Instant VORTEX PLUS User manual

Getting Started Guide
Welcome
Initial Setup
Product Overview
Initial Test Run
More Controls & Smart Programs
Cooking Timetable
Support & Contact Information
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VORTEXTM PLUS
Air Fryer Oven

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Welcome to the world of Instant cooking.
Hello! Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen.
Having families ourselves, we developed the InstantTM VortexTM Plus to allow busy families
and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious meals more easily and in less time.
We have partnered with chefs, authors and bloggers to compile a collection of recipes
that we hope you enjoy!
Robert J. Wang
Founder & Chief Innovation Ofcer
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• Original Recipes
• New User Tips
• Getting Started Videos

Initial Setup

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Initial Setup |
Initial Setup
• Read all Important Safeguards in the included Safety, Maintenance & Warranty guide before use.
Failure to do so may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
• Remove all packaging material from in and around the oven, as well as all accessories from inside
the oven chamber.
• Follow Care & Cleaning instructions in the Safety, Maintenance & Warranty booklet to clean the oven
before first use.
• Place the oven on a stable, level surface, away from combustible material and external heat sources.
Leave at least 5” of space around the oven.
• Do not place anything on top of the oven and do not block the air vents.
• Never use the oven on a stovetop.
CAUTION Never use the Air Fryer Oven on a stovetop. Do not place appliance on or in close proxomity to a hot gas or
electric burner, or a heated oven; heat from an external source will damage appliance. Leave at least 5” of space
around the Air Fryer Oven, and do not block the air vents. Failure to do so may lead to injury and damage.

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Product Overview
| Product Overview
Air Vents (Rear)
Control Panel
Heating Element (Interior)
Oven Door
Power Cord (Rear)
Cooking chamber (Interior)
The models listed here may not be representative of all models in the Vortex, Vortex Plus and Vortex Pro series.
For a complete list of colors and patterns, visit instantappliances.com.

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Air Fryer Oven Accessories
Air Fryer Oven Accessories |
Drip Pan
Cooking Tray (x2)
Rotisserie Basket
Rotisserie Fork
Rotisserie Spit
Rotisserie Lift
For instructions on using the Rotisserie function and accessories, watch
the video at instantappliances.com/rotisserievideo or read the full user
manual at instantappliances.com/vortexplus10.

Initial Test Run

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Open the air fryer door and place
the drip pan on the bottom of the
cooking chamber.
Connect the power cord to a
120V power source.
Oven is in Standby and display
indicates “OFF”.
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Select a Smart Program: AirFry, Roast,
Broil, Bake, Reheat or Dehydrate.
For this initial test, touch AirFry.
The cooking temperature is set to 400ºF.
Use the +/−Time keys to adjust the cook
time to 20 minutes.*
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*Note: Smart Programs automatically save your last
temperature and time settings.
To reset a Smart Program back to default settings,
touch and hold the Smart Program for 3 seconds.
To reset all Smart Programs back to default settings,
touch and hold both +keys (Temp & Time) for
3 seconds.

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Touch Start to begin heating.
The display indicates “On” while the
oven preheats.
Use the +/−keys to adjust the cook
time and temperature at any time.
When the oven reaches the target
temperature, the display indicates
“Add Food”.
For this initial test, do not add food to
the cooking chamber.
When cooking, food may be
added before or after preheating,
as you desire.
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Carefully insert the cooking trays into
the hot cooking chamber.
Part way through the Smart Program, the
oven beeps and displays “turn Food” to
remind you to flip your food items. When
cooking with both cooking trays, swap
their positions in the cooking chamber.*
| Getting Started
*Note: Notice only appears on Air Fry and Roast. Cooking
will proceed after 10 seconds whether food has
been turned or not.
If Rotate is turned on, the message will not appear.
Close the glass door.
Display alternates between cook
time and temperature.
Open the glass door to automatically
pause the Smart Program, and close
the door to resume.
CAUTION Wear oven mitts when opening the oven door and/or handling
hot components.

