kobi AF1200ESS User manual

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Please read and understand this manual before operating your air fryer.
Retain this manual for future use.
12.7 QUART (12.0 LITER)
AIR FRYER
MODEL NO. AF1200ESS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION........................................ 3
Key Safety Warnings ....................................... 3
General Safety ............................................ 3
Operational Safety ......................................... 3
Plug and Cord Safety ....................................... 4
Overheating Protection ..................................... 4
Automatic Shut-Off ........................................ 4
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) ................................ 4
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER ............................ 5
Features and Specifications.................................. 5
Product Parts and Paage Contents .......................... 5
Control Panel ............................................. 6
Preset Settings............................................ 6
USING YOUR AIR FRYER ....................................... 7
Before First Use ........................................... 7
Preparing for Use.......................................... 7
Air Frying ................................................ 7
More Functions ........................................... 8
USING YOUR AIR FRYER ACCESSORIES........................... 8
Crisper Tray .............................................. 8
Drip Pan ................................................. 8
Rotisserie Forks ........................................... 8
Rotisserie Basket .......................................... 9
Assembling the Rotisserie Skewer Ras ...................... 10
Using Skewers with Rotisserie Skewer Ras ................. 10
Placing Rotisserie Forks, Basket, and Skewer Ras into Oven..... 11
Fet Tool ............................................... 11
Flipping/Rotating Food When Using Crisper Tray ............... 12
Cooking Guide ........................................... 12
CLEANING AND STORAGE .................................... 12
Cleaning ................................................ 12
Storage ................................................. 13
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................... 13
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................... 14
CUSTOMER SUPPORT ........................................ 15

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: To reduce risk of fire, injury, and property damage, you must read this entire
manual before assembling and operating this air fryer. Always follow basic safety
precautions when using your air fryer.
Key Safety Warnings
• Electrical sho hazard. Use a polarized outlet only. Do NOT use an adapter. Do NOT use an
extension cord. Failure to follow instructions can cause electrical sho and/or death.
• The failure to follow any of the important safeguards and the important instructions for
safe use is a misuse of the air fryer that can void your warranty and create the risk of
serious injury.
• Do NOT tou hot surfaces.
General Safety
• This unit is NOT intended for use by persons (including ildren younger than 8 years
old) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or la of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use
ofthis air fryer by a person responsible for their safety.
• Closely supervise ildren near the air fryer. Do NOT allow ildren to play with the unit.
• Always unplug the air fryer when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool for
approximately 30 minutes before handling or cleaning.
• NEVER immerse the unit housing in water or rinse under tap water as the housing
contains electrical components and heating elements.
• Do NOT let any water or other liquid enter the air fryer to prevent electric sho.
• Do NOT use the air fryer if it is damaged, not working, or if the cord or plug is damaged.
• Do NOT place the air fryer on a stove, near gas or electric burners, or in a heated oven.
• This air fryer is designed for household use and may not be safe for commercial use.
• Do NOT use outdoors.
• Only use the air fryer as directed in this manual.
Operational Safety
• This air fryer works with hot air only; it is not for deep frying.
• Always place the ingredients to be fried in the accessories provided to prevent them from
coming into contact with the heating elements.
• Do NOT overfill the rotisserie basket.
• NEVER pour oil into the rotisserie basket. Fire and personal injury could result.
• Do NOT place anything on top of the air fryer while the unit is operating.
• Do NOT cover the air fryer’s air inlet or air outlet while the unit is operating.
• While operating, the internal temperature of the oven reaes several hundred degrees
Fahrenheit. To avoid personal injury, NEVER place hands inside the oven unless it is
thoroughly cooled.
• During operation, hot steam is released through air outlet openings. Keep your hands
and face clear of these openings. Be careful of hot steam and air when you remove the
accessories from the oven.

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• The accessories will be hot after use. Wear oven mitts or use the fet tool when handling
hot components.
• After using the air fryer, the metal inside is very hot; avoid contact with it after cooking.
