GAF956
DUAL BASKET DIGITAL AIR FRYER
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Model: GAF956
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www.gourmia.com
The Steelstone Group
Brooklyn, NY
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allegedly arising from any information or suggestions in this manual.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your
Dual Basket Digital Air Fryer from Gourmia!
Here at Gourmia, we’re all about helping cooks make easy, healthy, and delicious meals
an everyday possibility. We know how fast-paced life is and that sometimes a home
cooked meal doesn’t make the top of the priority list, no matter how bad you want it. Our
dependable, easy-to-use units are here to help you change that. We’re giving you the tools
to eat better and healthier without spending hours in the kitchen prepping and cooking.
We want you to get the most out of your air fryer, which is why our team is available to help
with any questions you may have. Whether you have a question with setup or need some
guidance on which preset to use, we’re happy to walk you through it. Welcome to the ease
of cooking with Gourmia.
This manual provides instructions for all of the air fryer’s functions and features along with
directions for assembling, operating, cleaning, and maintaining the appliance. Please read
all safety instructions and directions for safe usage at all times. Keep this manual for future
use.
Thank you for choosing Gourmia!
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Important Safeguards
Know Your Air Fryer
∙ Display & Control Panel
∙ Features
∙ Display Messages
∙ Presets Chart
Using Your Air Fryer
∙ Before First Use
∙ How to Air Fry
∙ Air Fry In Single / Dual Baskets
∙ Preheat
∙ Turn Reminder
∙ Air Fry with Match Cook
∙ Air Fry with Smart Finish
∙ View / Adjust A Zone’s Settings
∙ Stop / Cancel Cooking
Cooking Tips
Cleaning & Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranty & Service
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. This appliance is not intended for
use by children or persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have
supervision.
2. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used near children.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance should not be done by
children unless they are supervised.
3. Check if the voltage indicated on the
appliance corresponds to the local
main voltage before you connect the
appliance.
4. 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.
5. Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug, after the
appliance malfunctions, or if the
appliance has been damaged in any
manner. Return the appliance to the
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
6. Do not let the cord hang over the
edge of the table or counter, nor let it
touch hot surfaces.
7. To protect against electric shock, do
not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance
in water or other liquid.
8. Do not plug in the appliance or
operate the control panel with wet
hands.
9. Never connect this appliance to an
external timer switch or separate
remote-control system in order to
avoid a hazardous situation. To
disconnect, turn o the appliance,
then remove the plug from wall outlet.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Do not use the appliance for any other
purpose than described in this manual.
The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
13. Do not leave the appliance
unattended when plugged in.
14. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
15. Do not touch hot surfaces; use the
handle. During 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 basket from the appliance.
16. After using the appliance, avoid
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Read all instructions before using the electric appliance. The following
basic precautions should always be followed:
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Power:
120V 60HZ 1600W
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
contact with the hot metal inside.
Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before cleaning. Allow the
appliance to cool before cleaning.
15. Immediately unplug the appliance
if you see dark smoke coming from
the appliance. Wait for the smoke
emission to stop before you remove
the basket from the appliance.
16. Do not use outdoors.
17. For household use only.
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.
ELECTRICAL 3-PRONG PLUG
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding-type plug. It should be properly
connected to a grounding-type outlet. The
plug is designed to fit ONLY a 3-grounding
outlet unit, and as such, the grounding
prong should never be removed. If needed,
a 2-prong adapter may be used if local
codes allow it.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
Basket 2
Displays / Control Panel
Place the crisper trays into the baskets.
Basket 1
Crisper Trays
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KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
SMART FINISH
Enable to cook 2 foods at
dierent temps and times
and have the air fryer sync
the finish time so both foods
are ready together.
TURN REMINDER
When enabled, the air fryer
will prompt you to turn food
halfway through cook time
(enable for desired zone).
MATCH COOK
Enable to match TEMP and
TIME settings across both
baskets.
