This document is a user manual for the GoWISE USA Electric Air Fryer, models GW22731, GW22735, GW22745, and GW22746. It provides comprehensive instructions for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the appliance, along with important safety safeguards and tips.
Function Description
The GoWISE USA Electric Air Fryer is a household appliance designed for frying food using rapid air circulation, offering a healthier alternative to traditional deep frying. It allows users to cook a variety of ingredients, including potatoes, meats, poultry, snacks, and baked goods, with minimal to no oil. The air fryer features a digital control display with preset cooking programs for common food items, as well as options for manual time and temperature adjustments.
Usage Features
The air fryer is designed for ease of use with several intuitive features:
- Control Display: The appliance is equipped with an LCD control display that shows temperature, time, and various preset icons. It includes buttons for PAUSE/RESUME, POWER/START, MENU, ALARM, and UP & DOWN arrows for adjusting settings.
- Preset Cooking Programs: Eight preset cooking programs are available for popular dishes such as fries, pork, shrimp, cake, chicken, steak, fish, and pizza. Each preset has a default time and temperature, which can be further customized by the user.
- Manual Control: Users can manually set the cooking time and temperature using the UP & DOWN arrows, providing flexibility for a wide range of recipes.
- Alarm Function: An alarm function allows users to set reminders at 5, 10, or 15-minute intervals during the cooking cycle. This is particularly useful for recipes that require shaking or checking ingredients midway through cooking.
- Automatic Power-Down: The air fryer automatically powers down when the pan is pulled out during the cooking cycle, ensuring safety and allowing users to check or shake ingredients.
- Basket and Pan System: The appliance features a removable fry basket and pan. The basket is equipped with a button guard for safe detachment from the pan, making it easy to remove cooked food.
- Shaking Ingredients: For even cooking and crispier results, the manual recommends shaking ingredients midway through the cooking cycle. The air fryer's design facilitates this by allowing the pan and basket to be easily removed for shaking.
- Rapid Air Technology: The air fryer utilizes rapid air circulation to instantly reheat the air inside, meaning that removing the basket for a brief period will not interrupt the cooking process.
- Safety Features: The air fryer is designed with several safety measures, including a polarized plug to prevent electric shock, warnings against immersing electrical components in liquids, and instructions to keep the power cord away from hot surfaces. It also advises against covering or blocking air inlets/outlets during operation and warns about hot steam and surfaces.
Maintenance Features
Proper maintenance is crucial for the longevity and safe operation of the GoWISE USA Electric Air Fryer:
- Cleaning After Each Use: The manual emphasizes cleaning the fryer after every use. It is critical to unplug the fryer and allow it to cool down to a safe temperature before handling or cleaning.
- Cleaning the Pan and Basket: The pan and basket should be cleaned with hot water, soap, and a non-abrasive sponge. For stuck-on food, a degreasing liquid soap or soaking the pan in hot water is recommended. Non-abrasive, non-metal tongs should be used to avoid scratching the non-stick coating.
- Cleaning the Appliance Exterior: The outside of the fryer can be wiped with a damp cloth.
- Cleaning the Appliance Interior: The inside of the appliance should be cleaned with a lightly dampened non-abrasive sponge or cloth. Users are cautioned not to get the inside too wet and never to submerge the appliance in water.
- Cleaning the Heating Element: The heating element can be cleaned with a cleaning brush to remove any food debris, ensuring efficient operation.
- Storage: The original box and packing material should be kept for storage, suggesting a safe and protected way to store the appliance when not in use.
- Cool-Down Period: After use, it is important to wait 30 minutes for the appliance to cool down before handling, cleaning, or storing.
The manual also includes a cooking guide with a chart for recommended times and temperatures for various foods, an internal temperature chart for cooked meats based on USDA Food Safety Standards, and a troubleshooting section to address common issues like the fryer not turning on, unevenly cooked food, or white smoke emission. Contact information for customer care is provided for support, including phone, email, and live chat. The document also details warranty information, including a standard one-year warranty and an option to extend it by 60 days through product registration.