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When 1 minute remains, the cook
time counts down in seconds.
On all Smart Programs except
Dehydrate, the display indicates
“Cool” when the countdown
completes and the fan blows to cool
the oven.
When the Smart Program completes the
display indicates “End”.
Allow the oven to cool to room
temperature, then clean the accessories
and cooking chamber. Refer to “Care
& Cleaning” in the included Safety,
Maintenance & Warranty booklet.
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Note: For further operation instructions, refer to the full User
Manual online at instantappliances.com/vortexplus10.
CAUTION The oven will still be hot after “Cool” cycle. Do not touch hot surface.
Always use oven mitts to remove cooking trays. Failure to follow
instructions may result in burn injury.

More Controls & Smart Programs

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More Controls
Rotate Once cooking has begun, touch to turn rotisserie rotation on and off.
Light Touch to turn the internal light on and off. Light turns off after 2 minutes.
Cancel Touch to stop cooking. Oven returns to Standby and displays “OFF”.
Sound On/Off When in Standby “OFF”, Touch and hold both - keys (Temp & Time) for
3 seconds to toggle sound on or off.
Note: Error alerts cannot be silenced.
Smart Program Reset When in Standby “OFF”, touch and hold the Smart Program you wish to reset for 3 seconds.
The Smart Program cooking time and temperature is restored to the default setting.
Full Reset When in Standby “OFF”, touch and hold both the Temp and Time plus [+] signs at the same
time for 3 seconds. All Smart Programs cooking times and temperatures are restored to the
default settings.

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Smart Programs
Smart Program Time Range Temperature Range
AirFry 1 – 60 minutes 180 - 400°F
Roast 1 – 60 minutes 180 - 400°F
Broil 1 - 20 minutes 400°F
Bake 1 – 60 minutes 180 - 400°F
Reheat 1 – 60 minutes 120 - 360°F
Dehydrate 1 – 15 hours 105 - 160°F
For further information on controls and Smart Programs, refer to the full User Manual online at instantappliances.com/vortexplus10

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Cooking Timetable
Food Setting Cook Time*Temperature*Accessory & Placement
Thin-cut fries (Frozen) AirFry/Roast 14 - 18 minutes 400°F Rotisserie Basket
Thin-cut fries (Fresh) AirFry/Roast 18 - 20 minutes 400°F Rotisserie Basket
Thick-cut fries (Frozen) AirFry/Roast 16 - 20 minutes 400°F Rotisserie Basket
Thick-cut fries (Fresh) AirFry/Roast 20 - 25 minutes 400°F Rotisserie Basket
Chicken wings (Fresh) AirFry/Roast 20 - 30 minutes 360°F Cooking Tray, Bottom / Rotisserie Basket
Shrimp (Frozen) AirFry 8 minutes 400°F Cooking Tray, Middle / Rotisserie Basket
Shrimp (Fresh) AirFry 8 - 10 minutes 350°F Cooking Tray, Middle / Rotisserie Basket
Asparagus Broil/Bake 7 - 9 minutes 370°F Cooking Tray, Middle / Rotisserie Basket
Cauliower Broil/Bake 6 - 10 minutes 370°F Cooking Tray, Middle / Rotisserie Basket
Whole chicken (up to 4lbs) Roast 30 - 40 minutes 380°F Rotisserie Spit
Chicken nuggets (Frozen) Broil 12 - 15 minutes 400°F Cooking Tray, Middle
Fish sticks (Frozen) Broil 8 - 12 minutes 400°F Cooking Tray, Middle
Cake Bake 25 - 35 minutes 360°F Drip Pan, Bottom (Springform Pan)
For a complete cooking timetable, visit instantappliances.com/vortexplus10
All oven safe cookware is safe to use in the Air Fryer Oven.
*Note: Cook times and temperatures are recommendations only.

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