COSORI User Manual Premium 5.5-Litre Air Fryer Model: CP158-AF Questions or Concerns? [email protected]Table of Contents Package Contents Specifications Important Safeguards + Key Safety Poi + General Safety nile Air Frying + Plug and Cord Getting to Know Your Air Fryer Display Diagram Display Messages Before First Use + Setting Up + Test Run + Basket Tips Using Your Air Fryer + Preheating + Air Frying + Shaking Food + Cooking Guide + More Functions Care & Maintenance Accessories Troubleshooting Warranty Information Customer Support Package Contents Premium Recipe Book Litre Air Fryer Quick Reference Guide User Manual Specifications Power Supply Rated Power Capacity Temperature Range Time Range Dimensions Weight SSL/S.8 qt ves 3-5 people) 75°-205°C | 170°-400°F 1-60 min 36.4x29.9x321erm/ 14.3 x 11.8 x 12.6 in SAkg 11.9 lbIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow basic safety precautions when using your air fryer. Read all instructions. Key Safety Points Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle. Only press the basket release button with the baskets resting flat ona counter or any level, heat-resistant surface ‘The handle is attached to the inner basket, not the outer basket. When you press the basket release button, the outer basket will drop. Do not block any ventilation openings. Hot steam is released through openings. Keep your hands and face clear of openings General Safety + Donotirnmerse the air fryer housing or plug in, water of liquid. + Closely supervise children near your air fryer. + Unplug when not in use, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, + Do not use your air fryer if itis damaged, not working, or if the cord or plug is damaged. Contact Customer Support (see page 21), + Do not use third-party replacement parts or accessories, as this may cause injuries. + Do not use outdoors. + Donot place the air fryer or any of its parts on a stove, near gas or electric burners, or ina heated oven, + Be extremely cautious when moving your air fryer (or removing the baskets! if it contains hot oll or other hot liquids, + Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Metal fragrnents can break off the pad and touch, electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock. + Donot place anything on top of your air fryer. Do not store anything inside your alr fryer. + Only use your air fryer as directed in this manual. + Not for commercial use, Household use only. While Air Frying + Analr fryer works with hot air only. Never fill the baskets with oil or fat + Never use your air fryer without the baskets in, place. + Donot place oversized foods or metal utensils into your alr fryer. + Donot place paper, cardboard, non-heat- resistant plastic, or sirnilar materials into your air fryer. You may use parchment paper or foil + Never put baking or parchment paper into the alr fryer without food on top. Air circulation can. cause paper to lit and touch heating coils. + Always use heat-safe containers, Be extrernely cautious if using containers that aren't metal or glass. + Keep your alr fryer away from flaramable materials (curtains, tablecloths, etc). Use on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface away fromm heat sources or liquids, + hmmediately tum off and unplug your air fyer if you see dark smoke coming out, White smoke is norrnal, caused by heating fat or food splashing, ‘but dark smoke means that food is burning or there is a circuit problem, Wait for smoke to clear before pulling the baskets out. Ifthe cause was not burt food, contact Customer Support (page 21) + Donot eave your air fryer unattended while in| use, Plug and Cord + Donot let the power cord (or any extension cord) hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. Note: This air fryer uses a short power-supply cord to reduce the risk of entangling or tripping. Use extension cords with care. The marked elect rating of the extension cord must be as great as the rating of the air fryer (see page 2) ical DOD ~ tzov, sone Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) ‘The Cosori Air Fryer cornplies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on. scientific evidence cunently available, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSGETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER Your Coso! u logy to cook with little-to-no oil for quick, cr D el e d With user-friendly, vi Air Fryer is the star Basket Handle 1 Sliding Button Gi Basket Release Bi Housing Handles In Outer Basket Basket DOR > mom mm DISPLAY DIAGRAM Figure 11 Presets Chicken Frozen Foods steak rench Fries COSORI Seafood Root Vegetables shrirnp Vegetables Bacon Desserts Control Panel COSORI Decrease e nerease lime/ternperature ) Keep Warrn Start/PauseDISPLAY DIAGRAM (CONT.) Display Ternperature display ole a) os READY (SHAKE?) Time dis; DISPLAY MESSAGES 07 CT Cooking program has ended. ((SHAKE)) Reminder to shake or Mi BEFORE FIRST USE Setting Up 1. Remove all packag} uding any temporary stickers. the air f in Place the air fryer on a stable, level, heat- resistant surface. Keep away from areas that can be damaged by steam (such as walls or cupboards Note: Leave 13 om / 5 in of space behind and above the air fryer. [Figure 21] Leave enough room to remove the baskets. 