Instant VORTEX PLUS VERSAZONE AFB9002BK User manual

INSTANTTM VORTEX PLUS
VERSAZONE™AIR FRYER 8.5L
USER MANUAL

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Welcome
Before using your new Vortex Plus air fryer, read all instructions,
including the Safety and Warranty document. Failure to follow the
safeguards and instructions may result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
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CONTENTS
Important safeguards 2
What’s in the box 6
Using your Air Fryer 7
Initial set up 9
Cooking 11
Smart Programmes 20
Cleaning 23
Troubleshooting 24
Error codes 25
Learn more 27
Warranty 28

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Safety Instructions
At Instant, we want you to feel comfortable using our products. This
Instant Vortex Air Fryer was designed with your safety in mind.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal
injury/or property damage.
Read all instructions before using and only use this appliance
as described in the in-box materials. Failure to follow these
safeguards and instructions may result in personal injury and/or
property damage, and can void your warranty.
Placement
• DO place the appliance on a countertop only. Always operate the
appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface.
• DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a hot gas or electric
burner, or a heated oven.
• DO NOT use the appliance near water or flame.
• DO NOT use outdoors. Keep out of direct sunlight.
• DO NOT place on anything that may block the vents on the appliance.
• DO make sure all parts are dry and free of food debris before use.
GENERAL USE
• DO NOT touch the appliance’s hot surfaces, or any accessories
during or immediately after cooking because they will be hot.
• DO use the appliance’s handles and knobs.
• DO use oven mitts when removing accessories.
• DO place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or cooking plate.
• DO NOT cover the cooking tray or any part of the oven with foil.
This will cause the oven to overheat.
• DO NOT move the appliance while it is in use.
• DO NOT allow children or persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities to operate this appliance. Close supervision is
necessary when any appliance is used near children and individuals
with reduced capabilities. Children should not play with this appliance.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

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• DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than household use.
It is not intended for commercial use.
• DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use.
• DO NOT use the appliance for more than 60 minutes in a 2-hour period.
AIR FRYING CAUTIONS
When the air fryer is in operation, hot air is released through the
air vents. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the air
vents and take extreme caution when removing hot accessories
from the appliance. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or
property damage.
While cooking, the internal temperature of the appliance reaches several
hundred degrees. To avoid personal injury, never place unprotected hands
inside the appliance until it has cooled to room temperature.
• DO NOT use a ceramic-coated or stoneware pot for air frying.
• DO NOT block the vents on the air fryer. Leave at least 13 cm of
space around the air fryer when in use.
• DO NOT place the appliance on a hot stove.
• DO NOT operate the appliance on or near combustible materials
such as tablecloths and curtains.
• DO NOT cover the air vents while the air fryer is in operation.
Doing so will prevent even cooking and may cause damage to the
appliance.
• DO NOT overfill the air fryer. Overfilling may cause food to contact
the heating element, which may result in fire, property damage,
and/or personal injury.
• DO NOT use cooking oil or cooking spray on the cooking container.
If needed, directly spread food lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
Using cooking oil or spray on the cooking container could result in
personal injury and/or property damage.
• DO use caution with cooking containers made of materials other
than metal or glass. Failure to do so may result in fire, personal
injury, and/or property damage.
• Should the unit emit black smoke during use, press Cancel and
unplug the appliance immediately. Wait for smoking to stop before
opening the basket, then clean thoroughly. For further information
refer to ‘Troubleshooting’ in this User Manual.

