Cosori CAG-A601S-KUS Smart Indoor Grill Manual

Cosori CAG-A601S-KUS Smart Indoor Grill Manual

Specifications

Package Contents

• 1 x Aeroblaze Indoor Grill
• 1 x Smoke Filter (Pre-Installed)
• 1 x Cooking Pot
• 1 x Grill Grate
• 1 x Basket
• 1 x Cleaning Brush
• 1 x Recipe Book
• 1 x Quick Reference Guide
• 1 x User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Key Safety Points

• 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 replace the brush roll cover, align the slot on the cover with the tab (Fig. 6) and snap the cover into place. Replace 6 screws (Fig. 7).

General Safety 

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the air fryer housing, cord, or plug in water or liquid.
• Closely supervise children near your air fryer.
• Unplug when not in use, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
• Do not use your air fryer if it is damaged, not working, or if the cord or plug is damaged. Contact Customer Support (see page 19).
• 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 pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
• This air fryer is not intended for use 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 the use of the air fryer by a person responsible for their safety.

While Cooking

• An indoor grill works with hot air only. Never fill the cooking pot with oil or fat.
• Do not place oversized foods or metal utensils (except for Cosori accessories) into your grill.
• Do not place paper, cardboard, or non-heat-resistant plastic into your grill, or any materials which may catch fire or melt.
• To avoid overheating, do not use metal foil in the grill unless directed. Use extreme caution when using foil, and always fit foil as securely as possible. If the foil contacts the grill’s splatter guard or heating element, this can cause overheating and risk of fire.
• Never put baking or parchment paper into the grill without food on top. Air circulation can cause the paper to move and touch the splatter guard or heating element.
• Always use heat-safe containers. Be extremely cautious if using containers that aren’t metal or glass.
• Keep your grill away from flammable materials (curtains, tablecloths, walls, etc.). Use on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface away from heat sources or liquids.
• Immediately turn off and unplug your grill 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 the smoke to clear before opening the lid. If the cause was not burnt food, contact Customer Support.
• Do not leave your grill unattended while in use.

Power & Cord

• Your grill 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 plugin that outlet. Do not alter the plug in any way.
• Do not let the power cord (or any extension cord) hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Your grill should only be used with 120V, 60Hz electrical systems. Do not plug into another type of outlet.
• 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.
• Unplugging the power cord will disable the remote control of the grill and temporarily disconnect the grill from VeSync and other third-party apps.

Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
This indoor grill 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.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INDOOR GRILL

Your Cosori Indoor Grill uses rapid 360° air circulation technology to cook with little-to-no oil for crispy, delicious food with up to 85% less fat than traditionally deep-fried foods. With 6 convenient cooking functions and ceramic-coated accessories, the Cosori Indoor Grill is the star of your kitchen.

Indoor Grill Diagram

• A. Top Handle
• B. Splatter Guard
• C. Heating Element
• D. Cooking Pot Interlock
• E. Control Panel
• F. Basket
• G. Grill Grate
• H. Cooking Pot
• I. Upper Air Intake
• J. Filter Cover
• K. Smoke Filter
• L. Oil Collector
• M. Power Cord
• N. Lower Air Outlet
• O. Feet
• P. Cleaning Brush
• Q. Bottom Air Intake

DISPLAY

CONTROLS

Power Button 

• Press to turn the grill on/off.
• While the grill is cooking or paused, press to cancel cooking. The grill will return to standby.
• Press and hold for 5 seconds to pair with the VeSync app. See the VeSync in-app instructions for more information.
• Press and hold for 15 seconds to reset the grill to factory settings. This will disconnect the grill from Wi-Fi®, remove the grill from the VeSync app, and restore all default cooking function settings.

START/PAUSE Button

• Press to start or stop a cooking function.
• Press to resume cooking after pausing.

