Cosori CAF-L501-KUS User manual

Pro LE 5.0-Quart Air Fryer
Model: CAF-L501-KUS
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Package Contents
Specifications
Important Safeguards
Getting to Know Your Air Fryer
Air Fryer Diagram
Display Messages
Before First Use
Using Your Air Fryer
Care & Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
Customer Support
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Package Contents
Specifications
Power Supply AC 120V, 60Hz
Rated Power 1500W
Capacity 5.0 qt / 4.7 L
(serves 2–4 people)
Temperature
Range
170°–450°F /
77°–230°C
Time Range 1–60 min
Dimensions
(Including
Handle and Air
Outlet Spacer)
12 x 10.8 x 14.4 in /
30.7 x 27.4 x 36.5 cm
Weight 10 lb / 4.54 kg
1 x Pro LE 5.0-Quart Air Fryer
1 x Recipe Book
1 x User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Follow basic safety precautions
when using your air fryer. Read all
instructions.
Key Safety Points
General Safety
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
handle.
• Use caution when turning the basket
over after cooking, as the hot crisper
plate may fall out and create a safety
hazard.
• Do not block any ventilation
openings. Hot steam is released
through openings. Keep your hands
and face clear of openings.
• 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 when not in use, and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking o 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 17).
• 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 a stove, near gas or electric
burners, or in a heated oven.
• Be extremely cautious when moving
your air fryer (or removing the
basket) if it contains hot oil or other
hot liquids.
• Do not clean with metal scouring
pads. Metal fragments can break o
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.
• Do not strike or hit the top of the air
fryer with hard objects, as this may
cause the tempered glass to crack.
Tempered glass is stronger and
fractures more safely than ordinary
glass, but it may shatter unexpectedly
after being cracked. If you see a
crack, contact Customer Support
(see page 17).
• 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.
• This air fryer is not intended to be
operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote-control
system.
• Not for commercial use. Household
use only.
READ AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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While Air Frying
Power & Cord
• An air fryer works with hot air only.
Never fill the basket with oil or fat.
• CAUTION: To avoid risk of electric
shock, cook only in the removable
basket.
• To avoid risk of fire or electric shock,
do not place oversized foods or metal
utensils into your air fryer.
• Do not overfill the air fryer basket.
Heaping amounts of food may touch
the heating coils and cause a fire
hazard.
• Do not touch accessories during or
immediately after air frying.
• 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.
• 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 o, press once.
The air fryer will beep, will turn
blue, and other buttons will turn o.
• 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 let the power cord (or any
extension cord) hang over the edge
of a table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
• Remove and discard the protective
cover fitted over the power plug
of the air fryer to prevent choking
hazards.
• Never use an outlet below the
counter when plugging in your air
fryer.
• Keep the air fryer and its cord out of
reach of children less than 8 years
old.
• Your air fryer should only be used
with 120V, 60Hz electrical systems.
Do not plug into another type of
outlet.
• Immediately turn o and unplug
your air fryer if you see dark smoke
coming 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 basket out.
If the cause was not burnt food,
contact Customer Support (page 17).
• Do not leave your air fryer
unattended while in use.

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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.
220-240V120V, 60Hz
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
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 unintentionally.
• 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 (page 17).
Caution: Hot surface.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
Air Fryer Diagram
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, a nonstick basket, and an intuitive, safe design, the Cosori Air Fryer is the star
of your kitchen.
A. Air Inlet
B. Control Screen
C. Crisper Plate
D. Basket
E. Basket Handle
F. Basket Release Button
G. Housing Handles
H. Air Outlet
I. Air Outlet Spacer
J. Power Cord
FRONT
B
F
C
G
E
BACK
D
A
Note:
•Do not try to open the top of the air fryer. This is not a lid.
•The basket and crisper plate are made of aluminium metal with nonstick coating.
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Note: When you press a button to use a function or program, it will turn white to show that it’s active.
Note: This turns the Shake Reminder on/o.
On/O Keep Warm
Increase/
decrease
temperature
Increase/
decrease
time
Start/Pause
Display Diagram
Control Panel
Chicken Frozen Foods
Preheat Shake
Seafood Bacon
French Fries Steak Vegetables
Temperature
display Time display
Reminder to shake or flip food Air fryer is preheated and ready to
start cooking
Air fryer is cooking
Cooking is paused Cooking program has ended
Display Messages