• Use caution when disposing of hot grease of other hot liquids.
• Do NOT place paper, cardboard, non-heat resistant plastic, or similar materials into the
air fryer. You may use parment paper or foil.
• NEVER put baking or parment paper into the air fryer without food on top. Air
circulation can cause paper to lift and tou heating coils.
• Keep the 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 the air fryer if you see dark smoke coming out of the unit. Wait for
the smoke to clear before removing the crisper tray or other accessories from the oven.
• Do NOT leave the air fryer unattended while in use.
Plug and Cord Safety
• Per safety requirement, a short power supply cord (24 to 35 in. / 60 to 90 cm) is provided
to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing, entanglement, and tripping.
• Do NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or allow it to tou
hot surfaces.
• This unit has a polarized plug. To reduce the risk of electric sho, plug the power cord
into a polarized electrical outlet (one slot is wider than the other) that is easily accessible.
Overheating Protection
Should the inner temperature control system fail, the overheating protection system will be
activated and the unit will not function. Should this happen, unplug the power cord and allow
the unit to cool completely before restarting or storing.
Automatic Shut-Off
This air fryer has a built in shut-off device that will automatically shut down the unit when the
timer reaes zero. The fan will continue running and the fan indicator will remain illuminated
for about 20 seconds to cool down the unit.
Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
The Kobi Air Fryer complies with all standards regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If
handled properly and according to the instructions in this user manual, the unit is safe to use
based on scientific evidence available today.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER
Congratulations on your purase of the Kobi Air Fryer! You’ve made the right oice for
healthier cooking!
With your new Kobi Air Fryer, preparing fresh and healthy air-fried foods is easy and fun. It
works by circulating hot air, allowing you to cook all of your favorite fried foods perfectly,
quily, and efficiently. Your air fryer also has 11 menu functions that give you ultimate
versatility. You can fry, bake, roast, defrost, and dehydrate all in one appliance.
Features and Specifications
Your Kobi Air Fryer has the following features and specifications:
• 11 preset menu functions
• Timer: 10 min to 9 hrs for dehydrate function; 1 to 60 min for all other functions
• 1700 W; 120 V/60 Hz
• 12.7-quart (12.0-liter) capacity
• Temperature range: 150–400 °F (65–200 °C)
• Dimensions: 12.4 x 15.0 x 14.4 in. (31.5 x 38.0 x 36.6 cm)
Product Parts and Paage Contents
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Part Description Part Description
1 Control panel 7 Rotisserie forks (assembly required)
2 Door 8Rotisserie skewer ras with
10skewers (assembly required)
3 Handle
4 Crisper tray 9 Fet tool
5 Drip pan 10 Rotisserie basket
6 Rotisserie shaft 11 Rotisserie stand

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Control Panel
Your air fryer comes with an easy-to-use control panel with preset cooking settings,
temperature and time controls, and a digital display.
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Part Description Part Description
1 Start/Pause knob 5 Temp/Time indicator
2 Fan indicator 6 Temp/Time knob
3 Temperature display 7 Preset function indicators
4 Time display 8 Lamp indicator
Preset Settings
For ease of use, there are preset settings available that will help you select the correct
temperature and time for best results. As you become more familiar with the air fryer cooking
process, you may adjust these settings to suit your own personal tastes.
Refer to the art below for the default temperature and time for ea preset and the
adjustable time range. The adjustable temperature range for presets is 150–400 °F (65–200 °C),
except for Dehydrate, whi has a temperature range of 150–200 °F (65–93 °C).