SHAKE Button

• Press to add or remove a Shake Reminder.
• The Shake Reminder will appear halfway through the remaining cooking time. The grill will beep, and “ ” will blink on the display. This will repeat every 60 seconds and turn off after 2 minutes if there is no activity.
• The Shake Reminder will also stop blinking and beeping if you open the lid to flip food.
• The Shake Reminder cannot be added to the Dehydrate function.
• For more information on shaking,

KEEP WARM Button 

• Press before or during cooking to select the Keep Warm function.
• If selected, the Keep Warm function will begin after the cooking time is over.
• Keep Warm function defaults to 140°F for 5 minutes and can only be adjusted on the VeSync app.
• Keep Warm cannot be added to the Dehydrate function.

Cooking Functions

Time Increment Chart

Temperature Increment Chart

Note:

• If the grill is inactive for 10 minutes, it will turn off automatically.
• When you open the lid during cooking (such as to shake food), the grill will pause cooking automatically. When you close the lid, the grill will resume cooking.
• When the grill is plugged in and turned off, it will remember its previous settings.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Setting Up

1. 1. Remove all packaging from the bread maker, including any temporary stickers.
2. Place the bread maker on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface. Keep away from areas that can be damaged by steam
   (such as walls or cupboards).
   Note: Leave 5 inches / 13 cm of space behind and above the bread maker. [Figure 1.1] Leave enough room in front of the bread maker to remove the bread pan.
   
3. Open the lid and remove the bread pan.
4. Wash the kneading blade, bread pan, and accessories thoroughly with a nonabrasive sponge.
5. Wipe the inside and outside of the bread maker with a slightly moist cloth. Dry with a towel.
6. Put the bread pan back inside the bread maker.

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 there is no food or packaging in the grill and plug it in.
2. Place the splash guard on the underside of the lid, below the heating element.
3. Place the cooking pot in the base, then place the grill grate on top of the cooking pot.
4. Remove the filter cover and slide the filter into the back of the grill with the pull tabs facing outward. Replace the filter cover. [Figure 1.2]
5. Press POWER, then press MAX.
6. Press START/PAUSE to begin heating. The START/PAUSE button will light up, and the display will show the timer counting down.
7. The grill will stop heating and beep several times when finished.

Note:

• You may notice a slight smell during this process. This is normal for a new grill.
• The outside of the grill will be hot during and after use. To open, use a handle and a heat-resistant glove or oven mitt to avoid touching the surface of the grill.
  

VeSync App Setup

Note: Due to ongoing updates and improvements, the VeSync app may be slightly different than shown in the manual. In case of any differences, follow the in-app instructions.

1. To download the VeSync app, scan the QR code or search “VeSync” in the Apple App Store® or Google Play Store.
   Note: For Android™ users, choose “Allow” to use VeSync
   
2. Open the VeSync app. If you already have an account, tap login. To create a new account, tap Sign Up.
3. Turn on Bluetooth® on your phone.
4. Tap + in the VeSync app and select your grill. 5. Follow the in-app instructions to finish setting up your grill.

Note: You must create your own VeSync account to use third-party services and products. These will not work with a guest account. With a VeSync account, you can also allow your family and friends to control your grill.

COOKING WITH YOUR INDOOR GRILL

Note: You can use the VeSync app to control your indoor grill, follow in-app recipes, and more

CAUTION:

• The outer surface of the grill, including the lid, is hot during and after use. The temperature may be over 212°F / 100°C. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle.
• Always use heat-resistant gloves, pads, or oven mitts when handling hot materials, and when placing items in or removing items from the grill.
• Do not fill the cooking pot with liquid or fat. This may cause damage to the grill.
• To avoid excess smoke, use oils such as grapeseed, canola, or vegetable oil. Oils with a lower smoking point, such as olive oil, will produce more smoke during cooking.

Using the Accessories

There are 3 accessories included with your grill: the cooking pot, basket, and grill grate. The cooking functions require different accessories, so make sure to use the correct accessory. Follow the recipe instructions or the suggestions given in each function section. Always make sure the cooking pot is properly in place at the bottom of the grill before cooking. [Figure 2.1] The cooking pot is not intended to be used to place food on. When cooking, do not cook with the grill grate and the basket inserted at the same time.

Cooking Functions

Cooking functions are programmed with an ideal time and temperature for cooking certain foods. For more information on each cooking function, see its individual section, or the Cooking Functions Quick Reference Chart.

