Instant Vortex Plus AFB6112SS Specification sheet

INSTANT™VORTEX™
PLUS CLEARCOOK AIR FRYER 5.7L
WITH TRAP & EXTRACT FILTERS

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to your new Instant™ Vortex™ Plus!
This Instant Vortex Plus ClearCook Air Fryer can help you cook deli-
cious 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, Maintenance 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 Plus 3
Initial set up 6
Cooking 8
Smart Programmes 10
Cleaning 13
Learn more 15
Notes 16
CONTENTS

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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, Maintenance and Warranty insert for
reference.
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Cooking tray Cooking basket with
ClearCook window
Air Vent (rear)
Control Panel
Light (inside)
Heating Element
(inside)
Power Cord (rear)
2x Trap & Extract filters
(pre-installed, inside)
Trap & Extract filter
housing (removable)

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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. Display
• Cooking time
• Cooking temperature
• Messages
2. Smart Programmes
• Air Fry
• Roast
• Bake
• Reheat
• Grill
• Dehydrate
3. Temperature/Time Control
• Select temperature and time settings
4. Light
• Turn on or off the internal cooking light
5. Control Dial
6. Cancel
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 programme.
Replace filter indicator
• When it’s time to replace the Trap & Extract filter, the display will
show Change Filter. See page 14 for replacement instructions.
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, Celsius
or Fahrenheit.
• While in Standby mode, press and hold Temp/Time for
5 seconds, until display shows °C or °F.
Save custom settings
You can set and save custom time and temperature settings for any of
the six Smart Programmes.
1. Select the Smart Programme 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 Programme, the new temperature or time
is used. Adjustments made after cooking begins are not saved.

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Reset Smart Programmes to original settings
Reset individual Smart Programmes
4. With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold one of the Smart
Programme buttons until the cooker returns to Standby.
Reset all Smart Programmes
5. With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold the
Control Dial until the cooker beeps.
All Smart Programme cooking times and temperatures are restored
to the factory default setting.
Cancel active cooking programme
You can cancel any cooking programme at any time.
• While in Standby, Preheating or active cooking programme, 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 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 Vortex Plus for the first time, you must
perform a test run to ensure everything is working correctly.
To perform a test run:
1. Follow the instructions for cooking on page 8.
2. Insert the cooking basket, but do not add food.
3. Select the Air Fry programme.
4. Change the cooking temperature to 205°C / 400°F.
5. Change the cooking time to 18 minutes.
6. Press Start and the air fryer starts the test run.
7. When the display shows Add Food, just remove and reinsert the
cooking basket (do not add any food).
8. When the display shows Turn Food, wait 10 seconds for the
programme to resume.
9. After the cooking programme 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 flavour 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 programme only, you can use a metal 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.
Preheat
1. Insert the cooking basket into the air fryer. When the basket is
inserted securely, the front of the basket is flush with the front of
the air fryer.
HOT SURFACES
The air fryer will be hot during and after cooking. Always exer-
cise 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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2. If you want to select a smart programme other than Air Fry, press
the button for the programme you want to use.
The default time and temperature are displayed for that smart programme..
3. Press Temp/Time and use the Control Dial to adjust the
temperature and cooking time.
4. Press Start to begin. The display shows Preheating to indicate that
the cooking programme has started.
See page 10 to adjust Smart Programme settings.
Add food
1. When the air fryer passes the preheating phase, the display
shows Add Food.
Note: Add Food applies to Air Fry, Roast, Bake and Grill only.
2. Remove the basket. Carefully insert your food into the basket and
reinsert it back into the air fryer.
3. Cooking begins and the cooking countdown timer starts.
Turn
1. Part way through the cooking cycle the display shows
Turn Food.
If you do not remove the basket after Turn Food displays, cooking will
proceed after 10 seconds.
2. Remove the basket and carefully turn, flip, or rotate your food.
3. Insert the basket again. Cooking continues.
Finish
• When the Smart Programme 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 PROGRAMMES
Air Fry
You can air fry foods like fries, cauliflower bites, wings, nuggets
and more.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 196°C / 385°F82°C / 180°F205°C / 400°F
Cooking Time 15 minutes
(00:15)
1 minute
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To air fry
• Follow the basic instructions for Cooking.
• Select “Air Fry” as the Smart Programme.
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 193°C / 380°F82°C / 180°F205°C / 400°F
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 Programme.

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Bake
You can bake foods like breads, cakes, pastries and buns, with the
Vortex Plus as your own “mini oven”.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 185°C / 365°F82°C / 180°F205°C / 400°F
Cooking Time 30 minutes
(00:30)
1 minute
(00:01)
1 hour
(01:00)
To bake
• Follow the basic instructions for Cooking.
• Select “Bake” as the Smart Programme.
• There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.
Leave approximately 2.5 cm of space around all sides of the baking dish to
allow heat to circulate evenly.
Grill
Grilling uses direct top-down heating, perfect for melting cheese on
French onion soup, and nachos.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 205°C / 400°F177°C / 350°F205°C / 400°F
Cooking Time 6 minutes
(00:06)
1 minute
(00:01)
40 minutes
(00:40)
To grill
• Follow the basic instructions in Cooking.
• Select “Grill” as the Smart Programme.
• There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.

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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 54°C / 130°F35°C / 95°F79°C / 175°F
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 Programme.
• There is no need to turn the food partway through cooking.
Reheat
Bring the crisp and crunch back to leftover fries, pizza and stale
bread, in just a few minutes.
Setting Default Minimum Maximum
Temperature 138°C / 280°F49°C / 120°F182°C / 360°F
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 Programme.
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
• Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.
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 discolouration 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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Replacing Trap & Extract filter
Visit instantpot.com.au to purchase compatible filters, designed to
work with your unit.
1. Unplug the Instant Vortex Plus from the electrical outlet.
2. Lift the filter housing up, from the top of the unit.
3. Remove the old filters and dispose of it properly. The filters are not
recyclable.
4. Remove two (2) new filters from packaging and insert them into the
filter housing.
5. Insert the filter housing back into the unit and plug the cooker back
into the electrical outlet.
6. Press the button “Bake” and “Reheat” together to reset the filter.
The filter LED on the top panel of the machine will be off. Now
you’re ready to cook.
7. The Trap & Extract filter will help reduce cooking odours and
aerosolised grease while you cook.

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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.
Download this manual online
instantpot.com.au
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instantpot.com.au/support/register
Contact Consumer Care
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[e-mail]
1800 251 643 or 02 9317 1000
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Product specifications
Model Volume Wattage Power Weight Dimensions
AFB6112SS 5.7
Litres
1450-
1700W
220–240V~
50–60Hz
5.95
kg.
cm: 39.2 D x 30 W
x 33 H

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NOTES

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