Menu Function Temperature °F (°C) Time
Preset Preset Range
Fren Fries 360 °F (180 °C) 15 min 1–60 min
Steak 375 °F (190 °C) 10 min 1–60 min
Fish 360 °F (180 °C) 10 min 1–60 min
Shrimp 360 °F (180 °C) 8 min 1–60 min
Pizza 300 °F (150 °C) 8 min 1–60 min
Defrost 175 °F (80 °C) 8 min 1–30 min
Chien Wings 360 °F (180 °C) 20 min 1–60 min
Whole Chien 340 °F (170 °C) 30 min 1–60 min
Cake 340 °F (170 °C) 9 min 1–60 min
Bacon 360 °F (180 °C) 8 min 1–60 min
Dehydrate 175 °F (80 °C) 2 hrs 10 min–9 hrs

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USING YOUR AIR FRYER
Before First Use
Before using your air fryer for the first time:
1. Remove all paaging from your air fryer, including any temporary labels and stiers.
2. Confirm that all of the accessories shown are included.
3. Wash the accessories with warm, soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge. Dry with a
towel.
4. Wipe the inside and outside of the unit with a clean, damp cloth. Dry with a towel. (See
“Cleaning and Storage” on page 12 for details.)
CAUTION: Never wash or submerge the unit in water.
Preparing for Use
1. Make sure the air fryer unit and the accessories
are clean and dry. (See “Cleaning and Storage” on
page 12 for details.)
2. Place the unit on a stable, level, heat-resistant
surface, away from areas that can be damaged by
steam (su as walls or cupboards).
3. Leave at least 4 ines (10 cm) of space behind, on
the sides, and above the unit.
4. Do not place anything on top of the air fryer.
Air Frying
1. Plug the air fryer into a power outlet. The unit will beep and the indicators on the control
panel will flash.
2. Press the START/PAUSE knob to turn the air fryer on. The unit will beep and all indicators
on the control panel will illuminate.
3. Select the cooking temperature and cooking time by using either the preset settings or
manual settings.
NOTE: It is recommended you start with a preset setting and then, if needed, manually
adjust the temperature or time.
‒ Preset Settings ‒ Rotate the START/PAUSE knob to
select the desired preset setting. The preset indicator
will illuminate. The display will show the default
temperature and cooking time for that setting. The
defaults can be manually adjusted.
‒ Manual Settings ‒ Press the TEMP/TIME knob to select
temperature (°F) or time (MIN) to adjust. Rotate the TEMP/
TIME knob clowise to increase the cooking temperature/
time. Rotate the TEMP/TIME knob counterclowise to
decrease the cooking temperature/time. The display will
show the current temperature and time setting.
NOTE: When the Dehydrate function is selected, the time display shows 2 hours.
Dehydrate time can be manually adjusted lower in 1-minute increments until
it reaes 10 minutes (its lowest time setting). If dehydrate time is manually
adjusted higher than 2 hours, the time will advance in 1-hour increments until it
reaes 9 hours (its maximum time setting).

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4. Press the START/PAUSE knob to start the cooking process. The preset indicator will blink
and the display will count down the time.
5. When using the crisper tray, it is recommended you flip or rotate food halfway through
cooking time. (See “Flipping/Rotating Food When Using Crisper Tray” on page 12 for
details.)
CAUTION: Do NOT tou hot surfaces.
6. When the timer reaes zero, it will beep to indicate cooking time is complete and the air
fryer will automatically shut down. The fan will continue to run and the fan indicator will
remain illuminated for about 20 seconds to cool down the unit.
7. Take the food out of the oven, being careful of hot steam.
8. Press and hold the START/PAUSE knob for 3 seconds to turn off the unit. Unplug the unit
and allow to cool.
More Functions
• To turn the lamp on or off, press and hold the TEMP/TIME knob for 3 seconds.
• To manually turn off the air fryer, press and hold the START/PAUSE knob for 3 seconds.
USING YOUR AIR FRYER ACCESSORIES
Choose the proper accessories as per the ingredients to be cooked. Pull the handle to open the
air fryer door and install the accessories as instructed below.
Crisper Tray
Use the crisper tray (4) for dehydration, to cook
crispy fren fries and other side dishes, or to
reheat items like pizza.
Slide the crisper tray onto either of the upper
two ra positions.
Drip Pan
Slide the drip pan (5) onto the lowest ra
position to collect any dripping oil or residue for
easier cleanup.
