User Manual | GAF858
8-QT / 7.6 L Digital Air Fryer
ITM. / ART. 6232432
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Contents
Important Safeguards 4
Before First Use 6
Attaching Basket Handle and Cord Storage 6
Know Your Air Fryer 7
Control Panel / Display 8
Toggle Fahrenheit and Celsius 9
Mute Air Fryer 9
Display Messages 9
Using Your Air Fryer 10
Set Up Your Air Fryer 10
Select Your Settings 11
Preheat / Start Cooking 12
Turn Reminder 13
End of Cook Time 14
Pause / Stop / Cancel Cooking 14
Turn Off Air Fryer 14
Functions Chart 15
Cooking Tips 16
Cleaning and Maintenance 17
Troubleshooting 18
Removing Basket Handle and Cord Storage 19
Warranty and Service 19
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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 appliances 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
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Important Safeguards
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Important Safeguards
Read all instructions before using the electric appliance.
For household use only.
The following basic precautions should always be followed:
1 This appliance is not intended
for use by children or persons
with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities, or a 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 off
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 To avoid the risk of fire: NEVER
use parchment paper or other
liners while cooking, unless there is
food on top of the liner to weigh it
down and keep it secured in place
13 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
14 DO NOT leave the appliance
unattended when plugged in
Important Safeguards
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Power: 120V~ 60Hz 1,700W
Cord and Plug Safety
1 A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk of becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord
2 Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use
3 If an extension cord is used:
• The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least
equal to the electrical rating of the appliance
• 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 Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other) To reduce the risk of electric
shock, the plug is intended to be used by inserting
it into the electrical outlet only one way If the plug
does not fit securely into the outlet, reverse the plug
and re-insert If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician for assistance Do not modify the plug in
any way
Save these Instructions
15. EXTREME CAUTION must be used
when moving an appliance containing
hot oil or other hot liquids
16 DO NOT touch the 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
17 After using the appliance, avoid
contact with the hot metal inside
18. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before cleaning Allow the
appliance to cool before cleaning
19 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
20 DO NOT use outdoors
Before First Use
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Before First Use
1 Remove all packaging, stickers, and labels, including the tape securing the
basket to the air fryer
2 To remove the basket for the first time, secure the air fryer with one hand,
grip the band, and pull the basket out
3 Remove the multi-purpose rack, crisper tray, and box containing the handle
and cord storage Ensure all packaging is removed from the basket
4 Clean the basket, crisper tray, and multi-purpose rack with hot water,
dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive sponge Dry thoroughly
5. Wipe the inside chambers and outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth
6 Before using the air fryer, follow the instructions under Attaching Basket
Handle and Cord Storage below
NOTE: There might be a plastic smell coming from the air fryer during the first
few uses This is normal and in no way harmful To get rid of the plastic smell, you
can run a 30-minute cycle with an empty basket at the highest temperature
Attaching Basket Handle and
Cord Storage
To attach the basket handle to the basket:
To attach the cord storage to the back of the air fryer:
1 Secure the basket with one hand
Hold the handle above the groove
at the top-front of the basket
1 Hold the cord storage with the
arrow facing up, and insert the
bottom tab, at an angle, into the
bottom-horizontal notch
2 Pull the handle down until you
hear a click and it locks into place
2 Align the top tab with the top-
horizontal notch Secure the air
fryer with one hand, and push the
top hook until the cord storage
clicks and locks into place
Know Your Air Fryer
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The silicone bumpers on the crisper tray must be left on during
use They are food grade and BPA-free The bumpers can be
removed for cleaning
NOTE: If the crisper tray does not fit inside the basket, turn the
bumpers inward so the crisper tray can slide to the bottom of
the basket
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
To avoid the risk of fire:
• NEVER place the air fryer on any cooking surface, including gas
or electric cooktops, even if the surface is cool / turned off.