3. Pull the handle to remove the baskets. Remove all pla: from the baskets, 4. Press the basket release button to separate the inner basket from the outer basket, 5. Wash both baskets thoroughly, using either a dishwasher or a non-abrasive sponge. 6. Wipe the inside and outside of the air fryer with a slightly moist cloth. Dry with a towel 7. Put the baskets back inside the air fryer. Figure 21 Test Run A test run will help you become familiar with your air fryer, make sure it's working correctly, and clean it of possible residues in the process. yer baskets are empty and plug in the air fryer. show 2. Press Preheat. The display wi "205°C’ and ‘5 MIN". 3. Press Dll to begin preheat preheating is done, the air fryer will beep. 4. Pullout the baskets and let them cool for s. Then place the empty baskets back in the air fryer. 5. Press @® to select the Steak preset. ‘The display will show ‘205°C’ and °6 MIN" 5 min 6. Press Temp/Time twice, The time will blink on the display. Press the - button change the time to 5 minutes once to 7. Press Pll to begin. When finished, the air ‘er will beep. 8. Pullout the baskets. This time, let the baskets cool completely for 10-30 minutes.Basket Tips + Only separate the baskets to clean or after cooking + The button guard protects the release button from being pressed accidentally. Slide the button guard forward to press the release button. [Figure 2.2! + Never press the release button while carrying the baskets, + Only press the basket release button wi the baskets resting on a counter, or any level, heat-resistant surface. + The handle is attached to the inner basket, not the outer basket. [Figure 2.3] When you press the release butt: basket will drop. the outer Note: + Do not unscrew the basket hanalle from the baskets. + To orcier accessories, please contact Customer ‘Support (see page 2! Figure 22 Figure 2.3 USING YOUR AIR FRYER Preheating We recommend preheating before placing food into the air fryer, unless your air fryer is already hot. Food will not cook thoroughly without preheating. 1. Plugin. Press (!) to turn on the air fryer. 2. Press Preheat. The display will show ‘208°C’ and °S MIN". 3. Optionally, press the + or — buttons to change the temperature. The time will adjust automatically, Temperature Time 208°C 5 minutes 200°C 5 minutes 195°C 5 minutes 190°C 4 minutes 185°C 4 minutes 180°C 4 minutes 170°C 4 minutes 165°C and below 3 minutes 4, Press pil to begin preheating. 5. When preheating is done, the air fryer will beep 3 times. The display will show: Note: If no buttons are pressed for 3 minutes, the air fryer will clear all settings and go into standby. WVAir Frying Note: + Donot place anything on top of your ar fryer. This will disrupt airflow and cause poor air frying results. [Figure $1) + Anair fryeris nota deep fryer. Do not fill the baskets oil, fying fat, or any liquid, + When taking the baskets out of the air fryer, be careful of hot steam, and do not press the basket release bt Figure 3.1 + You can customise time (1-60 minutes) and temperature (75*-205°C /170°- 40°F), unless noted. + Results may vary. Check out our Reference Guide and Recipe Book for a guide to customising presets for perfect results. Preset Symbol | Default Temperature Default Time | Shake Reminder?" Steak e 205°C 6 minutes - Chicken & 195°C 25 minutes - Seatood ~ 175°C 8 minutes - Shrimp 2 190°c minutes (SHAKE) Bacon eG 160°C 8 minutes - Frozen Foods x 175"¢ 10 minutes (SHAKE) French Fries** a 195°C 25 minutes (SHAKE), Vegetables a 150°C 10 minutes ((SHAKE)) Root Vegetables s 208°C 12 minutes ((SHAKE)) Bread o 160°C 8 minutes - Desserts a 150°C 30 minutes - Preheat zosre 5 minutes . Keep Warm 0 S minutes . * See Shaking Food (page 15) ** See Cooking Guide {page 16) for tips on air frying french fries 12 Preset Air Frying Programs Using a preset is the easiest way to air temperature for cooking certain foods. Presets are programmed with an ideal time and 1. Preheat your air fryer (see page 11) 7. The air fryer will beep 3 times when 2. When your air fryer displays READY’, finished. The display will show: add food to the baskets. 3. Select a preset cooking program (see page 12) 4. Optionally, customise the temperature to oT and time. You can do this anytime during cooking a. Press Temp/Time once. The 8. Optionally, press Keep Warm. Press the temperature will blink on the + or ~ buttons to change the time (1- display. Press the + or — buttons to. minutes) change the temperature 9. Take the baskets out of the air fryer, (75°-205°C / 170°-400°F)) being careful of hot steam. b. Press Temp/Time a second time. 10. Remove ner basket from the o Tne time will blink on the display. basket to serve food, When separating Press the + or — buttons to change basket the time (1-60 minutes) a. Make sure the baskets are resting on Note: To rapidly increase or decrease time or a flat surface temperan re, press and hold the + or - butions. b. Watch for hot oil or fat collected in the outer basket. To avoid splashing, drain oil before replacing inner basket. (Figure 3.2] 5. Press ll to begin air frying. 