Rotisserie Forks
Use the rotisserie forks (hereinafter referred to as “forks”) to roast a whole ien or other
whole fowl. Make sure the ien is not too large to rotate freely within the oven.
1. If necessary, remove the rotisserie shaft (6) from the rotisserie skewer ras (hereinafter
referred to as “skewer ras”) or the rotisserie basket (hereinafter referred to as
“basket”).
2. Insert the rotisserie shaft (6) completely through the ien.
3. Slide the forks (7) onto ea end of the rotisserie shaft (6), piercing the ien.
4. Secure the forks in place using set screws (A).
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5. Carefully place the rotisserie with the ien into the oven. (See “Placing Rotisserie
Forks, Basket, and Skewer Ras into Oven” on page 11.)
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Rotisserie Basket
Use the basket for roasting nuts and other snas.
1. If necessary, remove the rotisserie shaft (6) from the forks or the skewer ras.
2. Insert the rotisserie shaft (6) through the basket (10).
3. Secure the basket using set screws (A).
4. Place assembled basket onto the rotisserie stand (11).
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5. Open the basket door and place food inside the basket, being careful not to overfill.
6. Close the basket door and secure with hinged lat.
7. Lift the loaded basket off the rotisserie stand and place into the air fryer. (See “Placing
Rotisserie Forks, Basket, and Skewer Ras into Oven” on page 11.)

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Assembling the Rotisserie Skewer Ras
1. If necessary, remove the rotisserie shaft (6) from the forks or basket.
2. Thread the rotisserie shaft (6) through the center hole of both skewer ras(B).
3. Position the skewer ras far enough from ea other on the rotisserie shaft to
accommodate the skewers.
4. Secure the skewer ras using set screws (A).
5. Place the assembled skewer ras onto the rotisserie stand (11) while you prepare the
individual skewers.
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Using Skewers with Rotisserie Skewer Ras
The skewers are great for meat, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients to make tasty kabobs.
1. Carefully slide the skewers (C) through the pieces of food, one by one.
2. Insert ea skewer point through a hole (D) in the skewer ra.
3. Squeeze the hook end (E) of the skewer and securely nestle the end into the
corresponding not (F) of the opposite skewer ra. Release the hook end into place.
4. Make sure to evenly space the skewers (C) for better rotation and even cooking.
5. Lift the loaded skewer ras off the rotisserie stand and place into the air fryer. (See
“Placing Rotisserie Forks, Basket, and Skewer Ras into Oven” on page 11.)
NOTE: Use caution when placing the skewer ras into the oven to prevent getting
injured by the skewer points.
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Placing Rotisserie Forks, Basket, and Skewer Ras into Oven
1. Insert the right side of the rotisserie shaft (G) into the soet (H) on the right side of the
oven. Be sure the shaft is in place, otherwise the rotisserie will not rotate.
2. Place the left side of the rotisserie shaft (I) onto the braet (J) on the left side of the
oven.
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Fet Tool
CAUTION: When cooking is done, the accessories
willbe hot. Do not tou directly to
preventscalding.
Use the fet tool to remove the rotisserie accessories
from the air fryer.
1. Place the fet tool (9) under the rotisserie
shaft(6).
2. Using the fet tool (9), lift the left side of the
rotisserie shaft (6) first to clear the braet, then
pull the left side of the shaft slightly forward so
that the entire shaft is at an angle. You will then
be able to slide the right side of the shaft out of
the soet.
3. Carefully remove the rotisserie accessory from the
oven.
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Flipping/Rotating Food When Using Crisper Tray
• Press the START/PAUSE knob to pause the cooking process or just open the air fryer
door. When you open the air fryer door, the cooking process pauses. The cooking process
resumes when the air fryer door is closed. If the START/PAUSE knob was pressed to pause
cooking, you will need to press the START/PAUSE knob to resume.
• Avoid flipping or rotating longer than 30 seconds, as the air fryer may start to cool down.
• Without flipping or rotating, foods (especially proteins) may not be crispy, evenly cooked,
or evenly browned.