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BEFORE FIRST USE
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). 1. Make sure the air fryer basket is empty
and plug in the air fryer.
2. Press PREHEAT. The display will show
“400°F” and “4 MIN”.
3. Press to begin preheating. When
preheating is done, the air fryer will beep.
4. Pull out the basket and let it cool for 4
minutes. Then place the basket back into
the air fryer.
5. Press STEAK to select the Steak
function. The display will show “450°F”
and “6 MIN”.
6. Press TIME once. The time will change
to 5 minutes.
7. Press to begin. When finished, the
air fryer will beep.
8. Remove the basket. This time, let the
basket cool completely for 10–30
minutes.
Setting Up Test Run
Note: Leave 5 inches / 13 cm of space behind and
above the air fryer. [
Figure 1.1 ] Leave enough room
in front of the air fryer to remove the basket.
3. Hold down the basket release button,
and pull the handle to remove the basket.
Remove all plastic from the basket.
4. Wash both the basket and crisper plate
thoroughly, 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. Insert the crisper plate back into the
basket, and place the basket inside the
air fryer.
Note:
•Use caution when turning the basket over after
cooking, as the hot crisper plate may fall out
and create a safety hazard.
•Do not unscrew the basket handle from the
basket.
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.
Figure 1.1
5 inch/
13 cm
5 inch/
13 cm

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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
1. Plug in. Press to turn on the air fryer
display.
2. Press PREHEAT. The display will show
“400°F” and “4 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
the set preheat temperature. [ Figure 2.1 ]
Preheating
Figure 1.2
Figure 2.1
• The crisper plate contains 4 rubber
stoppers made of safe, FDA-approved
material. These stoppers keep the crisper
plate fitted to the bottom of the basket,
prevent the crisper plate from directly
touching the basket, and in rare cases,
damaging the nonstick coating on the
basket.
• Only remove the rubber stoppers for
cleaning purposes. For easy removal, start
from the bottom of the crisper plate and
pull out one side of the stopper at a time.
[ Figure 1.2 ]
• To place the rubber stoppers back onto
the crisper plate, first soak them in water.
Then, push each stopper back in through
the bottom of the crisper plate. Push in
one side of the stopper at a time.
Rubber Stoppers
We recommend preheating before placing
food inside the air fryer, unless your air fryer
is already hot. Food will not cook thoroughly
without preheating.
Temperature Time
400°–450°F / 205°-230°C 4 minutes
290°–390°F / 143°-199°C 3 minutes
170°–280°F / 77°–140°C 2 minutes
Note: If no buttons are pressed for 3 minutes, the
air fryer will clear all settings and go into standby.

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Air Frying
Figure 2.1
Using a cooking function is the easiest
way to air fry. Cooking functions are
programmed with an ideal time and
temperature for cooking certain foods.
Note:
• Do not place anything on top of your air fryer.
This may interfere with your cooking program
or cause cracks in the glass on the display.
[
Figure 2.1 ]
• An air fryer is not a deep fryer. Do not fill the
basket with oil, frying fat, or any liquid.
• When taking the basket out of the air fryer, be
careful of hot steam.
Cooking Functions
* See Shaking Food (page 12).
** See Cooking Guide (page 13) for more tips on air frying French fries.
1. Press the function’s button to select the
function. The air fryer will automatically
change to the function’s default settings.
2. You can change a function’s time (1–60
minutes), temperature (170°–450°F), and
Shake Reminder.
3. Press and hold the +or –button to
rapidly increase or decrease the time or
temperature.
4. Add or remove a Shake Reminder by
pressing SHAKE.
5. To go back to a function’s default
settings, press the function’s button
again.
Function Default Temperature Default Time
(minutes) Shake Reminder?*
Chicken 380°F/193°C 20 minutes -
French Fries** 380°F/193°C 25 minutes ((SHAKE))
Frozen Foods 350°F/177°C 10 minutes -
Steak 450°F/230°C 6 minutes -
Seafood 350°F/177°C 8 minutes ((SHAKE))
Veggies 350°F/177°C 10 minutes ((SHAKE))
Bacon 320°F/160°C 8 minutes -
Preheat 400°F/205°C 4 minutes -
Keep Warm 170°F/77°C 5 minutes -
Note: Results may vary. Check out our Recipe Book
for a guide to using cooking functions for perfect
results.