PREHEAT
When enabled, air fryer will
preheat and prompt you
when to add food
(enable for desired zone).
Display 1
Power Button
Display 2
Stop / Cancel
TEMP Arrows TIME Arrows
Zone 2 ButtonZone 1 Button
Cooking Functions
Feature
Indicator Light
DISPLAYS & CONTROL PANEL
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TEMPERATURE
DEFAULT RANGE
TIME
DEFAULT RANGE
400F 170-400F 20 min 1-60 min
325F 170-400F 25 min 1 min-2 h
400F 170-400F 20 min 1-60 min135F 90-170F 8 h
30 m-24 h
400F 400F 12 min 1-60 min
300F 170-400F 15 min 1-60 min
400F 170-400F 20 min 1-60 min400F 170-400F 25 min 1 min-2 h
400F 170-400F 20 min 1-60 min200F
150-200F
30 min 1 min-8 h
DISPLAY MESSAGES
PrE xeat
This zone is preheating.
Add Food
This zone is preheated. Add ingredients to the zone’s basket.
turn Food
Reminder to turn or toss food in this zone.
End
The cook time has elapsed for this zone.
KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
Hold
The cook time for this zone will begin later, so both zones finish together.
PRESETS CHART
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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
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, remove the tape that secures it in
place. 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, and
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 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.
When spraying food for a crispier finish, we recommend using regular cooking
oil instead of cooking spray, as the atter may damage the nonstick coating.
Not RecommendedRecommended
Cooking SprayOil Mister / Spray Bottle
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1. Place the air fryer on a flat, heat-resistant surface, leaving at least 4 inches
of space on all sides.
2. Insert a crisper tray into basket(s).
3. Place ingredients into the basket(s).
NOTE: When using the PREHEAT feature, add ingredients when Add
Food appears on the display.
4. Slide the basket(s) into the air fryer.
5. Plug the air fryer into an outlet.
6. Follow the instructions for the method you want to use.
To air fry in single or dual baskets independently, follow instruction on
page 13.
To use SMART FINISH so both zones finish cooking together, follow
instruction on page 14.
To use MATCH COOK to match cook settings across both baskets, the
follow instruction on page 15.
HOW TO AIR FRY
USING YOUR AIR FRYER
CAUTION:
Always pause the air fryer before removing a basket. See STOP / CANCEL
COOKING on page 15.
Always use caution when removing baskets during / after cooking - 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.
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AIR FRY IN SINGLE / DUAL BASKETS
Air fry in one or two baskets, and each basket will operate as its own
independent zone based on the settings applied to it.
1. Tap the power button. The Zone 1 indicator light will illuminate. If Zone 2 is
desired, tap the Zone 2 button.
2. Select a cooking function by tapping the desired function’s icon.
3. Adjust the temperature using the TEMP arrows.
4. Adjust the cook time using the TIME arrows.
NOTE: To preheat the air fryer, see page 13 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.
5. Tap START to begin cooking in the selected zone.
To cook in a second zone, select the desired zone’s button and follow the
steps above for the second zone.
When the cook time has elapsed, the air fryer will beep, and Endwill
appear on the display.
6. Remove the basket carefully, avoiding contact with its hot surfaces, and
remove food.
AIR FRY IN SINGLE / DUAL BASKETS
PREHEAT
1. Tap PREHEAT after setting the desired TEMP and TIME for a zone. The
PREHEAT indicator light will illuminate.
2. Tap START.
The words PrE xeat will appear on the zone’s display.
When the zone is preheated, the air fryer will beep and Add Foodwill appear
on the zone’s display.
3. Remove the basket carefully, avoiding contact with its hot surfaces.
4. Place ingredients into the basket and slide it into the air fryer. Cooking will
begin automatically.
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TURN REMINDER
1. Tap TURN REMINDER after setting the desired TIME and TEMP for a
zone. The TURN REMINDER indicator light will illuminate. Halfway
through the cook time, the air fryer will beep and turn Food will
appear on the zone’s display.
