User Manual VeSync Aeroblaze™ Indoor Grill Model Line: CAG-A601 Models: CAG-A601S-KUS, CAG-A601S-KUSR Questions or Concerns? Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–5:00 pm PST/PDT support@cosori.
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Table of Contents Package Contents Package Contents Specifications Important Safeguards 3 3 4 1 x Aeroblaze Indoor Grill 1 x Smoke Filter (Pre-Installed) 1 x Drip Tray Getting to Know Your Indoor Grill Display Controls Before First Use • Setting Up • Test Run • VeSync App Setup Cooking with Your Indoor Grill • Using the Accessories • Splatter Guard Assembly • Oil Collector Assembly • Cooking Functions • VeSync App Functions • Preheat Function (“PREHEAT”) • Crisp Function (“CRISP”) • Broil Function (“BRO
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow basic safety precautions when using your indoor grill. Read all instructions. Key Safety Points • Do not touch hot surfaces. To open, use handle and a heat-resistant glove or oven mitt to avoid touching the surface of the grill. • The outside of the grill, including the lid, is hot during and after use.
While Cooking Power & Cord • An indoor grill works with hot air only. Never fill the drip tray with oil or fat. • 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 plug in that outlet. Do not alter the plug in any way. • Do not place oversized foods or metal utensils (except for Cosori accessories) into your grill.
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 F B G H E C D I P J K L M N 6 A. B. C. D. E. F. Top Handle Splatter Guard Heating Element Drip Tray Interlock Control Panel Basket G. H.
DISPLAY Temperature Display Celsius/Fahrenheit Indicators Shake Reminder Cooking Status Wi-Fi® Icon Note: This indicates app configuration status. See the VeSync in-app instructions for more information.
CONTROLS Power Button TEMP Button • Press to turn the grill on/off. • Press + or – to adjust temperature in increments of +/- 5°F. • 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. (see page 11) • Press and hold for 15 seconds to reset the grill to factory settings.
Cooking Functions Crisp Air Grill (Low, Medium, High, Max) Roast Broil Bake Dehydrate Preheat Keep Warm Time Increment Chart Crisp, Broil, Roast, Bake Press once +/- 1-minute increments Press and hold +/- 15-minute increments Press or press and hold +/- 15-minute increments Below 60 minutes 1–2 hours Dehydrate Press once +/- 5-minute increments Press and hold +/- 30-minute increments Press or press and hold +/- 30-minute increments Below 60 minutes 1–2 hours Temperature Increment Chart
BEFORE FIRST USE Setting Up Test Run 1. A test run will help you become familiar with your grill, make sure it’s working correctly, and clean it of possible residues. Remove all packaging around and inside the grill, including any temporary stickers. 2. Place on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface, away from anything that can be damaged by steam or heat (such as walls or cupboards). Note: Leave 7 inches / 18 cm of space behind and 8 in / 20 cm of space above the grill. [Figure 1.
VeSync App Setup Note: Due to ongoing updates and improvements, 3. Turn on Bluetooth® on your phone. the VeSync app may be slightly different than 4. Tap + in the VeSync app and select your grill. 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. 5. Follow the in-app instructions to finish setting up 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. (see page 16). CAUTION: • The outer surface of the grill, including the lid, is hot during and after use. 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.
Splatter Guard Assembly Oil Collector Assembly 1. 1. Align the splatter guard with the slots on the underside of the grill lid. [Figure 2.2] 2. Use one or both thumbs to gently push the handle of the splatter guard into place. Align the oil collector with the slot on the back of the unit. [Figure 2.3] 2. Gently push the oil collector into place. Note: Make sure that the oil collector is securely in place before cooking. Note: Make sure that the splatter guard is securely in place before cooking.
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: 1.
Air Grill (Max) Crisp • Grill setting using highest heat and highest air flow • Best used to achieve grill marks on seared meats and other foods • Cooks using high heat and high air flow • Best used for crispy foods, such as chicken wings, fries, or bacon Grill grate Basket Roast Bake • Best for melting cheeses, cooking sausages, vegetables, and browning the tops of foods • Cooks using low to high heat and even airflow to cook food thoroughly • Best used for large or tougher cuts of meats, larger veg
VeSync App Functions The VeSync app allows you to access additional smart functions, including those listed below. Remote Control Custom Cooking Programs • All grill functions can be controlled remotely (except for starting cooking, for safety reasons). • Multiple presets can be combined to make customized cooking programs for multi-phase cooking. • Cooking progress can be monitored from a distance.
Preheat Function (“PREHEAT”) We recommend preheating before placing food inside the grill, unless your grill is already hot. Food will not cook thoroughly without preheating. 1. Plug in. Press to turn on the grill. 2. Select a cooking preset. The PREHEAT function will light up automatically. 3. Optionally, bypass preheating by pressing the PREHEAT button. a. If you’ve deselected the Preheat function, place food in the basket before pressing . Press to start cooking.
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 drip tray into the base of the grill, followed by the basket. 2. Close the lid, press CRISP. , then press 3. Optionally, customize the temperature and time. a. Press TEMP to control temperature. Use +/– to adjust the temperature between 300°–450°F / 150°–230°C. b. Press TIME to control time. Use +/– to adjust the time between 1 min–60 min. c.