Customizing Cooking Functions

• You can customize a cooking function’s default settings, including time and temperature.
• To change a function’s default settings:
  • When the grill is not cooking or is paused, use the controls to choose the settings you want to change for a function button. You can choose the time, temperature, Preheat setting, Keep Warm setting, and Shake setting.
  • Press and hold the function button for 3 seconds until the grill beeps 1 time.
• To reset a function to its original default settings:
  •  Make sure the grill is not cooking or is paused.
  • Without making any changes, press and hold the function button for 8 seconds total.
  •  The grill will beep once after 3 seconds, and then again after 5 more seconds to indicate the temperature and time settings returning to their defaults.

Note:

• You can also customize and reset functions using the VeSync app.
• Press and hold the PREHEAT and SHAKE button to reset all functions to their default settings.

Cooking Functions Quick Reference Chart

Crisp Function (“CRISP”)

This function is ideal for cooking a variety of food, including French fries and chicken wings. Uses high heat and airflow.

1. Place the cooking pot into the base of the grill, followed by the basket.
2. Close the lid, press, then press CRISP.
3. Optionally, customize the temperature and time.
   1. Press TEMP to control temperature. Use +/– to adjust the temperature between 300°–450°F / 150°–230°C.
   2. b. Press TIME to control time. Use +/– to adjust the time between 1 min–60 min.
   3. c. If you would like to bypass preheating, press PREHEAT to deselect the preheat function.
4. Optionally select SHAKE to add a Shake Reminder.
5. Optionally, select KEEP WARM to have the Keep Warm function turn on after your food is done cooking.
   1. a. Customize temperature and time settings for Keep Warm in the VeSync app while food is warming or cooking is paused.
6. Carefully lift the lid using the handle while wearing oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves and place food into the grill. The grill will automatically pause heating while the lid is open.
   1. a. Do not overfill the basket.
   2. b. For best results, add food up to one-third of the basket’s capacity.
7. Close the lid and resume cooking. The display will light up to indicate that your food is cooking.
8. 10. When cooking is done, the grill will beep and END will show on the display. Carefully remove food and leave the lid open so that the grill can cool.

Broil Function (“BROIL”)

This function focuses heat on the tops of foods, including cheeses, sausages, and vegetables. Uses high heat.

1. Place the cooking pot into the base of the grill, followed by the basket.
2. Close the lid, press, then press CRISP.
3. Optionally, customize the temperature and time.
   1. Press TEMP to control temperature. Use +/– to adjust the temperature between 300°–450°F / 150°–230°C.
   2. b. Press TIME to control time. Use +/– to adjust the time between 1 min–60 min.
   3. c. If you would like to bypass preheating, press PREHEAT to deselect the preheat function.
4. Optionally select SHAKE to add a Shake Reminder.
5. Optionally, select KEEP WARM to have the Keep Warm function turn on after your food is done cooking.
   1. a. Customize temperature and time settings for Keep Warm in the VeSync app while food is warming or cooking is paused.
6. Carefully lift the lid using the handle while wearing oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves and place food into the grill. The grill will automatically pause heating while the lid is open.
   1. a. Do not overfill the basket.
   2. b. For best results, add food up to one-third of the basket’s capacity.
7. Close the lid and resume cooking. The display will light up to indicate that your food is cooking.
8. 10. When cooking is done, the grill will beep and END will show on the display. Carefully remove food and leave the lid open so that the grill can cool.

Roast Function (“ROAST”)

This function focuses heat on the tops of foods, including cheeses, sausages, and vegetables. Uses high heat.

1. Place the cooking pot into the base of the grill, followed by the basket.
2. Close the lid, press, then press CRISP.
3. Optionally, customize the temperature and time.
   1. Press TEMP to control temperature. Use +/– to adjust the temperature between 300°–450°F / 150°–230°C.
   2. b. Press TIME to control time. Use +/– to adjust the time between 1 min–60 min.
   3. c. If you would like to bypass preheating, press PREHEAT to deselect the preheat function.
4. Optionally select SHAKE to add a Shake Reminder.
5. Optionally, select KEEP WARM to have the Keep Warm function turn on after your food is done cooking.
   1. a. Customize temperature and time settings for Keep Warm in the VeSync app while food is warming or cooking is paused.
6. Carefully lift the lid using the handle while wearing oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves and place food into the grill. The grill will automatically pause heating while the lid is open.
   1. a. Do not overfill the basket.
   2. b. For best results, add food up to one-third of the basket’s capacity.
7. Close the lid and resume cooking. The display will light up to indicate that your food is cooking.
8. 10. When cooking is done, the grill will beep and END will show on the display. Carefully remove food and leave the lid open so that the grill can cool.

