COSORI CP168-AF Pro Gen 2 5.8 Quart Air Fryer User Manual

COSORI CP168-AF Pro Gen 2 5.8 Quart Air Fryer

Package Contents

• 1 x Pro Gen 2 5.8-Ouart Air Fryer
• 1 x Recipe Book
• 1 x Quick Reference Guide
• 1 x User Manual

Specifications

• Power Supply AC 120V, 60Hz

• Rated Power 1700W

• Capacity  5.8 qt/ 5.5 L
  (serves 3-5 people)

• Temperature Range 170° -400° F / 77° -205° C

• Time Range 1-60 min

• Dimensions (including handle) (LxWx HJ) 11.7 X 14.2 X 12.6 in/ 29.8 x 36.1 x 32.1 cm

• Weight 11.9 lb/ 54 kg

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Follow basic safety precautions when using your air fryer. Read all instructions.
Key Safety Points

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Hot steam is released through openings. Keep your hands and face clear of openings.
• Only press the basket release button with the baskets resting flat on a 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.

General Safety

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the air fryer cord, plug, or housing in water or other liquids.
• Close supervision is necessary when the air fryer is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
• Do not use your air fryer if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it malfunctions, or if it has been damaged in any way. Contact Customer Support (see page 23).
• Using accessory attachments not recommended by Cosori may cause injuries. Do not use outdoors.
• Do not place the air fryer or any of its parts on or near hot gas or electric burners, or in a heated oven.
• Be extremely cautious when moving your air fryer (or removing the baskets) if it contains hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Metal fragments can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
• Do not use the air fryer for any purpose other than its intended use.
• Not for commercial use. Household use only. This air fryer is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
• See Care & Maintenance(see Page 18) for guidelines on how to clean accessories.

While Air Frying

• An air fryer works with hot air only. Never fill the baskets with oil or fat
• CAUTION: To avoid risk of electric shock, cook only in the removable baskets.
• Do not place oversized foods or metal utensils into your air fryer as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
• Do not place paper, cardboard, non-heat­resistant plastic, or similar materials into your  air fryer. Yu may use parchment paper or foil. Never put baking or parchment paper into the air fryer without food on top. Air circulation can cause paper to lift and touch heating coils. Always use heat-safe containers. Be extremely cautious if using containers that aren’t metal or glass.
• To avoid risk of fire, do not cover or allow the air fryer to touch flammable materials (curtains, draperies, walls, etc ) when it is turned on.
• Do not store items on top of the air fryer when it is turned on.
• Do not store any materials other than Cosori’s recommended accessories in the air fryer when not in use.
• Use on a flat, stable, heat- resistant surface away from heat sources or liquids.
• To turn the air fryer off, press C) once. The air fryer will beep, C) will turn blue, and other buttons will turn off.
• Immediately turn off and unplug your air fryer if you see dark smoke corning out White smoke is normal, 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 If the cause was not burnt food, contact Customer Support (see page 23)
• Do not leave your air fryer unattended while in use.

Power & Cord 

• Your air fryer has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other), which fits into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, do not use the plug in that outlet
  Do not alter the plug in any way.

• Do not alter the plug in any way.
  Do not let the power cord (or any extension cord) hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Arovast Corporation or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid an electric or fire hazard. Please contact Customer Support (see page 23).

• Your air fryer should only be used with 120V 60Hz electrical systems. Do not plug into another type of outlet

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an externa timer or separate remote-control system.

Extension Cords

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If a longer extension cord is used:
  • The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the air fryer.
  • The 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 unintentionaly.

Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
The Cosori Air Fryer complies 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 available today.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER

Your Cosori Air Fryer uses rapid 360° air circulation technology to cook with little-to-no oil,
for quick, crispy, delicious food with up to 85% fewer calories than deep fryers. With user-friendly, one-touch controls, nonstick baskets, and an intuitive, safe design, the Cosori Air Fryer is the star of your kitchen.

