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USER MANUAL GAF966 Gourmia

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Troubleshooting 17

Warranty & Service 18

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Congratulations on the purchase of your Dual Basket Digital Air Fryer from Gourmia!

Here at Gourmia, our one and only goal is to make sure nutritious and delicious meals are always a practical possibility no matter how fast-paced your life is. Whether you're in need of a hearty breakfast, a mid-day snack, or a satisfying supper, our dependable, easy-to-use appliances are designed to work for you while you work your way through your busy day.

This manual provides an overview and instructions on all the air fryer's functions and features, along with directions for assembling, operating, cleaning, and maintaining your appliance. Please read all safety instructions before getting started. Keep this manual handy for future use and review.

Our team is available to help with any and every question you might have about your new air fryer. We're excited for you and want you to get the most out of your purchase—so whether you need assistance with setup or guidance on which features to enable for which foods, we're happy to walk you through it, step by step.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or (state specific part or parts in question) in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. 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.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Extension Cord: a) A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. b) Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. c) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; d) The 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 unintentionally; e) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the cord set or extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
15. Oversize foods or metal utensils must not

be inserted in a toaster-oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

1. A fire may occur if the air fryer oven is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation. Do not store any item on top of the appliance when in operation.
2. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of other than metal or glass.
3. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturers recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
4. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: paper, cardboard,

plastic, and the like.

1. Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
2. Pressing the power button at any time during the cooking process will shut down the Unit causing display to go dark immediately and running light off immediately. The fan will continue running for 40 seconds to cool down the unit.
3. Use extreme caution when removing tray or disposing of hot grease.
4. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.

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:

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.

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ELECTRICAL POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

Power:

AC120V\~ 60Hz 1600W

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

CONTROL PANEL & DISPLAYS

graph TD
    A["SMART FINISH"] --> B["Display 1"]
    B --> C["200C"]
    C --> D["PREHEAT TURN"]
    D --> E["Zone 1"]
    F["MATCH COOK"] --> G["Cooking Functions"]
    G --> H["AIR FRY"]
    G --> I["BAKE"]
    G --> J["ROAST"]
    G --> K["BROIL"]
    G --> L["DEHYDRATE"]
    G --> M["REHEAT"]
    G --> N["KEEP WARM"]
    O["START"] --> P["STOP/CANCEL"]
    Q["TURN REMINDER"] --> R["Power Icon"]
    S["THP/TIME"] --> T["PREHEAT"]
    U["STOP / Cancel"] --> V["PREHEAT"]
    W["Start"] --> X["START"]
    Y["TURN REMINDER"] --> Z["START"]
    AA["SET/RESET"] --> AB["PREHEAT TURN"]
    AC["SET/RESET"] --> AD["PREHEAT TURN"]
    AE["SET/RESET"] --> AF["PREHEAT TURN"]
    AG["SET/RESET"] --> AH["PREHEAT TURN"]
    AI["SET/RESET"] --> AJ["PREHEAT TURN"]
    AK["SET/RESET"] --> AL["PREHEAT TURN"]
    AM["SET/RESET"] --> AN["PREHEAT TURN"]
    AO["SET/RESET"] --> AP["PREHEAT TURN"]
    AQ["SET/RESET"] --> AR["PREHEAT TURN"]
    AS["SET/RESET"] --> AT["PREHEAT TURN"]
    AU["SET/RESET"] --> AV["PREHEAT TURN"]
    AW["SET/RESET"] --> AX["PREHEAT TURN"]
    AY["START"] --> AZ["TURN REMINDER"]
    BA["TURN REMINDER"] --> BB["TAP to enable or disable preheating. When enabled, PREHEAT appears in red on the zone's display."]
    BC["TURN REMINDER"] --> BD["TAP to enable or disable prompt to turn food halfway through cook time. When enabled, TURN appears in red on the zone's display."]

*Tap TEMP / TIME to toggle between adjusting temp and time.

KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

DISPLAY MESSAGES

Hold

The cook time for this zone will begin later.

P-E HEAT

This zone is preheating.

Add Food

This zone is preheated. Add ingredients.

turn Food

Reminder to turn or toss food in this zone.

End

The cook time has elapsed for this zone.

TOGGLE °F / °C

To toggle between displaying temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and hold TEMP / TIME. The toggle changes the settings across both zones.

SOUND

To mute the air fryer's beeping sound, press and hold STOP / CANCEL. Press and hold STOP / CANCEL again to turn the sound on.

NOTE: The air fryer will still beep for prompts.

