Instant VORTEX PLUS User manual

INSTANT®VORTEX™PLUS
6QT WITH CLEARCOOK™
USER MANUAL

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!
Get started with your new Vortex Plus!
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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.

CONTENTS
Important safeguards 3
What’s in the box 8
Using your Vortex™Plus 9
Initial setup 12
Cooking 14
Smart Programs 16
Cleaning 19
Troubleshooting 20
Error Codes 21
Learn more 22
Warranty 24

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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, you should always follow basic safety
precautions to reduce the risk of electric shock or other personal injury,
fire 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 personal injury, fire, and/or
property damage.
DO NOT pour oil into the cooking container. If needed, spray food
lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Using cooking oil 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, fire 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 electric
shock or other personal injury, fire, 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
electric 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, or 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 or other personal injury,
fire and/or property damage, and will void the warranty.
DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may
result in personal injury and/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
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.
Light (inside)
Heating element (inside)
Control panel
Cooking tray
Air frying basket with
ClearCook™window
Air vent (rear)
Power cord (rear)

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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.
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1. Time/Temperature
• Cooking time
• Cooking temperature
2. LCD message bar: showing cooking
status and reminder message
3. Smart Programs
• Air Fry
• Roast
• Bake
• Reheat
• Broil
• Dehydrate
4. Control Dial
• Used to select time and temperature
5. Temperature and time
6. Cancel
7. Light
• Turn on or off the internal
cooking light
8. 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 or time.
3. Press Start Button to confirm change.
The next time you use that Smart Program 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 SETUP
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.

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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 14.
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.
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, and/or property damage, do not block
air intake or air vents.
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.

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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 16 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 frying 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.

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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 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)
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°C 350°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.

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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 130°F / 54°C 95°F / 35°C 175°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.
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°C 120°F / 49°C 360°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.