COSORI Premium 5.8-Quart Air Fryer CP258-AF Manual

COSORI Premium 5.8-Quart Air Fryer User Manual

Model: CP258-AF

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Package Contents

1 x Premium 5.8-Quart Air Fryer
1 x Recipe Book
1 x Reference Guide
1 x User Manual
1 x Skewer Rack
5 x Skewers

Specifications

Power Supply: AC 120V, 60Hz
Rated Power: 1700W
Capacity: 5.8 qt / 5.5 L (serves 35 people)
Temperature Range: 170°400°F / 77°205°C
Time Range: 160 min
Dimensions: 12.8 x 12.6 x 12.6 in / 32.5 x 32 x 32 cm
Weight: 13.4 lb / 6.1 kg (with rack)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

Key Safety Points

Do not touch hot surfaces. To open, use handle and a heat-resistant glove or oven mitt to avoid touching the front of the outer basket. Do not use a potholder.

Only press the basket release button with the baskets resting flat on 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 any openings.

General Safety

Do not immerse the 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 (see page 20).
Do not use third-party replacement parts or accessories, as this may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not place the air fryer or any of its parts 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.
To disconnect the air fryer, turn off, then remove plug from wall outlet.
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.
Only use your air fryer as directed in this manual.
Not for commercial use. Household use only.

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, tablecloths, etc). Use on a flat, stable, heat resistant surface away from heat sources or liquids.
Immediately turn off and 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.
Your air fryer should only be used with 120V, 60Hz electrical systems. Do not plug into another type of outlet.

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 3).

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 currently available.

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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 nonstick baskets and an easy-to-use, safe design, the Cosori Air Fryer is the star of your kitchen.

Note:

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 BPA-free.
The inner basket has rubber feet made of food-grade, heat-resistant silicone rubber. To avoid scraping the outer basket, do not remove the rubber feet.

Air Fryer Diagram

Display

Display Messages

BEFORE FIRST USE

Setting Up

Remove all packaging from the air fryer, including any temporary stickers.
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).
Note: Leave 5 in / 13 cm of space behind and above the air fryer. [Figure 1.1] Leave enough room to remove the baskets.
Pull the handle to remove the baskets. Remove all plastic from the baskets.
Press the basket release button to separate the inner basket from the outer basket.
Wash both baskets thoroughly, using either a dishwasher or a non-abrasive sponge.
Wipe the inside and outside of the air fryer with a slightly moist cloth. Dry with a towel.
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.

Make sure the air fryer baskets are empty and plug in the air fryer.
Press MENU once to select PRE HEAT. The display will show “400°F” and “5 MIN”.
Press to begin preheating. When preheating is done, the air fryer will beep.
Pull out the baskets and let them cool for 5 minutes. Then place the empty baskets back in the air fryer.
Press MENU repeatedly to select the Steak preset. The display will show “400°F” and “6 MIN”.
Press “TIME” to change the time to 5 minutes.
Press to begin. When finished, the air fryer will beep.
Pull out the baskets. This time, let the baskets cool completely for 10–30 minutes.

Basket Tips

Separate baskets only 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 basket release button. [Figure 2.1]
Never press the basket release button while carrying the baskets.
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. [Figure 2.2]

Note:
Do not unscrew the basket handle from the baskets.
To order replacement parts, please contact Customer Support (see page 20).

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.

Plug in. Press to turn on the air fryer display.
Press MENU once to select PRE HEAT. The display will show “400°F” and “5 MIN”.
Optionally, press “TEMP” or to change the temperature. The time will adjust automatically.
Press to begin preheating.
When preheating is done, the air fryer will beep 5 times. The display will show:

Note: If no buttons are pressed for 3 minutes, the air fryer will clear all settings and turn off.

Air Frying

Note:

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 baskets with oil, frying fat, or any liquid.
When taking the baskets out of the air fryer, use a heat-resistant glove or oven mitt to avoid touching the front of the basket. Be careful of hot steam, and do not press the basket release button.

