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INSTANT®VORTEX™PLUS
DUAL AIR FRYER 8QT
USER MANUAL

to your new Instant®Vortex™Plus!
This Instant Vortex Plus Dual 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!
Get started with your new Vortex Plus!
Welcome
Before using your new Vortex Plus, read all instructions, including the
Safety Instructions and the Warranty. Failure to follow the safeguards
and instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage.

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CONTENTS
Important safeguards 3
What’s in the box 8
Using your Vortex™Plus 9
Initial setup 11
Cooking 13
Smart Programs 17
Using both baskets 20
Cleaning 23
Troubleshooting 24
Error Codes 25
Learn more 26
Warranty 28

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INSTANT®
VORTEX™PLUS AIR FRYER
Safety Instructions
At Instant, we want you to feel comfortable using our products.
This Instant Vortex Plus 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, and/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.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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 crumb 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.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

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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.
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 (such as CorningWare®
stoneware) for air frying.
DO NOT block the vents on the air fryer. Leave at least 5 in / 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.

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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 door/basket, then clean thoroughly. For further
information refer to ‘Troubleshooting’ in this User Manual.
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 authorized 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.

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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 grounding plug. To reduce the risk of electric shock:
ONLY plug the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
DO NOT remove ground.
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.
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.

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DO allow unit to cool before adding or removing parts or accessories.
DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord.
DO NOT operate the appliance if the power cord or plug is
damaged, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or
damaged in any manner. For assistance, contact Customer Care by
email at [e-mail].
DO NOT attempt to dislodge food while the appliance is plugged into
an electrical outlet, as this may cause electric shock, burns, other
personal injury, and/or property damage.
DO NOT attempt to repair, replace or modify components of the
appliance, as this may cause electric shock, personal injury, fire or
property damage, and will void the warranty.
DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may
result in personal injury or property damage.
DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or
other liquid.
DO NOT rinse the appliance under tap.
DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than 120 V ~ 60 Hz
for North America.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Air Fryer
Parts + accessories
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
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.
Power cord (rear)
Air vents (rear)
Cooking trays (2)
Lights (inside)
Air frying baskets
with ClearCook™
Control panel
Heating elements (inside)