6. When using certain presets, the Shake Reminder will appear halfway through cooking time. The air fryer will beep 5 times, and “((SHAKE))' will blink on the display, 11. Allow to cool before cleaning. a. Take the baskets out of the air fryer, being careful of hot steam. The air fryer will pause cooking automatically, and the display will tum off until the baskets are replaced. b, Shake or flip the food. Be careful not to ‘ess the basket release button Figure 32 . Put the baskets back into the air Note: See Shaking Food (page 15) 1314 Manual Air Frying 1. Preheat your air fryer (see page 11) 2. When your air fryer displays ‘READY’, add food to the baskets. 3. Set the temperature and time. You can change this any time during cooking. a. Press Temp/Time once. The temperature will blink on the display. Press the + or — buttons to change the temperature (75°- 208°C / 170°-400°F). b. Press Temp/Time a second time. ne time will blink on the display. ess the + or — buttons to change the time (1-60 minutes) Note: To rapicily increase or decrease time or temperature, press and hold the + or - buttons. 4. Press bil to begin air frying. Note: + When manually air frying, there will be no Shake Reminder. You should still shake or flip appropriate foods, it program with the reminder (see page 12) and change the time and temperature as desired. ou want the Shake Remini select a preset 5. The air bn yer will beep 3 times when shed. The display will show °c ny Optionally, press Keep Warm. Pres + or — buttons to change the time (1-60 minutes) Take the baskets out of the air fryer, being careful of hot steam Remove the inner basket from the outer basket to serve food. When separating baskets: a, Make sure the baskets are resting on a flat surface. Watch for hot oil or fat collected in the outer basket, To avoid splashing, drain oil before replacing inner basket. [Figure 5.2] Allow to cool before cleaning. Shaking Food How to Shake + During cooking, take the baskets out of the air fryer and shake, mix, or flip the A. To shake food 1. Hold the baskets just above a heat-resistant surface for safety purposes. Do not press the basket yelease button, 2. Shake the bas: B, If the baskets are too heavy to shake. 1. Place the baskets on a heat- resistant holder or surface. 2. Separate the baskets. Make sure no liquids are dripping from the inner basket. 3. Carefully shake the inner basket. Note: Do not use this method if there is a risk of hot ids splashin ©, If the baskets are too heavy to shake and there are hot liquids present: 1, Place the baskets on a heat- resistant holder or surface. 2. Use tongs to mix or flip the food. + When you take the baskets out, the air fryer will pause cooking automatically. As a safety feature, the display will turn off until the baskets are replaced + When you replace the baskets, will automatically resume. joking + Avoid shaking longer than 30 seconds, as the air fryer may start to cool down. What to Shake + Small foods that are stacked will usually need shaking, such as fries or nuggets. + Without shaking, foods may not be crispy or evenly cooked + You can flip other foods, such as steak, to ensure even browning. When to Shake + Shake or flip food once halfway through cooking, or more if desired. + Certain presets use a Shake Reminder (see Preset Settings, page 12) Shake Reminder + The Shake Reminder will alert you with 5 beeps, and “((SHAKE))" will blink on the display. + Ifyou do not remove the baskets, the Shake Reminder will beep again after 1 minute and the display will show a solid “(SHAKE)” + The Shake Reminder will go away once you take out the bask 1516 Cooking Guide Overfilling If the basket is overfilled, food will cook unevenly. Food should not be filled over the "MAX" line of the inner basket. (Figure 3.3] Do not pack in food Do not overhi Figure 3.3 Using Oil Adding a small amount of oil to your food will make it crispier. Use no more than 30 mL. / 2 US tbsp of oil Oil sprays are excellent for applying small amounts of oil evenly to all food items. Food Tips + You can air fry any frozen foods or goods that can be baked in an oven. + Tomake cakes, hand pies, or any food with filling or batter, place food ina heat-safe container before placing in the baskets. + Air frying high-fat foods will cause fat to drip to the bottom of the baskets. To avoid excess smoke while cooking, pour out fat drippings after cooking, + Liguid-marinated foods create splatter and excess smoke, Pat these foods dry before air frying. French Fries + Add 8-15 ml. / ¥%-1US tos poil for crispiness, + When making fries from raw potatoes, soak uncooked fries in water for 15 ‘minutes to remove starch prior to frying, Pat dry with a towel before adding oil + Cut uncooked fries smaller for crispier results, Try cutting fries into 0.6- by 7.6-em / %- by 3-inch strips Note: For more from the Coson Kitchen, check out our Recipe Book and Tips from the Chef, More Functions Pausing + Press bil to pause cooking. The air fryer will stop heating, and pil will blink until you press Pil to resume cooking. + After 30 minutes of inactivity, the air fryer will tum off + This function allows you to pause the cooking program without removing the baskets from the air fryer. Automatically Resume Cooking + Ifyou pull out the baskets, the air fryer will pause cooking automatically. The display will tum off temporarily as a safety feature. + When you return the baskets, the air fryer will automatically resume cooking based on your previous settings. Automatic Shutoff + Ifthe air fryer has no active cooking programs, the air fryer will clear all settings and tum off after 3 minutes of inactivity. Overheat Protection If the air fryer overheats, it will automatically shut down asa safety feature Let the air fryer cool down completely before using it again. 