tray into the basket and slide it into the air fryer.
Plug the air fryer into an outlet.
Tap the power button to turn the air fryer on.
Tap MENU to toggle to the desired cooking mode.

The display will show the preset temperature and time.
Tap the temperature and time controls to adjust.

NOTE: For REHEAT and DEHYDRATE there is no preheating. Place food inside and tap START / STOP to begin cooking. Continue with step 9.
Tap START / STOP to begin preheating.

The display will show "Preheat" () and the air fryer will begin preheating. Once preheated, the air fryer will beep, and the display will show "Add Food" ().

The basket will be hot! Do not touch hot surfaces.
Remove the basket carefully, place food inside, and return it to the air fryer to automatically begin cooking.
NOTE: If the basket is not removed, cooking will begin after 10 seconds.
COOKING TIP: Spray food with cooking oil for a crispier finish.
When your selected cook time has elapsed, the air fryer will beep, and the display will show "End" ().
Remove the basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
Remove food from the basket using non-metal tongs.

Always use caution when removing the basket during/after cooking. Hot steam may escape!

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.

STOP / CANCEL COOKING

Tap START / STOP to stop cooking. Tap START / STOP to resume.

Removing the basket from the air fryer during cooking will stop cooking. Return the basket to the air fryer to automatically resume cooking.

Press and hold START / STOP to cancel cooking.

USING THE TIMER

Option 1:

The timer can be set to beep when it's time to shake the ingredients by setting the timer to half of the total cook time. However, you will have to set the timer again for the remaining cook time after the basket is returned to the air fryer.

Option 2:

If the timer is set for the entire cook time, there will be no beep notifying you halfway through to shake the ingredients. You can pull out the basket any time to check the food. The air fryer will stop cooking and will resume after the basket is returned to the air fryer.

AIR FRYING TIPS

For a list of foods and their ideal amounts, temperature and time settings, along with preparation notes, see the charts of the Gourmia Air Fryer + Waffle 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 USING THE TIMER above).
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.

USING THE WAFFLE MAKER

Remove the crisper tray from the air fryer.
Position the air fryer basket with the handle closest to you.
With the TOP side of the waffle iron facing up, insert the rod-end of the waffle maker into the hole in the right side of the basket and position the opposite hinged end securely into place.
Slide the basket into the air fryer.
Tap the power button to turn the air fryer on.
Tap MENU to toggle to the WAFFLE mode.

NOTE: The default baking time is 6 minutes. Tap the time controls to adjust to 4-10 minutes.
Tap START / STOP to begin preheating.

The display will show "Pre" () and the air fryer will begin preheating. Once preheated, the air fryer will beep, and the display will show "Add Batter" and "Flip".

The basket and waffle iron will be hot! Do not touch hot surfaces.
Always use the T-handle to open, close, and flip the waffle iron.
Remove the basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant surface. Insert the T-handle into the rod-end of the waffle iron.
Use the T-handle to carefully open the waffle iron. Fill the measuring cup to "140 ml" (adjust amount as needed) and pour the batter on the entire bottom baking plate.
Use the T-handle to close the waffle iron and rotate it 180° so the BOTTOM side of the waffle iron is facing up.
Remove the T-handle and return the basket to the air fryer to automatically begin baking.
At the halfway point, the air fryer will beep, and the display will show "Flip".
Remove the basket. Use the T-handle to carefully rotate the waffle iron 180° so the TOP side of the waffle iron is facing up.
Remove the T-handle and return the basket to the air fryer to automatically continue baking.
When your selected baking time has elapsed, the air fryer will beep, and the display will show "End" ( ).
Remove the basket. Use the T-handle to carefully open the waffle iron and check to see if the waffle is baked completely (add additional bake time if necessary).
Carefully remove the baked waffle using non-metal tongs and repeat the previous steps for additional waffles.