Air Fryer Diagram

• Do not try to open the top of the air fryer. It is not a lid.
• The baskets are made of aluminum metal with nonstick coating. They are PFOA- free and EPA-free.

• A. Air Inlet
• B Control Screen
• C Inner Basket
• D Outer Basket
• E Basket Handle
• F Sliding Button Guard
• G Basket Release Button
• H Housing Handles
• I Air Outlet
• J Power Cord

DISPLAY DIAGRAM

When you press a button to use a function or program, it will tum blue to show that it’s active. [Figure 11]

Presets

Control Panel

Display

DISPLAY MESSAGES

BEFORE FIRST USE

Setting Up

1. Remove all packaging from the air fryer, including any temporary stickers.

2. 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 5 in I 13 cm of space behind and above the air fryer. [Figure 2.11 Leave enough room to remove the baskets.

3. Pull the handle to remove the baskets. Remove all plastic from the baskets.

4. Press the basket release button to separate the inner basket from the outer basket [Figure 2.21

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.

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.

1. Make sure the air fryer baskets are empty and plug in the air fryer.

2. Press Preheat. The display will show “400°F” and “S MIN’.

3. Press ►II to begin preheating.
   When preheating is done, the air fryer will beep.

4. Pull out the baskets and \et them cool for 5 minutes. Then place the empty baskets back in the air fryer.

5. Press  to select the Steak preset. The display will show “400°F” and “6MIN”

6. Press Temp/Time twice. The time will blink on the display. Press the – button once to change the time to 5 minutes.

7. Press ►II to begin. When finished, the air fryer will beep.

8. Pull out 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 basket release button from being pressed accidentally. Slide the button guard forward to press the release button. Figure 2.31
• Never press the basket release button while carrying the baskets.
• Only press the basket release button with the baskets resting on a counter, or any \eve\, heat-resistant surface.
• The handle is attached to the inner basket, not the outer basket. Figure 2.21 When you press the basket release button, the outer basket will drop.

• Do not unscrew the basket handle from the baskets.
• To order accessories, please contact Customer Support

USING YOUR AIR FRYER

Preheating
We recommend preheating before placing food inside the air fryer, unless your air fryer is already hot. Food will not cook thoroughly without preheating.

1. Plug in. Press to turn on the air fryer display.
2. Press Preheat. The display will show “400°F” and “S MIN”.
3. Optionally, press the + or – buttons to change the temperature. The time will adjust automatically.
   Temperature| Time
   ---|---
   400°F t 2os0c| 5 minutes
   390°F 1199•c| 5 minutes
   380°F / 193°C| 5 minutes
   310°F 11aa0c| 4 minutes
   360°F 11a2°c| 4 minutes
   3so°F 11n°c| 4 minutes
   340°F 1111·c| 4 minutes
   330°F t 166°c

and below

| 3 minutes
4. Press ►II to begin preheating. 5. When preheating is done, the air fryer will beep 3 times. The display will show:

Air Frying

Do not place anything on top of your air fryer. This will disrupt airflow and causes poor air frying results. [Figure 3.1] An air fryer is not a deep fryer. Do not fill the baskets with oil, frying 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 button.

Preset Settings

You can customize time (1-60 minutes) and temperature (170°-400°F / 77°-205°C), unless noted.
Results may vary. Check out our Reference Guide and Recipe Book for a guide to customizing presets for perfect results.

