COSORI CP158-AF Premium 5.8-Quart Air Fryer User Manual

COSORI CP158-AF Premium 5.8-Quart Air Fryer User Manual

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Package Contents

• 1 x Air Fryer
• 1 x Recipe Book
• 1 x Reference Guide
• 1 x User Manual
• 1 x Warranty Card
• 1 x Skewer Rack
• 5 x Skewers

Specifications

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Always follow basic safety precautions when using your air fryer. Read all instructions.

Key Safety Points

General Safety

• Do not immerse your air fryer housing or plug in water or 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 it is damaged, not working, or if the cord or plug is damaged. Contact Customer Support (page 19).
• Do not use replacement third-party parts or accessories, as this may cause injuries.
• Do not use your air fryer outdoors.
• Do not place your air fryer on a stove, near 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 place anything on top of your air fryer. Do not store anything inside your air fryer.
• Your air fryer is designed for household use and may not be safe for commercial use.
• Only use your air fryer as directed in this manual.

While Air Frying

• An air fryer works with hot air only. Never fill the baskets with oil or fat.
• Never use your air fryer without the baskets in place.
• Do not place oversized foods or metal utensils into your air fryer.
• Do not place paper, cardboard, non-heat resistant plastic, or similar materials, into your air fryer. You 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.
• Keep your air fryer away from flammable materials (curtains, tablecloth, etc). Use on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface away from heat sources or liquids.
• Immediately unplug your air fryer if you see dark smoke coming out. Food is burning. Wait for smoke to clear before pulling the baskets out.
• Do not leave your air fryer unattended while in use.

Plug and Cord

• Your 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 let the power cord (or any extension cord) hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
  NOTE: This fryer uses a short power-supply cord to reduce the risk of entangling or tripping. Use extension cords with care. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be as great as the rating of the fryer (see page 2).

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 85% fewer calories than deep fryers. With user-friendly, one-touch controls and an intuitive, safe design, the Cosori Air Fryer is the star of your kitchen.

Air Fryer Diagram

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

DISPLAY

NOTE:

• To easily increase or decrease time or temperature, press and hold the + or ­ buttons.
• When you press a button to use a function or program, it will turn blue to show that it’s active. [Figure 1.1]

DISPLAY MESSAGES

BEFORE FIRST USE

Setting Up

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

2. Pull the handle to remove the baskets.

3. Press the Basket Release Button to separate the inner basket from the outer basket.
   • Separate baskets only after cooking, to serve food and wash baskets.
   • The button guard protects the release button from being pressed accidentally. Slide the button guard forward to press the release button. [Figure 2.1]
   • Never press the release button while carrying the baskets.
   • Only press the 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. [Figure 2.2] When you press the release button, the outer basket will drop.

4. Wash both baskets, using either a dishwasher or a non-abrasive sponge.

5. Wipe the inside and outside of the air fryer with a slightly moist cloth. Dry with a towel.

6. Put the baskets back inside the air fryer.

7. Place the air fryer on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, away from areas that can be damaged by steam (such as walls or cupboards).

8. Leave 5 inches (13 cm) of space behind and above the air fryer. [Figure 2.3] Leave enough room to remove the baskets. NOTE: To order replacement parts, please contact Customer Support (page 19).

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. Plug in. Press to turn on the air fryer.
2. Press Preheat. The display will show “400°F” and “5 MIN”.
3. Optionally, press the + or ­ buttons to change the temperature. The time will adjust automatically.
4. Press 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 disrupts airflow and causes poor air frying results. [Figure 3.1]
• An air fryer is not a deep fryer. Do not fill the pan with oil, frying fat, or any liquid.

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 presents for perfect results.

Preset Air Frying Programs

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

1. Preheat your air fryer (see page 10).
2. When your air fryer displays “READY”, add food to the baskets.
3. Select a preset cooking program (see page 11).
4. Optionally, customize the temperature and time.
   NOTE: You can do this anytime during cooking.
   a. Press Temp/Time once. The temperature will blink on the display. Press the

• or – buttons to change the temperature (between 170°F-400°F / 77°C-205°C).
  b. Press Temp/Time a second time. The time will blink on the display.
  Press the + or – buttons to change the time (between 1-60 minutes).

  5. Press to begin air frying.

  6. When using some presents, the Shake Reminder will appear halfway through cooking time. The air fryer will beep 5 times, and “((SHAKE))” will blink on the display. Follow these steps:
     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 baskets are replaced.
     b. Shake or flip the food. Be careful not to press the Basket Release Button.
     c. Put the baskets back into the air fryer.
     NOTE: See Shaking Food on page 13.

  7. 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 (between 1-60 minutes).

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

  10. Remove inner basket from 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.

NOTE: You can do this anytime during cooking.

Manual Air Frying

1. Preheat your air fryer (see page 10).
2. When your air fryer displays “READY”, add food to the baskets.
3. Set the temperature and time.
   NOTE: You can adjust this anytime during cooking.
   a. Press Temp/Time once. The temperature will blink on the display. Press the

• or ­ buttons to change the temperature (between 170°-400°F / 77°-205°C).
  b. Press Temp/Time a second time. The time will blink on the display. Press the + or ­ buttons to change the time (between 1-60 minutes).