Broil Function (“BROIL”) This function focuses heat on the tops of foods, including cheeses, sausages, and vegetables. Uses high heat. 1. Place the drip tray into the base of the grill, followed by the basket. 2. Close the lid, press , then press BROIL. 3. Optionally, customize the temperature and time. 5. Optionally, select KEEP WARM to add the Keep Warm function after your food is done cooking. The grill will beep and the display will light up to indicate that food is being warmed. a.
Roast Function (“ROAST”) This function cooks food thoroughly and is best used for large or tougher cuts of meats and larger vegetables. Uses low to high heat and even airflow. 1. Place the drip tray into the base of the grill, followed by the basket. 2. Close the lid, press ROAST. , then press 3. Optionally, customize the temperature and time. a. Press TEMP to control temperature. Use +/– to adjust the temperature between 250°–500°F / 120°–260°C. b. Press TIME to control time.
Bake Function (“BAKE”) This function is ideal for making breads, cakes, muffins, pies, and cookies. Uses low to medium heat to cook food evenly. 1. Place the drip tray into the base of the grill, followed by the basket. 2. Close the lid, press BAKE. , then press 3. Optionally, customize the temperature and time. a. Press TEMP to control temperature. Use +/– to adjust the temperature between 150°–400°F / 120°–205°C. b. Press TIME to control time. Use +/– to adjust the time between 1 min–4 hr. c.
Air Grill Function (“AIR GRILL”) This function is ideal for cooking openfaced sandwiches, thin cuts of meat (such as bacon), poultry, fish, sausages, and vegetables. Can also be used to brown the tops of casseroles, gratins, and desserts. 1. Place the drip tray into the base of the grill, followed by the grill grate. 2. Close the lid, press , then press AIR GRILL or directly select the Low, Medium, High, or Max heat setting. 3. Optionally, customize the temperature and time. b.
Dehydrate Function (“DEHYDRATE”) This function combines low and stable heat with steady airflow to evenly dry out foods without cooking. Ideal for drying herbs, fruit, or making beef jerky. 1. Place the drip tray into the base of the grill, followed by the basket. 2. Place food into the basket. a. For best results, add food in a single layer. 3. Close the lid, press DEHYDRATE. , then press a. Press TEMP to control temperature. Use +/– to adjust the temperature between 105°–195°F / 40°–90°C. b.
Shaking Food Shake Reminder How to Shake • The Shake Reminder is designed to remind you to check on your food, usually to flip or mix it. Press SHAKE to turn on the Shake Reminder. • Add the Shake Reminder to your cooking program by pressing SHAKE. • You can use the Shake Reminder with any cooking function except Dehydrate. We especially recommend using the Shake Reminder with the Crisp function (see page 18). • Use tongs or other utensils to mix or flip the food.
ACCESSORIES Additional and replacement accessories are available for your indoor grill. For more information, contact Customer Support (see page 32) or visit cosori.com. CARE & MAINTENANCE Clean grill accessories (including drip tray, 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.
Cleaning the Splatter Guard Storage Clean the splatter guard after every use to prevent grease or food residue from becoming permanently stuck to the mesh. 1. 1. 3. Place the grill grate into the basket, then insert the basket into the grill. Optionally, soak the splatter guard overnight to help soften grease and residues. 2. Use the cleaning brush to remove grease from the edges of the guard. Deep Clean Deep clean the splatter guard to remove excess grease and food residue. 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution The grill will not turn on. Make sure the grill is plugged in. The grill has a plastic smell. New grills may have a plastic smell. This is normal. Follow the instructions for a Test Run to get rid of the plastic smell (page 10). Increase cooking temperature or time. Food is not completely cooked. Place smaller batches of food into the grill. Decrease cooking temperature or time. Food is overcooked or burned.
A thermometer shows that the grill temperature is different from the grill setting. Commonly used thermometers usually have low sensitivity and take over 10 minutes to measure the correct temperature. This will not affect cooking. Display shows Error Code “E1”. There is an open circuit in the temperature monitor. Contact Customer Support (see page 32). Display shows Error Code “E2”. There is a short circuit in the temperature monitor. Contact Customer Support (see page 32).
VESYNC APP TROUBLESHOOTING Why isn’t my grill connecting to the VeSync app? • During the setup process, you must be on a secure 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi® network. Confirm that the network is working correctly. • Make sure the Wi-Fi password you entered is correct. • Turn on Bluetooth® on your phone (for Android™ users, make sure Location is turned on as well). • Make sure your grill and phone are within 30 ft / 10 m of each other. • Reset the grill by pressing and holding for 15 seconds, then try connecting again.
FCC 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.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Product Models Cosori VeSync Aeroblaze Indoor Grill CAG-A601S-KUS, CAG-A601S-KUSR For your own reference, we strongly recommend that you record your order ID and date of purchase. Order ID Date of Purchase 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 1 year from the date of original purchase.
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 Support Hours Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–5:00 pm PST/PDT Email: support@cosori.com Toll-Free: (888) 402-1684 * Please have your invoice and order ID ready before contacting Customer Support.
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