Instant VORTEX PLUS User manual

INSTANT™VORTEX™PLUS
5.7L AIR FRYER
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 Vortex™ Plus air fryer!
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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.
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CONTENTS
Important safeguards 2
What’s in the box 7
Using your Air Fryer 8
Initial setup 9
Cooking 13
Smart programs 15
Cleaning 18
Troubleshooting 19
Error codes 20
Replacement parts 21
Learn more 22
Warranty 23
Notes 25

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
Safety Instructions
At Instant™, we want you to feel comfortable using our products. This
Instant™ Air Fryer was designed with you and 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 make sure all parts are dry and free of food debris before use.
• DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a gas or electric burner,
or oven.
• DO NOT use the appliance near water, an external heat source
or flame.
• DO NOT use outdoors. Keep out of direct sunlight.
• DO NOT place on anything that may block the vents on the appliance.
General Use
• DO use the appliance’s handles when opening the door/basket.
• DO use oven mitts when removing accessories.
• DO place hot accessories on a heat-resistant surface or
cooking plate.
• DO NOT touch the appliance’s hot surfaces, or any accessories
during or immediately after cooking because they will be hot.
• DO NOT cover the basket, cooking tray or any part of the air fryer
with foil. This will cause overheating of the air fryer.
• DO NOT move the appliance while it is in use.

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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 by or near children and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental 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 away from the air vents and take
extreme caution when removing hot accessories from the appliance.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/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 use caution when using cooking containers made of materials
other than metal or glass. Failure to do so may result in personal
injury, fire and/or property damage.
• DO use extreme caution when removing the basket/cooking tray or
disposing of hot cooking residue.
• 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 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 use this appliance for deep frying foods.

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• DO NOT pour oil into the cooking container. Using excess
cooking oil could cause fire and result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
• DO NOT use pressureised, aerosol oil sprays, since they contain
chemicals that can damage the non-stick finish of the cooking
basket and tray. If needed, spray food lightly with oil with a high
smoke point (such as refined avocado oil, safflower oil, refined
sunflower oil, refined peanut oil, canola oil and refined coconut oil)
from a non-aerosol, pump-style cooking spray before placing in
the basket.
• 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, allow to cool, then clean thoroughly.
For further information refer to ‘Troubleshooting’.
Overfill During Cooking
• DO NOT overfill the unit when air frying. Overfilling may cause food
to contact the heating element, which may result in personal injury,
fire, and/or property damage. For units with an air frying basket, do
not fill more than 3/4 full. For units with a cooking tray, only fill with
a single layer of food and do not stack food in layers. Best air frying
results require air circulating through the food.
• DO NOT allow food to contact the heating element.
Accessories
• DO use only accessories or attachments authorised by Instant
Brands. 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.
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.

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• 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 used to reduce the hazards resulting
from grabbing, entanglement or tripping. WARNING: Hot spilled food
can cause serious burns.
• DO keep appliance and power cord away from children.
• DO NOT let the power cord hang over edges of tables or counters.
• DO NOT let the power cord touch hot surfaces or open flame,
including a stovetop.
• DO NOT use below-counter power outlets.
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 the grounding prong on the electrical plug.
• DO NOT use with extension cords, power converters or adapters,
timer switches or separate remote-control systems.
Electrical Cautions
This 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.
• DO regularly inspect the appliance and power cord for any signs of
damage or fraying.
• 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 Consumer Care by email at
[e-mail]

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• 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.
For assistance, contact Consumer Care by email at
[e-mail]
• DO NOT tamper with any of the safety mechanisms, as this may
result in personal injury and/or property damage.
• DO NOT immerse the power cord, plug or the appliance in water
or other liquid.
• DO NOT clean the appliance by rinsing it under a faucet.
• DO NOT use the appliance in electrical systems other than
220-240V~, 50-60Hz for Australia and New Zealand.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow safety instructions may result in personal injury
and/or property damage and may void your warranty.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Instant™ Vortex™
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.
Plus Air Fryer
Cooking Tray
Air Fryer Basket
Heating Element (inside)
Air Vent (rear)
Power Cord (rear)
Control Panel

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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.
Air Fry
Roast
Grill
Cancel
Bake
Reheat
Dehy-
drate
Start
Time Temp
1. Smart Programs
• Air Fry
• Roast
• Grill
• Bake
• Reheat
• Dehydrate
2. Time/Temperature
• Cooking time
• Cooking temperature
• Messages
3. Control Dial
• Used to select time and
temperature
4. Cancel
5. Start
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1
4
3
2
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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. Ensure the Vortex™ Plus is plugged into an electrical outlet.
2. Insert the cooking basket, but DO NOT add food.
When the air frying basket is inserted securely, the front of the basket
is flush with the front of the air fryer.
3. Select the Air Fry program.
4. Select the default cooking temperature (400°F / 205°C).
5. Select the default cooking time (15 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, just remove and wait 10 seconds
for the program to resume.
8. The air fryer will beep, letting you know the cooking program
is done.
9. Let the unit cool.
Now you’re ready to cook a meal in your Instant™ Vortex™ Plus!