Preset| Symbol| Default Temperature| Default Time (Minutes)| Shake Reminder? ***
---|---|---|---|---
Steak|  | 400°F t 205°c| 6 minutes|
Chicken|  | 380°F / 193°C| 25 minutes|
Seafood|  | 350°F 1111°c| 8 minutes|
Shrimp|  | 370°F / 188°C| 6 minutes| ((SHAKE))
Bacon|  | 320°F / 160°C| 8 minutes|
Frozen Foods|  | 350°F 1111°c| 10 minutes| ((SHAKE))
French Fries**|  | 3ao°F 1193•c| 25 minutes| ((SHAKE))
Vegetables|  | 300°F / 149°C| 10 minutes| ((SHAKE))
Root Vegetables|  | 400°F t 205°c| 12 minutes| ((SHAKE))
Bread|  | 320°F 1160°c| 8 minutes|
Desserts|  | 300°F / 149°C| 30 minutes|
Preheat|  | 400°F 1 205•c| 5 minutes|
Keep Warm|  | 110°F I n·c| 5 minutes**|

Preset Air Frying Programs

Using a preset is the easiest way to air fry. Presets are programmed with an ideal time and temperature for cooking certain foods.

1. Preheat your air fryer (see page 11)

2. When your air fryer displays “READY”, add food to the baskets.

3. Select a preset cooking program

4. Optionally, customize the temperature and time. You can do this anytime during cooking.
   Press Temp/Time once.
   The temperature will blink on the display Press the + or – buttons to change the temperature (170-400°F / 77-205°C)

5. Press ►II to begin air frying.

6. When using certain presets, the Shake Reminder will appear halfway through cooking time.

7. The air fryer will beep 5 times, and “((SHAKE))” will blink on the display
   a. Take the baskets out of the air fryer, being careful of hot steam. The air fryer will pause cooking automatically The display will turn off until the baskets are replaced.
   b. Shake or flip the food. Be careful not to press the basket release button.
   The air fryer will beep 3 times when finished. The display will show:

8. Optionally, press Keep Warm.
   Press the + or – buttons to change the time (1-60 minutes).

9. Take the baskets out of the air fryer, being careful of hot steam.

10. Remove inner basket from the outer basket to serve food.
    When separating baskets
    a. Make sure the baskets are resting on a flat surface.
    b. Watch for hot oil or fat collected in the outer basket To avoid splashing, drain oil before replacing inner basket [Figure 4.1]

11.  Allow to cool before cleaning.

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.
4. Press ►II to begin air frying.
5. The air fryer will beep 3 times when finished
6. Optionally, press Keep Warm. Press the + or – buttons to change the time (1-60 minutes)
7. Take the baskets out of the air fryer, being careful of hot steam.
8. Remove the inner basket from the outer basket to serve food.
9. Allow to cool before cleaning.

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 Do not pack in food.

Using Oil

• Adding a small amount of oil to your food will make it crispier. Use no more than 2 US tbsp / 30 mL 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.

• To make cakes, hand pies, or any food with filling or batter, place food in a 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.

• Liquid-marinated foods create splatter and excess smoke. Pat these foods dry before air frying.

French Fries

• Add ½-1 US tbsp/ 15 mL oil 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 into¼- by 3-in / 0.6- by 7.6-cm strips.

More Functions

Switching Temperature Units

• Press and hold Temp/Time for 3 seconds.
• The air fryer will beep once, and the temperature unit will change from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
• Repeat to switch back to Fahrenheit.

Pausing

• Press ►II to pause cooking. The air fryer will stop heating, and ►II will blink until you press ►II to resume cooking.
• After 30 minutes of inactivity, the air fryer will turn off.
• This function allows you to pause the cooking program without removing the baskets from the air fryer.

Automatically Resume Cooking

• If you pull out the baskets, the air fryer will pause cooking automatically.
  The display will turn 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
If the air fryer has no active cooking programs, the air fryer will clear all settings and turn off after 3 minutes of inactivity.

ACCESSORIES

Additional and replacement accessories are available for your indoor grill. For more information, contact Customer Support.
If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Always clean the air fryer baskets and interior after every use.
Lining the outer basket with foil may make cleanup easier.

1. Turn 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 metal utensils and abrasive cleaning materials.

4. For stubborn grease:
   a. In a small bowl, mix 2 US tbsp / 30 ml of baking soda and 1 US tbsp / 15 ml of water to form a spreadable paste.
   b. Use a sponge to spread the paste on the baskets and scrub. Let the baskets sit for 15 minutes before rinsing.
   c. Wash baskets with soap and water before using.