17CARE AND MAINTENANCE Note: + Always clean the air fryer baskets and interior after every use, + Lining the outer basket with foil may make cleanup easier. 1. Tum off and unplug the air fryer. Allow it to cool completely before cleaning. Pull out the baskets for faster cooling. 2. Wipe the outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth, if necessary. 3. The baskets are dishwasher safe. You can also wash the baskets with hot, soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge. Soak if necessary, Note: The baskets have a nonstick coating. Avoid using metal utensils and abrasive cleaning 4, For stubborn grease a. Inasmall bowl, mix 30 mL/2US baking soda and 15 mL /1US to forma spreadable b. Use a sponge to spread the paste on the baskets and scrub. Let the baskets sit for 15 minutes before rinsing. Wash bask: before using. with soap and water ACCESSORIES 5, Clean the inside of the air fryer with a slightly moist, non-abrasive sponge or Do not immerse in water Figure 4.1] If needed, clean the heating coil to remove food debris 6. Dry before using, Note: Make sure the heating coil is com before tuming on the air fryer. rely dry Figure 4.1 You can purchase more accessories for your air fryer from Amazon by searching for "BO7PRJYGB2" or by scanning the GR code, Ifyou have any questions, please contac Customer Support (see page 21) TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The air fryer will not tum on. Foods are not completely cooked. Foods are cooked unevenly. Foods are not crispy after air frying. French fries are not cooked correctly. Baskets will not slide into the air fryer securely. White smoke is coming out of the air fryer. Dark smoke is coming out of the air fryer. Possible Solution Make sure the air fryer is plugged in Push the baskets securely Place smaller batches of food items into the inner basket. If the basket is overstuffed, then foods will be undercooked. Increase cooking temperature or time. Foods that are stacked on top of each other or close to each other need to be shaken or flipped during cooking (see Shaking Food, page 15) Spraying or brushing a small amount of oil on foods can increase crispiness (see Cooking Guide, page 16) See French Fries, page 16. Make sure the inner basket is not overfilled wit Make sure the inner basket is securely inside 1 basket. he air fryer may produce some white smoke when you use it for the first time. This is normal Make sure the baskets and the inside of the air fryer are cleaned properly and not greasy. Cooking greasy foods will cause oil to leak into the outer basket. This oil will produce white smoke, and the baskets may be hotter than usual. This is normal, and should not affect cooking, Handle bask swith care, Immediately unplug your air fryer. Dark smoke means that food is burning or there is a circuit problem. Wait for smoke to clear before pulling the baskets out. If the cause was not burnt food, contact Customer Support (page 21) 1920 TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.) Problem Possible Solution. Any air fryer may have a plastic smell from the manufacturing process. This is normal. Follow the instructions for a Test Run (page 9) to get rid of the plastic smell. Ifa plastic smell is still present, please Customer Support (see page 21) The air fryer has a plastic smell is an open circuit in the temperature monitor. Display shows Error Code “E1 Customer Support (see pace 21) There is a short circuit in the temperature monitor Contact Customer Support (see page 21) Display shows Error Code "E2”. If your problem is not listed, please contact Customer Support (see page 2) WARRANTY INFORMATION Arovast Corporation warrants all products to be of the highest quality in material, craftsmanship, and service for 2 years, effective from the date of purchase to the end of the warranty period ngths may vary between product categories. Warrant If you have any questions or concems about your new product, please contact our helpful Customer Support Team. CUSTOMER SUPPORT Arovast Corporation 1202 N, Miller St, Suite A Anaheim, CA 92806 USA, Email: suppo! [email protected] *Please have your order invoice and order ID ready before contacting Customer Support 21NOTES SHOW US WHAT YOU'RE MAKING We hope this has been helpful to you, We can’t wait to see your beautiful results, and we think you'll want to share glam shots! Our community awaits your uploads —just pick your platform of choice below. Snap, tag, and hashtag away, Cosori chef #iCookCosori Cosori Appliances Considering what to cook? Many recipe i both from us and the Cosoni cr waunity. MORE COSORI PRODUCTS It you're happy with this air fryer, the line doesn't stop here Check out www.cosori.com for a line of all our beautiful and thought designed cookware. They might be right at home in your kitchen, too! lyCOSORI Questions or Concerns? Ete srobamancloteiora Roya) ER