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Turning sound On/Off
• While in Standby mode, press and hold Time and Temp
for 5 seconds.
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 for 5 seconds, until
display shows either °F or °C.
Save custom settings
You can set and save custom time and temperature settings for any
of the six Smart Programs.
Time
10. Select the Smart Program you want to change.
11. Press Time button and use the Control Dial to change the
temperature.
12. Press Start to save your changes.
Temperature
1. Select the Smart Program you want to change.
2. Press Temperature button and use the Control Dial to change the
temperature.
3. Press Start to save your changes.
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
1. With the air fryer in Standby mode, press and hold one of the Smart
Program buttons until the air fryer returns to Standby.
The Smart Program’s cooking time and temperature are restored to the
factory default setting.
Reset all Smart Programs
2. With the air fryer in Standby mode, press and hold the Control Dial
until the air fryer 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 internal temperature of the unit, the fan
may keep running to cool the air fryer.

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COOKING
The Instant
™
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 chamber will be hot during and after cooking.
Always exercise extreme caution when removing food from the
hot air frying basket and 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.
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 air fryer.
When the air frying basket is inserted securely, the front of the basket is flush
with the front of the air fryer.
When using the Reheat program, you should add food at this point.
3. Press one of the Smart Program (Air Fry, Roast, etc.) buttons on the
control panel.
4. Press Temp and 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 10 to adjust Smart Program settings.

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Add food
1. When the air fryer reaches the target temperature, the display
shows Add Food.
When using the Reheat program, the air fryer does not prompt you to
add food.
2. Remove the basket, and carefully insert your food into the basket.
3. Reinsert the air frying basket into the air fryer and the cooking
countdown timer starts.
Turn
1. 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.
2. Remove the air fryer basket from the air fryer and carefully turn,
flip, or rotate your food.
3. Insert the air frying basket into the air fryer. Cooking continues.
Finish
• When the Smart Program completes, the lid beeps, and the display
shows End.
The air fryer beeps after 5 minutes, 20 minutes, and 60 minutes to remind
you that cooking has completed.

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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 / 196C°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 Cooking.
• Select “Air Fry” as the Smart Program.
Roast
You can roast foods like beef, lamb, pork, poultry, vegetables and
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, chicken breasts or potatoes,
using your Instant™Air Fryer instead of heating up your regular 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)
What to cook in
• For soft foods (like bread dough), liquid-based foods (like cake
batter) and foods that may drip during cooking (like chicken
breasts), use a metal or glass baking dish. Leave approximately
1 in/ 2.5 cm of space around all sides of the baking dish to allow
heat to circulate evenly.
• For solid foods (like potatoes), use the cooking tray.
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.
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°C 400°F / 205°C 400°F / 205°C
Cooking Time 6 minutes
(00:06)
1 minute
(00:01)
40 minutes
(00:40)
To grill
• Follow the basic instructions for Cooking.
• Select “Grill” 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 for 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.

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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.
DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or
other liquid, which may result in electric shock.
Part Cleaning instructions
Cooking tray • Dishwasher safe.*
• The cooking tray has a non-stick coating. Avoid using
abrasive cleaners or metal utensils when cleaning.
Removable air
fryer basket
• Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.
• Allow the basket to air dry completely before reinstalling,
otherwise the glass may experience clouding.
Cooking
chamber
• Clean with a damp cloth and mild dish soap.
• Always check the heating coil and cooking chamber walls
for oil spatter and food debris, and clean as needed.
• Ensure the heating coil is dry before turning on the
air fryer.
• To remove baked-on grease and food residue from the
cooking chamber, spray with a mixture of baking soda
and vinegar and wipe clean with damp cloth. For stubborn
stains, allow the mixture to sit on the affected area for
several minutes before scrubbing clean.
Power cord • Clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry.
*Some discolouration may occur after machine washing, but this will not affect the air fryer's
safety or performance.