This document is a user manual for the Gourmia Dual Basket Digital Air Fryer, model GAF956.
The Gourmia Dual Basket Digital Air Fryer is designed to help users prepare easy, healthy, and delicious meals by circulating hot air to cook food. It features two independent baskets, allowing for simultaneous cooking of different foods at varying temperatures and times. The appliance aims to provide a convenient cooking solution for individuals with busy lifestyles, enabling them to prepare home-cooked meals without extensive preparation time.
Function Description:
The air fryer operates by circulating hot air, which cooks food by creating a crispy exterior similar to deep frying but with significantly less oil. It is equipped with a digital display and control panel that allows users to select cooking functions, adjust temperature and time settings, and monitor the cooking process for each basket independently.
Key Features and Usage:
- Dual Basket Operation: The air fryer has two separate baskets, referred to as Zone 1 and Zone 2, which can operate independently. This allows users to air fry two different foods at different temperatures and times simultaneously.
- Crisper Trays: Each basket is designed to hold a crisper tray, which helps in achieving a crispier finish for the food.
- Digital Display & Control Panel: The appliance features a user-friendly digital interface with dedicated buttons for each zone, temperature (TEMP) arrows, time (TIME) arrows, and various cooking functions.
- Cooking Functions (Presets): The air fryer includes several preset cooking functions, each with default temperature and time settings, which can be adjusted as needed. These presets include:
- AIR FRY: Default 400°F for 20 minutes (Range: 170-400°F, 1-60 min)
- BAKE: Default 325°F for 25 minutes (Range: 170-400°F, 1 min-2 h)
- TOAST: Default 400°F for 25 minutes (Range: 170-400°F, 1 min-2 h)
- BROIL: Default 400°F for 12 minutes (Range: 400°F, 1-60 min)
- DEHYDRATE: Default 135°F for 8 hours (Range: 90-170°F, 30 min-24 h)
- REHEAT: Default 300°F for 15 minutes (Range: 170-400°F, 1-60 min)
- KEEP WARM: Default 200°F for 30 minutes (Range: 150-200°F, 1 min-8 h)
- PREHEAT Feature: Users can enable a preheat function for a desired zone. The air fryer will preheat and then prompt the user to add food once the target temperature is reached.
- TURN REMINDER Feature: This feature, when enabled, prompts the user to turn or toss the food halfway through the cook time to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- MATCH COOK Feature: This function allows users to synchronize the temperature and time settings across both baskets, ensuring consistent cooking for similar items.
- SMART FINISH Feature: This intelligent feature enables cooking two different foods at different temperatures and times, with the air fryer automatically syncing the finish times so both foods are ready simultaneously. The zone with the shorter cook time will "Hold" until the other zone is closer to completion.
- Stop / Cancel Cooking: Cooking can be paused by tapping STOP/CANCEL once and resumed by tapping START. Tapping STOP/CANCEL twice will cancel the cooking process for the activated zone(s).
- Display Messages: The display provides various messages to indicate the status of the cooking process, such as "Hold" (cook time will begin later), "PrE HEAt" (preheating), "Add Food" (preheated, add ingredients), "turn Food" (reminder to turn food), and "End" (cook time elapsed).
- Safety Precautions: The manual emphasizes important safeguards, including not immersing the cord, plug, or appliance in water, avoiding contact with hot surfaces, and ensuring proper ventilation around the appliance. It also advises against using sharp or metal utensils that could scratch the nonstick surface of the baskets.
Technical Specifications:
- Model: GAF956
- Power: 120V 60HZ 1600W
- Plug Type: 3-prong grounding-type plug.
- Languages Supported: English, Spanish, French (for customer service).
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning: The air fryer should be cleaned after every use.
- Unplug the appliance and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
- Baskets and crisper trays can be cleaned in the dishwasher's top rack or with hot water, dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge.
- For stuck residue, fill baskets with hot water and dish soap and let them soak.
- The outside of the air fryer should be wiped with a moist cloth.
- The inside chamber can be cleaned with hot water, dish soap, and a cleaning brush.
- Ensure all parts are completely dry before reassembly and storage.
- Storage: Store the appliance in a clean and dry place after ensuring all parts are clean and dry.
- Nonstick Coating Care: To protect the nonstick coating, avoid using metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials. When spraying food for a crispier finish, regular cooking oil in a mister/spray bottle is recommended over cooking spray, as the latter may damage the coating.
- The manual includes cooking tips, such as checking food for doneness, ensuring raw proteins reach safe temperatures, and preheating for best results.
- A "Gourmia Recipe Book" is mentioned, containing an extensive list of foods, ideal amounts, temperature, time settings, and preparation notes, including Air Fry Cooking Chart and Dehydrate Chart on pages 24-27.
- Customer service is available via www.gourmia.com, info@gourmia.com, or by calling 888.552.0033 during specified hours (Mon-Thu 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET, Fri 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET).
- The product comes with a one-year limited warranty, valid within the United States, requiring proof of purchase from an authorized seller. Product registration is available at www.Gourmia.com/warranty.
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