This document is a user manual for the Gourmia Fry 'N Fold™ Digital Air Fryer, model GAF789. It provides comprehensive instructions for assembly, operation, cleaning, and maintenance, along with important safety guidelines and troubleshooting tips.
Function Description:
The Gourmia Fry 'N Fold™ Digital Air Fryer is an electric appliance designed for air frying various foods. It utilizes hot air circulation to cook food, offering a healthier alternative to traditional deep frying. The "Fry 'N Fold" designation suggests a design that allows for compact storage, likely by folding or collapsing a component of the unit, although the manual primarily focuses on the operational aspects rather than the folding mechanism itself. The air fryer features a digital display and control panel, offering a range of preset cooking functions, temperature and time adjustments, and guided cooking prompts like preheating and turn reminders.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model: GAF789
- Power: 120V~ 60Hz, 1,500W
- Temperature Range (Default/Presets):
- Air Fry: 200 °C / 400 °F (Range: 76 °C - 200 °C / 170 °F - 400 °F)
- Fries: 200 °C / 400 °F (Range: 76 °C - 200 °C / 170 °F - 400 °F)
- Wings: 200 °C / 400 °F (Range: 76 °C - 200 °C / 170 °F - 400 °F)
- Bacon: 190 °C / 375 °F (Range: 76 °C - 200 °C / 170 °F - 400 °F)
- Reheat: 150 °C / 300 °F (Range: 76 °C - 200 °C / 170 °F - 400 °F)
- Bake: 160 °C / 325 °F (Range: 76 °C - 200 °C / 170 °F - 400 °F)
- Roast: 200 °C / 400 °F (Range: 76 °C - 200 °C / 170 °F - 400 °F)
- Broil: 200 °C / 400 °F (Range: 200 °C / 400 °F)
- Dehydrate: 56 °C / 135 °F (Range: 34 °C - 76 °C / 90 °F - 170 °F)
- Keep Warm: 94 °C / 200 °F (Range: 66 °C - 94 °C / 150 °F - 200 °F)
- Time Range (Default/Presets):
- Air Fry: 20 min (Range: 1-60 min)
- Fries: 15 min (Range: 1-60 min)
- Wings: 25 min (Range: 1-60 min)
- Bacon: 6 min (Range: 1-60 min)
- Reheat: 15 min (Range: 1-60 min)
- Bake: 25 min (Range: 1 min-2 h)
- Roast: 25 min (Range: 1 min-2 h)
- Broil: 12 min (Range: 1-60 min)
- Dehydrate: 8 h (Range: 30 m-24 h)
- Keep Warm: 30 min (Range: 1 min-8 h)
- Basket Material: Glass (as indicated by "glass basket")
- Crisper Tray Material: Food grade and BPA-free silicone bumpers.
- Cord: Short power-supply cord, polarized plug.
Usage Features:
- Digital Control Panel: The air fryer features a clear digital display and touch controls for easy operation.
- Presets: Dedicated buttons for common foods like FRIES, WINGS, BACON, REHEAT, BAKE, ROAST, BROIL, DEHYDRATE, and KEEP WARM, each with default temperature and time settings.
- Adjustable Temperature and Time: Users can manually adjust cooking temperature and time using the TEMP / TIME button and +/- icons.
- Preheat Function: An optional PREHEAT setting ensures the air fryer reaches the desired temperature before food is added, indicated by "PrE HEAT" on the display. When preheating is enabled, the air fryer prompts "Add Food" once ready.
- Turn Reminder: An optional TURN REMINDER prompts the user to turn or toss food halfway through the cooking cycle, indicated by "turn Food" on the display, to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Temperature Units: Toggle between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C) by pressing and holding TEMP / TIME.
- Sound Control: Mute or unmute the air fryer's beeping sounds (excluding guided cooking prompts) by pressing and holding STOP / CANCEL.
- Safety Interlocks: The unit will not turn on if the air fryer hood is not properly placed on the base or if the basket is not fully closed.
- Basket Design: Features a glass basket for cooking, which slides into the assembled unit. The crisper tray sits inside the basket.
- Built-In Cord Storage: Located at the back of the hood for convenient storage.
- Folding Mechanism (Implied): The "Fry 'N Fold" name suggests a design that allows for the hood to be gently placed upside down into the base for compact storage, as described in the "Taking Apart" section.
Maintenance Features:
- Easy Cleaning:
- The basket and crisper tray should be cleaned with hot water, dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge.
- The crisper tray is dishwasher-safe (top rack only).
- The inside chambers and outside of the air fryer should be wiped with a moist cloth.
- For stubborn residue, the basket can be filled with hot water and dish soap and allowed to soak.
- The inside of the air fryer can be cleaned with hot water, dish soap, and a cleaning brush.
- Cool-Down Requirement: Always allow the air fryer and glass basket to cool completely before cleaning.
- Non-Stick Coating Care: Avoid using metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials on the basket or crisper tray to prevent damage to the nonstick coating.
- Storage: Unplug the appliance, ensure all parts are clean and dry, and store in a clean, dry place. The "Fry 'N Fold" feature likely contributes to compact storage.
- Silicone Bumpers: The crisper tray includes silicone bumpers that are food grade and BPA-free and should be left on during use. They can be removed for cleaning.
Safety Precautions Highlighted:
- Children: Not intended for use by children or persons with reduced capabilities without supervision. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
- Electrical Safety: Check voltage, do not use if damaged, ensure proper plug insertion, do not immerse cord/plug/appliance in water, do not operate with wet hands, do not use with external timer/remote control.
- Placement: Do not place on or near combustible materials, hot gas/electric burners, or heated ovens. Maintain at least 4 inches of free space around the appliance for ventilation. Do not place anything on top.
- Hot Surfaces: Do not touch hot surfaces during or after use; use the handle. Be cautious of hot steam from air outlet openings.
- Basket Handling: Remove the basket carefully as it will be hot. Do not turn the basket upside down if it contains collected oil.
- Oil Use: Do not fill the basket with oil, frying fat, or any other liquid; the appliance works by circulating hot air.
- Fire Risk: Never place the air fryer on a gas or electric stovetop. If using parchment paper or liner, ensure food secures it in place. Immediately unplug if dark smoke appears.
- Cooking Spray: Recommended to use regular cooking oil in an oil mister/spray bottle instead of cooking spray, as the latter may damage accessories.
- Taking Apart: Never attempt to take apart the air fryer while it's still hot.
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