• NEVER use parchment paper or other liners, unless there is food on
top of the liner to weigh it down and keep it secured in place
Know Your Air Fryer
Control Panel /
Display
Crisper Tray
Basket
Place the crisper tray into the bottom of the basket
Handle
Multi-purpose Rack
The multi-purpose rack can be used as a raised
cooking surface or for additional cooking space
Before First Use
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Control Panel / Display
Temperature Time*
Cooking
Functions
Temperature
Arrows
Stop /
Cancel
Power
Icon
Start
Time
Arrows
*The air fryer's cook time can be adjusted in 1-minute increments Seconds cannot be
adjusted For dehydrate, when increasing cook time above 1 hour, it can be adjusted in
30-minute increments
TURN REMINDER
will be blue and TURN
will appear in red on the display when
turn reminder is enabled
Tap
TURN REMINDER
to enable or disable
a turn reminder halfway through cook
time Set before tapping
START
PREHEAT
will be blue and PREHEAT
will appear in red on the display when
preheat is enabled
Tap
PREHEAT
to enable or disable
preheating Set before tapping
START
Toggle Preheat Toggle Turn Reminder
Tap the Light Icon to Turn
the Internal Light On / Off
Before First Use
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Display Messages
Below are messages and indicators for guided cooking prompts
Air fryer is preheating Preheat will blink on the display and the four lines in the
progress bar will fill in as the air fryer preheats
Toggle Fahrenheit and Celsius
To toggle between displaying
temperature in Fahrenheit (°F) and
Celsius (°C), press and hold both
temperature arrows
Mute Air Fryer
To silence 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 guided cooking prompts
Air fryer is done preheating, ready
for food
Cooking has ended
Air fryer is ready for you to turn your
food
Using Your Air Fryer
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Set Up Your Air Fryer
Using Your Air Fryer
1 Place air fryer on a flat and stable
surface
2 Place the crisper tray into the
bottom of the basket and slide
the basket into the air fryer
3 Plug air fryer into an outlet 4 Tap power icon to turn on air
fryer
Using Your Air Fryer
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Select Your Settings
1 Tap desired preset The preset's icon will turn blue and the display will show
the preset’s temperature and time
2 Tap the temperature arrows to adjust temperature Tap the time arrows to
adjust time
3 Tap
PREHEAT
/
TURN REMINDER
to enable or disable these settings
PREHEAT
/
TURN REMINDER
will be blue and PREHEAT / TURN appear in red
on the display when those settings are enabled
PREHEAT and TURN REMINDER are on by default for select functions See
Functions Chart on page 15
Using Your Air Fryer
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Preheat / Start Cooking
A. If PREHEAT is Enabled:
1 Tap
START
2 Display will show Preheat Air
fryer begins preheating
4 Remove the basket carefully,
place food inside, and return it
to the air fryer to automatically
begin cooking
NOTE: If the basket is not
removed, the cook time will begin
regardless
3 Once preheated, air fryer will
beep and display will show
Add Food
WARNING: The basket will be
hot! Do not touch hot surfaces
Continue to Turn Reminder on next page
B If PREHEAT is Disabled:
1 Remove the basket, place food
inside, and return it to the air fryer
2 Tap
START
.
Using Your Air Fryer
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WARNING:
USE CAUTION when
removing the basket during
/ after cooking - hot steam
may escape!
Turn Reminder
If TURN REMINDER is disabled skip to End of Cook Time on next page
1 Halfway through cook time, air
fryer will beep and display will
show Turn Food
2 Remove basket carefully and
place on heat-resistant surface
NOTE: If the basket is not
removed, the cook time will
continue regardless
3 Turn the food using non-metal
tongs
4 Return the basket to the air fryer
to resume cooking
The basket will be hot after
preheating / cooking.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces!
