COSORI CAF-R901-AUS - Dual Basket 9.0-Quart Air Fryer Manual

Package Contents

1 x Dual Basket 9.0-Quart Air Fryer
2 x Crisper Plate
1 x User Manual
1 x Recipe Book & Quick Reference Guide

Specifications

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% less oil than deep fryers. With user-friendly, one-touch controls, two nonstick baskets, and an intuitive design, the COSORI Air Fryer is the star of your kitchen.
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 aluminum metal with nonstick coating.

Air Fryer Diagram

1. Air Inlet
2. Air Outlet
3. Housing Handles
4. Power Cord
5. Vents
6. Control Panel
7. Crisper Plate
8. Basket
9. Basket Window
10. Basket Handle

Display Diagram

Note:

• When you tap a button to use a cooking function, it will turn orange to show that it's active. Tapping again will deselect the function and return to air frying manually.
• To save or reset cooking functions, see Cooking Function Settings.

Control Panel

Display

Display Messages

	Cooking function has ended
	Reminder to shake or flip food
	Air fryer is preheated. Add food to the basket. Cooking will start when the basket is reinserted.
	Reinsert the basket.
	In Sync Finish, this basket does not start cooking until cooking time synchronizes with the other basket.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Setting Up

1. Remove all packaging from inside and outside the air fryer, including any temporary stickers and plastic wrap.
2. Place the air fryer on a stable, level, heatresistant surface. Keep away from areas that can be damaged by hot air or steam (such as walls or cupboards).

Note: Leave at least 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. Wash the baskets and crisper plates thoroughly, using either a dishwasher or a non-abrasive sponge.
   Note: There may be water spots on the basket window after washing. This is normal. Run the air fryer for 15 minutes to completely dry the basket.
4. Wipe the inside and outside of the air fryer with a slightly moist cloth. Dry with a towel.
5. Firmly insert the crisper plates into the baskets, then place the baskets 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.

1. Make sure the air fryer baskets are empty and plug in the air fryer.
2. Tap . The display will show "390°F" and "15 MIN".
3. Tap SHAKE to turn off the Shake Reminder and tap PREHEAT to remove preheat. Tap and use + and — to set the temperature and time to "400°F" and "5 MIN".
4. Tap to copy the settings from the left basket to the right basket.
5. Tap to begin heating. When the test run is done, the air fryer will beep.
6. Pull out the baskets and let them cool for 5 minutes. Then place the empty baskets back in the air fryer.
7. Repeat steps 2–5 to thoroughly test the air fryer.
8. Pull out the baskets. This time, let the baskets cool completely for 10–30 minutes.

Note:

• Any air fryer may have a plastic smell from the manufacturing process. This is normal. If the plastic smell does not decrease after a test run, contact Customer Support.
• Use caution when turning the basket over after cooking, as the hot crisper plate may fall out and create a safety hazard.

USING YOUR AIR FRYER

Air Frying

Note:

• Do not place anything on top of your air fryer. This is a fire hazard and will disrupt airflow, causing poor air frying results.
  
• An air fryer is not a deep fryer. Do not fill the basket with oil, frying fat, or any liquid.
• Be careful of hot steam when taking the basket out of the air fryer.

Cooking Functions Settings

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.

• You can customize a function's time, temperature, Preheat settings, and Shake Reminder settings, unless noted.
• To customize a function:
  • Choose a function and adjust the time and temperature. Optionally, add/remove the Shake Reminder by tapping SHAKE, and add/remove Preheat by tapping PREHEAT.
    Note: To rapidly increase or decrease time or temperature, press and hold the + or — buttons.
  • Press and hold the function's button until the air fryer beeps one time.
• To reset a function:
  • Without making changes, press and hold the function's button and at the same time for 3 seconds until the air fryer beeps one time.
• To reset all functions:
  • Press and hold and at the same time for 3 seconds until the air fryer beeps one time.

Cooking Chart

Results may vary. Check out our Recipe Book and Quick Start Guide for a guide to customizing functions for perfect results.
Note: The air fryer will remember the most recent cooking function settings the next time you turn on the air fryer.

*See Shaking Food
**Broil can only be used with one basket at a time.

Air Frying with One Basket

If desired, you can use your air fryer with only the left or right basket.

1. Place the crisper plate into the basket. The crisper plate allows excess oil to drip down to the bottom of the basket.
   Note: The crisper plate may not be used for all recipes, such as for muffins and breads.
2. Tap . The left basket is automatically selected.
3. Select a cooking function.
   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 function.
   To use the right basket only:
   1. Press and hold for 3 seconds to deselect the left basket.
   2. Tap to select the right basket.
4. Optionally, adjust the temperature and time, add/remove Preheat, and add/ remove a Shake Reminder. You can do this anytime during cooking.
   1. Tap to change temperature or time. The temperature or time will blink on the display.
   2. Tap the + or — buttons to change the temperature or time.
      Note:
      • To rapidly increase or decrease time or temperature, press and hold the + or — buttons.
      • If you do not tap , then tapping + or — will automatically change temperature.
   3. Tap SHAKE to add/remove a Shake Reminder.
   4. Tap PREHEAT to add/remove Preheat.
5. Tap to begin air frying.
6. If Preheat is selected, the air fryer will beep 3 times and show "Add Food" when preheating is finished. Add food to the basket.
7. If you added a Shake Reminder, it will appear halfway through cooking time. The air fryer will beep 5 times, and will blink on the display.
   1. 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 off until the basket is replaced.
   2. Shake or flip the food.
   3. Put the basket back into the air fryer.