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• DO use extreme caution when moving the appliance containing
oils or other hot liquids.
• DO use extreme caution when removing the tray or disposing
of hot grease.
• DO NOT use this appliance for deep frying foods.
ACCESSORIES
• DO use only accessories or attachments authorised by Instant
Brands LLC. The use of parts, accessories or attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of personal
injury, fire, electric shock and/or property damage.
• DO NOT use the included accessories in a microwave, toaster oven,
convection or conventional oven, or on a ceramic cooktop, electric
coil, gas range or outdoor grill.
CARE AND STORAGE
• DO let the appliance cool to room temperature before cleaning
or storage.
• DO NOT store any materials in the appliance when not in use.
• DO NOT place any combustible materials in the appliance, such as
paper, cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam or wood.
• DO NOT clean the appliance with metal scouring pads or steel wool.
Pieces can break off and touch the electrical parts, causing a risk of
shock, burns or other personal injury.
POWER CORD
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from grabbing, entanglement and tripping. This appliance has a
3-prong earthed plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock
or personal injury:
• ONLY plug the power cord into an earthed electrical outlet.
• DO NOT remove earth.
• DO NOT let the power cord hang over edges of tables or counters,
or touch hot surfaces or open flame, including the stovetop.
• DO NOT use below-counter power outlets.
• DO NOT use with extension cords, power converters or adapters,
timer switches or separate remote-control systems.

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ELECTRICAL CAUTIONS
• The appliance contains electrical components that are an electrical
shock hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
electric shock and/or death.
To avoid electrical shock:
• To disconnect, select Cancel, then remove plug from power source.
Always unplug when not in use, as well as before adding or removing
parts or accessories, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug
and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Air Fryer
Accessories
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.
Air fryer cooking tray
Air fryer tray divider
Control panel
Air fryer
cooking tray
Air fryer
tray divider
Heating elements
(inside)
Power cord
(rear)
Air fryer basket

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USING YOUR VORTEX PLUS AIR FRYER
Control panel
We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read.
1. Left + Right Zone Status Display
• Cooking temperature
• Cooking time
• Messages
• Error codes
2. Time/Temperature
• Cooking time
• Cooking temperature
• Messages
3. Smart Programmes
4. Temperature Control
• Increase or decrease cooking
temperature
5. Time Control
• Increase or decrease cooking time
6. Left (1) + Right (2) Zone Selectors
7. SyncFinish
• Set separate programmes
to end at the same time
8. SyncCook
• Match right and left zone settings
9. Cancel
10. Start
11. Control Dial
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Turning the sound On/Off
You can set notification sounds to ON or OFF.
• While in Ready mode or while you’re setting up a cooking
programme (but before pressing Start), press and hold Time and
Temp for 5 seconds until the display shows Sound On or Sound Off.
Error alerts cannot be turned off.
Choosing the temperature scale
You can display cooking temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
• While in Ready mode or while you’re setting up a cooking
programme (but before pressing Start), press and hold Temp for 5
seconds until the display shows Temp Unit °F or Temp Unit °C.
Reset Smart Programmes to original settings
Reset individual Smart Programmes
• Once you’ve selected the Smart Programme, press and hold that
Smart Programme button for 3 seconds.
The Smart Programme’s button blinks and the cooking time and temperature are
restored to the factory default setting.
Reset all Smart Programmes
• With the cooker in Ready mode, press and hold the Control Dial for
3 seconds until the cooker beeps.
All Smart Programme cooking times and temperatures are restored to the factory
default setting.

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INITIAL SET UP
Unpack
1. Remove your new air fryer 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 air fryer.
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 air fryer on a stable, level surface, away from
combustible material and external heat sources. Do not place your
air fryer 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.
Test run
Before using your new air fryer for the first time, perform a test run to
ensure everything is working correctly.
To perform a test run:
1. Insert the basket and cooking tray into the air fryer, but do not
add food.
2. Select the Air Fry cooking programme on the Control Panel.
3. Single Zone cooking activates by default.
To learn more about Single Zone and Dual Zone cooking, see “Introduction
to Zone Cooking” below.

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4. Change the cooking temperature to 205°C.
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, wait 10 seconds for the
programme to resume (do not add any food).
8. When the display shows Turn Food, wait 10 seconds for the
programme to resume.
9. After the cooking session is done, let the unit cool.
Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone
air fryer!