ALWAYS use the basket
handle Keep the basket out
of the reach of children
and pets
DO NOT use sharp or metal
utensils which can scratch
the nonstick surface
Using Your Air Fryer
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WARNING:
Do not turn the basket upside down, as any excess oil
collected on the bottom of the basket can drip onto food
Additionally, the hot crisper tray may fall out of the basket
and cause a burn
End of Cook Time
1 When your selected cook time
has elapsed, the air fryer will beep
and the display will show End
2 Remove the basket carefully
and place it on a heat-resistant
surface Remove food from the
basket using non-metal tongs
Pause / Stop / Cancel Cooking
Tap
STOP
CANCEL
to stop cooking
Tap
START
to resume cooking
Tap
STOP
CANCEL
twice to cancel cooking
Turn Off Air Fryer
Press the power icon to turn off the
air fryer
Unplug the air fryer from the outlet
when not in use
Functions Chart
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Functions Chart
The following default settings are a starting point Cooking temperature and time
will vary depending on the type, amount, and thickness of food
P
indicates PREHEAT and TURN REMINDER can be enabled or disabled
by tapping
PREHEAT
and/or
TURN REMINDER
before tapping
START
Presets
400° F 170-400° F 20 min 1–60 min ON
P
ON
P
TEMPERATURE TIME PREHEAT TURN REMINDER
DEFAULT RANGE DEFAULT RANGE DEFAULT TOGGLE DEFAULT TOGGLE
400° F 170-450° F 20 min 1–60 min ON
P
ON
P
325° F 170-450° F 25 min 1–120 min ON
P
OFF
P
425° F 170-450° F 25 min 1–120 min
ON
P
ON
P
450° F 400-450° F 12 min 1–60 min ON
P
ON
P
135° F 90-170° F 8 hr 30min-24hr OFF
—
OFF
P
300° F 170-450° F 15 min 1–60 min
OFF
P
OFF
P
200° F 150-200° F 30 min 1 min-8hr OFF
—
OFF
—
For a list of additional foods and their suggested settings, see the laminated
cooking guide.
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Cooking Tips
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• 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 bottom of page 8)
• When cooking multiple batches in a row, only preheat before the first batch
• Turning food halfway through cook time will deliver evenly browned and crispy
results (see Turn Reminder on bottom of page 8)
• 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
Oil Spray
When spraying food
for a crispier finish,
we recommend using
regular cooking oil
instead of cooking spray,
as the latter may damage
the accessories
Not Recommended
Cooking Spray
Recommended
Oil Mister / Spray Bottle
For a list of additional foods and their suggested settings, see the laminated
cooking guide.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
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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 basket or crisper tray, as this may
damage the nonstick coating
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning
NOTE: Clean the air fryer after every use
1 Unplug the air fryer from the outlet before cleaning
2 Let the air fryer cool down completely before cleaning Remove the basket
from the air fryer to cool it down quicker
3 Clean the basket, crisper tray, and multi-purpose rack in the dishwasher’s
top rack only, or with hot water, dish soap, and a non-abrasive sponge
4 If residue is stuck to the bottom of the basket, fill it with hot water and dish
soap and let it soak
5. Wipe the outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth
6 Clean the inside of the air fryer with hot water, dish soap and a cleaning
brush to remove any food residue
7 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 throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of
its life, but dispose of it at an official collection point for recycling By doing this,
you help to preserve the environment
Guarentee and Service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit
www.gourmia.com or contact your distributor
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The air fryer does
not work
The air fryer is not
properly plugged in
Plug the main plug into a grounded wall
socket
The timer has not
been set
Tap plus and minus icons to set the
required cook time to turn on the air fryer
properly
The basket is not
put into the air fryer
properly
Slide the basket into the air fryer properly
The basket does
not fit inside the air
fryer
The basket is
overfilled
Do not over fill the basket
The ingredients did
not cook
The set temperature
is too low
Tap plus and minus icons to set the
required temperature setting
The cook time is too
short
Tap plus and minus icons to set the
required cook time
Food is cooked
unevenly
Some foods
especially smaller
items need to be
turned halfway
through the cook
time
Turn food halfway through the cook time
(See Turn Reminder on page 13 )
Food is not crispy
enough
The air fryer basket
was overfilled Many
foods need oil to
brown and crisp
properly
Cook in smaller batches, keep food in a
single layer Coat food with a small amount
of oil
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
Display shows E01 NTC open circuit Please contact customer service
Display shows E02 NTC short circuit Please contact customer service
Display shows E03 NTC temperature
over 500°F.
Please contact customer service
Warranty and Service
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Warranty and 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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Removing Basket Handle and Cord Storage
To remove the basket handle: To remove the cord storage:
Grip the upper part of the handle Insert
a screwdriver into the hole on the inside
of the basket (above the window) Push
the screwdriver inward and pull the
handle up at the same time
Secure the air fryer with one
hand Grip the top hook and pull
the cord storage outward toward
the right or left side
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