When you are finished making waffles:

Return the T-handle to the T-handle holder.
Allow the waffle iron to cool before removing to clean.

WAFFLE MAKING TIPS

Pour waffle batter on entire bottom baking plate - not just in one spot.
Different batters may need a little more or a little less batter per waffle, adjust as needed to get a full waffle.
To keep the waffles crispy, put the finished waffles on a metal rack and wait for them to cool down a bit. This will prevent the bottoms from becoming soggy.
Once the waffles have cooled on a metal rack, they can be frozen. Place them in a freezer bag or in an airtight container with wax paper in between each waffle.
When making a large quantity of waffles, set the oven to 200°F and put the baked waffles in the oven to keep them warm.
A cold waffle can be placed back into the waffle maker for 1-2 minutes to warm it and make it crispy.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

NEVER immerse cord, plug, or air fryer in water or any other liquid.
Do not use metal utensils or abrasive cleaning material on the basket, crisper tray or waffle iron, as this may damage the nonstick coating.

Clean the air fryer after every use.
Remove the plug from the outlet.
Let the air fryer, basket, crisper tray and waffle iron cool down completely before cleaning. Remove the basket from the air fryer to cool it down quicker.
Clean the basket, crisper tray and waffle iron in the dishwasher's top rack only or with hot water, dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.
If residue is stuck to the bottom of the basket, fill it with hot water and dish soap and let it soak.
Wipe the outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth.
Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water, dish soap and a cleaning brush to remove any food residue.
Ensure the air fryer and all parts are completely dry before using.

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 official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
The air fryer does not work.	The air fryer is not plugged in.	Plug the main plug into a grounded wall socket.
	The timer has not been set.	Tap + and - icons to set the required cook time to turn on the air fryer.
	The basket is not put into the air fryer properly.	Slide the basket into the air fryer properly.
The basket does not fit inside the air fryer.	The basket is overfilled.	Do not fill the basket beyond max line.
The ingredients did not cook.	There are too many ingredients in the basket.	Put smaller batches of ingredients in the basket. Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
	The set temperature is too low.	Tap + and - icons to set the required temperature setting.
	The cook time is too short.	Tap + and - icons to set the required cook time.
The ingredients are fried unevenly.	Certain types of ingredients need to be shaken halfway through the 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 USING THE TIMER)
Fried snacks are not crispy.	You used a type of snack meant to be cooked in a traditional deep fryer.	Use oven snacks or lightly brush some oil onto the snacks for a crispier result.
White smoke comes out of the air fryer.	You are preparing greasy ingredients.	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 affect the air fryer or the end result.
White smoke comes out of the air fryer.	The basket still contains grease residue from previous use.	White smoke is caused by grease heating up in the basket. Make sure you clean the basket properly after each use.
Fresh fries are fried unevenly.	Quality potatoes will give an even cook.	Use fresh potatoes and make sure they stay firm during frying.
Fresh fries are fried unevenly.	Potatoes are too starchy. Rinse the potato sticks properly	and dry to remove starch from the outside of the sticks.
Fresh fries are not crispy.	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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all instructions before using the electric appliance. The following basic precautions should always be followed:

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.
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.
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, after the appliance malfunctions, or if the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, nor let it 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. To disconnect, turn off the appliance, then remove the 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 leave the appliance unattended when plugged in.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
Do not touch the hot surfaces; use the 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.
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.
Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming from the appliance. Wait for the smoke emission to stop before you remove the basket from the appliance.
Never touch the waffle iron during baking. Always use the T-handle to open, close, and flip the waffle iron, and use caution to avoid touching hot surfaces.
After baking, avoid contact with the waffle iron until it has cooled.
Do not scratch or use metal scouring pads on the waffle maker baking plates.
Do not use outdoors.
For household use only.

CORD AND PLUG SAFETY

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:
1. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least equal to the electrical rating of the appliance; and
2. 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.

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.

Power:

120V 60HZ 1500W

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