Bake Function (“BAKE”)

This function focuses heat on the tops of foods, including cheeses, sausages, and vegetables. Uses high heat.

1. Place the cooking pot into the base of the grill, followed by the basket.
2. Close the lid, press, then press CRISP.
3. Optionally, customize the temperature and time.
   1. Press TEMP to control temperature. Use +/– to adjust the temperature between 300°–450°F / 150°–230°C.
   2. b. Press TIME to control time. Use +/– to adjust the time between 1 min–60 min.
   3. c. If you would like to bypass preheating, press PREHEAT to deselect the preheat function.
4. Optionally select SHAKE to add a Shake Reminder.
5. Optionally, select KEEP WARM to have the Keep Warm function turn on after your food is done cooking.
   1. a. Customize temperature and time settings for Keep Warm in the VeSync app while food is warming or cooking is paused.
6. Carefully lift the lid using the handle while wearing oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves and place food into the grill. The grill will automatically pause heating while the lid is open.
   1. a. Do not overfill the basket.
   2. b. For best results, add food up to one-third of the basket’s capacity.
7. Close the lid and resume cooking. The display will light up to indicate that your food is cooking.
8. 10. When cooking is done, the grill will beep and END will show on the display. Carefully remove food and leave the lid open so that the grill can cool.

Air Grill Function (“AIR GRILL”)

This function focuses heat on the tops of foods, including cheeses, sausages, and vegetables. Uses high heat.

1. Place the cooking pot into the base of the grill, followed by the basket.
2. Close the lid, press, then press CRISP.
3. Optionally, customize the temperature and time.
   1. Press TEMP to control temperature. Use +/– to adjust the temperature between 300°–450°F / 150°–230°C.
   2. b. Press TIME to control time. Use +/– to adjust the time between 1 min–60 min.
   3. c. If you would like to bypass preheating, press PREHEAT to deselect the preheat function.
4. Optionally select SHAKE to add a Shake Reminder.
5. Optionally, select KEEP WARM to have the Keep Warm function turn on after your food is done cooking.
   1. a. Customize temperature and time settings for Keep Warm in the VeSync app while food is warming or cooking is paused.
6. Carefully lift the lid using the handle while wearing oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves and place food into the grill. The grill will automatically pause heating while the lid is open.
   1. a. Do not overfill the basket.
   2. b. For best results, add food up to one-third of the basket’s capacity.
7. Close the lid and resume cooking. The display will light up to indicate that your food is cooking.
8. 10. When cooking is done, the grill will beep and END will show on the display. Carefully remove food and leave the lid open so that the grill can cool.

Dehydrate Function (“DEHYDRATE”)

This function focuses heat on the tops of foods, including cheeses, sausages, and vegetables. Uses high heat.

1. Place the cooking pot into the base of the grill, followed by the basket.
2. Close the lid, press, then press CRISP.
3. Optionally, customize the temperature and time.
   1. Press TEMP to control temperature. Use +/– to adjust the temperature between 300°–450°F / 150°–230°C.
   2. b. Press TIME to control time. Use +/– to adjust the time between 1 min–60 min.
   3. c. If you would like to bypass preheating, press PREHEAT to deselect the preheat function.
4. Optionally select SHAKE to add a Shake Reminder.
5. Optionally, select KEEP WARM to have the Keep Warm function turn on after your food is done cooking.
   1. a. Customize temperature and time settings for Keep Warm in the VeSync app while food is warming or cooking is paused.
6. Carefully lift the lid using the handle while wearing oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves and place food into the grill. The grill will automatically pause heating while the lid is open.
   1. a. Do not overfill the basket.
   2. b. For best results, add food up to one-third of the basket’s capacity.
7. Close the lid and resume cooking. The display will light up to indicate that your food is cooking.
8. 10. When cooking is done, the grill will beep and END will show on the display. Carefully remove food and leave the lid open so that the grill can cool.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Clean grill accessories (including cooking pot, splatter guard, etc.) and grill interior after every use.

