Instant VORTEX PLUS 6QT User manual

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INSTANT®VORTEX™PLUS 6QT
WITH CLEARCOOK
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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!
Learn more about your Vortex Plus
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.
Welcome
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CONTENTS
What’s in the box 2
Using your Vortex 4
Initial set up 6
Cooking 8
Smart Programs 10
Cleaning 13
Learn more 14
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Air Fryer
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.
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Cooking tray Air Fryer basket with
ClearCook window
Air Vent (rear)
Control Panel
Light (inside)
Heating Element (inside)
Power Cord (rear)
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USING YOUR VORTEX
Control panel
We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.
1. Time/Temperature
• Cooking time
• Cooking temperature
• Messages
2. Smart Programs
• Air Fry
• Roast
• Bake
• Reheat
• Broil
• Dehydrate
3. Control Dial
• Used to select time and temperature
4. Temperature and time
5. Cancel
6. Light
• Turn on or off the internal
cooking light
7. Start
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Turning cooking light On/Off
• To turn the light on, press Light.
• To turn the light off, press Light again. The cooking light cannot
be turned off in the last 60 seconds of a cooking program.
Turning sound On/Off
• While in Standby mode, press and hold Temp/Time and Light
for 5 seconds, until the display shows Sound Off or Sound 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/Time for
5 seconds, until display shows °F or °C.
Save custom settings
You can set and save custom time and temperature settings for any
of the six Smart Programs.
1. Select the Smart Program you want to set.
2. Press Temp/Time button and use the Control Dial to change the
temperature and time.
3. Press Start Button to confirm change.
The next time you use that Smart Programs the new temperature or time is
used. Adjustments made after cooking begins are not saved.
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Reset Smart Programs to original settings
Reset individual Smart Programs
• With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one of the Smart
Program buttons until the cooker returns to Standby.
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.
Test run
Before using your new Instant Vortex Plus for the first time, you must
perform a test run to ensure everything is working correctly.
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To perform a test run:
1. Follow the instructions for cooking on page 10.
2. Insert the cooking basket, but do not add food.
3. Select the Air Fry program.
4. Select the cooking temperature (400°F / 205°C).
5. Select the cooking time (18 minutes).
6. When the display shows Add Food, just remove and reinsert the
cooking basket (do not add any food).
7. When the display shows Turn Food, wait 10 seconds for the program
to 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.
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.
2. Insert the air frying basket into the cooker.
When the air frying basket is inserted securely, the front of the basket is
flush with the front of the cooker.
HOT SURFACES
The air fryer 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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3. Press Air Fry.
4. Press Temp/Time to adjust the temperature and cooking time.
5. Press Start to begin. The display shows Preheating to indicate that
the cooking program has started.
See page 12 to adjust Smart Program settings.
Add food
1. When the cooker passes the preheating phase, the display
shows Add Food.
2. Remove the basket, and carefully insert your food into the basket.
3. Reinsert the air frying basket into the cooker and the cooking
countdown timer starts.
Turn
1. Part way through the cooking cycle the display shows
Turn Food.
2. Remove the air fryer basket from the unit and carefully turn,
flip, or rotate your food.
If you do not remove the basket after Turn Food displays, cooking will
proceed after 10 seconds.
3. Insert the air frying basket into the cooker. Cooking continues.
Finish
• When the Smart Program completes, the appliance beeps, and the
display shows End.
The “Food-Ready” beep will come up 1 minute later after End (10 beeps in
10 minutes total) if the basket/door is not open.
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SMART PROGRAMS
Air Fry
You can air fry foods like fries, cauliflower bites, wings, nuggets and more.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 385°F / 196°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time 15 minutes
(00:15)
1 minute
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To air fry
• Follow the basic instructions for Air Frying.
• Select “Air Fry” as the Smart Program.
Roast
You can roast foods like beef, lamb, pork, poultry, vegetables and
scalloped potatoes, for a deliciously tender inside and browned outside.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 380°F / 193°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time 18 minutes
(00:18)
1 minute
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To roast
• Follow the basic instructions for Cooking.
• Select “Roast” as the Smart Program.
Bake
You can bake foods like breads, cakes, pastries and buns, with the
Vortex as your own “mini oven”.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 365°F / 185°C 180°F / 82°C 400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time 30 minutes
(00:30)
1 minute
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
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To bake
• Follow the basic instructions for Cooking.
• Select “Bake” as the Smart Program.
• There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.
Leave approximately 1 in / 2.5 cm of space around all sides of the baking
dish to allow heat to circulate evenly.
Broil
Broiling cooks using direct top-down heating, perfect for melting
cheese on French onion soup, and nachos.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 400°F / 205°C350°F / 177°C 400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time 6 minutes
(00:06)
1 minute
(00:01)
40 minutes
(00:40)
To broil
• Follow the basic instructions in Cooking.
• Select “Broil” as the Smart Program.
• There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.
Dehydrate
Dehydrating uses low heat over a long period of time to safely dry out
food items, like dried fruit, jerky and dried veggies.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 130°F / 54°C95°F / 35°C175°F / 79°C
Cooking Time 8 hours
(08:00)
1 hour
(01:00)
72 hours
(72:00)
To dehydrate
• Follow the basic instructions in Cooking.
• Select “Dehydrate” as the Smart Program.
• There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.
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Reheat
Bring the crisp and crunch back to leftover fries, pizza and stale bread,
in just a few minutes.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 280°F / 138°C120°F / 49°C360°F / 182°C
Cooking Time 10 minutes
(00:10)
1 minute
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To reheat
• Follow the basic instructions for Cooking.
• Select “Reheat” as the Smart Program.
Once this Smart Cooking function starts, the display will show the target
temperature and cooking time immediately, there’s no preheating time.
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CLEANING
Clean your Instant Vortex Plus after each use. Always unplug the unit
and let all parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before use
or storing, make sure all surfaces are dry.
Part Cleaning instructions
Cooking tray • Dishwasher safe.*
• The cooking trays have a non-stick coating. Avoid
using metal utensils when cleaning.
Removable air fryer
basket
• Dishwasher safe.*
• The basket has a non-stick coating. Avoid using
metal utensils when cleaning.
Cooking chamber • Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.
• Always check the heating coil and cooking
chamber walls for oil spatter and food debris, and
clean as needed.
• Ensure the heating coil is dry before turning on
the air fryer.
• To remove baked-on grease and food residue
from the cooking chamber, spray with a mixture
of baking soda and vinegar and wipe clean with
damp cloth. For stubborn stains, allow the mixture
to sit on the affected area for several minutes
before scrubbing clean.
Power cord • Clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry.
*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s
safety or performance.
To prevent electric shock, unplug before cleaning.
DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or
other liquid, which may result in electric shock.
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LEARN MORE
There’s a whole world of Instant Vortex Plus information and help just
waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources.
Register your product
Instanthome.com/register
Contact Consumer Care
Instanthome.com
[e-mail]
1-800-828-7280
Instant Recipe App with 1000+ recipes
Instanthome.com
iOS and Android app stores
Cooking charts and more recipes
instanthome.com
How-to videos, tips and more
Instanthome.com
Replacement parts and accessories
Instanthome.com
Join the community
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Model Volume Wattage Power Weight Dimensions
AFB6132BK 6 Quart
5.7 Litres
1700 watts 120V/60Hz 11.35
lbs.
5.15 kg
in: 14.92 D
x 11.81 W
x 12.99 H
cm: 37.9 D
x 30 W
x 33 H
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NOTES
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NOTES
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