Instant Vortex Plus AFB6132BK User manual

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INSTANT™VORTEX™
PLUS 5.7L 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!
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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You may also find the Frequently Asked Questions page on our website
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Welcome

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What’s in the box 2
Using your Vortex 3
Initial set up 5
Cooking 6
Smart Programmes 8
Cleaning 10
Learn more 12
CONTENTS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Model Volume Wattage Power Weight Dimensions
AFB6132BK 5.7 Litres 1450-1700W 220-240V~ 50-60Hz 5.15 kg cm: 37.9 D x
30 W x 33 H

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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
Control Panel
Air Vent (rear)
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. Display
• Cooking time
• Cooking temperature
• Messages
2. Smart Programmes
• Air Fry
• Roast
• Bake
• Reheat
• Grill
• Dehydrate
3. Control Dial
• Used to select time and
temperature
4. Temperature/Time
5. Cancel
6. Light
• Turn on or off the internal
cooking light
7. Start
Grill
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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 Programmes.
1. Select the Smart Programme you want to set.
2. Press Temp/Time button and use the Control Dial to change the
temperature
3. Press Start Button to confirm change.
Reset Smart Programmes to original settings
Reset individual Smart Programmes
1. 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
2. With the cooker in Standby mode, press and hold the
Control Dial until the cooker beeps.

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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.
INITIAL SET UP
Unpack
3. Remove your new Vortex Plus from the box.
4. Remove all the packaging material from in and around
the air fryer.
5. Make sure to remove all the accessories from inside the cooking
chamber.
6. 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 clothŁto dry.
2. Wash the accessories with hot water and dish soap. RinseŁwith
warm, clear water and use a soft cloth to dry. See page 10 for
more details.
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 Instant 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 6.
2. Insert the cooking basket, but do not add food.
3. Select the Air Fry programme.
4. Select the default cooking temperature (400°F / 205°C).
5. Select the default 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
programme to resume.
8. After the cooking programme ends, allow the unit to cool down.
Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Vortex Plus!
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.
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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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 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. Leave approximately
2.5 cm of space around all sides of the baking dish to allow heat to
circulate evenly.
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.
3. Press the smart programme you would like to cook with: Air Fry,
Roast, Bake, Grill, Dehydrate, or Reheat.
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 programme has started.
There is no preheating time for the Reheat smart programme.
See page 8 to adjust Smart Programme 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.

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Turn
1. Part way through the cooking cycle the display shows
Turn Food.
This will not display for the Bake, Grill or Dehydrate smart programmes -
there is no need to turn the food partway through these cooking cycles.
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 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.
SMART PROGRAMMES
Air Fry
You can air fry foods like chips, 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)
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)

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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)
Grill
Grilling 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)
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)
Reheat
Bring the crisp and crunch back to leftover chips, 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)

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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. AvoidŁusing
metal utensils when cleaning.
Removable air
fryer basket
Cooking chamber •Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.
•Always check the heating coil and cookingŁchamber
walls for oil splatter and food debris,Łand clean as
needed.
•Ensure the heating coil is dry before turning onŁthe air
fryer.
•To remove baked-on grease and food residueŁfrom the
cooking chamber
, spray with a mixtureŁof baking soda
and vinegar and wipe clean withŁdamp cloth. For
stubborn stains, allow the mixtureŁto sit on the affected
area for several minutesŁbefore scrubbing clean.
Power cord • Clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry.
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.
*Some discoloration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the cooker’s safety or performance.
•Clean with a sponge or cloth and warm water and dish soap,
then rinse well. Ensure that all grease and food debris are
removed.
•After cooking, wait to wash the basket until it returns to room
temperature. This will reduce fogging of the ClearCook
windows.
•If water is trapped in a ClearCook window after cleaning, it will
need time to evapourate. This could take up to 24 hours.
Running the basket in a short cooking cycle will speed up this
process.
•The baskets have a non-stick coating. Avoid using metal
utensils when cleaning.

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