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COOKING
The Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone air fryer uses EvenCrisp™rapid air
circulation to crisp and cook food, from the top down giving your meals
all the rich, crispy flavour of deep frying, with little to no oil.
What to cook in
The cooking tray is perforated to allow air to flow under and around
your food, and should be used for most foods, like wings, fries and
cauliflower bites.
You can place food right on the cooking tray, without using foil or other coverings.
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 directly inside the cooking zone for baking.
Introduction to Zone Cooking
The Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone™Air Fryer lets you choose how you
want to cook and how much, by using different cooking zones.
Single Zone: Lets you cook food in the large 8.5 L zone, ideal
for things like a whole chicken or a family-sized batch of fries.
The Vortex Plus VersaZone air fryer uses Single Zone cooking by default. See
instructions on switching between Single Zone and Dual Zone below.
HOT SURFACES
The air fryer will be hot during and after cooking. Always exercise
extreme caution when removing food or accessories, like the
cooking tray and divider, from the hot cooking chamber. Touching
hot surfaces may result in personal injury, and/or property damage.
MUST ALLOW AIR FLOW
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Dual Zone: Lets you cook two foods in two zones, three different ways:
1. Use both zones with different smart programmes: Cook in both
zones at the same time, using different programmes and settings.
2. SyncCook: Cook in both zones at the same time, using the same
programme and settings for both.
3. SyncFinish: Cook in both zones at the same time, using
different programmes and settings for each, but finish cooking
at the same time.
Switching from Single Zone to Dual Zone Cooking
You can switch between Single Zone to Dual Zone cooking depending
on what you want to cook.
1. Insert the cooking tray into the basket.
2. Slide the tray divider into the cooking tray.
3. Put the basket into the air fryer.
4. Press the Control Dial two times quickly.
5. You can now cook with two zones.
To switch back to Single Zone cooking, press the Control Dial two times quickly.
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Cooking in Single Zone
These instructions explain how to cook one food in the large 8.5 L zone.
To cook two foods in two zones, read the instructions for “Cooking in
Dual Zone”.
Prep
Thaw, cut, season or batter your ingredients according to your recipe.
Preheat
1. Add the cooking tray into the air fryer basket.
2. Insert the basket into the air fryer.
It is not recommended to use the divider for Single Zone cooking.
3. Select the Smart Programme you want to use.
The selected programme will blink and the display shows the default cooking
time and temperature for that programme.
4. If you want to adjust the cooking time, press Time and use the
Control Dial to increase or decrease the cooking time.
5. If you want to adjust the cooking temperature, press Temp
and use the Control Dial to increase or decrease the
cooking temperature.
6. Press Start to begin. The status bar shows Air Fry.
7. When the cooker reaches the target temperature, the display shows
Add Food.
Note: Add Food applies to Air Fry, Roast, Bake and Grill only.
Cook
1. Remove the basket and place your food into the cooking tray.
2. Insert the basket back into the air fryer.
3. Cooking begins and the cooking countdown timer starts.

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Turn
4. 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.
5. Remove the basket and carefully turn, flip, or rotate your food.
6. Insert the basket again. Cooking continues.
Finish
• When the Smart Programme completes, the air fryer beeps and the
display shows End.
The air fryer beeps once every minute for up to 10 minutes to remind you
that cooking has completed.
Cooking in Dual Zone
These instructions explain how to cook two foods in two zones by
inserting the divider to create 2 x 4.2 L zones.
Prep
Thaw, cut, season or batter your ingredients according to your recipe(s).
Preheat
1. Insert the cooking tray into the basket.
2. Slide the tray divider into the cooking tray.
3. Put the basket into the air fryer.
4. Press the Control Dial two times quickly to activate Dual Zone
cooking.
5. The display will show left and right zone selections 1 and 2.
6. Set up your first Smart Programme in the left zone (select 1),
including any changes to time and temperature settings if desired.
7. Press 2to start setting up a second programme in the right zone
including any changes to time and temperature settings if desired.
You can also start the first programme in the right zone (select 2) and then
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8. 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.
9. If you want to adjust the cooking time, press Time and use the
Control Dial to increase or decrease cooking time.
10. If you want to adjust the cooking temperature, press Temp and use
the Control Dial to increase or decrease cooking temperature.
11. Press Start to begin. The status bar shows the selected Smart
Programme for each zone.
12. When the cooker reaches the target temperature, the display shows
Add Food.
Note: Add Food applies to Air Fry, Roast, Bake and Grill only.
Cook
1. Remove the basket and place your food into one or both zone(s).
2. Insert the basket into the air fryer.
3. Cooking begins and the cooking countdown timer starts.
Turn
4. 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.
5. Remove the basket and carefully turn, flip, or rotate your food.
6. Insert the basket again. Cooking continues.
Finish
7. When the Smart Programme completes, the air fryer beeps and the
display shows End.
The air fryer beeps once every minute for up to 10 minutes to remind you
that cooking has completed.