  4. Press to begin air frying.
     NOTE:
     • When manually air frying, there will be no Shake Reminder. You should still shake or flip appropriate foods.
     • If you want the Shake Reminder, select a preset program with the reminder (see Preset Settings, page 11 ) and change the time and temperature as desired.

  5. The air fryer will beep 3 times when finished. The display will show:

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

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

  8. Remove inner basket from 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]

  9. Allow to cool before cleaning.

Shaking Food

How to Shake

• During cooking, take the baskets out of the air fryer and shake or flip the food. Be careful not to press the Basket Release Button.
• When you take the baskets out, the air fryer will pause cooking automatically. As a safety feature, the display will turn off until baskets are replaced.
• When you replace the baskets, cooking will automatically resume.
• 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.
  Using Your Air Fryer ­ 13

When to Shake

• Shake once halfway through cooking, or more if desired.
• Certain presents use a Shake Reminder (see Preset Settings, page 11)

Shake Reminder

• The Shake Reminder will alert you with 5 beeps, and “((SHAKE))” will blink on the display.
• If you 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 baskets.

Cooking Guide

Over-Filling

• If the basket is overfilled, food will cook unevenly. [Figure 5.1]
• 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 tablespoons of oil.
• Oil sprays are excellent for applying small amounts of oil evenly to all food items.

French Fries

• Add ½ to 1 tablespoon 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 into ¼-inch by 3-inch (0.6 cm by 7.6 cm) strips.

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.

NOTE: For more from the Cosori Kitchen, check out our Recipe Book and Tips from the Chef.

More Functions

Switching Temperature Units

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

Pausing

• Press to pause cooking. The air fryer will stop heating, and will blink until you press to resume cooking.
  • After 30 minutes of inactivity, the air fryer will turn off.
  • This function allows you to pause cooking without taking 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, after 3 minutes of inactivity, the air fryer will turn off.

Overheat Protection

• If the air fryer overheats, it will automatically shut down as a safety feature.
• Allow the air fryer to cool down before using it again. Using Your Air Fryer ­ 15

CARE & MAINTENANCE

NOTE:

• Always clean the air fryer after every use.
• Lining the outer basket with foil may make clean-up easier.

1. Unplug the air fryer and 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.

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: Baskets have a non-stick coating. Avoid metal utensils and abrasive cleaning materials.

4. For stubborn grease:
   a. In a small bowl, mix ½ cup (118 mL) of baking soda and a few tablespoons of water (1 tbsp = 15 mL) until forming a spreadable paste.
   b. Use a sponge to spread the paste on the baskets and scrub. Before rinsing, let the baskets sit for 15 minutes.
   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]

6. Clean the heating coil, if needed, to remove food debris.

7. Dry before using.
   NOTE: Make sure that the heating coil is dry before turning on the air fryer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTY INFORMATION

TERMS & POLICY
Cosori warrants all products to be of the highest quality in material, craftsmanship, and service, effective from the date of purchase to the end of the warranty period.

Cosori will replace any product found to be defective due to manufacturer flaws based on eligibility. Refunds are available within the first 30 days of purchase. Refunds are only available to the original purchaser of the product. This warranty extends only to personal use and does not extend to any product that has been used for commercial, rental, or any other use in which the product is not intended for. There are no warranties other than the warranties expressly set forth with each product.

This warranty is non-transferrable. Cosori is not responsible in any way for any damages, losses, or inconveniences caused by equipment failure by user negligence, abuse, or use noncompliant with the user manual or any additional safety, use, or warnings included in the product packaging and manual.

This warranty does not apply to the following:

• Damage due to abuse, accident, alteration, misuse, tampering, or vandalism.
• Improper or inadequate maintenance.
• Damage in return transit.
• Unsupervised use by children under 18 years of age.

Cosori and its subsidiaries assume no liability for damage caused by the use of the product other than for its intended use or as instructed in the user manual. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

ALL EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Additional 1-Year Warranty
You can extend your 1-year warranty by an additional year. Log onto www.cosori.com/warranty and enter your order number (e.g., from Amazon or Houzz) within the first 14 days of your purchase to register your new product for the extended warranty.

If you are unable to provide the order number for your product, please type a short note in the order number field along with the date you received your product.

Defective Products & Returns
Should your product prove defective within the specified warranty period, please contact Customer Support via support@cosori.com with your order number. DO NOT dispose of your product before contacting us. Once our Customer Support Team has approved your request, please return the unit with a copy of the invoice and your order number.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

We’re Here to Help!
If you encounter any issues or have any questions regarding your new product, please contact our helpful Customer Support Team. Your satisfaction is our goal!

Customer Support
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Support Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm PT

Email: support@cosori.com
Toll-Free: 888-402-1684

• Please have your order confirmation number ready before contacting Customer Support.

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References

• COSORI - Air Fryers, Toaster Ovens, Food Dehydrators, Recipes and more
• COSORI Recipes Using Air Fryers, Pressure Cooker, Ovens, and Food Dehydrators
• Cosori Limited Product Warranty – COSORI

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