PRESETS CHART

	TEMPERATURE TIME PREHEAT						TURN REMINDER
	DEFAULT	DEFAULT	DEFAULT	TOGGLE			DEFAULT	TOGGLE
AIR FRY	200 °C400 °F	80 °C - 200 °C170 °F - 400 °F	20 min on on	1 min -60 min		✓		✓
BAKE	160 °C325 °F	80 °C - 200 °C170 °F - 400 °F	25 min on	déna cive		✓		✓
ROAST	200 °C400 °F	80 °C - 200 °C170 °F - 400 °F	25 min on	1 min - 2 h		✓		✓
BROIL	200 °C400 °F	200 °C400 °F	12 min on on	1 min -60 min		✓		✓
DEHYDRATE	60 °C135 °F	30 °C - 80 °C90 °F - 170 °F	8 h	30 min -24 h	off off	n/a		✓
REHEAT	150 °C300 °F	80 °C - 200 °C170 °F - 400 °F	15 min off	1 min -60 min		✓		✓
KEEP WARM	90 °C200 °F	70 °C - 90 °C150 °F - 200 °F	30 min	1 min - 8 h	off	n/a	off	n/a

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove all packaging stickers and labels from the air fryer, including the tape securing the baskets to the unit.
2. To pull out the baskets for cleaning, secure the unit with one hand and pull the basket handle straight back with the other hand.
3. Thoroughly clean the baskets and crisper trays with hot water, dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge.
4. Wipe the inside chambers 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. The smell will go away after the first few uses.

WARNING:

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 (4 inches) of free space above and around all sides of the air fryer to allow for proper ventilation.

Do not fill the basket with oil, frying fat, or any other liquid; this appliance works by circulating hot air.

To avoid the risk of fire:

• NEVER place the air fryer on a gas or electric stovetop, even if the stovetop is off.
• If using parchment paper or other liner, always be sure there is food in the basket so the liner is safely secured in place.

NOTE: When spraying food for a crispier finish, we recommend using regular cooking oil instead of cooking spray, as the latter may damage the accessories.

Recommended

Oil Mister / Spray Bottle

Not Recommended

Cooking Spray

SET UP YOUR AIR FRYER

1. Place the air fryer on a flat, heat-resistant surface, leaving at least 10 cm (4 inches) of space on all sides.
2. Insert crisper trays into baskets.
3. Slide the baskets into the air fryer.
4. Plug the air fryer into an outlet.

USING YOUR AIR FRYER

Cook in one or two baskets. Each zone will operate independently based on the settings applied to it.

1. Tap the power icon. The zone 1 button light will blink.

ZONE 1

1. If Zone 2 is desired, tap the zone 2 button.

1. Select a cooking function by tapping the desired function's icon.

AIR FRY BAKE ROAST BROIL DEHYDRATE REHEAT KEEP WARM

1. Adjust the temperature and time using the temperature / time controls.

- \( \frac{TEMP}{TIME} \) +

1. Tap TEMP / TIME to toggle between adjusting temperature and time.

NOTE: To preheat the air fryer, see page 14 for instructions to enable the PREHEAT feature.

To set a reminder to turn food halfway through the cook time, see page 14 for instructions to enable the TURN REMINDER feature.

1. Tap START to begin cooking in the selected zone.

To cook in a second zone, select the desired zone and follow steps 2-5 above for the second zone.

USING YOUR AIR FRYER

When the cook time has elapsed, the air fryer will beep, and End (end) will appear on the zone's display.

1. Remove the basket carefully, avoiding contact with its hot surfaces, and remove food.

CAUTION:

Always use caution when removing baskets during / after cooking as hot steam may escape!

WARNING: The baskets and food will be hot! Do not touch hot surfaces.

Do not use sharp or metal utensils which can scratch the nonstick surface.

Do not turn the baskets upside down, as any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the baskets will leak onto the food.

VIEW / ADJUST ZONE SETTINGS

To review or adjust a zone's settings at any time, tap the desired zone button. The temperature and time will appear on the zone's display, and the light of the enabled function will illuminate. Adjust as needed.

STOP / CANCEL COOKING

Tap a zone's button to activate it. If neither zone is activated, the following steps will apply to both zones:

• Tap STOP / CANCEL once to pause cooking.
• Tap the START to resume cooking.
• Tap STOP / CANCEL twice to cancel cooking.

USING MATCH COOK

1. Tap the power icon.

1. Tap MATCH COOK.

2. Select a cooking function by tapping the desired function's icon.

AIR FRY BAKE ROAST BROIL DEHYDRATE REHEAT KEEP WARM

1. Adjust the temperature and time using the temperature / time controls.

2. Tap TEMP / TIME to toggle between adjusting temperature and time.

- \( \frac{TEMP}{TIME} \) +

NOTE: To preheat the air fryer, see page 14 for instructions to enable the PREHEAT feature.