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Note: See Shaking Food (page 12)
Air Frying
1. Preheat your air fryer (see page 10).
2. When your air fryer displays , add
food to the basket.
• For the best results, add the crisper plate
into the basket to allow excess oil to drip
down to the bottom of the basket.
3. Select a cooking function (see page 11).
Note: Cooking functions are programmed
with an ideal time and temperature for cooking
certain foods. You can also set a custom time and
temperature without choosing a cooking function.
4. Optionally, change the temperature and
time, and add a Shake Reminder. You
can do this anytime during cooking.
a. Press the +or –buttons to change
the temperature (170°–450°F /
77°–230°C) or time (1–60 minutes).
Note:
• To rapidly increase or decrease time or
temperature, press and hold the +or –
buttons.
• Press SHAKE to add or remove a Shake
Reminder during cooking.
5. Press to begin air frying.
6. When the Shake Reminder is turned on,
it will appear halfway through cooking
time. The air fryer will beep 5 times, and
(SHAKE) will blink on the display.
a. Press the basket release button to take
the basket out of the air fryer, being
careful of hot steam. The air fryer will
pause cooking automatically, and the
display will turn o until the basket is
replaced.
b. Shake or flip the food.
c. Put the basket back into the air fryer.
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 (1–60
minutes).
9. Press the basket release button to take
the basket out of the air fryer, being
careful of hot steam.
10. Allow to cool before cleaning.
Shaking Food
• During cooking, press and hold the basket
release button to take the basket out of the
air fryer, and shake, mix, or flip the food.
a. To shake food:
1. Hold the basket just above a
heat-resistant surface for safety
purposes.
2. Shake the basket.
How to Shake
Note: Do not use this method if there is a
risk of hot liquids splashing.
b. If the basket is too heavy to shake and
there are hot liquids present:
1. Place the basket on a heat-resistant
holder or surface.
2. Use tongs to mix or flip the food.
• When you take the basket out, the air
fryer will pause cooking automatically. As
a safety feature, the display will turn o
until the basket is replaced.
• When you replace the basket, cooking will
automatically resume.
• Avoid shaking longer than 30 seconds, as
the air fryer may start to cool down.