Note: See Shaking Food.

8. During cooking, tap to turn on the cooking light and monitor the cooking status of the food. The light will automatically turn off after 2 minutes.
9. The air fryer will beep 3 times when finished. The display will show "End".
10. Take the basket out of the air fryer, being careful of hot steam. Use tongs or heat-safe utensils to remove food from the basket.
    
    The hot crisper plate may fall out when turning the basket over.
    1. Make sure the basket is resting on a flat surface.
    2. Watch for hot oil or fat collected in the basket. To avoid splashing, drain oil before replacing the basket.
       
11. Allow to cool before cleaning.

Air Frying with Two Baskets

Use your air fryer with two baskets to cook different foods at the same time. The left and right baskets can be controlled independently from one another.

1. Place the crisper plates into the baskets. The crisper plate allows excess oil to drip down to the bottom of the basket.
   Note: The crisper plate may not be used for all recipes, such as for muffins and breads.
2. Tap . The left basket is automatically selected.
3. Select a cooking function.
   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 function.
4. Optionally, adjust the temperature and time, add/remove Preheat, and add/ remove a Shake Reminder. You can do this anytime during cooking.
   1. Tap to change temperature or time. The temperature or time will blink on the display.
   2. Tap the + or — buttons to change the temperature or time.
      Note:
      • To rapidly increase or decrease time or temperature, press and hold the + or — buttons.
      • If you do not tap , then tapping + or — will automatically change temperature.
   3. Tap SHAKE to add/remove a Shake Reminder.
   4. Tap PREHEAT to add/remove Preheat.
5. To cook with the left basket first, tap .
   Note: Broil can only be used with one basket at a time.
6. Tap to select the right basket. Select a cooking function and adjust the temperature, time, Preheat, and Shake Reminder.
7. Tap to begin air frying with both baskets.
   Note:
   • To pause cooking, tap or to select a basket, then tap .
   • The two baskets work independently, so Preheat, Shake Reminder, cooking time, etc. may differ between baskets.
8. If Preheat is selected, the air fryer will beep 3 times and show "Add Food" when preheating is finished. Add food to the left or right basket.
9. If you added a Shake Reminder, it will appear halfway through cooking time. The air fryer will beep 5 times, and will blink on the display.
   1. 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 off until the basket is replaced.
   2. Shake or flip the food.
   3. Put the basket back into the air fryer.

Note: See Shaking Food.

10. During cooking, tap the left or right to turn on the cooking light and monitor cooking status of the food. The light will automatically turn off after 2 minutes.
11. The left or right air fryer will beep 3 times when finished. The display will show "End".
12. Take the basket out of the air fryer, being careful of hot steam. Use tongs or heat-safe utensils to remove food from the basket.
    
    The hot crisper plate may fall out when turning the basket over.
    1. Make sure the basket is resting on a flat surface.
    2. Watch for hot oil or fat collected in the basket. To avoid splashing, drain oil before replacing the basket. [Figure 3.1]
13. Allow to cool before cleaning.

Sync Cook

The Sync Cook function mirrors settings across the air fryer, so the left and right baskets cook with the same time, temperature, Preheat, and Shake Reminder settings. This allows you to cook large quantities at one time.

1. Tap . The left basket is automatically selected.
2. Select a cooking function.
3. Optionally, adjust the temperature and time, add/remove Preheat, and add/ remove a Shake Reminder.
4. Tap to copy the settings from one basket to the other basket. You can set the left or right basket and the settings will mirror to the other basket.
5. Tap to begin air frying with both baskets.

Note:

• If one or both baskets are currently cooking, Sync Cook will not work.
• Adjusting settings (time, temperature, Preheat, etc.) during Sync Cook will cancel the function.
• Broil cannot be used with Sync Cook.

Sync Finish

The Sync Finish function synchronizes the baskets to finish cooking at the same time.

1. Tap . The left basket is automatically selected.
2. Select a cooking function.
3. Optionally, adjust the temperature and time, add/remove Preheat, and add/ remove a Shake Reminder.
4. Tap to select the right basket. Select a cooking function and adjust the settings.
5. Tap .
6. Tap to begin air frying. The display for the basket with the shorter cooking time will show "Hold".
7. When the cooking times on both baskets match (they have the same time remaining), the air fryer will beep and the other basket will automatically begin air frying.
8. Both baskets will finish cooking at the same time.

Note: Adjusting cook settings (time, temperature, Preheat, etc.) during Sync Finish will cancel the function.

Shaking Food

How to Shake

• During cooking, take the basket out of the air fryer and shake, mix, or flip the food.
  1. To shake food:
     • Hold the basket handle just above a heat-resistant surface for safety purposes. Shake the basket.
  2. If the basket is too heavy to shake:
     1. Place the basket on a heat-resistant holder or surface.
     2. Carefully shake the basket.