Preheat your air fryer (see page 10).
When your air fryer displays “READY”, add food to the baskets.
Press MENU repeatedly to select a preset cooking program (see page 11). The selected preset will light up blue.
Note: Presets are programmed with an ideal time and temperature for cooking certain foods. You can also set a custom time and temperature without choosing a preset.
Optionally, customize the temperature and time. You can do this anytime during cooking.
a. Press “TEMP” or to change the temperature (between 170°–400°F / 77°–205°C).
b. Press “TIME” or to change the time (between 1–60 minutes).
Optionally, set an alarm to go off during cooking time.
a. Press on the control panel.
b. Press “TIME” or to change the alarm time.
c. Press to confirm the alarm, or wait 5 seconds without touching the control panel. The icon will appear on the display.
Alarm:
• This alarm is intended as a reminder to shake or flip your food, or to check on your food during cooking. See Shaking Food (page 13).
• While the alarm is active, you can view it by pressing on the control panel. Press a second time to change the alarm.
• To cancel an alarm, press and hold on the control panel (not on the display) for 2 seconds. The icon on the display will disappear.
• The alarm can be set for 1–30 minutes.
• The alarm will only count down while cooking. Pausing the air fryer will also pause the alarm.
• Set the alarm for a time shorter than the cooking time. The alarm is cleared once air frying is finished. If an alarm is set for longer than the cooking time, it will not go off.
Press to begin. The display will show while air frying.
If the alarm was set, then the air fryer will beep several times when the alarm goes off, and will flash on the display. If you set the alarm as a reminder to shake your food, follow the instructions in Shaking Food (see page 13).
The air fryer will beep several times when finished. The display will show:

Take the baskets out of the air fryer, using a heat-resistant glove or oven mitt to avoid touching the front of the outer basket. Be careful of hot steam, and do not press the basket release button.
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.
Allow to cool before cleaning.

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.

* See Cooking Guide (page 14) for tips on air frying French fries.

Shaking Food

How to Shake

During cooking, take the baskets out of the air fryer and shake, mix, or flip the food.

a. To shake food:

For safety purposes, hold the baskets just above a heat-resistant surface. Do not press the basket release button. [Figure 4.1]
Shake the baskets.

b. If the baskets are too heavy to shake:

Place the baskets on a heat-resistant holder or surface
Separate the baskets. Make sure no liquids are dripping from the inner basket.
Carefully shake the inner basket.

Note: Do not use this method if there is a risk of hot liquids splashing.

c. If the baskets are too heavy to shake and there are hot liquids present:

Place the baskets on a heat-resistant holder or surface.
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 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.

When to Shake

Shake or flip food once halfway through cooking, or more if desired.
Use the alarm function to remind yourself to shake or flip the food.
The alarm will alert you with 5 beeps, and will blink on the display.
If you do not remove the baskets, the alarm will beep again after 1 minute and will continually blink.
will stop blinking and go away once you take out the baskets.

Cooking Guide

Over-Filling

If the basket is overfilled, food will cook unevenly. [Figure 4.2]
Food should not be filled over the “MAX” line of the inner basket. [Figure 4.3] 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.

French Fries

Add 1/2 to 1 US tbsp / 8 to 15 mL oil for crispiness.
When making fries from raw potatoes, soak uncooked fries in water for 15 minutes to remove starch prior to air frying. Pat dry with a towel before adding oil.
Cut uncooked fries smaller for crispier results.
Try cutting fries 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 Reference Guide.

More Functions

Pausing

Press to pause cooking. The air fryer will stop heating, will disappear from the display, and will blink until you press to resume cooking.
The alarm will also pause while the cooking program is paused.
After 30 minutes of inactivity, the air fryer will turn off.
This function allows you to pause the cooking program without taking the baskets from the air fryer.

Switching Temperature Units

Press and hold “TEMP” and at the same time for 2 seconds.
The air fryer will beep once, and the temperature unit will change from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
Repeat to switch back to Fahrenheit.

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 turn off, after 3 minutes of inactivity.

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.

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.

Turn off and unplug the air fryer. Allow it to cool completely before cleaning. Pull out the baskets for faster cooling.
Wipe the outside of the air fryer with a moist cloth, if necessary.
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.
For stubborn grease:
a. In a small bowl, mix 2 US tbsp / 30 mL of baking soda with 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.
Clean the inside of the air fryer with a slightly moist, non-abrasive sponge or cloth. Do not immerse in water. [Figure 5.1] Clean the heating coil, if needed, to remove food debris.
Dry before using.
Note: Make sure that the heating coil is dry before turning on the air fryer.