1. Before cleaning, turn off and unplug the grill, and allow it to cool completely. Open the lid for faster cooling.
2. Apply a non-abrasive liquid cleanser or a mild spray solution to a soft, damp cloth or sponge (not the grill surface) and wipe all parts of the grill. Do not use a dry cloth on the display screen, or it may be scratched.
3. Clean the splatter guard using a nonabrasive liquid cleanser or a mild spray solution and a soft, damp cloth or sponge.
   Note: The oil and oil collector will be hot after cooking. Allow the grill to cool before cleaning the oil collector
4. To remove the oil collector for cleaning, pull the oil collector carefully from the back of the grill.
5. Carefully dispose of oil, then clean the empty oil collector using a non-abrasive liquid cleanser or a mild spray solution and a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Allow to dry completely before replacing the grill.
6. Remove the filter cover and take out the filter. Clean using a non-abrasive liquid cleanser or a mild spray solution and a soft, damp cloth or sponge.
   Note: The filter and filter cover will be hot after cooking. Allow the grill to cool before cleaning the filter.

Replacing the Filter

After a period of use, the lights over the CRISP and ROAST buttons will flash, and “Replace Filter” will show on the display to indicate that the filter needs to be replaced.

1. Open the grill lid or press any button to stop the indicators.
2. Remove the filter cover and remove the filter from the back of the grill.
3. Insert a new filter into the back of the grill with the pull tabs facing outward. Replace the filter cover
4. Press and hold the CRISP and ROAST buttons at the same time for 5 seconds. The grill will beep and “Reset Done” will appear on the display.

Note: The grill will still operate when the filter needs to be replaced, but will not capture smoke or odors as effectively. For best results, replace the filter every 6 months or after approximately 60 uses.

TROUBLESHOOTING

VESYNC APP TROUBLESHOOTING

My smart air purifier isn’t connecting to the VeSync app.

• Make sure your phone has Bluetooth® turned on and is not currently connected to another Bluetooth device.
• During the setup process, you must be on a secure 2.4GHz Wi-Fi® network. Confirm that the network is working correctly.
• Try moving your air purifier closer to the router. Your phone should be as close as possible to your air purifier.
• Your router may need to be at a higher location, away from obstructions.
• Make sure your air purifier and router are away from appliances (such as microwave ovens, refrigerators, electronic devices, etc.) to avoid signal interference.
• If you’re using a VPN, make sure it’s turned off while setting up your air purifier.
• Disable portal authentication for your Wi-Fi network. If portal authentication is enabled, the air purifier will not be able to access your Wi-Fi network, and the setup will fail.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Terms & Policy
Arovast Corporation (“Arovast”) warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase. Arovast agrees, at our option during the warranty period, to repair any defect in material or workmanship or furnish an equal product in exchange without charge, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction and proof of the date of purchase.

There is no other express warranty. This warranty does not apply:

• If the product has been modified from its original condition;
• If the product has not been used in accordance with directions and instructions in the user manual;
• To damages or defects caused by accident, abuse, misuse, or improper or inadequate maintenance;
• To damages or defects caused by service or repair of the product performed by an unauthorized service provider or by anyone other than Arovast;
• To damages or defects occurring during commercial use, rental use, or any use for which the product is not intended;
• To damages or defects exceeding the cost of the product.

Arovast will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the use of the product covered by this warranty. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable to any subsequent owner of the product regardless of whether the product is transferred during the specified term of the warranty.

This warranty does not extend to products purchased from unauthorized sellers. Arovast’s warranty extends only to products purchased from authorized sellers that are subject to Arovast’s quality controls and have agreed to follow its quality controls. All implied warranties are limited to the period of this limited warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

REFERENCE LINK

https://cosori.com/products/aeroblaze-indoor-grill

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