User Manual | GAF326
3-QT Digital Air Fryer
For customer service visit www.gourmia.com or call 888.552.00332
Contents
Important Safeguards 4
Before First Use 6
Know Your Air Fryer 7
Control Panel / Display 8
Display Messages 9
Toggle Fahrenheit and Celsius 9
Mute Air Fryer 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
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
15 EXTREME CAUTION must be
Important Safeguards
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Power: 120V~ 60Hz 1,200W
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
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 pull out the basket for cleaning, secure the air fryer with one hand and
pull the basket handle straight back with the other hand
3. Remove all packaging from inside the basket Thoroughly clean the basket
and crisper tray with hot water, dishwashing liquid, and a non-abrasive
sponge Dry thoroughly
4 Wipe the inside chambers and outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth
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 secure in place
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
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 The
smell will go away after the first few uses
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
Know Your Air Fryer
Control Panel /
Display
Crisper Tray
Basket
Place the crisper tray into the bottom
of the basket
Before First Use
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0025
400F
Control Panel / Display
Temperature Time*Presets Presets
Minus
Icon
Stop /
Cancel
Power
Icon
Start
Plus
Icon
*The air fryer's cook time can be adjusted in 1-minute increments Seconds cannot be
adjusted For dehydrate, cook time can be adjusted in 30-minute increments
0025
400F
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 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
Toggle Between Adjusting
Temperature or Time
Before First Use
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Display Messages
Below are messages and indicators for guided cooking prompts
food
turn
Heat
Pre
Food
Add
Air fryer is preheating Air fryer is done preheating, ready
for food
Cooking has ended Air fryer is ready for you to turn
your food
End
Toggle Fahrenheit and Celsius
To toggle between displaying temperature in Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C),
press and hold
TEMP
TIME
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
Using Your Air Fryer
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Set Up Your Air Fryer
Using Your Air Fryer
1 Place air fryer on a stable, level,
and heat-resistant 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
0025
400F
0025
400F
0025
400F
1 Tap desired preset The display will show the preset’s temperature and time
2. Tap
TEMP
TIME
to adjust temperature / time
Tap plus and minus icons to increase and decrease temperature / time
3. Tap
PREHEAT
/
TURN REMINDER
to enable or disable these settings
PREHEAT / TURN appear in red on the display when those settings are
enabled
PREHEAT and TURN REMINDER are on by default for select presets See
Presets Chart on page 15
Using Your Air Fryer
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Food
Add
Heat
Pre
0025
400F
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
0025
400F
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
1 Tap START
0025
400F
0025
400F
Using Your Air Fryer
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food
turn
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 basket is not removed,
cooking will continue
3. Turn the food using non-metal
tongs
4 Return the basket to the air fryer
to automatically 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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0025
400F
End
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
0025
400F
0025
400F
0025
400F
0025
400F
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
See the Air Fry Cooking and Dehydrate Charts on pages 52 through 55 of the
Gourmia Recipe Book for more foods
P
indicates PREHEAT and TURN REMINDER can be enabled or disabled
by tapping
PREHEAT
and/or
TURN REMINDER
before tapping START
cooking
functions
400° F 170-400° F 18 min 1–60 min ON
P
ON
P
325° F 170-400° F 18 min 1–120 min ON
P
OFF
P
400° F 170-400° F 25 min 1–120 min ON
P
ON
P
400° F 400° F 12 min 1–60 min ON
P
ON
P
135° F 90-170° F 8 hr 30min-24hr OFF
—
OFF
P
300° F 170-400° F 15 min 1–60 min OFF
P
OFF
P
200° F 150-200° F 30 min 1 min-8hr OFF
—
OFF
—
90° F 80-100° F 1 hr 1 min-4hr OFF
—
OFF
—
TEMPERATURE TIME PREHEAT TURN REMINDER
DEFAULT RANGE DEFAULT RANGE DEFAULT TOGGLE DEFAULT TOGGLE
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
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 52 through 55 of the Gourmia Recipe Book
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 and crisper tray 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 hand it in 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 E1 NTC open circuit Please contact customer service
Display shows E2 NTC short circuit Please contact customer service
Display shows E3 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
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