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

3. 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 off 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 lose heat.

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.
• The Shake Reminder is designed to remind you to check on your food. Tap SHAKE to turn on the Shake Reminder. Certain functions use the Shake Reminder automatically (see Cooking Function Settings).

Shake Reminder

• The Shake Reminder will alert you with 5 beeps, and 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 .
• The Shake Reminder will go away once you take out the basket.

Cooking Guide

Overfilling

• If the basket is overfilled, food will cook unevenly.
• Do not pack in food. Heaping amounts of food may touch the heating coils and cause a fire hazard.

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.
• Do not use cooking sprays with propellants. Propellants may damage the air fryer basket's nonstick coating.

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 basket.
• 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.

French Fries

• 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.

Note: For recipes and cooking inspiration, check out the VeSync app and Recipe Book.

More Functions

Monitor Cooking Status

• Tap to turn the cooking light on/off.
• View the food cooking through the clear basket window without removing the basket from the air fryer.

Note:

• The cooking light will automatically turn off after 2 minutes.
• When the air fryer is cooking and you reinsert the basket or tap , the cooking light will turn off after 30 seconds.

Switching Temperature Units

• Press and hold 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.

Turn Sound On/Off

• Press and hold PREHEAT and SHAKE at the same time for 3 seconds until the air fryer beeps once.
• Repeat to turn the sound back on.

Pausing

• Tap to pause cooking. The air fryer will stop heating, and will blink until you tap to resume cooking.
• After 3 minutes of inactivity, the air fryer will turn off.
• This allows you to pause the cooking function without removing the basket from the air fryer.

Automatically Resume Cooking

• If you pull out the basket, the air fryer will pause cooking automatically.
• When you return the basket, the air fryer will automatically resume cooking based on your previous settings.

Automatic Shutoff

• If the air fryer has no active cooking functions, the air fryer will clear all settings and turn off after 3 minutes of inactivity.

Overheat Protection

• If the air fryer overheats under normal circumstances, it will automatically shut down as a safety feature.
• Let the air fryer cool down completely before using it again.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Note:

• Always clean the air fryer baskets and crisper plates after every use.
• Lining the basket with foil (except the crisper plate) may make cleanup easier.

1. Turn off 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 and crisper plates are dishwasher-safe. You can also wash them with hot, soapy water and a nonabrasive sponge. Soak if necessary.
   Note:
   • The baskets and crisper plates have a nonstick coating. Avoid using metal utensils and abrasive cleaning materials.
   • There may be water spots on the basket window after washing. This is normal. Run the air fryer for 15 minutes to completely dry the basket.
4. For stubborn grease:
   1. 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.
   2. Use a sponge to spread the paste on the basket and crisper plate and scrub. Let them sit for 15 minutes before rinsing.
   3. Wash basket and crisper plate 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. If needed, clean the heating coil to remove food debris.
   
6. Allow the air fryer to dry completely before use.

Note: Make sure the heating coil is completely dry before turning on the air fryer.

ACCESSORIES

Additional and replacement accessories are available for your air fryer. For more information, contact Customer Support.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your problem is not listed, please contact Customer Support.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS & WARNINGS

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

Key Safety Points

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Hot steam is released through openings. Keep your hands and face clear of openings.
• 
  The hot crisper plate may fall out when turning the basket over.

Note:

• Firmly insert the crisper plate into the basket to reduce the chance of it falling out.
• Always use tongs to carefully remove hot food.

General Safety

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the air fryer housing, cord, or plug 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 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.
• 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 basket) if it contains hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Always place the crisper plate on a heat-resistant surface after removing it from the basket.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Metal fragments can break off the scouring 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.
• 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.
• Do not allow children to clean or perform maintenance on the air fryer.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• 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.

While Air Frying

• An air fryer works with hot air only. Never fill the basket with oil or fat.
• Never use your air fryer without the basket in place.
• 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 use cooking sprays with propellants. Propellants may damage the air fryer basket's coating.
• Do not touch the basket or crisper plate 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 paper, parchment paper, or foil 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. 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.
• Do not leave your air fryer unattended while in use.
• To turn the air fryer off, press once. will remain orange and all other buttons will turn off.
• To unplug, grab the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.

Power & Cord

• 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.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• 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 plug's protective cover to prevent a choking hazard.
• Keep the air fryer and its cord out of reach of children.
• Never use an outlet below the counter when plugging in your air fryer.
• 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.
• Your air fryer should only be used with 120V, 60Hz electrical systems. Do not plug into another type of outlet.
  

Extension Cords

• 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.

Items marked with the following symbol may reach high temperatures and should be handled carefully.

Hot surface.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have any questions or concerns about your new product, please contact our helpful Customer Support Team.

Arovast Corporation
1202 N. Miller St., Suite A
Anaheim, CA 92806, USA
Email: support@cosori.com
Toll-Free: 1-888-402-1684
Support Hours
Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–5:00 pm PST/PDT
*Please have your invoice and order ID ready before contacting Customer Support.

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