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• 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.
• Shake or flip food once halfway through
cooking, or more if desired.
• The Shake Reminder is designed to
remind you to check on your food. Tap
SHAKE to turn on the Shake Reminder.
Certain cooking functions use the Shake
Reminder automatically (see Cooking
Functions, page 11).
• The Shake Reminder will alert you with
5 beeps, and (SHAKE) will blink on the
display.
• If you do not remove the basket, 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 basket.
What to Shake
When to Shake
Shake Reminder
Cooking Guide
More Functions
• If the basket is overfilled, food will cook
unevenly.
1. Press to pause cooking. The air fryer
will stop heating, and will turn blue
until you press to resume cooking.
• 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.
• 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
basket.
Overfilling
Pausing
Switching Temperature Units
Using Oil
Food Tips
• Add ½–1 US tbsp / 8–15 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 into
¼- by 3-inch / 0.6- by 7.6-cm strips.
French Fries
Note: For more from the Cosori Kitchen, check out
our Recipe Book and Tips from the Chef.
• Air frying high-fat foods will cause fat to
drip to the bottom of the basket. 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.
1. Press and hold TEMP (“+” and “”) for
3 seconds.
2. The temperature unit will change from
Fahrenheit to Celsius.
3. Repeat to switch back to Fahrenheit.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Note:
• Always clean the air fryer basket and crisper
plate after every use.
• Lining the basket with foil (except the crisper
plate) may make cleanup easier.
1. Turn o and unplug the air fryer. Allow it
to cool completely before cleaning. Pull
out the basket for faster cooling.
2. Wipe the outside of the air fryer with a
moist cloth, if necessary.
3. The basket and crisper plate are
dishwasher safe. You can also wash the
basket and crisper plate with hot, soapy
water and a non-abrasive sponge. Soak
if necessary.
Note: The basket and crisper plate have a nonstick
coating. Avoid using metal utensils and abrasive
cleaning materials.
Note: Make sure the heating coil is completely dry
before turning on the air fryer.
b. Use a sponge to spread the paste
on the basket and crisper plate and
scrub. Let the basket and crisper
plate sit for 15 minutes before
rinsing.
c. Wash basket 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 3.1 ] If needed, clean the heating
coil to remove food debris.
6. Dry before using.
Figure 3.1
2. After 30 minutes of inactivity, the air
fryer will turn o.
3. This function allows you to pause the
cooking program without removing the
basket from the air fryer.
• If you pull out the basket, the air fryer
will pause cooking automatically. The
display will turn o temporarily as a safety
feature.
• When you return the basket, the air fryer
will automatically resume cooking based
on your previous settings.
• If the air fryer has no active cooking
programs, the air fryer will clear all
settings and turn o after 3 minutes of
inactivity.
• If the air fryer overheats, it will
automatically shut down as a safety
feature.
• Let the air fryer cool down completely
before using it again.
Automatically Resume Cooking
Automatically Shutoff
Overheat Protection
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.

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Problem Possible Solution
The air fryer will not turn
on.
Make sure the air fryer is plugged in.
Push the basket securely into the air fryer.
Foods are not completely
cooked.
Place smaller batches of food items into the basket. If the basket is
overstued, then foods will be undercooked.
Increase cooking temperature or time.
Foods are cooked unevenly. 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 12).
Foods are not crispy after air
frying.
Spraying or brushing a small amount of oil on foods can increase
crispiness (see Cooking Guide, page 13).
French fries are not cooked
correctly. See French Fries, page 13.
Basket will not slide into the
air fryer securely. Make sure the basket is not overfilled with food.
White smoke or steam is
coming out of the air fryer.
The air fryer may produce some white smoke or steam when you use it for
the first time or during cooking. This is normal.
Make sure the basket and the inside of the air fryer are cleaned properly
and not greasy.
Cooking greasy foods will cause oil to collect beneath the crisper plate.
This oil will produce white smoke, and the basket may be hotter than
usual. This is normal, and should not aect cooking. Handle the basket
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
basket out. If the cause was not burnt food, contact Customer Support
(page 17).
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 9) to get rid of
the plastic smell. If a plastic smell is still present, please contact Customer
Support (see page 17).
Display shows Error Code
“E1”.
There is an open circuit in the temperature monitor. Contact Customer
Support (see page 17).
Display shows Error Code
“E2”.
There is a short circuit in the temperature monitor. Contact Customer
Support (see page 17).
Display shows Error Code
“E3”.
The air fryer’s overheat protection has activated. Turn o and unplug the
air fryer and allow it to cool completely. If the display continues to show
“E3”, contact Customer Support (see page 17).
Display shows Error Code
“E4”.
The air fryer has been plugged into a 220–240V outlet. Turn o and
unplug the air fryer. Only use the air fryer with 120V, 60Hz outlets.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If your problem is not listed, please contact Customer Support (see page 17).