Gourmia GAF-228 - Air Fryer Manual

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User manual (16 pages)

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 AIR FRYING TIPS
6 SETTINGS CHART
7 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
9 Documents / Resources
- 9.1 References
- 9.2 Download manual

Gourmia GAF-228 - Air Fryer Manual

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

Device Overview

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 crisper with hot water, some dishwashing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.

Note: During the first few times of using your new GAF228 Air Fryer there might be a "hot plastic" smell. This is perfectly normal in new Air Fryers as the material is heated for first time. It will go away after the first few uses.

Using Your Air Fryer

This is an air fryer that works on hot air.

Do not fill the basket 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.

Place the appliance on a stable, horizontal, heat-resistant, and leveled surface.
Place the crisper in the basket. Put the ingredients in the basket. (Do not overload) Slide the basket into the air fryer.
Plug the Air Fryer into an electrical wall outlet.
To turn on the appliance press the power icon.
Use the settings chart, to select the correct cook time and temperature for your food.

Add 3 minutes to the preparation time to preheat the air fryer. When cooking multiple batches only preheat before first batch.
Tap the temperature and timer arrows to set the correct cook time and temperature for your food.
Tap the power button to begin cooking. A blue fan icon will appear. When the food is done the blue fan icon will turn off and the air fryer will beep.
For additional cooking time, simply slide the basket back into the air fryer and set the timer to a few extra minutes.
Some recipes or ingredients call for shaking halfway through the preparation time (see 'Settings Chart'). To shake the ingredients, pull the basket out of the appliance by the handle and shake it. Then slide the basket back into the air fryer and continue to cook.

Note: After sliding the basket out of the appliance, the display unit will go into sleep mode, when you return the basket to the appliance, your time and temperature settings will automatically resume. There is no need to reset your setting or press the power button.
Empty the basket into a bowl or onto a plate using a pair of tongs; the food, basket and crisper tray will be hot!
Note: To avoid scratching the nonstick surface do not use sharp or metal utensils. Please be careful not to pour the food from the basket as the crisper can fall out when tipped.
When a batch of ingredients is ready, the air fryer is instantly ready for preparing another batch. No preheat is neccesary.

After hot air frying, the basket and the ingredients are hot - avoid touching. Depending on the type of the ingredients in the air fryer, steam may escape from the basket.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
The air fryer does not work.	The appliance is not plugged in.	Put the main plug in an earthed wall socket.
	You have not set the timer.	Tap the timer arrows to the required preparation time to turn on the appliance.
	The basket is not put into the appliance properly.	Slide the basket into the appliance properly.
The ingredients fried in the air fryer are not done.	The amount of ingredients in the basket are too much.	Put smaller batches of ingredients in the basket. Smaller batches are fried more evenly.
	The set temperature is too low.	Tap the temperature arrows to the required temperature setting. (see 'Settings Chart').
	The preparation time is too short.	Tap the timer arrows to the required preparation time. (see 'Settings Chart').
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. (see 'Settings Chart').
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 basket into the appliance properly.	The basket is overfilled.	Do not fill the basket beyond max line (see 'Settings Chart').
White smoke comes out of the appliance.	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 appliance or the end result.
White smoke comes out of the appliance.	The basket still contains grease residues 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 in the air fryer.	Quality potatoes will give an even cook.	Use fresh potatoes and make sure they stay firm during frying.
Fresh fries are fried unevenly in the air fryer.	Rinse the potato sticks properly before you fried them.	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.

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 a oven can also be prepared in the air fryer.
The optimal amount for preparing crispy fries is about 17 oz.
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 basket if you want to bake a cake or quiche or if you want to fry fragile ingredients or filled ingredients.

Note: Because the rapid hot air technology instantly reheats the air inside the appliance, pulling the basket out of the appliance during use, for a short amount of time, will not effect 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').
Tip: If you set the timer to full preparation time, there is no timer bell during cooking. Before finishing, you can pull out the basket at any time to check the ingredients cooking condition. The power will shut down automatically and, will only resume after you slide the basket back into the appliance (timer always counts down in this situation).

SETTINGS CHART

(The chart below are the basic settings for preparing your food.)
The settings below are only indications-as ingredients differ in origin, size, shape as well as brand, we cannot guarantee the best setting for your ingredients.

	Min-max (ounces / grams)	Time (min.)	Temperature	Shake	Extra information
POTATOES & VEGETABLES
Thin frozen fries	7 oz. / 200 g	8-12	400	shake every 5 min.
Thick frozen fries	7 oz. / 200 g	8-15	400	shake every 5 min.
Frozen onion rings	10 oz. / 285 g	8-14	400
Roasted zucchini	2 oz. or 6 slices / 55 g	16-10	400	flip halfway	spray with oil
Roasted broccoli and peppers	4 oz. / 115 g	5-10	400	shake	spray with oil
Fresh thin fries	5 oz. / 140 g	8-12	400	shake every 5 min.	spray with oil
Fresh thick fries	5 oz. / 140 g	10-20	400	shake every 5 min.	spray with oil
Fresh hash browns	2 oz. / 55 g	20-25	350
MEAT & FISH
Frozen chicken fingers	11 oz. / 310 g	10-20	400	toss halfway
Frozen fish sticks	10.5 oz. / 300 g	10-20	400	toss halfway
Fresh fish fillet	2-4 oz. / 55-115 g	10-15	350	flip halfway
Steaks (medium)	3.2 oz. / 90 g	10-15	320	flip halfway
Chicken breasts	1 Breast	20-25	350	flip halfway
Chicken wings	3-7 Wings	20-30	350	flip halfway
Chicken legs	1 Leg	20-25	350	flip halfway
Chicken thigh	1 Thigh	20-25	350	flip halfway
Hamburger	2 Burgers	10-20	350	flip halfway
BAKING
Cake	10 oz. / 285 g	20-25	350
Muffins	2 oz. / 55 g	10-20	350		pour batter into paper muffin cups

Air fryers perform similar to ovens. If your dish is not on the list, please refer to oven instructions on item packaging or recipe.

Do not turn the basket upside down with the crisper still inside, as any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the basket will leak onto the ingredients.
Do not touch the crisper or basket after use. Depending on the type of the ingredients in the air fryer, steam may escape from the basket.

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

Remove the main plug from the wall outlet and let the appliance cool down.
Tip: Remove the basket to let the air fryer cool down, quicker.
Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
Clean the basket and the crisper with hot water, dishwashing soap and a non-abrasive sponge.
Tip: If dirt is stuck to the crisper or the bottom of the basket, fill the basket with hot water and dishwashing soap. Put the crisper in the basket and let the crisper and the basket soak for approximately 10 minutes.
Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water and a cleaning brush to remove any food residues.

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.

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.
Guarantee and service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit our website or contact your distributor.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children younger then 8) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have supervision.
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 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.
Close supervison is neccesary when appliance is used by or near 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.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter or 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. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove 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 nor recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not let the appliance operate unattended. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not touch the hot surfaces, use handles and knobs 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.
After using the appliance, the metal cover inside is very hot, avoid to contact the hot metal inside after cooking. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the applinace.
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.
For household use only.