5. Clean the inside of the air fryer with a slightly moist, non-abrasive sponge or cloth. Do not immerse in water.
   [Figure 6.1] If needed, clean the heating coil to remove food debris.

6. Dry before using.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The air fryer will not turn on.

| Make sure the air fryer is plugged in.
Push the baskets securely into the air fryer.

Foods are not completely cooked.

| 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 are cooked unevenly.

| Ingredients 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)
Foods are not crispy after air frying.| Spraying or brushing a small amount of oil on foods can increase crispiness (see Cooking Guide , page 16).
French fries are not cooked correctly.|

See French Fries , page 16.

Baskets will not slide into the air fryer securely.

| Make sure the inner basket is not overfilled with food.
Make sure the inner basket is securely inside the outer basket

White smoke is coming out of

| The 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.
the air fryer.| 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 baskets with care.

Dark smoke is coming out of the air fryer.

| 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 (see page 23).
Problem| Possible Solution
---|---

The air fryer has a plastic smell.

| Any air fryer may have a plastic smell from the manufacturing process. This is normal. Follow the instructions for a Test Run (page 10) to get rid of the plastic smell. If a plastic smell is still present,

please contact Customer Support (see page 23)

Display shows Error Code “ El “ .

| There is an open circuit in the temperature monitor. Contact Customer Support (see page 23)

Display shows Error Code “ E2 “.

| There is a short circuit in the temperature monitor. Contact Customer Support (see page 23)

FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

FCC SDOC SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Arovast Corporation hereby declares that this equipment is in compliance with the FCC rules. The declaration of conformity may be consulted in the support section of our Web site, accessible from www.cosori.com

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Product Name| Pro Gen 2

5 8-Ouart Air Fryer

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Model| CP168-AF
For your own reference, we strongly recommend that you record your order ID and date of purchase
Date of Purchase|
Order ID|

TERMS & POLICY
Arovast Corporation (“Arovast”) warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase.
Arovast agrees, at our option during the warranty period, to repair any defect in material or workmanship or furnish an equal product in exchange without charge, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction and proof of the date of purchase.
There is no other express warranty. This warranty does not apply:

• If the product has been modified from its original condition;
• If the product has not been used in accordance with directions and instructions in the user manual;
• To damages or defects caused by accident, abuse, misuse or improper or inadequate maintenance;
• To damages or defects caused by service or repair of the product performed by an unauthorized service provider or by anyone other than Arovast;
• To damages or defects occurring during commercial use, rental use, or any use for which the product is not intended;
• To damages or defects exceeding the cost of the product

Arovast will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the use of the product covered by this warranty.
This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable to any subsequent owner of the product regardless of whether the product is transferred during the specified term of the warranty.

This warranty does not extend to products purchased from unauthorized sellers. Arovast’s warranty extends only to products purchased from authorized sellers that are subject to Arovast’s quality controls and have agreed to follow its quality controls.

All implied warranties are limited to the period of this limited warranty.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

If you discover that your product is defective within the specified warranty period, please contact DO NOT dispose of your product before contacting us.
Once our Customer Support Team has approved your request, please return the product with a copy of the invoice and order ID.

Every Cosori product automatically includes a 2-year warranty. To make the customer support process quick and easy, register your product online at www.cosori.com/warranty

This warranty is made by:
Arovast Corporation
1202 N. Miller St, Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

We’re Here to Help
If you encounter any issues or have any questions about your new product, please contact our helpful Customer Support Team.

Arovast Corporation 1202 N. Miller St, Suite A Anaheim, CA 92806 USA
Email : support@cosori.com
Toll-Free : 888-402-1684
Support Hours Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-5:00 pm PST/PDT

• Please have your order confirmation ID ready before contacting Customer Support

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