Instant VORTEX PLUS 4QT Specification sheet

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INSTANT®VORTEX™
PLUS 4QT
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to your new Instant®Vortex™Plus!
This Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer can help you cook delicious meals
with less oil and less hassle. We hope you fall in love with Instant air
frying, and enjoy it in your kitchen for years to come!
Welcome
Before using your new Vortex Plus, read all instructions,
including the Safety and Warranty document. Failure to follow
the safeguards and instructions may result in injury and/or
property damage.
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What’s in the box 2
Using your Vortex 3
Initial set up 6
Cooking 8
Cleaning 13
Learn more 14
CONTENTS
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Air Fryer
Air Vents (rear)
Control Panel
Dial
Air fryer basket handle
Power Cord (rear)
Air fryer basket
Cooking chamber (inside)
Remember to recycle!
We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle
everything that can be recycled where you live. Be sure to keep this
Guide, along with the Safety and Warranty insert for reference.
Cooking tray
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
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USING YOUR VORTEX PLUS
Control panel
We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.
1. Smart Programs
• Air Fry
• Roast
• Broil
• Bake
• Reheat
• Dehydrate
2. Time
3. Temperature
4. Display
• Cooking time
• Cooking temperature
• Messages
5. Control Dial
• Used to select time and temperature
6. Cancel
7. Start
Air Fry
Roast
Broil
Cancel
Bake
Reheat
Dehy-
drate
Start
Time Temp
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Getting started
Once the Vortex Plus is plugged in, the Control Panel will light up. After
a second, the display will show Off. After another second, the unit will
enter Standby mode.
If your Instant Vortex Plus is left inactive for over 2 minutes, the
display will dim.
Turning sound On/Off
When in Standby mode, press and hold Time and Temp
for 5 seconds until the display shows S OFF or S ON.
Audible safety alerts (beeps) cannot be turned off.
Choosing temperature unit
Choose which cooking temperature unit you would like to use,
Fahrenheit or Celsius.
• While in Standby mode, press and hold Temp for 5 seconds,
until display shows either Unit F or Unit C.
Save custom settings
You can set and save custom Time and Temperature settings for
Smart Programs.
Time
1. Select the Smart Program you want to change.
2. Press Time button and use the Control Dial to change
the temperature.
3. Press Start to save your changes.
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Temperature
1. Select the Smart Program you want to change.
2. Press Temperature button and use the Control Dial to change
the temperature.
3. Press Start to save your changes.
The next time you use that Smart Programs the new temperature or time is
used. Adjustments made after cooking begins are not saved.
Reset Smart Programs to original settings
Reset individual Smart Programs
• With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one
Smart Program button for 5 seconds.
The Smart Program’s cooking time and temperature are restored
to the factory default setting.
Reset all Smart Programs
• With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold the
Control Dial until the cooker beeps.
All Smart Program cooking times and temperatures are restored
to the factory default setting.
Cancel active cooking program
You can cancel any cooking program at any time.
• While in Standby, Preheating or active cooking program, press
Cancel. Depending on the temperature of the unit, the internal fan
may keep running to cool the unit.
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Initial set up
Unpack
1. Remove your new Vortex Plus from the box.
2. Remove all the packaging material from in and around the
air fryer.
3. Make sure to remove all the accessories from inside the cooking
chamber.
4. Don’t remove the safety warning stickers or the rating label from
the air fryer.
Clean before use
1. Wipe the interior with a damp cloth. Use a clean, soft cloth
to dry.
2. Wash the accessories with hot water and dish soap. Rinse
with warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry.
Placement
1. Place your Vortex Plus on a stable, level surface, away from
combustible material and external heat sources. Do not place your
Vortex Plus on top of another appliance.
2. Make sure to leave at least 5 in / 13 cm of space above and around
all sides of the appliance to allow for sufficient air flow.
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Test run
Before using your new Instant Vortex Plus for the first time, you
must perform a test to ensure the unit is working properly.
To perform a test run:
1. Follow cooking instructions on page 10.
2. Insert the cooking basket into the unit, but do not add food to
the basket.
3. Select the Air Fry program.
4. Use the default cooking temperature (400°F / 205°C).
5. Use the default cooking time (18 minutes).
6. When the display shows Add Food, remove and insert the cooking
basket but do not add food.
7. When the display shows Turn Food, wait 10 seconds.
The cooking program will resume.
8. After the cooking program ends, allow the unit to cool down.
Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Vortex Plus!
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COOKING
The Vortex Plus uses rapid air circulation to crisp or cook food, giving
your meals all the rich, crispy flavor of deep frying, with little to no oil.
What to cook in
The cooking basket with cooking tray is perforated to allow air to flow
under and around your food, and should be used for most foods, like
wings and cauliflower bites.
You can place food right on the cooking tray, without using foil or
other coverings.
For the Baking program only, you can use a metal or glass baking dish
to hold things like batter for cakes and dough for breads. Place the
baking dish inside the cooking basket for baking.
You can place food right on the cooking tray, without using foil or other
coverings.
Prep
Cut, chop, season, marinate or batter your ingredients according
to your recipe.
Cook
1. Place your food into the air frying basket, according to
your recipe.
HOT SURFACES
The air fryer oven will be hot during and after cooking. Always
exercise extreme caution when removing food from the hot
cooking chamber. Touching hot surfaces may result in personal
injury, and/or property damage.
MUST ALLOW AIR FLOW
To prevent personal injury, do not block air intake or air vents.
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