To set a reminder to turn food halfway through the cook time, see page 14 for instructions to enable the TURN REMINDER feature.

1. Tap START.

When the cook time has elapsed, the air fryer will beep, and End (end) will appear on the display.

1. Remove the baskets carefully, avoiding contact with its hot surfaces, and remove food.

USING SMART FINISH

1. Tap the power icon. The zone 1 button light will blink.

ZONE 1

1. Tap SMART FINISH.

2. Select a cooking function by tapping the desired function's icon.

AIR FRY BAKE ROAST BRIIL DEHYDRATE REHEAT KEEP WARM

1. Adjust the temperature and time using the temperature / time controls.

2. Tap TEMP / TIME to toggle between adjusting temperature and time.

- \( \frac{TEMP}{TIME} \) +

1. Tap the zone 2 button. The zone 2 button light will blink.

1. Select a cooking function by tapping the desired function's icon.

2. Adjust the temperature and time using the temperature / time controls.

3. Tap TEMP / TIME to toggle between adjusting temperature and time.

NOTE: To preheat the air fryer, see page 14 for instructions to enable the PREHEAT feature.

To set a reminder to turn food halfway through the cook time, see page 14 for instructions to enable the TURN REMINDER feature

1. Tap START.

Cooking will begin for the zone with a longer cook time. Hold (hold) will appear on the display of the zone with a shorter cook time. Cooking for this zone will begin later so both zones finish together.

When the cook time for both zones have elapsed, the air fryer will beep, and End (end) will appear on the displays.

1. Remove the baskets carefully, avoiding contact with its hot surfaces, and remove food.

PREHEAT

PREHEAT

WARNING:

To avoid the risk of fire, if using parchment paper or other liner, do not leave it in the unit during preheating. Always be sure there is food in the basket so the liner is safely secured in place.

1. Tap PREHEAT after setting the desired temperature and time for a zone. PREHEAT will appear in red on the zone's display.

2. Tap START.

The words PrE HERE (preheat) will appear on the zone's display.

When the zone is preheated, the air fryer will beep and Add Food (add food) will appear on the zone's display.

1. Remove the basket carefully, avoiding contact with its hot surfaces.

2. Place ingredients into the basket and slide it into the air fryer. Cooking will begin automatically.

TURN REMINDER

TURN REMINDER

1. Tap TURN REMINDER after setting the desired temperature and time for a zone. TURN will appear in red on the zone's display.

Halfway through the cook time, the air fryer will beep and turn Food (turn food) will appear on the zone's display.

1. Remove the basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant surface.

2. Turn or toss the food using non-metal tongs and return the basket to the air fryer.

NOTE: The cook time will continue after the turn Food (turn food) prompt.

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 24 - 27 of the Gourmia Recipe Book.

- When following instructions on item packaging or a standard recipe, reduce the cooking temperature by 14 °C (25°F).

- Check food for desired doneness a few minutes before cook time elapses and cook a little longer if necessary.

- When cooking in both baskets simultaneously, add additional cook time to each zone.

• Always ensure raw proteins reach food-safe temperature.

• 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.

- Preheating the air fryer before adding food will generally deliver the best results (see PREHEAT on page 14).

- When cooking multiple batches in a row, only preheat before the first batch.

- Turning or tossing food halfway through cook time will deliver evenly browned and crispy results (see TURN REMINDER on page 14).

- Toss fresh potatoes with 1 tablespoon of oil for a crispy exterior. Air fry the ingredients within a few minutes after adding the oil.

• Do not cook 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.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

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 baskets or crisper trays, as this may damage the nonstick coating.

• Clean the air fryer after every use.
• Unplug the air fryer from the outlet before cleaning.
• Let the air fryer cool down completely before cleaning. Remove the baskets from the air fryer to cool it down quicker.
• Clean the baskets and crisper trays 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 baskets, fill them 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 is 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 discard the appliance with normal household waste at the end of its life; instead hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. Doing will 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
The air fryer does not work.	The air fryer is not plugged in.	Plug the air fryer into a grounded wall socket.
	The timer has not been set.	Use the time controls to set the required cook time.
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.	Use the temperature controls to set the required temperature setting.
	The cook time is too short.	Use the time controls 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 TURN REMINDER on page 14).
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.
	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.
	Potatoes were 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 and add slightly more oil for a crispier result.

WARRANTY & SERVICE

This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of purchase and requires proof of purchase from an authorized seller. 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 Gourmia's discretion. In the event that repair isn't possible, Gourmia will replace the product/part. If product repair/replacement won't suffice, Gourmia 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 specifications or repair by unauthorized parties. Gourmia is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such circumstances.

Only valid within the United States.

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