NOTE: This is only a reminder to turn food, and the cook time will
continue.
2. Remove the basket carefully and place it on a heat-resistant surface.
3. Turn or toss the food using non-metal tongs and return the basket to the
air fryer.
AIR FRY WITH MATCH COOK
AIR FRY WITH MATCH COOK
1. Tap the power button.
2. Tap MATCH COOK.
3. Select a cooking function by tapping the desired function’s icon.
4. Adjust the temperature using the TEMP arrows.
5. Adjust the cooking time using the TIME arrows.
NOTE: To preheat the air fryer, see page 13 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.
6. Tap START.
When the cook time has elapsed, the air fryer will beep, and Endwill
appear on the display.
7. Remove the baskets carefully, avoiding contact with its hot surfaces, and
remove food.
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AIR FRY WITH SMART FINISH
AIR FRY WITH SMART FINISH
1. Tap the power button. The Zone 1 indicator light will illuminate.
2. Tap SMART FINISH.
3. Select a cooking function by tapping the desired function’s icon.
4. Adjust the temperature using the TEMP arrows.
5. Adjust the cooking time using the TIME arrows.
NOTE: To preheat the air fryer, see page 13 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
6. Tap the Zone 2 button. The Zone 2 indicator light will illuminate.
7. Follow steps 3-5 to set Zone 2.
8. Tap START.
Cooking will begin for the zone with a longer cook time. Holdwill appear
on the display of the zone with a shorter cook time, and 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 Endwill appear on the displays.
9. Remove the baskets carefully, avoiding contact with its hot surfaces, and
remove food.
VIEW / ADJUST A ZONE’S SETTINGS
To review or adjust a zone’s settings at any time, tap the zone’s button. The
temperature and time will appear on the zone’s display, and the indicator lights
of the enabled features 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.
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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 through 27 of the Gourmia Recipe Book.
• When cooking in both baskets simultaneously, add additional cook time to
each zone.
• Check food for desired doneness a few minutes before cook time elapses
and cook a little longer if necessary.
• Always ensure raw proteins reach food-safe temperature.
• Air fryers perform similar to ovens; follow oven instructions on item packaging
or recipe.
• 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 13).
• 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.
COOKING TIPS
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
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 ocial 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.
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.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
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PROBLEM
The air fryer does not
work.
The ingredients did
not cook.
SOLUTION
Plug the air fryer into a grounded
wall socket.
Tap the TIME arrows to set the
required cook time.
Do not fill the basket beyond max
line.
Put smaller batches of ingredients
in the basket. Smaller batches are
fried more evenly.
Tap the TEMP arrows to set the
required temperature setting.
Tap the TIME arrows to set the
required 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).
The ingredients are
fried unevenly.
Use oven snacks or lightly brush
some oil onto the snacks for a
crispier result.
Fried snacks are not
crispy.
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 aect
the air fryer or the end result.
White smoke comes
out of the air fryer.
White smoke is caused by grease
heating up in the basket. Make
sure you clean the basket properly
after each use.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The air fryer is not plugged
in.
Use fresh potatoes and make sure
they stay firm during frying.
Fresh fries are fried
unevenly.
Rinse the potato sticks properly
and dry to remove starch from the
outside of the sticks.
The timer has not been set.
The basket is overfilled.
There are too many
ingredients in the basket.
The set temperature is too
low.
The cook time is too short.
Certain types of ingredients
need to be shaken halfway
through the cook time.
You used a type of snack
meant to be cooked in a
traditional deep fryer.
You are preparing greasy
ingredients.
The basket still contains
grease residue from
previous use.
Quality potatoes will give
an even cook.
Potatoes were too starchy.
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.
Fresh fries are not
crispy.
The basket does not
fit inside the air fryer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARRANTY & SERVICE
WARRENT Y & 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 suce,
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.
Register your product at www.Gourmia.com/warranty
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