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How to SyncCook™
1. Follow the instructions for Cooking on page 7 and any specific
instructions for the Smart Programme you want to use.
2. After you’ve set up your first programme (in either zone) but before
pressing Start, press SyncCook.
The SyncCook icon displays.
3. Then press START and continue following the instructions for Cooking.
About SyncCook
• You can change the cooking time and temperature settings for
both zones (SyncCook will remain ON) by adjusting the cooking
time or temperature.
• You can change the cooking time and temperature settings for either
zone (SyncCook will turn OFF) by pressing 1or 2to select a zone to
change and then adjusting the cooking time or temperature.
• If you remove the food from one zone during cooking, the other
zone will keep cooking. The display will still show the SyncCook
icon, but the cooking times will be different in each zone.
Ending SyncCook
You can end SyncCook at any time to make changes to one or both
cooking programmes.
1. Press 1or 2to select the zone you’d like to make changes to.
SyncCook stops and the icon no longer displays.
2. Adjust the cooking time or temperature settings and press the
Control Dial to confirm the changes.
3. Press Start to continue cooking, with each zone cooking with
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How to SyncFinish
1. Follow the instructions for Cooking on page 7 and any specific
instructions for the Smart Programme you want to use.
2. Set up your first programme in either zone (select 1or 2) including
any changes to time and temperature settings if you want.
3. Press 1or 2to select the other zone and start setting up a
Smart Programme for that zone, including any changes to time
and temperature settings if you want.
4. Press SyncFinish.
The SyncFinish icon displays.
5. Press Start and continue following the instructions for Cooking.
The air fryer will calculate the cooking times and start cooking each zone
at the appropriate time so they finish together.
About SyncFinish
• If you need to remove food from one of the zones during cooking,
cooking in the other zone will pause to keep the two in sync.
Ending SyncFinish
You can end SyncFinish if you need to make changes to the cooking
programmes by pressing Cancel. After that, reselect a programme and
settings for each zone.
Changing cooking time during cooking
You can change the cooking time after you’ve started a Smart Programme.
Single Zone cooking:
1. Press Time and use the Control Dial to increase or decrease
cooking temperature.
2. Then press the Control Dial to confirm the change.
3. Press Start to continue cooking.
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Dual Zone cooking:
1. Press 1or 2to select the zone you want to change.
2. Press Time and use the Control Dial to increase or decrease
cooking time.
3. Then press the Control Dial to confirm the change.
4. Press Start to continue cooking.
If you don’t press Start, cooking continues using the former settings.
Changing cooking temperature during cooking
You can change the cooking time after you’ve started a Smart Programme.
Single Zone cooking:
1. Press Temperature and use the Control Dial to increase
or decrease cooking temperature.
2. Then press the Control Dial to confirm the change.
3. Press Start to continue cooking.
If you don’t press Start, cooking continues using the former settings.
Dual Zone cooking:
1. Press 1or 2to select the zone you want to change.
2. Press Temperature and use the Control Dial to increase
or decrease cooking temperature.
3. Then press the Control Dial to confirm the change.
4. Press Start to continue cooking.
If you don’t press Start, cooking continues using the former settings.