Cosori CP158-AF Series User manual

Model Line: CP158-AF
Models: CP158-AF, CP158-AF-R19, CP158-AF-RXW, CP158-AF-RXR
Pro 5.8-Quart Air Fryer
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Package Contents
Specifications
Package Contents
Specifications
Important Safeguards
·Key Safety Points
·General Safety
·While Air Frying
·Power & Cord
Getting to Know Your Air Fryer
Display Diagram
Display Messages
Before First Use
Using Your Air Fryer
·Preheating
·Air Frying
·Shaking Food
·Cooking Guide
·More Functions
Care & Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
Customer Support
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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)
(L x W x H)
11.7 x 14.2 x 12.6 in /
29.8 x 36.1 x 32.1 cm
Weight 11.9 lb / 5.4 kg
1 × Pro 5.8-Quart Air Fryer
1 × Recipe Book
1 × Quick Reference Guide
1 × User Manual
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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 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 23).
• Using accessory attachments not
recommended by Cosori may cause injuries.
• Do not use outdoors.
Follow basic safety precautions when using your air fryer. Read all instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Key Safety Points
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
• 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 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.
• 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.

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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.
While Air Frying
Power & Cord
Extension Cords
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 unintentionally.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
220-240V120V, 60Hz
• 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).
• 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.
• Your air fryer should only be used with 120V,
60Hz electrical systems. Do not plug into
another type of outlet.

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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 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
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
FRONT
B
F
C
G
E
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D
J
H
A
BACK
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.

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DISPLAY DIAGRAM
Frozen Foods
Chicken
French Fries
Steak
Vegetables
Shrimp
Root
Vegetables
Seafood
BreadPreheat
Desserts
Bacon
On/O
Increase
time/temperature
Start/PauseKeep Warm
Decrease
time/temperature
Switch between
controlling time
and temperature
Figure 1.1
TEMP
TIME
PRE
HEAT
KEEP
WARM
Note:
• When you press a button to use a function or program, it will turn blue
to show that it’s active. [ Figure 1.1 ]
TEMP
TIME
PRE
HEAT
KEEP
WARM
Presets
Control Panel

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DISPLAY MESSAGES
Cooking program has ended.
Reminder to shake or flip food.
Air fryer is preheated and ready to start cooking.
DISPLAY DIAGRAM (CONT.)
Display
Time display
Temperature display

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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).
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 2.2 ]
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.
Note: Leave 5 in / 13 cm of space behind and
above the air fryer. [Figure 2.1] Leave enough
room to remove the baskets.
Figure 2.2
Figure 2.1
5 in /
13 cm
5 in /
13 cm
press release
button

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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 2.3 ]
• 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 level, heat-resistant surface.
• The handle is attached to the inner
basket, not the outer basket. [ Figure
2.2 ] When you press the basket release
button, the outer basket will drop.
Figure 2.3
Note:
• Do not unscrew the basket handle from
the baskets.
• To order accessories, please contact
Customer Support (see page 23).
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 “5 MIN”.
3. Press to begin preheating.
When preheating is done, the air fryer
will beep.
4. Pull out the baskets and let 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
“6 MIN”.
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 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.

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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 “5 MIN”.
3. Optionally, press the +or –buttons to change the temperature. The time will adjust
automatically.
Temperature Time
400°F / 205°C 5 minutes
390°F / 199°C 5 minutes
380°F / 193°C 5 minutes
370°F / 188°C 4 minutes
360°F / 182°C 4 minutes
350°F / 177°C 4 minutes
340°F / 171°C 4 minutes
330°F / 166°C
and below 3 minutes
4. Press 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.

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• 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.
Air Frying
•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 Shaking Food (page 15).
** See Cooking Guide (page 16) for more tips on air frying french fries.
Preset Settings
Preset Symbol Default Temperature Default Time
(Minutes) Shake Reminder?*
Steak 400°F / 205°C 6 minutes -
Chicken 380°F / 193°C 25 minutes -
Seafood 350°F / 177°C 8 minutes -
Shrimp 370°F / 188°C 6 minutes ((SHAKE))
Bacon 320°F / 160°C 8 minutes -
Frozen Foods 350°F / 177°C 10 minutes ((SHAKE))
French Fries** 380°F / 193°C 25 minutes ((SHAKE))
Vegetables 300°F / 149°C 10 minutes ((SHAKE))
Root Vegetables 400°F / 205°C 12 minutes ((SHAKE))
Bread 320°F / 160°C 8 minutes -
Desserts 300°F / 149°C 30 minutes -
Preheat PRE
HEAT 400°F / 205°C 5 minutes -
Keep Warm KEEP
WARM 170°F / 77°C 5 minutes -
Figure 3.1
Note:

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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
(see page 12).
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).
a. Press Temp/Time a second time.
The time will blink on the display.
Press the +or –buttons to change
the time (1–60 minutes).
Note: See Shaking Food (page 15).
Figure 4.1
c. Put the baskets back into the air
fryer.
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.
5. Press 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.
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
o until the baskets are replaced.
b. Shake or flip the food. Be careful
not to press the basket
release button.
Note: To rapidly increase or decrease time or
temperature, press and hold the +or -buttons.
7. The air fryer will beep 3 times when
finished. The display will show:

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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.
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).
a. Press Temp/Time a second time.
The time will blink on the display.
Press the +or –buttons to change
the time (1–60 minutes).
5. The air fryer will beep 3 times when
finished. The display will show:
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 page 15) and change the time and
temperature as desired.
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.
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.
4. Press to begin air frying.
Note: To rapidly increase or decrease time or
temperature, press and hold the +or -buttons.

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Shaking Food
• During cooking, take the baskets out of the
air fryer and shake, mix, or flip the food.
A. To shake food:
1. Hold the baskets just above a
heat-resistant surface for safety
purposes. Do not press the basket
release button.
2. Shake the baskets.
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 liquids splashing.
C. 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 o
until the 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.
• 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.
How to Shake
What to Shake
• 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.
Shake Reminder
• Shake or flip food once halfway through
cooking, or more if desired.
• Certain presets use the Shake Reminder
(see Preset Settings, page 12).
When to Shake

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• 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.
Food Tips
• 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 into ¼- by 3-in /
0.6- by 7.6-cm strips.
French Fries
Cooking Guide
• If the basket is overfilled, food will cook
unevenly.
• Food should not be filled over the “MAX”
line of the inner basket. [ Figure 5.1 ]
Do not pack in food.
• 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.
Overfilling
Using Oil
Figure 5.1
Do not overfill

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More Functions
• 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.
• 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 o.
• This function allows you to pause
the cooking program without
removing the baskets from the
air fryer.
• If you pull out the baskets, the air fryer
will pause cooking automatically.
The display will turn o temporarily as a
safety feature.
• When you return the baskets, 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.
Switching Temperature Units
Pausing
Automatically Resume Cooking
Automatic Shutoff
Overheat Protection
ACCESSORIES
Additional and replacement accessories are available for your indoor grill. For more information,
contact Customer Support (see page 23).
If you have any questions, please contact Customer Support (see page 23).

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Note: The baskets have a nonstick coating.
Avoid metal utensils and abrasive cleaning
materials.
Note: Make sure that the heating coil is
completely dry before turning on the air fryer.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Turn o 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.
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.
Note:
• Always clean the air fryer baskets and interior
after every use.
• Lining the outer basket with foil may make
cleanup easier.
Figure 6.1
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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Solution
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 overstued, 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.
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.
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
aect 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).

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TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.)
If your problem is not listed, please 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 “E1”. 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).