Cooking Guide
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
• When making fries from raw potatoes, soak the uncooked fries in water for 15 minutes to
remove star. Remove the raw fries from the water and pat dry.
• Toss raw potatoes with ½ to 1 tablespoon of oil for crispiness.
• Cut uncooked fries smaller for crispier results. Try cutting into 1/4-in by 3-in (0.6 cm
by 7.6 cm) strips.
Food Tips
• Foods smaller in size usually require a slightly shorter cooking time than larger ones.
• Large quantities of food only require a slightly longer cooking time than smaller
quantities.
• 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 oven.
• Air frying high-fat foods will cause fat to drip onto the drip pan. 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.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
Always clean and store the air fryer after every use.
CAUTION: Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed by ildren unless they are
older than 8 years of age and supervised.
Cleaning
1. Unplug the air fryer and allow it to cool completely for 30 minutes before cleaning.
2. Wipe the outside of the unit with a slightly moist, non-abrasive sponge or cloth with mild
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3. The accessories are dishwasher safe, but never use abrasive cleaning materials or utensils
on the accessories in order to avoid scrates.
4. Soak accessories with caked-on food in warm, soapy water for easier cleaning.
5. Clean the inside of the unit (including the heating coil) with a slightly moist, non-abrasive
sponge or cloth with mild detergent. Do not immerse in water.
6. Dry before using.
NOTE: Make sure the heating coil is dry before turning on the air fryer.
Storage
To store your air fryer:
1. Unplug your air fryer and allow to cool completely.
2. Make sure all parts are clean and dry. Never store your air fryer while it is hot or wet.
3. Store your air fryer in its box or in a clean, dry place.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Solution
The air fryer will not turn
on; does not work.
Make sure the air fryer is plugged in. Try a different outlet.
Make sure the unit is turned on and the temperature and time
are set as instructed.
Make sure the air fryer door is fully closed.
Rotisserie forks, basket,
or skewer ras are not
rotating.
Make sure the right side of the rotisserie shaft is securely
inserted into the soet on the right side of the air fryer oven.
Foods are not completely
cooked.
Place smaller bates of ingredients onto the crisper tray
or in the rotisserie basket. If the basket is overstuffed, then
ingredients will be undercooked.
Increase cooking temperature or time.
Foods are cooked unevenly
when using the crisper
tray.
Adjust the tray to the proper position.
Flip or rotate the food for even cooking. (See “Flipping/
Rotating Food When Using Crisper Tray” on page 12.)
Fren fries are not crispy. Make sure you dry the potato stis before tossing in oil. Cut
the potato stis smaller for a crispier result. Add slightly more
oil for a crispier result. (See “Fren Fries” on page 12.)
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.
Frying greasy foods will cause oil to leak into the drip pan.
This oil will produce white smoke and the pan may heat up
more than usual. This is normal and should not affect cooking.
Make sure the drip pan is cleaned properly after use and not
greasy.
Dark smoke is coming out
of the air fryer.
Immediately unplug your air fryer. Food is burning. Wait
for smoke to clear before pulling the crisper tray or other
accessories out of the air fryer oven.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Product Name Kobi 12.7-Quart Air Fryer
Model Number AF1200ESS
Default Warranty Period 1 year
For your own reference, we strongly recommend that you record your
order number and date of purase.
Date of Purchase
Order Number
Terms and Policy
Kobi warrants all products to be of the highest quality in material, craftsmanship, and service,
effective from the date of purase to the end of the warranty period.
Kobi will replace any product found to be defective due to manufacturer flaws based on
eligibility. Refunds are available within the first 30 days of purase. Refunds are only available
to the original puraser 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 whi
the product is not intended for. There are no warranties other than the warranties expressly set
forth with ea product.
This warranty is non-transferrable. Kobi 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
paaging 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 ildren under 18 years of age.
Kobi 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 whi 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.

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
We want you to be 100% satisfied
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!
Email: cs@kobikiten.com
Phone: [phone]
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